Throughout 300 years of heritage and history, our members have come from all walks of life and each with their own unique story to tell for why they became a Freemason.
As one of the oldest social and charitable organisations in the world, we have a thriving community of approximately 175,000 members throughout England and Wales, as well as Districts overseas. Freemasons use four key values to help define their path through life: Integrity, Friendship, Respect, and Charity.
Membership is open to people from all backgrounds and our aim is to empower members to be the best they can be.
Make a positive contribution to society through our charitable contributions,
Make new friendships
Personal development
Becoming a Freemason means you’ll be joining about 175,000 members throughout England and Wales, as well as Districts overseas.
Membership is open to people from all backgrounds and…
Ionic Lodge 227 regular Lodge meetings are held at Freemasons Hall 4 times per year:
4th Monday in February
4th Monday in March
1st Wednesday in September
3rd Wednesday in December (Installation)
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