Scheme Lodges

St Hugh Lodge is a vibrant Lodge with more than 80 members, aged from 18 to 90-plus. This blend of ages works remarkably successfully, and they all learn from each other. We encourage new members to join, make them welcome and then they are supported by Lodge members, especially their personal mentor. The mentoring is not just for new members but is continued so that members are always learning.

St Hugh Lodge was chosen to be the United Grand Lodge of England Universities Scheme Lodge for Lincolnshire in 2011 and was only the 47th Lodge out of the 7,000 in England to be given such a position. Since then, we have had an average of eight students from the University of Lincoln join us each year.

We have people joining us from all walks of life, ages, religions, races and positions in society. St Hugh Lodge is a very happy and social Lodge, whose members support and care for each other and their families.

Saint Vincent Lodge is the universities Lodge for the Province of Bristol. Saint Vincent Lodge was consecrated in 1872 and although many members from professions covering law, engineering, the armed services and clergy have joined the Lodge, it has predominantly been known as a medical/doctors’ Lodge.

Singleton Lodge is the Universities Scheme Lodge for the city and county of Swansea.

The Lodge was consecrated on 8 September 1971.

At present, the membership numbers 58 with an age range of 19 to 86. Members come from a wide variety of backgrounds and professions, and we consider ourselves a close, friendly and welcoming Lodge.

St Alphege is a fairly large Lodge and is proud to be a member of the Universities Scheme, which provides us with a steady stream of younger members who mix seamlessly with our older members.

The Masonic year for our Lodge starts in October and ends in April with the Installation of our new Master. During the summer months, he prepares for his first ceremony, which for many years has been an Initiation (of at least one candidate). We continue to meet through the winter, on the first Saturday evening of the month.

Fraternal visits have been held with Eldon Lodge 1755 of Clevedon for a number of years and are eagerly anticipated.

Additionally, we hold a number of social events during the year, with the Partners’ Festival, summer barbeque and annual carol service being regular occurrences.

Visitors to St Alphege Lodge are ensured of a warm welcome and an opportunity to witness our extended Royal Cumberland workings.

St David's Freemasons Lodge was founded in 1827 in Bangor, making it the oldest existing Lodge in north Wales. Thomas Telford’s Menai Suspension Bridge was completed just one year earlier. This is a traditional Lodge drawing membership from the local population and more recently students, former students and staff at Bangor University, who make up a significant proportion of the term-time population. In 2016, St David's Lodge was granted Universities Scheme status by the United Grand Lodge of England. This is a great privilege and will more readily enable applications for membership from alumni, staff and students of further and higher education.

Embrace the fantastic opportunity to become a part of a friendly and supportive community! Joining a Freemasons Lodge like St. Katharine's in the Southend Area can offer a great platform for personal growth, camaraderie, and making a positive impact in your local community and society as a whole.

Meeting on Saturday afternoons provides a convenient time for individuals with various schedules to come together and engage in the activities of the lodge. We strive to promote charity, friendship, and fun, as these values are essential in fostering a welcoming and nurturing environment.

Whether you're a university student, staff member, alumni, or someone new to the Southend area, this lodge offers an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and form lifelong friendships. By becoming a member, you'll not only gain knowledge and experience in Freemasonry but also contribute to the betterment of your community.

To explore the possibilities of joining St. Katharine's Lodge and embarking on this remarkable journey, we invite you to connect with us today. Our dedicated team is here to personally assist you, ensuring a seamless and enriching start on your path toward fulfillment and meaningful experiences.

Established in 1859 as No. 1097, and renumbered in 1863 as No. 795, Saint John’s Lodge is one of only two in the Province of Berkshire to use Taylor’s Ritual. As a “summer” Lodge, we meet in May, June, September, and October. It has been our long-established tradition to have a full Christmas dinner at our June meeting. It has also been our long-standing tradition to have curry at our September meeting. Join us and experience something a little "different".

Cumberland Lodge was founded in 1918. The first Master of the Lodge was Hugh Cumberland (hence the name), who was a land agent and auctioneer from Luton.

Our first meetings were held in the town hall, before it was burnt down on 19 July 1919 (nothing to do with us, I must add). Fortunately, we did not have a Lodge meeting that day!

Without the town hall, the Lodge met at various venues in the town until 1924, when we built our own Masonic Hall on Church Street, Luton.

We continued to meet there until 1996, when we moved to our current premises in Bowling Green Lane. Our old premises on Church Street have now become a Pizza Express, but you can still see the Masonic sign above the door.

Over the years, Cumberland Lodge has become one of the most successful Lodges in Luton, raising huge amounts of money for worthy causes. Our members come from all walks of life, religions and backgrounds, truly reflecting the diversity of Luton itself.

Apart from our Lodge meetings, we have a very active social calendar where we involve our partners and families. We are an incredibly happy and friendly bunch and are known among many as the friendliest Lodge in Luton.

The Lodge of Connaught & Truth No 521 has been an integral part of Huddersfield life since 1845. It is a Lodge steeped in history and cultural heritage, which has held prominent members such as a former Grand Master, The Marquess of Ripon. With over 160 years of continuous history, it was formed at the same time as national institutions such as the Grand National and the University of Manchester. It also found its place within a bustling student town accommodating to long-serving Mason and students of the nearby area alike.