News
July 2025
CLASSIC CAR BBQ - 31st AUGUST 2025 - KINGS COURT MASONIC CENTRE
June 2025
SAVE THE DAY - AUGUST 31st, 2025 - CLASSIC CAR BBQ
The Worshipful Master has asked the brethren of Wessex Lodge 5297 to 'Save the Day' at the end of August, and support a Classic Car Barbecue being held between Midday and 4pm, at the Kings Court Masonic Centre.
There will be a gathering of Classic Cars arranged by our new brother John Garcia, and combined with a barbecue.
A Booking Form will be circulated shortly and he encourages you to bring along your family and friends to this end of Summer event in Aid of the Hampshire & I.O.W. 2027 Festival. This interesting event is being offered to all the Lodges that meet at Kings Court Masonic Centre and throughout the Province.
There will be a Draw, so if you can bring a prize, it will be gratefully received.
Look out for the mailing and details will also be on this website.
24 May 2025
Shepherds Down School - Gardening Day - 7 June 2025


Shepherds Down School at Compton, Winchester who we supported with a donation from our social activities in February and April, are holding a Gardening Day on June 7th.
A number of our members assisted, back in November, with helping to restore a Sensory Garden & Woodland Walk for the pupils, who have complex learning needs. More work is needed in particular on the Woodland Walk, so if members are able to 'lend a hand' please contact David Workman or Steve Davenport, for details.
15 April 2025
A 'GRAND' time had by all
The freemasons of Wessex Lodge 5297 in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire have raised a £1000 for Shepherds Down School at Compton, Winchester.
The money was raised by a skittles match against their daughter lodge, the Lodge of Chivalry, in February this year, collections at Lodge meetings, and culminated in a well supported quiz night in April, supported by brethren from Rose Window Lodge 7839 & Docendo Discimus Lodge 7818, who entered teams.
The Friends of Shepherds Down Association also entered a team and while they did not win the quiz, they were thrilled to take away a cheque for a Grand.
The cheque for £1000 was presented to FOSDA by the Worshipful Master W.Bro.Brian Phillips.
Shepherds Down is a special school that caters for primary aged pupils with complex learning needs. Use this link to find out more: www.shepherdsdown.co.uk
4 December 2024
St Andrews Day Celebration

Wessex Lodge celebrated St. Andrew's Day a little early this year. The celebration, with Haggis and a piper was held after their meeting on November 29th, with ladies, guests and friends present.
The haggis was piped in, the Selkirk Grace given and then the haggis addressed in the traditional manner with the famous Robert Burns poem.
It was a very enjoyable evening which raised £546.00 for the Mountbatten Hospice.
21 November 2024
Creating a sensory garden at Shepherds Down School


Freemasons, David and Richard, from Wessex Lodge in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire helping to create a sensory garden at Shepherds Down School, Compton near Winchester. The school meets the needs of primary aged children who have a wide range of complex learning needs.