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![]() | Sat, 23rd April 2022 2022 April Meeting At our April meeting we initiated Bro Christopher and welcomed Bro Paul as a joining member. |
![]() | Sat, 26th March 2022 2022 March Meeting Brothers Harry Palmer and Trevor Merchant who were Raised to the 3rd degree by W.Bros George and Steve with the assistance of the officers of the Lodge. |
![]() | Sat, 26th February 2022 2022 February Meeting Our 2022 Feburay meeting saw Brothers Harry Palmer and Trevor Merchant passed to the 2nd degree and a presentation of a 50 year in Freemasonry certificate to W.Bro. Colin Bryan. The Brethren then retired to the curry house for a different festive board. |
![]() | Sat, 22nd January 2022 January Burns Night Meeting At our Burns Night meeting we Initiated Bro Trevor Merchant. |
![]() | Sat, 27th November 2021 Double 3rd Degree At the November meeting we raised both Bros Steve and Mazi to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason by the WM and his officers. |
![]() | Sat, 25th September 2021 Installation Meeting Our first meeting back after lockdown and we installed our 61st Master, W Bro Jack Saunders. |
![]() | Sat, 23rd January 2021 Zoom Burns Night Meeting Unable to hold our normal meeting due to Covid, we held a virtual Zoom Burns Night where 70+ Brethren, Ladies and Guests were entertained by the address to the Haggis, Pipe and organ music, and Burn's poems. |
![]() | Sat, 28th November 2020 Lodge Zoom Meeting Due to the Covid panedmic we couldn't hold our November meeting but we had a virtual Zoom meeting where 21 brethren got togther to catch up and hera reports from the Charity Secretary, Almoner and Secretary. Hears to a resumption of meetings in 2021. |
![]() | Sat, 26th September 2020 2020 Installation Meeting The 2020 Installation meeting was held under the Rule of Six due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. W.Bro. G. C. Lambeth was reinstalled as the 60th Master of the lodge for the coming year and all the Officers of the Lodge were reinstalled in their current office. Following the meeting 4 Brethren retired to the Curry House for an informal Festive Board. Photos |
![]() | Tue, 21st July 2020 Zoom GP Meeting A successful Zoom meeting was held this evening, many itms to discuss especially what we do with regard to the Coronavirus pandemic. |
![]() | Sat, 22nd February 2020 February Meeting At our February meeting we passed Bros. Bruce and Mazi to the second degree and welcomed Bro Harry into Freemasonry and Boswells Lodge. |
![]() | Sat, 15th February 2020 2020 Ladies Festival - Chichester The Lodge celebrated its' annual Ladies Festival at the Chichester Park Hotel, 104 members and guests experienced an wonderful weekend and we raised nearly £2000 for charity. Take a look at the photos. |
![]() | Sat, 25th January 2020 January Meeting At our January Burns Night Meeting we welcomed Bros. Bruce and Mazi into Freemasonry and Boswells Lodge. Bro Mazi is our third undergard from ARU. Afterwards we celebrated with a traditional Burns night Festive Board, enjoyed by 90+ members and guests. |
![]() | Sat, 23rd November 2019 November Meeting At our November Meeting we raised Bros. Rob and Joss to the third degree and passed Bros. Stev and Majid to the second degree. |
![]() | Sat, 26th October 2019 October Meeting At our October meeting we passed Bros. Rob and Joss to the second degree and welcomed Bro Majid into Freemsaonry and Boswells Lodge. Bro Majid is our second undergrad from ARU. |
![]() | Sat, 28th September 2019 2019 Installation Meeting We Installed our 59th Master. W.Bro. George Lambeth. Photos. |
![]() | Sat, 27th April 2019 April Meeting At our Last meeting of the 2018-2019 season we preformed a double Initiation and welcomed Bros Stephen and Joss into the Lodge and Freemasonry. Bro Joss is our fist Undergrad from the Anglia Ruskin University. Photos. |
![]() | Sat, 6th April 2019 2019 Ladies Festival - Canterbury Our 2019 Ladies Festival was held at the Abbotts Barton Hotel in Canterbury. The President W.Bro Steve and his Lady Sandra welcomed 94 members and guests to a wonderful weekend where we raised nearly £2000 for charity. Take a look at the photos. |
![]() | Sat, 23rd March 2019 March Meeting At our March meeting we raised Bros. Wayne and Greg to the Third Degree. |
![]() | Sat, 23rd February 2019 February Meeting At our February meeting we passed Bros Wayne and Greg. The meeting was followed by a Blue Table Festive Board where we had 2 prospective candidate from the ARU. |
![]() | Sat, 26th January 2019 January Burns Night Meeting At our traditional Burns night meeting with performed a double initiation for Brothers Greg and Rob. The ceremony was witnessed by 118 brethren which included the Assistant Grand Master R.W.Bro Sir David Hugh Wootton and our Provincial Grand Master R.W.Bro Rodney Lister Bass, 115 brethren then ate a traditional Burns night meal at the festive board. A great night indeed. Take a look at the photos. |
![]() | Sat, 24th November 2018 November meting - Raising At the November meeting we Raised Bro. Dan which was witnessed by his Grandfather and other members of the Palatine Lodge No 97 from Sunderland. |
![]() | Sat, 27th October 2018 October Meeting At our October meeting with Initiated our newest member, Brother Wayne. This was a late change to our proposed agenda as we were'nt able to Pass Brother Jack who was Initiated in April. The ceremony was conducted by our IPM as the WM was unable to attend the meeting. |
![]() | Sat, 22nd September 2018 2018 Installation Meeting We install our 58th Master, W. Bro Steve Causer. |
![]() | Sat, 7th July 2018 Summer BBQ Another great BBQ organised by W.Bro David and Bro. Andrew on Andrew farm. The day was enhamced by England beating Sweden 2-0 in the World Cup quarter final, and Bro Andrew letting us drive one of his tractors. See the photos |
![]() | Sat, 28th April 2018 April Meeting At our April meeting we performed a double Initiation for Brothers Dan and Jack. There were present Dan's Grandfather and members of the Palatine Lodge no. 97 from Sunderland, and Jacks' Father. We followed the meeting with our Bard's night Festive Board with Shakesperian monologues by W.Bro Shepherd and Martin. Take a look at the photos. |
![]() | Sat, 24th March 2018 March meeting - Double Raising At the meeting in March we Raised Brothers Kevin and James. The meeting was followed by another Blue Table where we have the possibility of yet another candidate. Pictures. |
![]() | Sat, 17th March 2018 2018 Ladies Festival - Great Yarmouth The Lodge celebrates its' Ladies Festival at the Imperial Hotel in Great Yarmouth, 71 members and guests experienced a wonderful weekend and we raised £2080, which included a donation of £500 from the Bank of Montreal, for Alzheimer's Research and other charities. Take a look at the gallery photos. |
![]() | Sat, 24th February 2018 Raising and Double Passing At our February meeting we Raised Bro. Matt and then Passed Bros. Kevin and James. The meeting was followed by another Blue Table Festive Board. A great evening all round. |
![]() | Sat, 27th January 2018 2018 Burns Night - Double Initiation We perform the Lodge's first double Initiaion for Bros Kevin and James. A great meeting followed by the traditional Burn Night Festive Board. Take a look at the photos. |
![]() | Sat, 2nd December 2017 Annual Quiz We held our annual quiz night 27 dined on fish and chips and competed in a quiz organised by Bro. Fred Evans. over £250 raised for charity. |
![]() | Sat, 25th November 2017 November Meeting At the November meeting we Passed a member of the Anglia Ruskin University faculty to the Second Degree. |
![]() | Sat, 4th November 2017 UGLE Universities Scheme Conference W.Bros. Dennis May and George Lambeth attend the UGLE Universities Scheme Conference held at Freemasons Hall 4/11/17. Great day and some good ideas for the future engagement of the Lodge and Anglia Ruskin University. |
![]() | Sat, 28th October 2017 Lodge votes to fund the LoI A vote was passed for the Lodge to fully support the cost of the LoI meetings at the Masonic Temple. |
![]() | Sat, 28th October 2017 October Meeting At the meeting we passed a Brother to the Second Degree, from The Lodge of Good Fellowship No. 3655 which is another UGLE Universities Scheme Lodge. Photo. |
![]() | Sat, 23rd September 2017 2017 Installation Meeting We install our 57th Master, W. Bro Dennis May who is Master for the second time. Have a look at the photos. |
![]() | Wed, 20th September 2017 2017 ARU Freshers Fair W.Bro Dennis May and Bro Jack Saunders attend the Anglia Ruskin University Freshers Fair with "Ed Less" our latest member. See the galery photos. |
![]() | Sat, 1st July 2017 Summer BBQ Boswells members, family and friends enjoyed a hog roast, burger and sausage BBQ organised by W.Bro David Pavitt and Bro. Andrew Cook, able assisted by by their wives, at Andrew's farm. A great occassion and we raised £375 for charity. Have a look at the photos. |
![]() | Sat, 22nd April 2017 Our First Candidate from the Anglia Ruskin University At the last meeting of the 2016-2017 season our Worshipful Master initiated our first candidate from the Anglia Ruskin University. |
![]() | Sat, 25th March 2017 New Master Mason March 2017 meeting. Our WM raises his son to the third degree. Bro Fred Evans (centre) accompanied by the two Deacons. |
![]() | Thu, 23rd March 2017 2017 Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting Members of the Lodge attend the Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting at Great Queen Street to see W.Bro Mike Gill receive his first appointment as PPAGDC. Well done Mike. See the pictures. |
![]() | Sat, 11th March 2017 2017 Ladies Festival - Norwich The Lodge celebrates its' Ladies Festival at the Maids Head Hotel in Norwich, 94 members and guests experienced a wonderful weekend and we raised £2192, which included a donation of £500 from the Bank of Montreal, for Alzheimer's Society and other charities. Take a look at the gallery photos. |
![]() | Thu, 2nd March 2017 Metropolitan Grand Lodge of London meeting visit Members of the Boswells Lodge attended the Annual Meeting at Great Queen Street to witness the investiture of W.Bro Peter Cook as a "Metropolitan Grand Inspector". Congratulations to W.Bro Peter for his new role. |
![]() | Sat, 25th February 2017 Blue Table Festive Board At the February 25th Meeting our WM Passed his son to the 2nd Degree. Following the meeting we held our first Blue Table Festive Board which is for prospective candidates and members to get together and see if Masonry is for them. A successful event and with 3 prospective candidates. |
![]() | Tue, 31st January 2017 Essex Provincial Lodge Honours Congratulations to W.Bro Neale Davine who is promoted to PPGSwdB and W.Bro Mike Gill on his first appointment to PPAGDC. We look forward to them being invested at the March Provincial Grand Lodge meeting at Great Queen Street. |
![]() | Sat, 28th January 2017 WM Initiates his Son and Burns Night celebrations January meeting. Our WM had the pleasure of Initiating his son. We had present representatives of the UGLE Universities Scheme to welcome our Lodge into the Scheme. Also present was our newly assigned APGM W.Bro. Alan Clark. Afterwards 75 members and guests joined the Festive Board and were treated to the Address to the Haggis followed by Scottish fare. A great night, take a look at the photos. |
![]() | Sat, 26th November 2016 Double Raising Ceremony At our November meeting we raised two brothers (Bros Neil Harper and Anthony Findlay) to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. |
![]() | Sat, 24th September 2016 2016 Installation Meeting We install our 56th Master, W. Bro Mark Evans and we had the pleasure of the company of the R.W. Provincial Grand Master Rodney Lister Bass. W.Bro George Lambeth presented the Lodge with a new Bible. Have a look at the photos. |
![]() | Wed, 21st September 2016 2016 Anglia Ruskin University Freshers Fair Boswells members attend the ARU Freshers Fair as part of the UGLE Universities Scheme. Take a look at the photos. |
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![]() | Sun, 5th June 2016 Members and wives view the Apache Attack Helicopter Three members and their wives visit RAF Wattisham in Suffolk to see the Apache Attack Helicopter. This included a tour of the air field, a talk about the helicopter, the ability to get up close and personal with the beast (including the chance to sit in it) followed by a curry lunch in the Officers Mess. A great day out. Have a look at the photos. |
![]() | Sat, 28th May 2016 Essex Provincial Grand Chapter Honours Congratulations to our companions in Essex Chapter for the Provincial Grand Chapter Honours - 3 acting, 2 1st appointments and 1 promotion. |
![]() | Thu, 19th May 2016 Boswells becomes the 70th University Scheme Member Boswells Lodge has been accepted as the 70th University Scheme member for students and faculty members from Chelmsford Anglia Ruskin campus. Welcome letter from the Scheme Chairman. |
![]() | Tue, 10th May 2016 Essex Chapter Principals 2016-2017 Essex Chapter Principals for 2016-2107 were installed they are: (L. to R.) E.Comp Andrew Shepherd - H, E.Comp Scott Murray - Z and E. Comp Daniel Moore - J. E.Comps Shepherd and Moore are members of Boswells Lodge. Good luck for your year in Office. |
![]() | Mon, 2nd May 2016 Web Site Reviewed by UGLE Boswells Web Site has had a review of its' content performed by UGLE. |
![]() | Wed, 27th April 2016 Lodge of Instruction AGM The AGM was held on the 26th April at the Age UK Day Centre, Chelmsford. We agreed to disperse £650 to local charities: £150 to the East Anglian Air Ambulance, £100 to each of TLC, Farliegh Hospice, J's Hospice, Little Havens Hospice and the Age UK day centre. We also agreed to hold a Race night at the Christmas social on the first saturday of December. The committee will also investigate the holding of a summer BBQ in July. |
![]() | Sat, 23rd April 2016 Initiation Meeting We performed a very special Initiation ceremony. The ceremony included the delivery of two Charges after Initiation, one expertly given by our Inner Guard the other by the Initiates Brother who had travelled from the USA to attend the meeting. At the Festive Board 48 sat down to dine and we were treated to a rendition of Shakespeare's "St Crispins Day Speech" by our Charity Steward. We hope that this will be a feature of future April dining meetings to celebrate the Bard. Take a look at the gallery photos. |
![]() | Sat, 12th March 2016 2016 Ladies Festival - Folkestone Boswells Lodge members and friends celebrate their Ladies Fectival weekend at the Burlington Hotel Folkestone. All had fun and the weather was wonderful, £682 was raised from the raffle and the Treasurers "loose change" appeal to support the J's Hospice in Chelmsford. Take a look at the gallery photos. |
![]() | Sat, 4th July 2015 Summer BBQ Another great camping and BBQ weekend with excellent weather. Menu of chicken wings, burgers and sausages, followed by an evening of entertainment. £200 raised for charity. Take a look at the gallery photos. |
![]() | Sat, 18th April 2015 Ladies Festival - Chelmsford Boswells celebrates their Ladies Festival at Pontlands Park Hotel in Chelmsford and raise £650 for Dementia UK. Take a look at the gallery photos. |
![]() | Sat, 5th July 2014 Summer BBQ Another great camping and BBQ weekend although the weather could have been better. £100 raised for charity. Take a look at the gallery photos. |
![]() | Sat, 8th March 2014 Ladies Festival - Chelmsford Boswells Lodge celebrates their Ladies Festival at Little Channels, Chelmsford. £1000 was raised for the Ovarian Cancer Trust. Take a look at the gallery photos. |
![]() | Sat, 6th July 2013 Summer BBQ Our WM has a shave, we all have fun and raise £265 for charity Take a look at the gallery photos |
![]() | Sat, 6th April 2013 Ladies Festival - Bournemouth Boswells Lodge celebrates their Ladies Festival at the Hermitage Hotel, Bournemouth. Fun was had by all and £700 was raised for the Fellowship Afloat Trust. Take a look at the gallery photos. |
![]() | Sat, 26th January 2013 January Meeting Burns Night, our WM initiates his son Take a look at the gallery photos |
![]() | Sat, 29th October 2011 50th Anniversary Weekend - Isle of Wight Boswells Lodge celebrates its' 50th anniversary with a weekend away at the Carlton Hotel, Sandown on the Isle of Wight. A great weekend of fun and frolics. Take a look at the photos. |
![]() | Sat, 24th September 2011 Boswells 50th Anniversary Meeting Boswells Lodge celebrates its' 50th Anniversary. Have a look at the Officers of the year. |