SPECAIL INTEREST LODGES IN WARWICKSHIRE
Finding the right Freemasonry for you
Formed by members to enjoy their shared interests and hobbies, there are a number of special interest Lodges you can join in Freemasonry throughout Warwickshire to enrich the social calendar.
From rugby to motorcycles, through to military and emergency services to list but a few, special interest Lodges are another great way of meeting new people.
Special interest Lodges were historically formed through a common interest or purpose and they continue to exist today.
Below is a list of special interest Lodges in Warwickshire.
Fire Service Lodge No. 8401: Fire & Rescue
The Fire Service Lodge was consecrated on January 10, 1972, under the sponsorship of David Garrick Lodge No. 4243. It was established to serve members of the various Fire Services and those closely associated with them. The founders aimed to strengthen the bonds between the Masonic Craft and the Fire Service. They envisioned the Lodge as a supportive community for Fire Officers, particularly those who faced challenges in maintaining Masonic connections due to career-related transfers within and between Fire Brigades. The Lodge has since become a vital resource for fostering camaraderie and support among its members.
Special interests:
- Fire Service
Secretaries name:
Neil Johnson
Secretaries email:
fsl8401@outlook.com
Place of meetings:
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Number of meetings per year:
4
Days/Months of meetings held:
Second Friday in March, May, July and October.
Installation meeting:
March
Time of meetings:
5pm
Michael Price Lodge No. 9853: Jaguar Enthusiasts
The Michael Price Lodge No 9853 was founded in 2010 by Warwickshire Freemasons who are Jaguar owners, employees, ex-employees and enthusiasts. We meet up on the second Saturday in May, July and September.
It is a key aim of the Lodge to have presentations and talks at each of our meetings. So far we have had presentations about the history of Jaguar Cars, Rapid Proto type development, Test driving techniques and processes; one of our members raced light-weight E-types and gave a talk about his racing career and we have also had a very well known Jaguar Design Director talk to us about his inspirations for the design of the F-Type.
Special interests:
- Jaguar car owners and enthusiasts
Secretaries name:
Avtar S Panesar
Secretaries email:
avtarsp@lueyonder.co.uk
Place of meetings:
Knowle Masonic Centre
Number of meetings per year:
3
Days/Months of meetings held:
Second Saturday May, July and September
Installation meeting:
May
Time of meetings:
10.30am
Mike Hailwood Lodge No. 9839: Motorcycles
Biography:
Mike Hailwood Lodge was founded in April 2008 as a special interest Lodge for those who had a shared interest in Motorcycling and Freemasonry and was one of the first Lodges in the UK with this connection. Our first initiate was Mike Hailwood’s son, David who is now an honorary member of the Lodge. Our Lodge has a present total membership of around 38 from all parts of the UK, with several members from the Isle of Man and even one member in Kenya. We welcome all brethren to join us and attend our meetings by any means of transport, and always aim to provide a warm welcome before our meetings with hot butties and coffee!
Special interests:
- Motorcycles
Secretaries name:
Richard Bache
Secretaries email:
mhsec9839@gmail.com
Website:
mikehailwoodlodge.com
Place of meetings:
Rugby Masonic Rooms Ltd, Arnold House, Elsee Road, Warks.
Number of meetings per year:
4
Days/Months of meetings held:
2nd Saturday in January & March, 1st Saturday in June, & 4th Saturday in September.
Installation meeting:
January
Time of meetings:
10.30am
Square Wheels Lodge No. 9966: Motor Vehicles
Biography:
Square Wheels Lodge draws members from across the country and beyond. It is a vibrant Lodge with over 70 very active members all of whom love motor vehicles/bikes whether they own one or not.
The Lodge is based geographically centrally in the historic Alderson House at Warwick and prides itself on being very much a working Masonic Lodge but one that is family-friendly inclusive and fun with low subscription levels. We are closely tied to the SQW Club to provide Runs events and special occasions throughout the year. New members and visitors are especially welcome.
Special interests:
- Motor Vehicles
Secretaries name:
Peter Hughes
Secretaries email:
peterchristine@aol.com
Website:
www.sqwlodge.org.uk
Place of meetings:
Warwick x2 and peripatetic x2
Number of meetings per year:
4
Days/Months of meetings held:
Fourth Saturday in September, Fourth Thursday in January, First Saturday in May & June
Installation meeting:
September
Time of meetings:
4pm
Warwickshire Armed Forces Lodge No. 10039: Serving or ex-service personnel
Biography:
Warwickshire Armed Forces’ Lodge is the home for serving or ex-service personnel in the Province of Warwick.
Consecrated in October 2023, it is a working Lodge that aims to strengthen and support ties with all military organisations to Freemasonry in the Province of Warwickshire.
Special interests:
- Armed Forces
Secretaries name:
Antony (Tony) Shannon
Secretaries email:
groupshannon@gmail.com
Place of meetings:
Alderson House, High Street Warwick
Number of meetings per year:
4
Days/Months of meetings held:
First Thursday in January, May, July and September
Installation meeting:
September
Time of meetings:
6pm
Warwickshre Royal Air Force Lodge No. 9456: Aviation
The Warwickshire Royal Air Force Lodge 9456 was consecrated on the 1st April 1992, to provide a Masonic lodge for serving and former members of the Royal Air Force, living in and around Warwickshire and the wider West Midlands Region. It was from the outset nomadic, with the installation meeting held at Stirling Road, Birmingham and then other meetings, anywhere there was a location linked to the RAF with a nearby Masonic centre to use for the regular meetings. Membership was opened to anyone with an interest in the RAF during the late 1990s, especially other military veterans.
RAF 9456 is open to all RAF ranks and others interested in the Royal Air Force. We now have members across the country.
Special interests:
- Royal Air Force
Secretary’s name:
W Bro Neil Merchant
Secretary’s email:
neil.merchant@britishgas.co.uk
Website:
Under development
Place of meetings:
Knowle Masonic Centre
Number of meetings per year:
4
Days/Months of meetings held
Second Monday in April, September, November and February
Installation meeting:
April
Time(s) of meetings:
18:00 – 20:00
William Webb Ellis Lodge No. 9754: Rugby Football
Biography:
Originally discussed in Rugby during 1996, the Lodge was finally consecrated in December 2001 in Birmingham. A joining members Lodge, it met on Saturdays to attend matches after the Masonic business. The Lodge is now aligned to the Warwickshire Masons RFC, which meets at Aldridge RFC in Birmingham and the stated intention is to expand with more meetings a year and take initiates as well as joining members. The Installation will continue to be held in Rugby, a very short walk from the spiritual home of the game, the Rugby School Close, where our namesake first created the game.
Special interests:
Rugby
Secretaries name:
Stuart Esworthy
Secretaries email:
stuartesworthy@aol.com
Place of meetings:
Rugby for Installation, peripatetic for other meetings
Number of meetings per year:
2
Days/Months of meetings held:
First Saturday in December for Installation, second Saturday in June for business meeting
Installation meeting:
December
Time of meetings:
10am