Special interest Lodges Profiles

The Lodge of Opportunity was founded in 2004 by The Masonic Fishing Charity, which started its life in 2000.  The Lodge meets four times a year, and in addition, we have social breakfasts and dining. The Lodge members also meet for various fishing trips, including salmon fishing in  Iceland, sturgeon fishing in Chilliwack in Canada, and days fishing on rivers and lakes. The Lodge supports many other charities that provide opportunities for those who need them, such as Herts Young Homeless. In addition, the Lodge represents the Masonic Fishing Charity (MTSFC), where youngsters from Special Needs Schools are given a day fishing one-on-one with an experienced angler.

The Lodge of Service and Integrity is a Blue Light Lodge, its members are serving or retired officers or staff from Police, Ambulance, Fire and Rescue Services or Military Police. The Lodge enjoys a proud history stretching back to 1995 when it first received its warrant.  As all our members have been or are serving emergency service workers the general atmosphere of the Lodge is relaxed, comfortable, friendly and extremely humorous with the festive board often regaled with tails of visiting guests and members.  We are often outnumbered by our guests which is testament to the social atmosphere we provide. 

The Lodge was conceived in the early 21st Century following a charity football match between Northumberland and Durham Freemasons. Discussions took place and it was decided that there wasn’t a Lodge dedicated to Sports within Northumberland. The membership included, former football referees, a former amateur international footballer, 4 former professional footballers and rugby union players. In December we have guest speakers which have included the likes of Malcolm McDonald, a former England international footballer.

The Lodge of the Established Order is a lively and progressive Lodge meeting in Barton upon Humber. It welcomes good men from all walks of life who want to meet new people, contribute to the local community and learn about the traditions and mysteries of Freemasonry. The Lodge was formed in 2007 with a core membership of men who had who offered a service to the public, particularly in the Emergency Services. It welcomes applications from those backgrounds as well as all eligible men irrespective of their occupation.

The Lodge was Consecrated on January 9, 2016, as a Specialist Lodge for Serving or Retired Members of the Armed Forces or Blue Light Services. The Lodge’s Ritual, whilst adhering to the Emulation Ritual, does reflect the Military aspects of its members in style and format. The Founding Members came from a wide range of Craft Lodges, bringing with them variations of their own that contributed to the style and character of the Lodge. Apart from supporting Masonic events and charities, the Lodge has close connections, interests, and activities with many Military and Health related organisations.

This Lodge is the Installed Masters’ Lodge for the Kindred Lodges Association (KLA).  Our purpose is to stimulate, encourage and assist the development of local and national links between Freemasonry and youth organisations and to act as a catalyst for, and to support the founding and development of member Lodges of the KLA. The KLA is an organisation of Masonic Lodges. Membership of this Lodge is open to any Installed Master who is either (1) a subscribing member of a full or corresponding member Lodge of the Kindred Lodges Association, or (2) an Associate Member of the Kindred Lodges Association.

The Lodge is for all those with a love of the game of rugby, whether as current or former players, referees, fans in the stands, touchlines or armchairs. With shared values of integrity, respect, friendship and enjoyment and a common sense of camaraderie, the Lodge blends the fun and social character of rugby with traditional Masonic elements. Meetings and events are planned around matches, with rugby characters and legends participating and contributing, rugby themed visits and trips and white table dinners involving families and friends. There is a big commitment to charity, with a stated aim to support junior rugby in inner London deprived communities.

Marcellians Lodge celebrated its Centenary in November 2022. It was originally the Daughter Lodge of Marcians Lodge and a School Lodge of St Mark’s College, both London Lodges. 
In 2005, the Lodge moved from London to Buckinghamshire and was launched as a fine-dining Lodge that meets at hotels. Every meeting involves the members' partners. The Lodge meets twice a year with a normal attendance of over 80 people. The main focus is good rituals, great food, and a lot of fun. 

The purpose of the Lodge is to provide a forum for men who are interested and participate in various shooting disciplines, including sporting and target shotgun, small-bore and full-bore rifle shooting, who also wish to meet together to discuss topics of shooting or similar interests and Masonry generally, as well as to renew and establish friendships and gather together in a happy, fraternal and relaxed setting.