Needles Lodge                  No. 2838

Of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons

Freshwater, Isle of Wight

Needles Lodge celebrated their Centenary in May 2001. During this time we have had 91 Masters, 13 Treasurers, 20 Secretaries and 17 Directors of Ceremonies. In 1918 the Assistant Secretary was the holder of the Victoria Cross. Our Centenary Meeting was attended by 105 Masons including the then Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. Ernest F.R. Moss. The rededication of the Lodge banner and a thanksgiving service took place after which we retired to the Farringford Hotel for the after proceedings.

We take our name from the famous Isle of Wight Needles Rocks and Lighthouse. We meet in this lovely Lodge Room.

We pride ourselves in being a very friendly Lodge and are always pleased to receive Masonic visitors. Please contact the Secretary first. Also, Masons retiring to the Isle of Wight will be more than welcome not only to visit but to become Joining Members.

We run a number of social events each year when wives and friends are able to get involved. Arranged at the moment are:

Xmas Lunch and Party December 2007
Widows Lunch (Including Sunday Lunch for Members and Wives ,Friends) February 2008
Ladies Night at 35 March 2008
BBQ at Bro Phil Thorne`s July 2008
Model show with Garden Party August 2008
 
Actual dates and further information will be published later or can be obtained from the Secretary

Secretary O.R.Webb M.B.E.
Telephone 01983522355
E-mail ollie@olliewebb2.freeserve.co.uk