United Service Lodge No. 1428

United Service Lodge No 1428 150th Anniversary Gala Celebration Saturday 12th August 2023 7pm Royal Maritime Club 75-80 Queen St, Portsea, Portsmouth PO1 3HS Come and join us to celebrate our 150th year Call (07855 459272) or Email (kevindennis@ntlworld.com) Kevin Dennis

Craftcast: The Freemasons Podcast Ep3, "The one about Social Media," is available tomorrow🤩 Our Social Media Exec @Shayonthesquare joins our hosts to discuss best practices for posting about Freemasonry online! Listen here👇 craftcast.captivate.fm/listen #Freemasons #Craftcast

I was delighted to consecrate a new lodge Athena 59 at Stoke on Trent yesterday and @masonicmax installed W Bro Sharon as the first WM

We are delighted to confirm that recipients of the donations from the Ukraine Crisis Appeal have been decided. £100k each will be donated to: @UNRefugeesUK ✅️ @UNICEF ✅️ @PlanUK ✅️ @BritishRedCross ✅️ @refugeecouncil ✅️ #Freemasons

⁦@HantsMason⁩ PGM ⁦Jon Whitaker with many members of his Province visiting Paynter Stainers Lodge in the City of London tonight. During the meeting PGM Jon Whitaker received a cheque from the Lodge for £2000 towards the Province’s @2027Festival.

Yesterday at the AGM our PGM Jon Whitaker officially launched the 2027 Festival Appeal in aid of the Masonic Charitable Foundation We were joined by W Bro Les Hutchinson, CEO and RW Bro Richard Hone, President of the Masonic Charitable Foundation

It is with great sadness we announce the Passing to Grand Lodge Above of our senior PM W.Bro Basil Trott at the ripe old age of 101. Rest easy old friend your Masonic Duties are Complete.

First meeting back last night, although held under the rule of six still was good to once again hold a physical meeting, Boris and Covid willing June will be a full Lodge !!

🌿 This year’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is all about getting us to #ConnectWithNature and celebrating the positive impact that nature has on our mental health 🌻 Discover how you can get involved: mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/ment…

MAKING A DIFFERENCE #2027Festival The Province announces its 2027 FESTIVAL in aid of the @Masonic_Charity (MCF) and the support it gives to Freemasons, their families and local and national charities. #Freemasons

We are looking to recruit a Social Media Executive to join our Communications and Marketing team. Find out more and apply here ➡️ bit.ly/UGLESocialMedi…

APGM Jonathan Stainton-Ellis returns to another key role in the RA as Second Provincial Grand Principal & in due time is expected to succeed Colin Upton as DeptSupt. With Jonathan's move Ian Preece becomes APGM for the South Central Area - Their installation dates to be announced

" There's mony a badge that's unco braw; Wi' ribbon, lace and tape on; Let kings an' princes wear them a' - gie me the Master's apron." Very sadly Lodges will be unable to hold a Burns supper. Celebrate in your own way and raise a glass to Bard and Brother Rabbie Burns. 🍷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿📐

Barrie Hewitt is made Festival Director ahead of its launch later this year. The Festival will support our charity the Masonic Charitable Foundation. In a move that reflects the times the MCF have introduced a cashless digital donation scheme available to Lodges & Brethren.

80 years ago yesterday on 10th Jan 1941 our Masonic Building in Lake Rd was completely destroyed by enemy action. Bro W.R. Arnold, who was the Club Steward at the time, made a valiant effort to extinguish the incendiary bombs which fell on the roof to no avail. least we forget

.@FreemasonsHall looks stunning after the new mosaic restorations. Just in time for the Christmas concert! #Freemasons #GrandTemple twitter.com/UGLE_GrandLodg…

Brethren, with the festive season upon us, please find a Christmas message from our Assistant Provincial Grand Master. If you would prefer to view it as a web page or print it off, you can find it here mailchi.mp/c62903c8b698/c….

A Christmas message to the Brethren from VW.Bro @jw_hamble. 🎄🧑‍🎄

Our area appeal is underway. All donations welcome. Let’s help everyone have a better Christmas 🎄 ❤️