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July 2025

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CLASSIC CAR BBQ - 31st AUGUST 2025 - KINGS COURT MASONIC CENTRE

Further to the Worshipful Master's SAVE THE DAY MESSAGE, Wessex Lodge is holding a Classic Car Barbecue in aid of the Hampshire & IOW 2027 Festival at Kings Court Masonic Centre, Chandlers Ford on Sunday, August 31st 2025, Midday until 4 pm.

Please support this event which includes a gathering of Classic Cars arranged by our newest member, John Garcia.

It is open to family & friends, and will also be offered to other Lodges that meet at Kings Court Masonic Centre, and lodges further a field in the area.

This event and the money raised will enable us to continue our progress towards a Platinum Award at the 2027 Festival.

The Booking Form which shows that the entrance fee, includes a barbecue meal, is for adults £15.00 each and children under 14 years, £10.00 each, can be obtained by sending an e-mail to: alan.biggs@wessexlodge5297.org.uk or if you prefer log in* to our website and complete the form on the screen.

*Instructions to use website option:

Open the web site 'wessexlodge5297.org.uk', choose the Members Area tab and login using your user name. eg: first name.surname (eg: alan.biggs), then the enter the password you have set on the site. (see e-mail from Jeff Nolan 31.05.2025 - subject 'New Website' to learn how to set your Password, if you have not already done so)

Click on the Members Tab and scroll down to option 9 (download private files). Scroll down and chose 'Classic Car BBQ Booking Form'. It will appear on your screen, as a download and when complete, click 'Open'.

Complete the boxes on the form and then save it to your computer/phone.

Then e-mail it as an attachment to alan.biggs@wessexlodge5297.org.uk. Make your payment as per the instructions on the form.

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

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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.