Worcestershire Masonic Province

Masefield Lodge extends a warm welcome to everyone who visits this site. We aim to give an overview of our Lodge's current activities, history and traditions, together with some information about Freemasonry in general, in the section "Your Questions Answered".

We hope you find it interesting and informative. If you should wish to contact us please use the E-mail link provided.

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How to find us

Car parking at front and rear of Kings Heath Masonic Hall. The Masonic Hall is situated on the corner of the junction of Wheelers Lane (A4040) with Alcester Road South (A435). Click Here For Location Map
From Birmingham :-
Leave city on A435 heading towards Redditch/Evesham, through King's Heath (various sets of lights) through main traffic lights at junction of Howard Road/Howard Road East and Alcester Road then take next turning on left (350 yards), immediately after pedestrian crossing lights, into Wheelers Lane. The Masonic Hall is immediately on the right.

From other directions, Solihull, Evesham, Redditch etc.

Make for Junction 3 on M42 Motorway - leave at Jct 3 onto A435 towards Birmingham city centre, continue on A435 to the island at the Maypole going straight over - after one and a half miles the Masonic Hall will be seen on the right - turn right into Wheelers Lane, and immediately right again into the car park.

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Ever considered becoming a Freemason?

We hope that this news page will help show the breadth and diversity of our Masonic activities (mostly charitable, sometimes purely social, always enjoyable) and that this will encourage potential future members to come forward to find out more.

There are many ways of doing this, and the "Your Questions Answered" page in this website is a good place to start. The next step is then to make contact with one or more Masons ~ if you have a friend, colleague or neighbour who is a Mason, you should feel free to raise the subject with him. You will generally find that any Mason will be happy to talk with you, and to put you in touch with a Lodge Secretary. If you have no existing Masonic acquaintances, by all means contact us by e-mail, giving us a few details about yourself and why you are interested in joining.

Masefield Lodge meets seven times each year, on the second Monday of the month from October to April inclusive. Each month's meeting begins usually at about 6 p.m., when the Lodge is opened, minutes of the previous meeting are read, followed by the general business of the Lodge, concluding at around 7.45 p.m. This is followed by a Festive Board in the Dining Room, where we enjoy good food and interesting conversation amongst Masonic company. These meetings are open to Brethren of the Lodge, and their invited Masonic guests. The Lodge calendar is further enhanced by our numerous social events, to which Brethren are encouraged to invite their partners, family and friends. Over the years, Masefield Lodge has enjoyed a wide variety of activities, including:

Where pictures of an event listed below are available, they may be viewed by clicking on "Click here for images". A Flash file will open and by mousing over the pictures you will be able to select next or back, to end just click outside the box.

• A steam-train outing with lunch on board
• Skittles evenings
• Curry nights
• Greyhound racing (with dinner in the grandstand restaurant)
• A trip to the pantomime
• Lunch on board a narrow boat
• A trip to a Polo Match
• The Masefield Summer Ball ( click here for images)
• The Salmon Lunch at Kings Norton Golf Club. ( click here for images)
• A Day at Stratford-on-Avon Racecourse
• Burns' Night Celebration
• The Masefield Golf Day
• Masefield Christmas Party

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Our Contribution To Charity

From its earliest days, Freemasonry has been concerned with the care of orphans, the sick and the aged. This work continues today. In addition, large sums are given to national and local charities. Masonic charity is exercised at every level; individual Lodges make gifts and give aid to their own local communities and every Province also gives large sums of money to regional causes. Nationally, our efforts are channeled through four main charity organisations, they are:

• The Grand Charity
• The Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys
• The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution
• Masonic Samaritan Fund

At a more local level, Masefield Lodge makes donations to organisations such as St. Mary's Hospice, Macmillan Nurses, Meningitis Research, Cancer Research. It should also be noted that donations are always Strictly Charitable, e.g. donations are never given to political parties or pressure groups.

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Latest News

Support the 2011 Festival Appeal for the RMTGB. This Appeal was officially launched on 1st January 2006. Details of this event have been covered in full at both Regular Lodge Meetings and Officers Meetings. One of the main methods of collecting funds is by Gift Aid. The Province actively encourages all eligible donors to complete a Gift Aid declaration, which enables the benefit of your donation to be maximised.
For your donations to qualify for Gift Aid you must pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax at least equal to the tax that the Trust reclaims on your donations in the appropriate tax year (currently 28p for each £1 you give) work.

Downloads

Appeal 20011 Regular Payment / Stewards' Festival Jewel / Gift Aid Declaration

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Social Calendar - to end August 2009

Masefield Golf Day Tuesday 11th August 2009
This year's event was a great success, and the Masefield Cup was won by W.Bro. Mike Bunn. As this year's winner, Mike has the honour of organising next year's event, and he has confirmed that it will once again be held at Kings Norton Golf Club. More details here.

The club is set in the Worcestershire countryside at 'Weatheroak' - 7 miles from the centre of Birmingham, one mile from junction 3 of the M42 and within easy each of the National Exhibition Centre and Birmingham Airport.

Kings Norton Golf Club
Email: info@kingsnortongolfclub.co.uk

Please don't forget, you don't have to be a low handicapper to play. If your game (or clubs) are a bit rusty, we would still love to see you there. And, even if you don't play at all, do come and join us for an excellent meal in the evening.

Burns' Night Celebration - 2009

As always, the Burns' Night celebrations drew large numbers, with haggis, neeps and tatties, comedy and bagpipes. It's always a night to remember - not least due to our flamboyant table-dancing piper.

As this Social Event is held on our Regular Meeting Night we never manage to coincide with the actual date of the 25th of January.

click here for images from Burns' Night 2009

 

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125th Anniversary of the Lodge

The Masefield Lodge was consecrated at the Moseley and Balsall Heath Institute on 6th May 1884. The Lodge met and celebrated its 125th Anniversary on Wednesday the 8th April (this being the closest date to the actual anniversary).
Forty-four Brethren attended to witness the Ceremony of Passing, after which a group photo was taken of all the visitors. This will be included in the latest version of the updated History, produced specially to commemorate this mile stone event.

The night proved to be a success both in the Lodge and at the Festive Board, where further celebrations were announced by the Worshipful Master, who informed the Brethren that a social event was to be held at Kings Norton Golf Club on 17th May to further mark the progress of this prestigious Lodge.

At the same time, at this popular venue we shall also hold our Traditional Salmon Lunch, always a great favourite social meeting. We all look forward to welcoming our ladies, family and friends to join us at this truly historic occasion, not to be missed. Full copies of the Lodge History and/or photos from the evening will be provided on receipt of order.

lefrt to right; W.Bro. S.W.S. Southgate, P.G.Std.B., J.W., W.Bro. R.B.W. Price, P.Dep.G.Swd.B., Chaplain, Worshipful Master J.H. Crowther, W.Bro. P.C. Band, P.S.G.D., P.Asst.Prov.G.M., I.P.M., and W.Bro. M.A. Bunn, P.Prov.G.Supt.WKs., S.W. click here for large image.

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Moseley Lodge of Instruction

The Lodge meets on most Fridays from September to Mid-May. It is open to E.A.'s F.c.'s M.m.'s, Masters and Past Master's from all Provinces. Our declared aim is to supplement the work of private Lodges of Instruction and Rehearsal by providing an informal and convivial atmosphere where every aspect of the ritual work of all the Offices can be both practised and discussed in the wider context. For more information click here.

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Freemasonry Today on line

The Brethren will be pleased to note that the Freemasonry Today magazine has merged with the MQ magazine, issued by Grand Lodge, and is now available to read on-line at www.freemasonrytoday.com

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Treasurer's Column

Have you returned an up to date Gift Aid form? The Treasurer and Charity Steward are keen to promote this, in order to maximise the charitable contributions from the Lodge members. The Charity Steward will be working hard to promote Gift Aid: he will request every member of the Lodge who pays UK tax to sign a Gift Aid form. Signing this form ensures that every penny a Brother donates over the next five years will qualify for the tax rebate. Making your Gift Aided donation could not be easier, as you can pay by monthly standing order or make irregular donations to suit you.

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Lodge of Instruction

For those of you with forgetful minds. The Lodge of Instruction times and dates are published at the bottom of this page. Please attend as often as you can. It always helps to be prepared for the next Lodge Meeting, and is usually a fun couple of hours.

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Approval from Provincial Grand Lodge. Masefield Lodge wish to thank Provincial Grand Lodge for kindly giving us permission to display their official approval regarding this web site.

Provincial Grand Lodge 2008 / Provincial Grand Lodge Dates

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Masefield Lodge website has once again been reviewed by the United Grand Lodge of England as to the contents and quality of material displayed. This approval is authenticated by the inclusion of the new charter mark which must be shown on at least the home page of every approved site.
We wish to thank Grand Lodge for kindly giving us permission to display their official approval regarding this web site.

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Lodge and Chapter Calendar Dates

For those of you with forgetful minds. The Lodge of Instruction times and dates are published at the bottom of this page. Please attend as often as you can. It always helps to be prepared for the next Lodge Meeting, and is usually a fun couple of hours.