Fabulous February 2019 meeting

On February 22, 2019 By

The regular meeting held on Tuesday 19th was a fantastic evening and definitely a night to remember with many visiting brethren both old and new.

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February 2019 Meetings

On February 4, 2019 By

The Worshipful Master would like to remind members of our coach meeting on Thursday 14th February at 7.00 when we will be doing a practice for a first degree.

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Eng Lieut Andrew Frisken OBE

On February 4, 2019 By

Another biography published of a member of Lodge Temperance 2557 who served with honour in WW1. Bro Andrew Friskin served as Engineer Lieutenant, Royal Naval Reserve, on HMS Changuinola.

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January 2019 Regular Meeting

On January 19, 2019 By

The January regular meeting was a great success with many members and visiting brethren in attendance.

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January 2019 meetings

On January 6, 2019 By

The Worshipful Master WBro Chris Tait would like to remind members of our January 2019 meetings.

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Lodge Temperance in 1949

On January 6, 2019 By

It’s amazing what shows up in the most unexpected places!

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A big thank you and Merry Christmas from Lodge Temperance 2557 to all of our members and to everyone who has visited and supported us this year.

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2018 Provincial AGM

On December 6, 2018 By

It was great so see 10 from Lodge Temperance 2557 at the Provincial AGM and meal at Gosforth Race Course on the 29th November and congratulations to all those brethren who received honours.

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Generous Freemasons

On November 23, 2018 By

The generosity of Northumberland Masons knows no bounds and continues to impress. Multiple donations have been received through Lodge Temperance and sent directly to Josie’s Dragonfly Trust, totalling more than £2,250. What an achievement.

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2nd Lt. Frederick Dodsworth Rowe

On November 23, 2018 By

We are pleased to announce the completion of the biography of 2nd Lieutenant Frederick Dodsworth Rowe, another member of Lodge Temperance 2557 who served with distinction in the Great War.

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It’s that time of the year and we are planning our Christmas festivities.  What better way to enjoy the season than a festive evening with the members of Lodge Temperance. Don’t miss our festive evening on Tuesday 18th December.

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100 years on….

On November 10, 2018 By

They fought up to the last minute, but as the guns on the Western Front fell silent at 11 am on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the world breathed a sigh of relief.

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Our Famous Northern Tenor

On October 26, 2018 By

Wow! Can’t believe the disparate occupation of members in our Lodge who served in World War 1. The latest is Bro Matthew Newton, a famous northern tenor and vocalist.

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2018 Installation

On October 23, 2018 By

Incredible evening at Lodge Temperance when our Senior Warden Bro Christopher Tait was installed as Worshipful master of Lodge Temperance 2557.

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October 2018 Installation Meeting

On October 10, 2018 By

Brethren, our next meeting is on Tuesday 16th October and the Worshipful Master asks you to attend the duties of the Lodge at the Masonic Temple, Corbridge Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne at 5.00.

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Not too late to donate!

On October 8, 2018 By

A heroic climb to the top to raise money for Josie’s Dragonfly Trust. If you haven’t donated do so now! Go to Bro Chris’s just giving page.

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The Butcher, The Baker …..

On October 8, 2018 By

The butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker! So says the old English nursery rhyme. We’ve had the butcher and now we’ve found a baker and maybe we’ll come across a candlestick maker in our research into the Lodge’s history. Read Bro Frederick William Embleton’s story.

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Bro Chris Hits the Top

On September 27, 2018 By

Feeling proud! Congratulations to Bro Chris on making it to the summit of Kilimanjaro. A heroic climb to the top to raise money for Josie’s Dragonfly Trust. If you haven’t donated do so now! Go to Bro Chris’s just giving page here.

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One of the region’s most innovative and unique outdoor learning spaces was opened recently thanks to a generous donation from the Freemasons following a vote where the public got to say which charity should benefit.

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Latest from Kilimanjaro

On September 26, 2018 By

This is the route that Bro Chris is taking on his journey to the top of Kilimanjaro it’s called the Machame route and is very scenic, providing hikers with incredible views and varying landscapes.

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