After celebrating Burns Night and St. Patrick’s Day earlier in the year, Thistle & Rose Lodge No. 6644 gathered once again—this time to mark St. George’s Day. The evening began with an excellent Raising in the Temple, led by WM Andy McWilliam and his officers, with welcome support from visiting brethren. A Festive Feast The … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/celebrating-st-georges-day/">Continued</a>
They did it! On a cold and damp night, Rab Reid and Rob Moger gave up the comfort of their beds to sleep rough in the car park of the Corby Masonic Complex. Their efforts were in support of the Royal British Legion, and together they have already raised £350. Support from the Brethren Throughout … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/sleepover-in-the-masonic-complex-car-park/">Continued</a>
On Saturday 16th March 2024, Abington Lodge No. 8041 welcomed the official visit of WBro Andy McWilliam, Provincial Senior Grand Deacon, to their meeting at Freemasons’ Hall, Sheaf Close. The occasion was marked by the Worshipful Master’s White Table Evening, a wonderful opportunity for members, families, and guests to enjoy Masonic hospitality together. The evening … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/an-official-visit-to-abington-lodge-in-northampton/">Continued</a>
Although it was just over a week early, Thistle & Rose Lodge No. 6644 was determined not to miss an important celebration this season. On Friday 8 March, Bro Lewis Aitken was Raised to the degree of a Master Mason—an occasion made even more memorable as he will no doubt be a great addition to … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/celebrating-st-patricks-at-thistle-rose/">Continued</a>
It was a night to remember as the Lodge of Unity No. 9495 celebrated both its 30th anniversary and its 200th meeting. Worshipful Master Clyde Woods led his lodge with pride, delivering what many described as one of the finest Second Degree ceremonies seen this season. The atmosphere in the temple reflected true brotherhood and … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/unity-lodge-9195-hits-200/">Continued</a>
Corby is well known for its Scottish heritage, rooted in decades of incoming steelworkers who made the town their home. For many years, it was affectionately known as “Little Scotland.” This heritage lives on in the way every Corby lodge celebrates Burns Night, welcoming members and a large number of visitors to the Masonic Complex. … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/celebrating-burns-in-little-scotland/">Continued</a>
Every year the Corby Masonic Lodges and the Complex come together to provide a Xmas Lunch with drinks to the widows of Corby Masons. Together with their Full Christmas Luncheon of Turkey and all the trimmings, a number of brothers were on hand to not only serve the lunches and fetch drinks for the widows, … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/widows-lunch-december-2023/">Continued</a>
“CONGRATULATIONS” to the Masons who attend the complex. Especially Bro Kenny Keys being the lead for the Steel Acacia light blues and driving the Foodbank appeal forward. An amazing 400+ kgs was gathered. Complex Chairman , Jim Spence spoke to the Foodbank coordinator Martin Langford who was so appreciative and said there had been a … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/acacia-lightblues-food-bank-appeal/">Continued</a>
Article by WBro Jack Summerfield The Corby Masonic Players held their festive Pantomime on Saturday 9th December, raising £525 for Teddies for loving care. The pantomime this year was Snow White. There were two shows on the day. Entrance to the pantomime was free of charge, each child that attended was gifted a selection box. … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/snow-white-at-the-corby-masonic-complex/">Continued</a>
Recently at Spelhoe Lodge which holds its meeting at the Provincial Grand Lodge building in Sheaf Close, WBro John Russell, for his very first time , was the official representative of the PGM RWBro Mark Constant. Supporting WBro John were quite a number of masons from his own mother Lodge, Thistle & Rose and a … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/representing-the-provincial-grand-master/">Continued</a>
It was a cold, damp and grey Sunday morning, when WBro Jim Spence arrived at the appointed meeting place for Corbymasons. A large group had turned up to join him on the Remembrance Parade going to the Corby Cenotaph joining the other local Corby groups. By the time the Parade moved forward there were well … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/lest-they-forget-corbymasons-remembrance-day/">Continued</a>
By WBro Jim Spence On Monday 23rd October , WBro Dave Genner attended Grey Friars Lodge 4990 on his official visit. WBro Jim Spence, WBro Andrew McWilliam John Russell and Alex Robertson were also there supporting Dave. It was a very poignant meeting the first ,since the passing of WBro Ian Nelson.Hearing about Ian’s masonic … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/daves-first-official-visit/">Continued</a>
In a delightful turn of events this evening (Friday, 20th October), the Provincial Grand Master made an unexpected appearance at Heritage Lodge, catching the members off guard. Just as the Lodge was about to conclude its proceedings, a sudden report echoed at the door, and to everyone’s astonishment, W Bro Roger Blason, the ProvGDC, entered, … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/jeff-gets-a-big-surprise/">Continued</a>
On Monday 9th October 2023 WBro Harry Spencer Twelvetree PPSGW & a Corby Group Officer sadly passed to the Grand Lodge above. He was a long standing member of 2 Corby lodges – firstly the Lodge of St Giles No. 8736 joining in 1976, becoming WM in 1985 and then the Lodge of Unity No. … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/harry-twelvetree/">Continued</a>
On Tuesday 19th September , Ferraria became the 3rd Lodge in Corby to install their new WM as an attendance of over 50 witnessed an excellent ceremony performed to a very high standard. The Lodge received W Bro MC Caseman-Jones SGD, APGM, accompanied by W Bro I Wilson ProvDepGDC as our official visitor. Following the … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/ferraria-8489-install-their-new-wm/">Continued</a>
Consecration of Heritage Chapter Rose Croix 1220 by WBro Stephen Burton. Date & time Noon 11th September 2023 Venue, Corby Masonic Centre The aspiration of generations of Corby freemasons were fulfilled at a superb ceremony conducted by the Supreme Council 33 degree with the consecration of the Heritage Rose Croix 1220 to be based at … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/a-new-chapter-in-the-history-of-corby-masons/">Continued</a>
We are excited to announce that we will be holding the Consecration of Heritage Chapter Rose Croix No 1220 here at the Corby Masonic Centre on Monday September 11th 2023. With over 80 guests coming along from all over the country to witness this rare event, with everyone sitting down afterwards to a meal and … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/rose-croix-chapter-opening-in-corby/">Continued</a>
On a vacation to see friends in Colorado Springs, I had a fantastic opportunity to not only look around the Grand Lodge of Colorado Museum but also be invited along to a meeting. The Grand Lodge of Colorado is based in Colorado Springs, with a wonderful view of the Colorado Rockies just outside the entrance. … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/freemasonry-in-colorado-usa/">Continued</a>
by WBro Scott Morton Corby Masonic Centre became a beacon of fraternal celebration on Saturday, June 24th, as brethren gathered to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the consecration of the Thistle & Rose Lodge No 6644. This momentous occasion brought together Freemasons, their families, and friends to honour a significant milestone in the lodge’s rich … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/thistle-rose-celebrate-75-years/">Continued</a>
RWBro Mark Constant as the new PGM presented preferments and promotions to not only worthy brethren around the Province of Northants and Hunts but also to a number of his fellow Corbymasons. W Bros Dave Genner, Andy Mcwilliam and Eddie Storey all attended to receive their Honours, unfortunately John Russell was laid low with Covid. … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/corbymasons-at-the-provincial-grand-lodge-agm-and-3-counties-receive-their-preferments-and-promotions/">Continued</a>
In 1972 , there were 2 Lodges classed as being from Corby, Thistle & Rose #6644 which had been formed in 1948 and Willowbrook #7439 consecrated in 1956. There was a tremendous interest in Corby to join Freemasonry so it was decided that another Lodge should be formed and an initial group of 12 members from … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/ferraria-lodge-8489-enjoy-their-50th-anniversary/">Continued</a>
The Worshipful Master and Charity Steward from The Lodge of Heritage 9344 have been busy distributing charity donations at the conclusion of their season. Charities include Teamwork Trust Corby, Integrated Cancer Therapies and Northants Search and Rescue. All fantastic charities who contribute so much to the local area of Corby, providing life changing and life … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/the-lodge-of-heritage-helping-to-fund-local-charities/">Continued</a>
The Lodge of Heritage #9344 welcomed a team from the Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire demonstration team who acted out a ‘typical’ Lodge night in 1759, (well maybe with a bit of poetic licence !!) The demonstration was given inside the temple which was attended by not only members of the Lodge of Heritage but also by … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/lodge-of-heritage-welcomes-lodge-night-1759-to-the-corby-masonic-complex/">Continued</a>
WBro Steve Burton, Group Officer for Corby and secretary of the Complex has written. It is with great sadness and a heavy heart to report the passing of our dear friend and Brother W Bro Robert Pinkerton (Pinky) to the Grand Lodge Above on the 16th March 2023, following an extended period of illness so bravely … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/wbro-rob-pinky-pinkerton/">Continued</a>
