Coming to the Tyne Theatre and Opera House in Newcastle on the afternoon of September 23rd 2018, it’s an event that brings together a group of fabulous acts for two superb causes – SSAFA and the Tyne Theatre itself.
Continue Reading →The Widow’s Sons Classic Car & Bike Show is returning to Benton North Farm on Sunday 19th August 2018, 10am until 4pm!
Continue Reading →Thanks to Wbro. Keith Newman of Lodge Temperance and HighlightsPR, Bro Dr Chris Tait gets a mention in the Sunday Sun. Excellent work for an amazing charity!
Continue Reading →It’s always pleasing to hear from visitors to our website who find it both interesting and enlightening and take the time to get in touch. Some have even provided additional information for the biographies we have published on the website.
Continue Reading →Recently three members of Lodge Temperance along with friend Andy set off to Fort William to tackle Ben Nevis in a practice climb to help Bro Chris prepare for his challenge in September to climb Kilimanjaro for Josie’s Dragonfly Trust.
Continue Reading →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.
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