Warwickshire Freemasons

23/10/2026

Get ready to Elf on! 🧝‍♂️🎄 Dalecote House, home of the Coventry Freemasons, is proudly sponsoring the

Mental Elf 2026 5K Festive Fun Run to support their charity partner Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind
Whether you run, walk, or jog, we want to see you there:

When: Sunday, 6 December from 11am to 2pm
Where: War Memorial Park, Coventry, CV3 6PT
We are encouraging all Lodges, families, friends, and colleagues to enter a team and dress up in your best festive costumes!

Plus, Dalecote House will be opening our lodge rooms to the public during the event.

Bring your families to come inside, learn about Freemasonry, and enjoy the available tea, coffee, and open bar.

Get together, get active, and support a great cause!

23/10/2026

21/10/2026

To understand the wages, we must look back to the 14th Century. 🛡️

Europe was ravaged by the Black Death, creating massive labour shortages. Demand for skilled masons soared, but King and Parliament froze wages at pre-plague levels. This generated a profound struggle for survival and fairness that defined the operative Craft.

This economic pressure is why the Guilds became essential

19/10/2026

The Busy Building Site
Organized chaos in the best way possible! 🚧 Week 8 gives you a peek inside the bustling construction zone of our main hall. We're always building toward a better future. Be part of the work and join Warwickshire Freemasons

18/10/2026

Warwickshire Freemasons: Weekly Round‑Up 🏛️
The Season is in full swing and Warwickshire is absolutely buzzing.

Tuesday 13 October
Guy’s Cliffe Chapter saw a brilliant family moment as E.Comp Steven Warner acted as H for the Exaltation of his son Richard. A special night. 🔺✨

De Montfort Lodge was back under Henley’s newly refurbished roof, They delivered another excellent Passing for Bro Carl Dawber. Always fun and lively. 🔨😄

Forest of Arden Chapter – 100 Years! 55 Companions present.
Deputy Grand Superintendent David Graham presented the Centenary Charter, marking 100 years since the Chapter’s consecration in 1926. A magnificent milestone. 🎉🔺

Thursday 15 October
St Philip’s Lodge No. 5580 saw WBro Michael Fry installed. If you want weekday brotherhood, St Philip’s in Knowle delivers.

St Peter’s Lodge No. 7334 saw WBro Paul Wood installed for the 4th time. APGM Avtar Panesar presided. 🎩👏

The Heart of England Lodge No. 6549 saw WBro Steve Bailey installed in fine style by WBro Geoff Brunt. Steve’s son presented him, and his son‑in‑law escorted APGM Peter Clarke. The Heart of England beats strongly! ❤️🔨

St John’s Lodge No. 2811 saw WBro Paul Dudley back in the Chair by WBro Paul Jeffree.

Fortior Chapter No. 6172 saw E.Comp James Freakley proclaimed as MEZ; E.Comp Dennis Gibbons installed as H. Ceremony under E.Comp Mike Ball, with E.Comp Roy Dixon escorting.

Friday 16 October
Fortitude Chapter No. 43 saw a marathon of excellence: installation of E.Comp Chris Gilbert as J, a double exaltation by Comp Jez Greenfield, and the Loving Cup — all done in under four hours. A Royal Arch masterclass. 🔺🔥

Saturday 17 October
Loyal Travellers Lodge No. 2733
A vibrant Initiation for Bro Josh, delivered by WM Matthew Vale with a standout JD performance from Bro Luke Hosbach.
Visitors from Worcs, Bucks & Luxembourg enjoyed a lively festive board and an expertly run Initiate’s Chain by RWBro David Macey.
Back again in November for a double. 🔨🎶

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16/10/2026

We are incredibly proud to support Harbury E-Wheels with a donation of £1,500! 🚗⚡

This brilliant local initiative relies on volunteers to provide free electric transport for people who need it most—helping to combat social isolation while protecting our environment. Charity and community are at the very heart of Warwickshire Freemasonry, and we are honoured to help keep this essential service moving forward.

Find out more about their fantastic work and how you can support them at https://www.harburyenergy.co.uk/harbury-e-wheels/

14/10/2026

Why do Fellowcraft Masons hear about receiving wages in the Middle Chamber "without scruple or diffidence"?

This Instagram post explores the ancient echo from operative history. It reminds us of a time when skilled Brethren placed absolute reliance on the integrity of their employers, knowing they were justly entitled to their reward. Trust is the foundation.

Discover the history behind the wages

12/10/2026

This week focuses on the grand entrance as the intricate gates are carefully constructed. 🏛️🧱

Looking for a gateway to support in your own life? Discover lifelong friendships and join Warwickshire Freemasons.

11/10/2026

Warwickshire Freemasons: Weekly Round‑Up 🏛️

Wednesday 7 October
Temple Lodge No. 4929 – Proclamation & Reflection
WBro Catalin Visan was proclaimed for a second year in the Chair, delivered in fine style by WBro Richard Stringer PProvDepDC, with WBro Roy Dixon ProvJGW presiding.
The Lodge then closed with a powerful and thought‑provoking moment: Officers each reading from The Book of a Perfect Lodge, exploring the Lodge as a microcosm of the human soul, a reminder that Masonry is as much inward as it is ceremonial.
A reflective meeting followed by a typically jovial Festive Board. 📘✨

Thursday 8 October
Alchemy Lodge No. 3950 – Installation
The PGM presided as WBro Anand Kanani was installed as Master for the first time.
Alchemy now looks ahead to an exciting year with two potential initiates and several junior brethren progressing through the ranks.
A strong, confident start to their new season. 🔨🔥

Friday 9 October
Dunsmore Lodge – Second Degree
A superb Second Degree ceremony for Bro Jamie Buxton, a third‑generation Mason continuing a proud family tradition.
A warm, supportive night for Jamie and another strong entry to kickstart the Masonic year. 👏🔨

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07/10/2026

Ever-Evolving Rituals: Which is the Closest? 📖
The Royal Arch has never stopped evolving, seeing major rule and ritual revisions in 1893, 1989, and 2004. So which modern ritual is actually closest to the original 1834 Chapter of Promulgation text? Scholars suggest Perfect Ceremonies takes the top spot, followed by Oxford, then Aldersgate, and Domatic.
Ultimately, the local variations (of course including our very own Warwickshire ritual) that survived just add more colour to our Chapter meetings today.