Brothers William and Joseph Elliott were both members of Lodge Temperance 2557. Younger brother William was the first to join in 1907 followed by Joseph the following year. Neither are mentioned in the Lodge WW1 Roll of Honour but the registers clearly show they served during the war.
Continue Reading →It’s been a while since we published a biography of one of our members who served in World War 1 and we are pleased to announce we have just published that of Robert Weatherston Cairns who enlisted with the army in 1916 and was assigned to the 85th Squadron of the Royal Flying Corp.
Continue Reading →Brethren of Lodge Temperance may remember something special when a first time visitor performed a piece of ritual during the initiation of Bro Steve Nelson.
Continue Reading →A nautical charity that operates regionally from Berwick to Hartlepool and provides invaluable support, both afloat and ashore at events such as the forthcoming Tall Ship’s Race in Sunderland has received a new boat to assist in training its members and helping the community.
Continue Reading →Brethren, the WM Wbro Alan Bell and his officers request you attend the Lodge on Tuesday 19th at Byker Masonic Hall at 7.00 for our regular meeting.
Continue Reading →All the members of Lodge Temperance 2557 send congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the occasion of their marriage, and wish them a long and happy life together!
Continue Reading →Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland has just announce the appointment of Wbro Stuart Cairns as the new Provincial Grand Secretary who will take over from Wbro Brian Rudd in November.
Continue Reading →Our newest Master Mason, Bro Mark , shares his thoughts on Freemasonry, Lodge Temperance 2557 and the Widows Sons.
Continue Reading →Happy St George’s Day everyone.
Continue Reading →Brethren, the WM Wbro Alan Bell and his officers request you attend the Lodge on Tuesday 17th April at Byker Masonic Hall at 7.00 for our regular meeting.
Continue Reading →We can’t claim to have any noble or royal members in Lodge Temperance 2557 but we’ve had members from all other walks of life including Mayor’s, Ministers, butchers, miners, gardeners and have now discovered a cowboy!
Continue Reading →Thoughtful motorcycling freemasons in Northumberland paid a surprise visit to a Cramlington care home to deliver bags full of Easter eggs.
Continue Reading →On 1 April 1918, the RAF was formed, becoming a new branch of the British military. It was created by the merging of the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Flying Corps, ending an old rivalry. Three or our members were there at it’s formation.
Continue Reading →The roar of motorcycle engines could be heard across the region as the gentlemen of the road undertook an important “secret” mission for Easter.
Continue Reading →Bro Joseph Glass was a Freemason and member of Lodge Temperance 2557 when his life was cut short in the final year of the First World War at the battle of Arras on the 22nd March 1918.
Continue Reading →Mrs Leslie Newman, the wife of our Secretary Wbro Keith Newman, is an antiques dealer specialising mainly in Victorian Edwardian jewellery, however she often finds hidden gems of other kinds and at a recent car boot sale found a Lodge Temperance 2557 regalia case with apron and documents.
Continue Reading →As part of the recent #EnoughIsEnough campaign, The Guardian has corrected an article which made misleading claims about Freemasonry.
Continue Reading →Did you know, you can have a tour of Freemasons Hall in London even if you aren’t a Freemason. The tours and museum are free, open to the public and well worth a visit next time you’re in London.
Continue Reading →It is with great sadness that we report the death of a former member of the Lodge. Bro Darren Marcus died in his sleep during the evening of Thursday 8th February.
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