Beacon Chapter No. 5208, part of Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons, has marked a milestone by welcoming four new members to the Royal Arch at a single meeting. Following a strong period of interest from new candidates, members of the chapter agreed to hold a special ceremony on Friday 13 February 2026. With support from the Province, the Chapter was able to bring four candidates through the Royal Arch joining ceremony (known as an Exaltation) in one evening. The meeting was attended by...

Freemasonry’s commitment to supporting local communities was recently demonstrated by St Mary’s Freemasons’ Lodge No. 7164, which has made a £500 donation to Melton Mowbray Swimming Club, helping the club move closer to an important equipment goal. The swimming club, based at the town’s Waterfield Leisure Centre, is raising £2,500 to purchase five specialist backstroke start ledges—equipment that plays a vital role in modern competitive swimming. The cheque was presented by David Alcraft,...

When David Haines of Lodge of Welcome headed over to Trident Lodge for an installation meeting, he found himself in the middle of exactly the kind of occasion that reminds Brethren why visiting is such a joy. Trident Lodge is an English Constitution Lodge under United Grand Lodge of England, bearing the number 9891. It received its Warrant on 12 December 2013 and was consecrated on 15 March 2014 and is listed as meeting at the Holiday Inn Pattaya on Beach Road. The setting suited the day...