Boswells Lodge No. 7759

At our April meeting we initiated Bro Christopher and welcomed Bro Paul as a joining member.

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.

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.

At our Burns Night meeting we Initiated Bro Trevor Merchant.

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.

Our first meeting back after lockdown and we installed our 61st Master, W Bro Jack Saunders.

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.

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.

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

A successful Zoom meeting was held this evening, many itms to discuss especially what we do with regard to the Coronavirus pandemic.

At our February meeting we passed Bros. Bruce and Mazi to the second degree and welcomed Bro Harry into Freemasonry and Boswells Lodge.

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.

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.

At our November Meeting we raised Bros. Rob and Joss to the third degree and passed Bros. Stev and Majid to the second degree.

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.

We Installed our 59th Master. W.Bro. George Lambeth. Photos.

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.

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.

At our March meeting we raised Bros. Wayne and Greg to the Third Degree.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We install our 58th Master, W. Bro Steve Causer.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

At the November meeting we Passed a member of the Anglia Ruskin University faculty to the Second Degree.

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.

A vote was passed for the Lodge to fully support the cost of the LoI meetings at the Masonic Temple.

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.

We install our 57th Master, W. Bro Dennis May who is Master for the second time. Have a look at the photos.

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.

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.

At the last meeting of the 2016-2017 season our Worshipful Master initiated our first candidate from the Anglia Ruskin University.

March 2017 meeting. Our WM raises his son to the third degree. Bro Fred Evans (centre) accompanied by the two Deacons.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

At our November meeting we raised two brothers (Bros Neil Harper and Anthony Findlay) to the sublime degree of a Master Mason.

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.

Boswells members attend the ARU Freshers Fair as part of the UGLE Universities Scheme. Take a look at the photos.

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.

Congratulations to our companions in Essex Chapter for the Provincial Grand Chapter Honours - 3 acting, 2 1st appointments and 1 promotion.

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.

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.

Boswells Web Site has had a review of its' content performed by UGLE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Boswells celebrates their Ladies Festival at Pontlands Park Hotel in Chelmsford and raise £650 for Dementia UK. Take a look at the gallery photos.

Another great camping and BBQ weekend although the weather could have been better. £100 raised for charity. Take a look at the gallery photos.

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.

Our WM has a shave, we all have fun and raise £265 for charity Take a look at the gallery photos

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.

Burns Night, our WM initiates his son Take a look at the gallery photos

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.

Boswells Lodge celebrates its' 50th Anniversary. Have a look at the Officers of the year.