St. Francis Lodge
What makes us so special
OUR HISTORY
Saint Francis Lodge was consecrated on the 12th September 1995 and has had a regular intake of initiates and joining members over the subsequent twenty years. 5 of our founding brethren are still with us today and continue to play a key role in the growth and development of our most recent members.
WHEN ARE WHERE WE MEET
Our regular meetings take place at The Square in Upminster, Deyncourt Gardens, Upminster, Essex RM14 1DF four times a year;
- 1st Friday in March
- 2nd Tuesday in May & September
- 1st Wedenesday in December (Installation).
In order to prepare the brethren for our regular meetings, lodge of instruction (rehearsal) takes place every Monday night at Breton's Social Club, 411 Rainham Road, Rainham RM13 7LP.
These weekly gatherings help the brethren prepare for upcoming meetings, learn more about Freemasonry in general and more importantly, keep in touch with fellow brethren over a drink or two.
INTRODUCTION
The enjoyment of Freemasonry by the brethren has created a happy lodge, which is reflected not only by our well attended Lodge of Instruction, but also at our meetings where many of our guests and visitors return time after time.
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We are very proud of our association with St Francis Hospice and continually support the charity with donations on an annual basis.
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Away from the lodge we also co-host an annual charity golf day with a London lodge, the proceeds of which are donated, in their entirety, to the Hospice movement.
Founders of the Lodge.
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† W Bro R Martin, PPAGDC
† W Bro E R H Bartholomeusz, PPAGDC
† W Bro R D Butcher, PPAGDC
† W Bro B J Meredith, PPDepGSwdB, SLGR
† W Bro C T Purkiss, LGR
† W Bro W A Yexley, PPGStB
† W Bro A C Butcher, PPJGD
† W Bro F W Harwood, PPSGD
W Bro T A Mirams, PPSGW
† W Bro G A Rayner, PPSGD
† W Bro D C Stamp, PPGStB
W Bro J A C Laing, PPDepGSwdB
† W Bro B D White
W Bro M A Vede, PAGDC
W Bro R W Le’Monde, PPJGW
† W Bro D Lucas
† W Bro K Hollington, PPAGReg
† W Bro W H Green, PPAGStB
† W Bro T Dean, PPAGDC
W Bro J K Barry, PPGSwdB
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† Deceased / Resigned
Past Masters of the Lodge.
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1995/96 Roy Butcher.
1996/97 Ben Meredith.
1997/98 Ray Le’Monde.
1998/99 Len Matheson.
1999/00 Colin Sharpe.
2000/01 Colin Sharpe.
2001/02 John Barry.
2002/03 John Brown.
2003/04 John Graham.
2004/05 Terry Mirams.
2005/06 Trevor Yexley.
2006/07 David Dabbs.
2007/08 Ray Le’Monde.
2008/09 Michael Tydeman.
2009/10 Colin Sharp.
2010/11 Paul Bush.
2011/12 John Graham.
2012/13 John Brown.
2013/14 Richard Bridge.
2014/15 Stephen Spendley.
2015/16 Christopher Tym.
2016/17 Christopher Tym.
2017/18 Jimmy Moore.
2018/19 Jonathan Wyner.
2019/20 Terry Mirams.
2020/21 Terry Mirams