The first episode of the Sky One documentary ‘Inside the Freemasons’ will air on the 17th April at 8pm.
Emporium Productions, who were commissioned by Sky to produce the series, have this to say on their website: ‘Welcome to one of the oldest social networking organisations in the world; a fraternal […]
Continue Reading →It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of another of our members.
Continue Reading →On Wednesday we said a sad farewell to a muched loved man. Bro Gordon Newman.
Continue Reading →It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of our longest serving member last Thursday. Bro Gordon was our almoner and charity Steward for more than 30 years.. Our thoughts and sympathy to Wbro Keith, Elsie and his family.
His funeral will take place on Wednesday 15th Feb at 2.15pm at […]
Continue Reading →Two of our members, W Bro Keith and his father Bro Gordon Newman, recently spent a day exploring the history of a most fascinating building, Rosslyn Chapel.
Continue Reading →Freemasonry is not about personal gain but about what you can do for others. Several members of Lodge Temperance 2557 have found unique ways to help local organisations.
Continue Reading →Twelve months have passed since Bro Dr Chris was invested as Charity Steward, which in his opinion is one of the, if not most important roles along with Almoner you can be appointed. After all, Freemasonry at its heart is about charity. One year in and Bro Dr. Chris gives his thoughts on this important office.
Continue Reading →The festive season certainly got off to a fantastic start with the Lodge Temperance Christmas evening. Wow! What a great night. And thank you all for coming and making the evening such a success.
Continue Reading →Freemasons from Newcastle in the south, Haltwhistle in the west, Newbiggin by the Sea in the east and Berwick in the north are looking forward to 2017 when they will be celebrating the organisation’s 300th birthday.
Continue Reading →A great day at the Provincial AGM yesterday which was very well attended and congratulations to Wbro Alan Bell on being reappointed to the rank of ProvDepGDC and Wbro Stuart McBean to the rank of ProvAGDC.
Continue Reading →We are very pleased to announce the final short biography of our founding members. Founder Bro Charles Hamilton Pemberton was our first Junior Warden and fourth Master
Continue Reading →It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of our honorary brother, Wbro Bob Thompson who died in hospital, at 73 years of age, on Friday 11th November 2016 after a short illness bravely borne.
Continue Reading →The Annual Meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland will be held at the Newcastle racecourse, Gosforth Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5HP on Wednesday, 30th November 2016, at 3.00pm prompt. Brethren to be seated by 2:30.
Continue Reading →In remembrance of our members of the Lodge who saw active service with the Colours in WW1, and special remembrance to those members who had made the supreme sacrifice.
Continue Reading →Come and join us for a great evening at the Lodge Temperance 2557 traditional Christmas meal on Tuesday December 20th 2016.
Continue Reading →Some of you may remember the recent post on our website of another photo of a masonic gravestone, this time from the church yard of St Mary’s on Holy Island for Captain Henry Thomas McDonald. We are delighted to report we have been contacted by Mrs. Elizabeth Burnage his great great daughter.
Continue Reading →We would like to take this opportunity to welcome joining member Bro Tom Oliver who was successfully balloted for at our annual meeting on Tuesday 18th October 2016.
Continue Reading →Brethren, our next meeting is on Tuesday 18th October and the Worshipful Master asks you to attend the duties of the Lodge at the Masonic Temple, Corbridge Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne at 6.30.
Please note the earlier start time.
Visiting Brethren are invited to join us on this unique evening to witness the installation of the SWME […]
Continue Reading →During our research into the Lodge Temperance members who served in the First World War, the registers record two members with the words “alien enemy birth interned”. To try and understand this further our research looked at one of these members, Bro George Shyfler.
Continue Reading →Officers and Brethren of Lodge Temperance 2557 are reminded there will be a coach meeting on Thursday September 8th 2016 at the Masonic Hall, Corbridge Road, Byker, 8.00.
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