About the Lodge
Since 1977 Bramcote Lodge has always been an exceptional warm and welcoming Lodge. We meet at the Chilwell Masonic Hall, at the corner of High Road and Meadow lane Chilwell, on the second Thursday of the month in January, February, March, April, September and November, (our Installation meeting.)
Normally, the meetings start at 1800hrs, except for the Installation meeting when it starts at 1700hrs. Both at the meeting and the sit-down meal afterwards, you will experience comradeship and bonhomie with quality ritual. At the meal, good food, good companionship and a relaxed and happy environment prevails, with good natured humour and friendly banter. We always welcome, and look after our visitors, some of whom like it so much they return time after time as Permanently Invited Guests (PIG's!)
There is a wide range of ages within the Lodge. From men in their early 20's to those who wish they still were! Brethren of Bramcote Lodge are drawn from all walks of life. Some are Servicemen and ex-servicemen from the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. Some from local industries around the surrounding area, and even further afield, some are self-employed while others are retired.
Within Bramcote Lodge we also have members who originated from around the country and further, not just the local Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire area. We have members originally from London, Portsmouth, Coventry, Kent, Isle of Wight, Greece, Italy, Brazil, the U.S.A. and New Zealand! So as a Lodge, we are a true melting pot of cultures, with brethren from diverse backgrounds and professions. What we all have in common are the shared values of respect, friendship, honour and brotherhood, striving to contribute to making good men better.
Lodge History
On the history of the Lodge, about 50% of the founders were golfers most of whom were members at Beeston Fields, Chilwell Manor or Erewash.
Most lived in the Beeston area and as Beeston and Chilwell (Hall) were already Lodges, Bramcote was suggested and approved. The old church tower, off Town Street, being used as the logo. The golfing members obviously felt they needed to lower their handicaps as the 2nd Initiate after the consecration was a golf professional!
Ideal Candidate
We welcome any man of mature age that wishes to better themselves and the society within which they reside and share. Those who share our core values of Brotherly love, have a belief in upholding the moral good of society, are of a charitable nature and with a true desire to increase their knowledge. In return we will promise you companionship and camaraderie within the fraternity, with men who share your values, not just at the Bramcote Lodge, but also in the thousands of Masonic Lodges in this country and around the world, for it is a world wide Brotherhood!
We always help in your attempt to make yourself a better man and Freemason. We encourage every brother to progress in their Masonic career as far as they wish to go.
So if you, have a belief in a “Supreme Being”, of any religion, and a desire to improve yourself as a person within a warm and friendly Lodge then please contact us for more information, either:
Lodge Secretary, Tony Bailey at tony@bbop.co.uk 07966 256 485 . We look forward to welcoming you into Freemasonry.