Oakley Lodge 694 - Freemasons Basingstoke

A great evening at Oakley Lodge last night. The ceremony of Raising was conducted with great skill and sincerity, I’m sure that it has made a lasting impression on the candidate. This was followed by a Festive Board where an excellent Christmas dinner was served.

Our next meeting will be on Monday 5th February 2024, the ceremony will be an Initiation.

How they do it in Kenya.

This Thursday we will be having a First Degree. Doors at 6. Dinner at 6:30. Degree at 7:30. Dinner will be Chicken Ala King, served over mashed potatoes and dessert. If you are attending and you haven't done so please RSVP.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Please see the attached flyer. This is an ideal opportunity for our newer members and their families to meet other Masons from the other Basingstoke Lodges.

Last year the children really enjoyed the Christmas party and a visit from Santa Claus. The cost is £5.00 per child, and we would appreciate the following information – Boy or Girl and age.

The Grand Christmas Draw will also take place at this event.

Hope to see you all there.

Oakley Lodge will have it's next meeting on Monday 4th December, starting at 5:15 pm, closed tyled at 5:30 pm. The ceremony will be that of raising. At the after proceedings a sumptuous Christmas feast will be served, dining booking closes this Friday 24th November.

To request a summons please contact the Lodge Secretary at:

[email protected]

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Many congratulations to our Provincial Grand Master.

Brethren,

We are pleased to announce that our Provincial Grand Master has been appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire which is an active role until the age of 75.

Congratulations Sir.

In 2017 members of Oakley Lodge visited The National Memorial Arboretum.

Another excellent night at Oakley Lodge, our newly installed Worshipful Master conducted a Second Degree ceremony with great skill and confidence, the candidate was very impressed. Afterwards there was plenty of time for a drink and a chat in the bar. 22 dined on a hearty meal of pate, beef Bourguignon, and fruit crumble and custard.

Great atmosphere, great vibe.

Oakley Lodge, strong past, strong friendship, strong future.

Have you ever been interested in finding out more about Freemasonry? Is it an organisation that you might consider joining? Read the information below and if the answer to these two questions is yes, get in touch. Either message this page or email the Lodge Secretary at:

[email protected]

Oakley Lodge, strong past, strong friendship, strong future

Our next meeting will be on Monday 6th November close tyled 18:00, the ceremony will be that of passing. This will be followed by a festive board. Please contact the secretary for a copy of the summons.

Another Masonic Centre, this time Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire.

Puzzling where to go next in Freemasonry, take a look at the Membership Pathway. To help with this The United Grand Lodge of England has produced a handy set of beer mats. For more information take a look at ugle.org.uk

We had an excellent Installation meeting on Monday evening, our new Worshipful Master was installed in style. Afterwards the brethren enjoyed a generous Festive Board.

Our new WM was presented with a copy of the very recently printed History Of Oakley Lodge. There is a copy for every member of Oakley, the best way to claim your copy is to come along to the Lodge of Instruction this coming Monday 9th October 7:00 for 7:15.

The next regular meeting of Oakley Lodge will be on Monday 2nd October at 4:45 (closed tyled 5:00), this is our Installation meeting. Bookings for dining must be received and paid for by Monday 25th September. For a copy of the summons, please contact the Lodge Secretary.

Continuing in the occasional series on Masonic Halls, this is the Bristol Masonic Centre on Park Street. Very impressive on the inside as well.

Well that takes the biscuit! The Lodge of the Morning Star (lady masons) held a very successful coffee morning at Basingstoke Masonic Centre today, and raised over £400 for charity.