Masonic Meeting Finder Discontinued.

On December 16, 2013 By

In October we provided information on the Masonic Meeting Finder website service which unfortunatley appears to have been discontinued. It’s back to using a search engine if you want to find that Lodge near your destination.

 

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December News Letter

On December 16, 2013 By

Lodge Temperance 2557

News Letter

All, at Decembers meeting we will open and close the Lodge and then retire to our Christmas white festive board. Please can you advise  us if you are attending and how many places you want. Partners and friends are more than welcome to the festive board. Tickets will […]

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This is a reminder that the December regular meeting of Lodge Temperance 2557 will be held on 17th December 2013. The Lodge will open at 7:00 sharp and close after the normal business is completed. This will be followed by a festive three course meal for members, their Ladies, family, non-Masonic guests and visitors. There is entertainment […]

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Lodge Temperance 2557 on Facebook

On December 10, 2013 By

Exciting times at Lodge Temperance 2557 as it moves into the 21st century with its very own facebook page.

It’s easy to see. Just go to the top of this web page, click on the facebook icon and you’ll be taken to our new facebook page. Click here first to try it then click “Like” […]

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December Coach Meeting

On December 5, 2013 By

This is a reminder that there will be a coach meeting on December 12th, 7:00 sharp at the Masonic Hall, Corbridge Road, Byker. It is very importance to attend, or give notice that you can’t, as we will be practising a first Degree for the benefit of our new officers. All brethren holding new positions should […]

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Provincial Annual Meeting

On December 1, 2013 By

The Provincial annual meeting was held in Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne on Thursday 28th November 2013 and was attended by several Brethren from Lodge Temperance 2557.

The full details of the meeting will no doubt be made available on the Province’s website very soon but items of particular interest to the […]

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Provincial Honours

On November 29, 2013 By

Lodge Temperance 2557 is very pleased to announce that Provincial honours were confered on members of the Lodge at the Provincial Grand Lodge annual meeting held on the 28th November 2013.

Wbro Alan B., also of St Raphael Lodge no 6261  continues in his office of Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies for another year. Wbro Stuart […]

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“Leave a comment” now active

On November 24, 2013 By

More good news for the Lodge Temperance 2557 website! A new feature has just been added.  You can now leave comments on this “News & Events” page.

To leave a comment click on the “LEAVE A COMMENT” link under the title of the post and you’ll be taken to the comment form. Fill out your details, do […]

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Provincial Approval for our Website

On November 22, 2013 By

Great news! Our website has just received Provincial Grand Lodge approval and is proudly displaying the PGLN approved logo at the foot of each page. We are now listed on the Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland’s website which you can see here and we have made the latest news which you can see here. In his […]

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NEWMP accepts our Roll of Honour

On November 13, 2013 By

If you’ve explored our website you’ll know that we recently came across a long forgotten WW1 Roll of Honour stuck to the back page of a minute book and are researching the members of Lodge Temperance who are listed. You can check out the latest by clicking on History then WW1 Roll of Honour or […]

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Under the Bridge Charity

On November 8, 2013 By

Breaking news from WBro Steven Little of Grainger Lodge 7261 and Faraday lodge 4852.

Under the Bridge is a registered charity, No 1142592, which provides services to over 100 homeless and vulnerable people in the North East with the main focus being the Newcastle Upon Tyne Area.

As the weather is deteriorating by […]

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November Coach Meeting

On November 8, 2013 By

This is a reminder that there will be a coach meeting on November 14th, 7:00 sharp at the Masonic Hall, Byker, Corbridge Road.  It is very importance to attend, as we will be practising a first Degree for the benefit of our new officers holding new positions . All members holding new positions should make […]

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The Lodge has learned of the passing of WBro Alan M. Mawson, peacefully at home in Cramlington following a long illness with his family present on the 14th June 2013, aged 80 years.  WBro Alan was a Past Master of this Lodge having occupied the Chair of King Solomon in 1982.

At the Annual Meeting of […]

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Masonic Meeting Finder

On October 21, 2013 By

If you’re out and about, perhaps on holiday or on business, and want to visit a local Masonic Lodge, you’ll know how difficult it is to find what’s on and where.  Using a search engine can help but an easier way is to try the Masonic Meeting Finder website here  which is an initiative […]

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White Table Evening 17th Dec 2013

On October 20, 2013 By

There will be a White Table Evening after the regular meeting of Lodge Temperance 2557 on 17th December 2013. The Lodge will be opened at 7:00 sharp and closed after the normal business has been completed.

Member’s guests should plan to arrive around 7:30 to dine at 8:00. Dress: smart casual.

This White Table evening […]

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Summary of October Meeting

On October 19, 2013 By

The Annual meeting held on the 15th October at the Masonic Temple in Corbridge Road, Byker was a great success attended by many members and visiting brethren. The lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer by the Worshipful Master. W. Bro Peter took the chair of the Secretary and W. Bro Eddie of […]

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USA Mason visits Northumberland

On October 19, 2013 By

 

An old friend of Lodge Temperance 2557 made a flying visit to Northumberland recently to catch up with our brethren and to discover the North East’s talent for engineering marvels – particularly bridges. Breaking news by Wbro Keith.

W Bro James Anderson from Berea in Kentucky and his lovely wife Emily were looked after […]

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It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of our honorary brother, Wbro Alan Holden PPJGW who died peacefully at home, at 79 years of age, on 10th September 2013 after an illness bravely borne. Members of Lodge Temperance were represented at his funeral on the 17th September.

Throughout his Masonic […]

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October Annual Meeting

On October 8, 2013 By

A reminder that the regular and annual meeting of Lodge Temperance 2557 will be held at the Masonic Temple in Corbridge Road, Byker on Tuesday 15th October at 7:00. Some items of business are:

To open the Lodge To confirm the minutes of the last regular meeting To receive W Bro John McGregor Pescott, Past Provincial Junior Grand […]

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October Coach Meeting

On October 8, 2013 By

This is a reminder that there will be a coach meeting on October 10th, 7:00 sharp at the Masonic Hall, Byker, Corbridge Road.  It is very importance to attend, as we are doing an installation in October. All members holding new positions should make every effort to come.

If you are unable to attend please give […]

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