A great day at the Provincial AGM yesterday which was very well attended and congratulations to Wbro Alan Bell on being reappointed to the rank of ProvDepGDC and Wbro Stuart McBean to the rank of ProvAGDC.
Continue Reading →We are very pleased to announce the final short biography of our founding members. Founder Bro Charles Hamilton Pemberton was our first Junior Warden and fourth Master
Continue Reading →It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of our honorary brother, Wbro Bob Thompson who died in hospital, at 73 years of age, on Friday 11th November 2016 after a short illness bravely borne.
Continue Reading →The Annual Meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland will be held at the Newcastle racecourse, Gosforth Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5HP on Wednesday, 30th November 2016, at 3.00pm prompt. Brethren to be seated by 2:30.
Continue Reading →In remembrance of our members of the Lodge who saw active service with the Colours in WW1, and special remembrance to those members who had made the supreme sacrifice.
Continue Reading →Come and join us for a great evening at the Lodge Temperance 2557 traditional Christmas meal on Tuesday December 20th 2016.
Continue Reading →Some of you may remember the recent post on our website of another photo of a masonic gravestone, this time from the church yard of St Mary’s on Holy Island for Captain Henry Thomas McDonald. We are delighted to report we have been contacted by Mrs. Elizabeth Burnage his great great daughter.
Continue Reading →We would like to take this opportunity to welcome joining member Bro Tom Oliver who was successfully balloted for at our annual meeting on Tuesday 18th October 2016.
Continue Reading →Brethren, our next meeting is on Tuesday 18th October and the Worshipful Master asks you to attend the duties of the Lodge at the Masonic Temple, Corbridge Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne at 6.30.
Please note the earlier start time.
Visiting Brethren are invited to join us on this unique evening to witness the installation of the SWME […]
Continue Reading →During our research into the Lodge Temperance members who served in the First World War, the registers record two members with the words “alien enemy birth interned”. To try and understand this further our research looked at one of these members, Bro George Shyfler.
Continue Reading →Officers and Brethren of Lodge Temperance 2557 are reminded there will be a coach meeting on Thursday September 8th 2016 at the Masonic Hall, Corbridge Road, Byker, 8.00.
Continue Reading →Another gravestone with a Masonic symbol has been added to our Masonic Miscellany collection. One of our members was on a day trip to Holy Island and came across it in St Mary’s Church graveyard.
Continue Reading →On Saturday 30th September 2017, Freemasons’ Hall in Great Queen Street, London, will be transformed into the venue for The Grand Ball. This will be the highlight of the social calendar for the Tercentenary celebrations, but will also be an opportunity for Brethren of any rank, and from all Provinces and Districts, to be present at one of the official UGLE celebrations with their families and friends.
Continue Reading →Byker Masonic Hall and Lord Collingwood Lodge No.3246 has recently had the honour of being used by a Sky TV documentary team for their new four part programme – Inside The Freemasons.
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Continue Reading →Bro Steve Nelson, a keen Freemason and member of Lodge Temperance 2557, has raised more than £2000 for charity by cycling from Seahouses to Newcastle.
Continue Reading →The Lodge has just been informed of the death of Wbro Noel W. Tulip who was a member of Lodge Temperance 2557 for more than 30 years.
Continue Reading →We are very pleased to announce that we have just added another short biography of a founding member Bro Hugh Morton. He was a member of Newcastle City Council for 49 years and a magistrate for 39 years. He was also Deputy Lieutenant for the County.
Continue Reading →Congratulations to our newest Entered Apprentice Bro Graeme Cumberland who was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry at our regular meeting on Tuesday the 21st June 2016.
Continue Reading →Another memorable meeting for Lodge Temperance 2557 on 21st June 2016!
Enjoy the summer and see you at our next meeting when we will be installing the Master Elect, appointing officers, performing a 2nd degree and balloting for a joining member. A busy meeting where you will be assured of a very warm and fraternal welcome.
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