Tonight we had a lecture on the meaning of symbolism in the initiation given by the DC.
We were meant to have a candidate initiation, sadly he could not make it at the last moment.

The lodge thanks the DC for stepping in, and the Brethren that had ritual to perform, did so.

This was the first piece of ritual for the new ladder as we install WM in Jan, so all in all it went well…

We had 3 visitors, and we thank them for joining us on this most enjoyable evening.

Next month is a 3rd….the first one the lodge has done in about 4 years….I hope it will be a busy one, so please get in touch to visit.

We had many visitors for the Installation of Andrew McCloud.
This is Andrew’s fourth time in the chair, and Installation went well and all the Brethren and Visitors had an enjoyable evening.

The lodge looks forward to our next year, and we have many initiates waiting to join us, as well as quiet a few seconds and thirds to perform this year.

2023 will be the first year the lodge will be closed July/Aug for recess…236 is a very busy and active lodge, who encourages its members, at all levels, to get involved.
We hope that any visitors this web site will take interest, and either come visit us for a lodge night, or just to open the door for joining and finding out more about us and Freemasonry in general.

2022 has been a whirlwind of a year, and we thank the Immediate Past Master for his tireless work in bringing 236 to a great foundation for the next.
With a new Director of Ceremonies in place, and a new Assistant Director of Ceremonies too, the new WM and all the Brethren of the lodge will be very busy for the coming year.

Festive board was mozzarella and tomato tart, roast chicken with veg and stuffing, and chocolate brownie mouse with home made brownies.

Dec is domestic meeting, no visitors.
Votes were balloted for various agenda items for the coming year.

Jan is installation of new WM and will be a busy day/night.

A lovely evening was had by all initiating a new member into Freemasonry

This was the last ritual evening for our current WM as installation is in Jan. but all the Brethren appreciate his efforts over the past year.

Festive board was broccoli and Stilton soup, chicken ragu with roast potatoes and carrots and chocolate and raspberry sundae

5 visitors were in attendance, they all enjoyed themselves.

Going to be a busy year next year, we already have 1st, 2nd and 3rds lined up for ritual…hope to some new faces and old visitors returning.

We were treated to a lecture on the history of the lodge, both about the building and about items within, after the York open buildings weekend, Mike had been well rehearsed.

Lecture was given by Mike Curley, who is a fountain of knowledge on the lodge’s history..and a lodge Trustee

We had 3 visitors in attendance, inc one Grand Lodge officer, who was an absolute pleasure to meet and have drinks with.

Festive board was dim sums, salmon chow mein and pineapple pana cota.

Next meeting was announce as an Initiation in Nov

Sept ritual was for the passing of Rohan Lewis
Rohan will be leaving the lodge after xmas as he begins his training with the Royal Navy.

It was a pleasure to see him passed to FC and we hope he will return either for his mother lodge to raise him, or he returns to us as a MM.

Lovely night and ritual was performed well.

We had a very good ceremony, despite a few getting ill at last minute.
John Bardwell was passed to his 2nd Degree with 9 visitors from 6 lodges in attendance.

Festive board was prawn cocktail, white fish with veg followed by home made cookies with cream and fruit.

The lodge was very hot, as UK is in a heatwave, but we managed to have a great night.

A good turnout of members and 6 visitors for Lee’s passing

Visitors from
Concord 172
Eboracum 1611
Mitre 7321
Cockburn 5362

Festive board was prawn cocktail, quiche with roast veg and one of the best deserts Ive had (but no idea what it was) 😀