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 Party (Sit Down Meal) Saturday 13th December 2008
Widows Lunch (Traditional Roast) Sunday 4th January 2009
Valentines Evening (Menu to be Decided) Saturday 14th February 2009
Sunday Lunch (Menu to be Decided) Sunday 15th March 2009
Easter Celebration (Possibly Easter Bonnet Competition-Menu to Be Decided) Saturday 11th April 2009
Fish and Chip (and Quiz) Saturday 30th May 2009
Mid Summer and Fathers Day Lunch Sunday 21st June 2009 (Incorporating Vectis Fairway Lodge )
B.B.Q evening at Cedar Lodge Saturday 4th July 2009 ( 6-30 for7pm)
Ploughman`s Supper (Possibly film show or Horse Race evening)Saturday 15th August 2009
Sunday Lunch (menu to be Decided) Sunday 27th September 2009
Last Supper (Halloween) Buffet Meal Saturday 31st October 2009
Ladies Night Saturday 12th September 2009

All evening Socials 7pm for 7-30 pm except BBQ

Lunches 12-30pm for 1pm

Further Information Required please Contact Ollie Webb

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