Team Calibre vs. Cancer

On July 18, 2016 By

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.

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Wbro Noel W. Tulip

On July 13, 2016 By

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.

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Founder Bro Hugh Morton

On July 3, 2016 By

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.

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Welcome to Bro Graeme

On June 29, 2016 By

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.

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Enjoy the Summer

On June 28, 2016 By

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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Tyler Wanted

On June 9, 2016 By

Brethren, if you’re a Freemason and live in the Newcastle upon Tyne area and are free on the third Tuesday of the month, six times a year and would consider being a Tyler for Lodge Temperance 2557 then please get in touch.

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June 2016 Meeting

On June 9, 2016 By

Brethren, our next regular meeting is on Tuesday 21st June and the Worshipful Master asks you to attend the duties of the Lodge at the Masonic Temple, Corbridge Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne at 7:00pm.

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Founding Bro. Robert Henderson

On June 1, 2016 By

We have just added another short biography for founding member Bro Robert Henderson, a master mason from St. Bede’s Lodge 1119 and our first chaplain.

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Tarsett Street Tragedy

On May 16, 2016 By

We have been informed of a Church Service to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Tarsett Street Tragedy.

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Bro Charles

On May 10, 2016 By

It is with sadness that we report the death of Bro Charles Tudor’s father on 15/04/2016.

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Masonic items of interest

On May 9, 2016 By

On a recent trip to Whitley Bay we took a look around St Paul’s Church and graveyard and discovered a grave with a the Masonic square and compasses and a wall plaque in the church.

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Congratulations Wbro Alan!

On May 9, 2016 By

Wbro Alan Bell our Senior Warden travelled to London on the 27th April to attend the Annual Craft Investiture and Grand Festival at the United Grand Lodge of England’s Freemasons Hall where he was invested with Grand Rank.

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Is this a Lodge Record?

On May 3, 2016 By

Congratulations to Wbro Keith Newman our Chaplain for his 30 years in the Craft this year. Wbro Keith was initiated into Freemasonry and Lodge Temperance 2557 on 28th February 1986 and was Master of the Lodge two times in 1992 and 2000. For Provincial Rank in the Craft he was appointed Past Provincial Grand Superintendent […]

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Welcome to Bro Steven

On May 2, 2016 By

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our newest Entered Apprentice Bro Steven Nelson who was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry at our regular meeting on Tuesday the 19th April 2016.

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The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) was launched on 1st April. United Grand Lodge of England advises that there will be no real change in the support available

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Her Majesty the Queen

On April 21, 2016 By

On behalf of  all brethren of Lodge Temperance 2557 we wish Her Majesty the Queen a very HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY !

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April 2016 Meeting

On April 7, 2016 By

Brethren of Lodge Temperance 2557, our next regular meeting is on Tuesday 19th April and the Worshipful Master asks you to attend the duties of the Lodge at the Masonic Temple, Corbridge Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne at 7:00pm.

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Freemason’s gift goes FAR

On March 22, 2016 By

A Newcastle residents association is better connected with the World Wide Web thanks to the generosity of a world wide fraternal organisation.

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Byker Masonic Hall

On March 18, 2016 By

Byker Masonic Hall is delighted to announce the launch of their brand new website.

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Society of Choice

On March 15, 2016 By

Over the past two years UGLE’s Membership Focus Group has reviewed several aspects of Freemasonry and surveyed the opinions of members. We are the ideal first choice to start your journey in Freemasonry.

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