Fun and fundraising

Visitors from the Widow's Sons, a specialist Freemasonry group made up of motorcyclists, gave an interesting presentation at the March meeting of the Lodge of Harmony.

The Widow's Sons combine Freemasonry with their passion for riding big bikes and raising money for charity, organising charity runs at Easter and Christmas amongst other events. "If it isn't…

Supporting local families

Freemasons from the Lodge of Harmony boosted the Abbey School's efforts in supporting local families at Christmas by donating valuable funds to the school's 'Care Bags' scheme.

 

As well as donating £250 from Harmony's own funds, the lodge arranged for an additional contribution of £500 from the Cornwallis Charity which is administered across the province of…

Opening our doors

The Lodge of Harmony and the town's other Masonic groups meet in the Old Grammar School, a historic building that dates back to 1576, when it was built with the consent of Queen Elizabeth I.

This fascinating building is cared for by a Charitable Trust which is inviting visitors to look around the former school on…

Helping the hospice

 

The proceeds from this year's Ladies' Night celebration at Judds Folly in Faversham have been presented to Pilgrims Hospices.

Nicky Triggs, wife of the outgoing Worshipful Master Malcolm Triggs, handed the cheque to Rachel Edmed, who received it on behalf of the charity in the beautiful grounds of the Ashford Hospice.

A total of £360 was raised…

Ladies' Night fundraiser

Members of the Lodge of Harmony and their guests enjoyed fine dining, great company and fabulous music at this year's Ladies' Night, which rounded off Worshipful Brother Malcolm Triggs' year as Master of the Lodge.

The evening, at Judds Folly in Faversham, was hosted by the Master's wife, Nicky Triggs, and featured music by David Clarke…

Another great evening

There was a good attendance at the Lodge of Harmony's April meeting, when new Mason Paul Woolston was passed to the second degree.

The fasctinating ceremony in the historic setting of the beautiful timber framed Lodge building was followed by the festive board, a traditional evening meal shared by members, their guests and visitors.

The Lodge of…

Charity at the heart of Freemasonry

Fellowship and fundraising are two of the essential pillars of Freemasonry, and the Lodge or Harmony demonstrated that when Worshipful Master Paul White and his wife Debbie raised an astonishing sum for the Kent Autistic Trust.

Paul and Debbie worked incredibly hard during the year to make sure that Paul's Ladies Night event was a fundraising…

Sunday social

Lodge of Harmony members got together for a splendid Sunday lunch with the widows of former members at Judds Folly in Faversham.

The annual lunch has become a traditon over the years and provides a great opportunity to relax with good food and good company while bringing together the widows of old friends.

The lunch is just…

Helping out at Christmas

Faversham Lodge of Harmony 133 has donated £250 towards the Abbey School Christmas appeal which aims to ensure all pupils at the school are supported during the festive season.

 

Teacher…

A very special evening

The new year got off to a fine start at the Lodge of Harmony when candidate Tyron Ross was initiated as an entered apprentice freemason.

The moving ceremony was conducted by Worshipful Master Brother Paul White, assisted by a range of officers who played their part in making it an occasion to remember.

Tyron a former airline…

Overseas visitors make meeting special

Two overseas guests made November’s meeting of the Lodge of Harmony a special evening.

 

Members were joined by W Bro Bent Okholm, from Copenhagen, who is a member of Peterwell Lodge, based in Lampeter, South Wales, and by W Bro Ryan Jan G Cruz, currently the Worshipful Master of Macrio R Ramos Lodge in the Philippines.

 

They…

Like Father, Like Son

The October meeting of Lodge of Harmony 133 was a very special one for our newest member, Brother Benjamin White, who was made a Master Mason by his father, Worshipful Brother Paul White.

The moving ceremony was made even more special by the presence of a number of guests from the Province of East Kent, including…

Throwing open our doors

Members of the Lodge of Harmony will be throwing open the doors of one of Faversham’s most historic buildings and welcoming in the public at an informal open evening next month.

 

The Lodge of Harmony, one of three Craft Lodges in the town, meets at Freemason’s Hall, built as the Faversham Free Grammar School at a…

Dramatic end to Ladies' Festival

This year's Ladies' Festival had a dramatic finale when Faversham's Arden Players staged a unique 'whodunnit' mystery to round off proceedings.

Worshipful Master Brian Planner and his wife Heather had earlier welcomed members of the Lodge of Harmony, other local lodges and family and friends to the Judds Folly Hotel in Faversham for the event on…

Silver celebration

Fellow Freemasons, friends and family gathered at The Elephant at the weekend (1 April) to celebrate a very special silver wedding anniversary.

Senior Warden Paul White and his wife Debbie, also well known to the Lodge as part of the catering team that provides a fantastic spread after every meeting, were celebrating 25 years of married…