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Why choose Onward Lodge?

Onward lodge is held at Fleetwood Masonic Hall meeting on the 4th Monday from September to April. We are a forward-thinking lodge adapting with the times to make Freemasonry accessible to men from all walks of life.

We are proud to have members across a wide age range with young masons, masons with young families, experienced masons and members who have joined later on in life. This means that no matter what point you are at in your life you will feel at home with Onward Lodge. Onward Lodge provides the opportunity to meet men from all different walks of life in the absence of religious, political and social barriers. It is a unique organisation which supports:

  • self-development
  • promotes family and community values
  • honesty in business
  • courtesy in society
  • and fairness in all things

If any of you have visited our Provincial Website you will know that our aim is to be good citizens by practising the ‘highest moral and social standards’, and words that best describe the principles of our organisation are: Integrity – Kindness – Honesty and Fairness.

A Lodge meeting is usually split in to two parts

1. Concentrates on Administrative Procedures – minutes, accounts and the general running of the Lodge.
2. Involves a Masonic Ceremony where we perform our ritual.

These ceremonies teach moral lessons and citizenship through participation in symbolic ‘plays’ and these include:

  • The admission of a new member – which is called an Initiation
  • The installation of the new Master of the Lodge – which is, not surprisingly, called the Installation.
  • and we also receive lectures on all aspects of Freemasonry

After the Lodge meeting we hold a less formal social gathering, known as the ‘Festive Board’ which enables us to meet socially, usually over a meal. Sometimes our ‘Festive Boards’ are open to Non-Masons.

When Do We Meet?

Practice/Rehearsal Meetings

In addition to formal or business meetings, the members of the Lodge usually meet to practice the ceremonies/ proceedings on the 2nd and 3rd Mondays of the months in which we meet, excluding December.

These start at 7pm, all members are encouraged to attend where possible for them to do so.

Regular Meetings

The Lodge formally meets eight (8) times a year on the
4th Monday of the month September to April, except for December, when it’s the 2nd Monday.

Lodge meetings usually start at 6:45pm and are followed by a meal or ‘festive board’ in the on-site dining room.

Where Do We Meet?

Location: 32 The Esplanade, Fleetwood FY7 6HF

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The Requirements for joining Onward Lodge?

Minimum Age

All members must be over the age of 21.

Your Reputation

You must have strict morals and be of good reputation. In other words have no current criminal convictions.

Financial Aspect

You must also have the financial ability to pay Lodge subscriptions and contribute to charity, without having any adverse impact on your family. Charitable donations are always given according to our means.

Great Belief

You must have a belief in a Supreme Being (for Christians, this would be God). The interpretation of the term is subject to the conscience of the candidate meaning that Freemasonry accepts men from a wide range of faiths, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, etc.

Lodge Meetings

You must have the time to attend Lodge Meetings and rehearsals (which involves two nights a month).

True allegiance to the King

Must bear true allegiance to the King.

Proposer and Seconder

Finally, you will need a Proposer and Seconder who are willing to back you.

Other Social Activities

In addition to the regular social activities, the Lodge typically hosts a further 1/2 other social events in the year, their content tends to vary by the interests of the serving Master & his Lady or by consensus of the Lodge members; examples include are casino/race nights, cabaret, day trips and themed nights.

The membership of the Lodge are also enthusiastic supporters of the social events organised by Province, Group and the Masonic Hall Ladies Committee, with a recognisable contingent present at most events.

Interested in learning more about Onward Lodge/becoming a member?

Contact the Secretary, who will be more than please to furnish you with some further information/put you in contact with some members who can help answer your questions and/or begin the joining process.

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