The-Elizabethan-Lodge 7262

A note of thanks from the Stable Home Family Trust

Hi Malcolm

I just wanted to say a massive thank you on behalf of The Stable Family Home Trust for organising the Monkey World visit on Sunday 1^st July.

Our SFHT clients had a wonderful trip out and despite the temperature being 28 degrees many of the Centre's residents including Squirrel Monkeys, Ringtailed Lemurs, Enrico's Capuchin's and Apes still come out to greet everyone.

Thank you to everyone at The Elizabethan Lodge 7262 for welcoming everybody from our charity and providing refreshments, ensuring they all had a fabulous day out and without the support of services such as the Freemasons these days would not be possible.

See the social section for full information and the booking form

Our former Asst Sec and current Lodge Mentor organised a wonderful day out for Lodge Members and their families. Over 80 guests attended which included a party from the Stable Home Family Trust who attended as guests of the lodge.

The day ended with a splendid cream tea. A raffle held on the day raised £141.00 for the Jim Cronin Memorial Fund.

Shalden Lodge now has joined in the ever growing numbers of Lodges that have benefited from the experience of receiving the 1717 Demonstration at the same time as raising lots of money for Lifelites.

A 1717 team short on numbers put in a magnificent display from start to finish, and demonstrated that this group of extremely dedicated and hard working masons can still produce a sensational evening despite not being at full strength.

The Portsmouth Lodge had obviously promoted the visit of 1717 team for some time and this was evidenced by the packed temple and dining room, the reception received for the demonstration was full of laughter and interest, and the question and answer session clearly showed the brethren present were very interested in the history.  The whole 1717 team produced another wonderful display of this interesting and amusing demonstration. 

The festive board was much more lively than normal and a good amount was raised for Lifelites, and everyone departed having enjoyed a thoroughly good evening.

 

 

Ask the IPM........... not a clue what artwork he was creating

The Lodge Ladies Festival was a great success and raised £400 for the Stroke Association...... more photos to follow soon

For full details please visit the Social Events section

All present at The Elizabethan Lodge on Monday 19th March witnessed an incredibly high standard Raising ceremony.  From the moment the candidate answered his questions with such accuracy and wonderful delivery, the entire team performed brilliantly and the whole ceremony was produced with little more than a comma out of place.  With a rejoining member, and two joining members adding to the ranks 7262 appears to be going in the correct direction.

Looking forward to April Installation.

Sometimes spending time with the family is the order of the day. Can never understand why people travel when there is so many weather warnings, and then complain when they get stuck.  Stay at home and have fun with the family.  Common Sense approach!