About the Lodge
Woodthorpe Commercial Lodge No. 411 is a warm, welcoming, and friendly Masonic Lodge operating under the auspices of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Nottinghamshire.
We meet at the Provincial Masonic Hall on Goldsmith Street in Nottingham City Centre on the second Monday of September, October, November, February, and March, usually commencing at 6:30pm, with the exception of our Installation Meeting in September, which begins at 6:00pm.
As a close-knit Lodge, we are able to offer new members a genuine opportunity to become actively involved and, if they wish, progress through the Lodge Offices at a relatively early stage.
Throughout this journey, members benefit from a strong culture of friendship, mentorship, encouragement, and support, helping them to gain the very best from their Masonic experience.
Our membership spans a broad range of ages, backgrounds, professions, faiths, ethnicities, and interests, creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere. Whether your passion is sport, music, singing, dancing, walking, mountain biking, fishing, conservation, caravanning, history, dogs, socialising, entertaining, or even enjoying the occasional dram of fine single malt whisky, you are likely to find like-minded companions within the Lodge.
This rich diversity of experience and interests makes for excellent fellowship and lively conversation, both within and beyond our formal Lodge Meetings. Above all, Woodthorpe Commercial Lodge is a place where lasting friendships are formed, members support one another, and everyone is made to feel welcome from their very first visit
Lodge History
Woodthorpe Commercial Lodge No. 411 was formed through the historic union of Woodthorpe Lodge and Commercial Lodge.
Commercial Lodge No. 411 was founded in 1832, initially intended as a ‘Traders Lodge’ with many of Nottingham’s well-known traders as members, but in due course it was adopted by Irish Guards based in Nottingham who influenced the workings within the Lodge.
The regalia worn by Lodge Officers are of the Irish Constitution rather than the English Constitution that one might expect.
Woodthorpe Masonic Lodge No. 5645 was consecrated in 1936 in Nottingham, within the Provincial Grand Lodge of Nottinghamshire. Operating under the United Grand Lodge of England, the Lodge has long been part of the local Masonic community in the Nottingham area, alongside its affiliated companion body, Woodthorpe Chapter No. 5645.
Ideal Candidate
The qualities we look for in prospective members include:
• A genuine interest in Freemasonry and its values.
• The ability to commit time to Lodge Meetings, rehearsals, and social events, which are predominantly held in the evenings (allowing, of course, for unforeseen circumstances).
• Reliability, integrity, and a willingness to be involved.
• Self-motivation and enthusiasm to develop within the Craft and progress through the Lodge Offices.
• A readiness to take an active part in Lodge activities from the early stages of your Masonic journey.
• A friendly, outgoing, and sociable nature.
Woodthorpe Commercial Lodge No. 411 is pleased to welcome individuals who share the Masonic values and who are seeking to join a community built upon friendship, mutual support, personal development, and enjoyment.
We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where members are encouraged to grow, contribute, and form lasting friendships while enjoying all that Freemasonry has to offer.
If you feel that Woodthorpe Commercial Lodge No. 411 could be the right fit for you, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact the Provincial Grand Lodge of Nottinghamshire on 0115 840 4460 and mention Woodthorpe Commercial Lodge No. 411.
Alternatively, feel free to contact or text W Bro Ken Kirk directly on 07885 739981, who will be happy to answer any questions and discuss membership in a friendly and informal manner. You can also drop us an email at lodge411notts@mail.com