Ionic Lodge
227
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)
Read about the latest updates and changes, related to our brotherhood
Seven Raised at Meridian
On 7th March, Meridian Lodge No 4106 conducted a seven-candidate Raising, with James Eaton serving as Worshipful Master
Read MoreA 75 year old apron gets a new owner at Kindred Arts
Many congratulations to W Bro Alex Shoolman on being Installed into the Chair for the first time in any Craft Lodge, at Kindred Arts Lodge No 5784 on 10th March 2026. He writes, “Being Installed by my father-in-law, W Bro Clive Goodman, added much emotion to the ceremony, especially being Invested with my Masters Apron, which has a 75+ year family legacy.
Read MoreTamworth Lodge Chooses Renewal Over Retreat
Four years ago, Tamworth Lodge was on the verge of surrendering its warrant. On Friday 6th February, on the exact day marking 96 years since its Consecration, the Lodge met at the Croydon & District Masonic Centre to conduct a double Third Degree ceremony and, in the same meeting, present certificates to seventeen trained Mental Wellbeing Ambassadors. The contrast between then and now speaks to a deliberate and sustained period of renewal.
Read MoreBelow you can find information, related to our latest events and activities
Kent Club Gala
Learn moreLord Mayor’s Show, Parade and Luncheon
Learn moreBelmont Ensemble Concert
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