Lodge of Connaught & Truth No 521

Mother Lodge of the Grand Master of United Grand Lodge of England 1870-1874, The Marquess of Ripon

Freemasonry is essentially a system of self-development. It a fraternal society that was created over 300 years ago as a voluntary organisation whose theme is taken from the medieval stonemasons who built Britain's ancient cathedrals in the 13th and 14th centuries. Essentially the masonic experience of lodge night is divided into two; part performing art and part gentleman's dining club. The first part of the evening is a ceremony in which most of the members participate, and to which we invite masonic guests from other lodges. This is a dramatic representation where members are invited to reflect on the role they play in society. The second part is the festive board, which is a formal dinner followed by speeches. Generally speaking Freemasonry means different things to different people. However, what it does offer is a fantastic opportunity to participate in a sustained form of self-development, meet a great number of like-minded individuals, and to make a contribution to charity.

Established 1845