Sussex Province

Wellington Lodge No. 341 - Installation Meeting
2025-10-14 17:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Masonic Hall, Turkey Cock Lane, Rye, TN31 7LE, United Kingdom
Meeting: 2nd Tuesday 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 (Inst.), 11, 12
Installation: October
Ritual Tvoe:
Next meeting: 14 Oct 2025
Tyling at: Not stated
Rve
Masonic Hall
Turkey Cock Lane
Rve
TN31 7LE
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Tyrian Chapter No. 1110 - Convocation
2025-10-14 17:00 - 21:30 | Eastbourne Masonic Centre, South Street
Tyrian Chapter No. 1110
The 416th Convocation of Tyrian Chapter No 1110 will be held at the Masonic Centre,
South Street, Eastbourne, on Tuesday 14th October 2025 at 5:00 pm
AGENDA
1 To open the Chapter at 5:00 pm.
2 To welcome the representative of the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent
E Comp Michael Graham Hoskins PAGDC, Assistant to the Provincial Grand
Principals and his Escort E Comp Stephen Gurr PProvGStB.
3 To receive representatives from Temple Chapter No 4962 who will present us
with the “Travelling Ensign”
4 To approve the Minutes of the 415th regular convocation held on 9th April 2025.
5 To receive correspondence and apologies.
6 To present SGC certificates to Companions: Simon Dadgostar and Peter Clifford
John Wilkinson.
7 To install E. Comp R Bold as “Z”; induct E Comp R Wicks as “H” and to install
Comp J Hopkins as “J”.
8 To appoint and invest the Officers for the ensuing year.
9 Following Notice of motion given at the last meeting the charity steward will
seek approval to make donations of £250 to the 2028 Craft Festival; £150 to:
Mathew 25; £100 to Boy Scouts; Sussex Royal Arch Charitable Fund; TLC and
Friends of Barford Court. Total £800.
10 To receive the Almoner’s and Charity Steward’s reports.
11 To collect Alms.
12 The Risings
13 To close the Chapter
Menu chosen by our MEZ; cost £29.50
HOMEMADE CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP WITH CRUSTY BREAD
STEAK AND ALE PIE WITH BUTTERED NEW POTATOES AND SELECTION OF VEGETABLES
RASPBERRY MOUSSE
CHEESE BOARD AND BISCUITS
COFFEE AND MINTS
Eastbourne
Masonic Hall
15 South Street
Eastbourne
BN21 4UJ

Hamelesham Chapter No. 8243 - Meeting
2025-10-14 18:00 - 21:30 | Herstmonceux Masonic Hall, Gardner Street, Herstmonceux, BN27 4LJ, United Kingdom
Hamelesham Chapter
No. 8243
Meeting:
2nd Tuesday 2, 10, 2nd Monday 5
(Inst.), 1st Monday 12
Installation: May
Ritual Type:
Next meeting: 14 Oct 2025
Tyling at: Not stated
Herstmonceux
Masonic Hall
Gardner Street
Herstmonceux
BN27 4LJ

Anderida Lodge No. 2434 - Installation Meeting
2025-10-15 16:30 - 21:30 | Eastbourne Masonic Centre, South Street
The Installation Meeting to be held on Wednesday 15th October 2025. At 4:30pm
The Masonic Centre, South Street, Eastbourne BN21 4UJ.
AGENDA
1. To open the Lodge.
2. To Receive: The representative of the Provincial Grand Master, W. Bro William John
Thomas Pratt PSGD AProvGM.
3. Minutes: To confirm, the Minutes of the last Regular Meeting held on Wednesday
16th April 2025.
4. 5. Correspondence: To consider correspondence and receive apologies.
To Ballot for a Candidates for Initiation,
• Mr Bayley Aston Grant, aged 26yrs of 6 Heron Ridge, Polegate, East Sussex BN26
5AY, a self-employed Barber at Bayley Grant, of 82 Firle Road, Eastbourne, BN22
8EG, proposed by Bro Stephen Dartnell, seconded by W. Bro Colin Lampshire in
open lodge on the 16th April 2025.
• Mr Karl Channon, aged 23yrs, of 5 Admiralty Crescent, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23
5PN, a bricklayer employed by Templar Developments of 27b Seaford Road,
Eastbourne, Bn22 7JG, proposed by Bro Stephen Dartnell, seconded by W. Bro Colin
Lampshire in open lodge of the 16th April 2025.
6. Pursuant to a Notice of Motion given on the 16th April to ballot to make W. Bro
Brian McIntyre an Honorary member.
7. To Install W. Bro. Kevin Hollingsworth as the Worshipful Master of Anderida Lodge
No.2434 for the ensuing year.
8. The Worshipful Master will Appoint and Invest his Officers.
9. To Present a Grand Lodge Certificate to Bro Zachary Kyte
10. To receive propositions.
11. To receive reports, from the Lodge Treasurer, Almoner and Charity Steward.
12. Alms: Alms will be collected.
13. To consider any other matters for the good of Freemasonry or the Lodge.
14. To close the Lodge
Eastbourne
Masonic Hall
15 South Street

Lodge of White Rock No. 7891 - Masonic Lecture
2025-10-15 17:30 - 21:30 | Battle Masonic Hall, North Trade Road, Battle, TN22 0HA, United Kingdom
Lodge of White Rock No. 7891
Business
1. To open the Lodge.
2. To put forward for confirmation the minutes of the last
Regular meeting.
3. To read Communications and receive apologies.
4. Welcome our other Visitors.
5. To invest Officers not present at the Installation
6. A Lecture to be Presented by a member of the L&D Team
– Title to be confirmed.
7. To receive reports (if not already circulated).
8. To Collect Alms
9. AOB
10. Close the Lodge
Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday 19th November 2025
Main: TBC
Dessert:.TBC
Cost £25.00
Booking form: https://forms.office.com/r/1hvvFjfWX2
Battle
The Masonic Hall North Trade Road
Battle
TN22 OHA

St Leonards Lodge No. 1842 - Installation Rehearsal
2025-10-15 17:30 - 21:30 | St Leonards Masonic Hall, East Ascent, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0DR, United Kingdom
St Leonards Lodge No. 1842
REGULAR MEETING – WEDNESDAY, 15TH OCTOBER 2025
Coffee and bacon rolls are served at 10:30
1 To open the Lodge at 11:00
2 To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 19th March 2025.
3 To welcome visitors and guests
4 To install those officers who were not present at the Installation meeting (Inner Guard,
Tyler).
5 To receive apologies and other communications other than those under the Rising.
6 To undertake a demonstration/rehearsal of the Installation of a new W. Master
7 (i) To declare that, in the absence of any other candidate, Bro. Kenneth Michael Palen be
installed into the Chair of King Solomon of this Lodge at the next meeting of the Lodge.
(ii) To declare W. Bro. Jeffrey Wallis as Treasurer for the coming year
8 Upon the Lodge numbers continuing to be restricted and in accordance with recent
custom to declare that all members of the Lodge shall be entitled to attend the GPC.
9 In the absence of alternative candidates to appoint W. Bros. Danny Shaves and Chris
White as Account Examiners
10 To appoint W. Bro. Danny Shaves as Lodge Representative to the Provincial Charities
and Provincial Finance & General Purposes Committee snd W. Bro Chris White as Royal
Arch Representative.
11 To receive any updates on pre-circulated reports from;-
(a) the Treasurer, (b) Almoner, (c) Charity Steward, (d)
Mentor, (è) Lodge Representative to Provincial Charities & Provincial Finance &
General Purposes Committee.
12 To collect Alms
13 Risings and Any Other Business
14 To close the Lodge
St Leonards
Masonic Hall
East Ascent
St Leonards-on-Sea
TN38 ODR

Abbey Lodge No. 1184 - Installation Meeting
2025-10-16 17:00 - 21:30 | The Masonic Hall, North Trade Road, Battle, TN22 OHA, United Kingdom

Michelham Priory Lodge No. 5059 - Initiation Ceremony
2025-10-16 17:00 - 21:30 | Herstmonceux Masonic Hall, Gardner Street, Herstmonceux, BN27 4LJ, United Kingdom
Michelham Priory Lodge No. 5059
710 Regular Lodge Meeting Agenda of Michelham Priory Lodge No 5059.
1. To open the Lodge at 5:00 pm.
2. To approve and confirm the minutes of the 709 Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
3. To read letters and report communications.
4. To ballot for immediate initiation of Mr K O H,Proposed, March 20, 2025, in Open Lodge by Bro Gwyn Hughes, seconded by Bro Bob Whiteman.
5. To initiate the candidate into Freemasonry, subject to the ballot proving in his favour, Ancient
Charge by W. Bro Peter Jenkins.
6. To ballot for a non-attached joining member, W. Bro Gary Robert Mead, proposed on 16 May 2025, in Open Lodge, by Bro. Bob Whiteman and seconded by Bro. Gwyn Hughes.
7. To elect three temporary representatives to serve on the Centre Management Committee for the
coming year.
8. To elect a representative for the Provincial Finance & GPC for the ensuing year.
9. To elect a representative for Provincial Charities for the ensuing year.
10. To elect two examiners for the Lodge account for the ensuing year.
11. To elect a Tyler for the ensuing year.
12. To receive the Charity Stewards’ report.
13. To receive the Almoners’ report.
14. To receive the Membership Officer and Mentors’ report.
15. To collect Alms.
16. To consider the Risings.
17. To close the Lodge.
The next regular meeting is Thursday, 20 November 2025. (Installation)
Herstmonceux
Masonic Hall
Gardner Street
Herstmonceux
BN27 4LJ

Chatsworth Lodge No. 9053 - ? Meeting
2025-10-16 17:30 - 21:30 | Eastbourne Masonic Centre, South Street
Chatsworth Lodge No. 9053
Meeting: 3rd Thursday 1 (Inst.), 2, 3, 4, 10, 11
Installation: January
Ritual Type:
Next meeting: 16 Oct 2025
Tyling at: Not stated
Eastbourne
Masonic Hall
15 South Street
Eastbourne
BN21 4UJ

Classic Motoring Lodge No 10004 - Drive Out
2025-10-18 10:30 - 17:00 | White Swan, White Swan, Arundel, BN18 0AD, United Kingdom
Drive-out
Breakfast, Pub Lunch, Afternoon tea
Meet at White Swan BN18 0AD on the A27 just outside Arundel at 10:30 am.
Free Tea and Coffee, but Bacon rolls to be paid for!
Leave 11:30 am drive in convoy to the
Crown at Chiddingfold GU8 4TX arrive 1:00 pm ish for Lunch Sometime later… For those still in the mood…. Drive in convoy to The Welldiggers Arms in Petworth Mill GU28 0HG for afternoon tea
*** Reserved Tables and with dedicated parking at all venues ***

Royal Sovereign Light Lodge No. 6630 - Induction Ceremony
2025-10-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Bexhill Masonic Centre, Wilton Road, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 1HY, United Kingdom
Royal Sovereign Light Lodge No. 6630
AGENDA
1. To open the Lodge at 3.30pm.
2. To confirm and approve the Minutes (already circulated) of the 456th Regular
Meeting held on Saturday 26th April 2025
3. To receive the representative of the Provincial Grand Master, Assistant
Provincial Grand Master W.Bro Christopher John Farrow PJGD
4. To receive Correspondence, Communications and apologies
5. In accordance with the Book of Constitution, Rule 106 and Rule 105A W.Bro Andrew Arthur Marshall being the only candidate for Master Elect and the Secretary not having been informed of any other candidate, the Worshipful Master to declare him the Master Elect for the ensuing year.
6. To proceed to the Ceremony of Induction of W.Bro Andrew Arthur Marshall
into the Chair of King Solomon as the 75th Worshipful Master. Assisting will be
W.Bro W. Smith (IM), W.Bro T. Wood (SW), W.Bro P. Bulmer (JW), W. Bro M.
West (ADC), W. Bro R. Cooper (IG), and W. Bro I. Morgan (Tyler)
7. The Lodge will be called off for refreshment and subsequently called on.
8. To appoint and invest Officers of the Lodge
9. Addresses to W. Master by W.Bro W Smith, Wardens by W.Bro A Marshall, and
to the Brethren by W.Bro R Beale
10. To give Notice of Motion to ballot for initiation at the next regular meeting Mr.
James William Stanger, Proposed by Bro R. Beaden,
Seconded by W.Bro P. Lown
11. To receive reports from the Lodge Almoner and Charity Steward
12. To collect Alms
13. To consider any other Masonic Business.
14. To close the Lodge
Bexhill
The Masonic Centre
Wilton Road
Bexhill-on-Sea
TN40 1HY

Tyrian Lodge No. 1110 - Raising Ceremony
2025-10-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Eastbourne Masonic Centre, South Street
AGENDA for the REGULAR MEETING
of the Lodge to be held at the Masonic Temple, Eastbourne
on Monday 20th October 2025
1 To Open the Lodge at 17.30
2. To Acknowledge the Dispensation
3. To confirm, and sign the Minutes of the Meeting of the Lodge held on Monday 29th
September 2025
4. To read the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Monday 30th October
2000 Worshipful Bro R A White – Worshipful Master
5. To Consider the Correspondence.
6. To Raise Bro J Bayliss to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason.
The Worshipful Master will confer the Degree and give the Traditional History.
. He will Invite the following to assist him:-
S W: W Bro Iain Shore J W: W Bro Eric Forster
S.D: W Bro Peter Gates J.D: W Bro Richard Fitzgerald
I.G: W Bro W Bro David Hopkins
Charge W Bro T Williams will give the Charge After Raising.
7. To Ballot for: W Bro John Sargent as a re-joining Member. W Bro Darryl Johnstone
as a joining Member, of the Lodge of St Michael No 4426, Proposed by W Bro R White and Seconded by W Bro P Gates at the last meeting, & as a Candidate for Initiation Mr Graham Farmer, Proposed at the Last meeting by Bro J Maddock and Seconded by W Bro P G V Kenward
8 To receive the Almoner and Charity Stewards’ reports. The Almoner will Propose that the following Donations be paid from the Lodge’s funds:-
Barford Ct £75,
PGM’s Relief Fund £125,
Eastbourne Widows £350,
Widow’s Christmas Fund £400,
TLC fund £140,
Trout & Salmon £100,
St Wilfrid’s £50
A total of £1480
9 Election of the Worshipful Master: in accordance with the provisions of the Book of
Constitution rule 105, Bro Paul William Taylor being the only candidate
for Master Elect and the Secretary not having being informed of any other candidate,
the W M will declare W Bro Michael Oliver Master Elect for the coming year.
10 Election of Treasurer: in accordance with the provisions of the Book of Constitution
rule 112 Worshipful Brother Richard W Fitzgerald, being the only candidate for
Treasurer and the Secretary not having being informed of any other candidate, the
Worshipful Master to declare W. Bro Richard Fitzgerald Treasurer for the ensuing
year.
11. To Elect two Brethren to act as Account Examiners for the ensuing year
12. To Elect a Brother to serve on the Temple Committee.
13 To Elect a Brother to serve on the Finance and General Purposes Committee of
Provincial Grand Lodge and one for the Charities’ Committee of P G L
14. To Elect a Tyler for the coming year.
15 To Collect Alms
16 The Risings
17 To Close the Lodge.
DINNER will be served after the Meeting at
In the Temple dining room
Eastbourne
Masonic Hall
15 South Street
Eastbourne
BN21 4UJ

Chapter of Emulation No. 40 - Convocation
2025-10-20 18:00 - 21:30 | St Leonards Masonic Hall, East Ascent, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0DR, United Kingdom
chapter of Emulation No. 40
Meeting: 3rd Monday 1, 3, 4, 10 (Inst.)
Installation: October
Ritual Type:
Next meeting: 20 Oct 2025
Tyling at: Not stated
St Leonards
Masonic Hall
East Ascent
St Leonards-on-Sea
TN38 ODR

IONIC CLUB AT GRAND LODGE
2025-10-21 | UGLE, 60 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AZ, United Kingdom
IONIC CLUB AT GRAND LODGE
Tour around Grand Lodge,
Drinks in the Bar and Refreshments, Joining The Doric Lodge 933 for Meeting in Calver Ritual &
Blue Table at the Thistle Hotel in Holborn.
October 21st 2025
IONIC CLUB
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Tilsmore Lodge No. 4499 - Initiation Ceremony
2025-10-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Heffle Masonic Centre, Stonegate Road, Burwash Weald, TN19 7JR, United Kingdom
The 733d Regular Meeting
To be held on Tuesday 21st October 2025 at 6.00 pm
Agenda

To Open the Lodge at 6.00pm prompt.
The Worshipful Master will greet the visitors.
To confirm the minutes of the 732 Regular Meeting held on Tuesda
20ih May 2025, previously circulated to all members
To Invest those Officers, absent from the Installation Meeting.
To Ballott for as candidates for Initiation
Mr F J B

Proposed By: Bro S Humpherson, Seconded By: W.Bro M Wynne-Pedder
AND
MR JAMES WILLIAM CARTER
Proposed By: Bro S Humpherson, Seconded By: W.Bro E Isbitt Both Candidates Proposed in Open Lodge on 20th May 2025
6. If the Ballott proves in favour to Initiate Mr F J B
7. W.Bro G Fraser will Propose that W.Bro David Maynard be made an Honorary Member, for his services to the Lodge as the Provincial Visiting Officer.
8. To receive the Charity Steward’s Report.
9. To receive the Almoner’s Report
10. To collect Alms
11. To Close the Lodge
Burwash Weald
Heffle Masonic Centre
Stonegate Road
Burwash Weald
TN19 7JR

Royal Connaught Chapter No. 2676 - Convocation
2025-10-21 18:00 - 21:30 | Eastbourne Masonic Centre, South Street
Royal Connaught Chapter
No. 2676
Meeting: 3rd Tuesday 2, 4, 10 (Inst.), 12
Installation: October
Ritual Type:
Next meeting: 21 Oct 2025
Tyling at: Not stated
Eastbourne
Masonic Hall
15 South Street
Eastbourne
BN21 4UJ

Naylor Lodge No. 6629 - Raising Ceremony
2025-10-22 16:30 - 21:30 | Battle Masonic Hall, North Trade Road, Battle, TN22 0HA, United Kingdom
REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD ON
WEDNESDAY 22nd OCTOBER 2025 AT 4.30 p.m.
1. To open the Lodge.
2. To confirm the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on 17th
September 2025.
3. To read communications.
4. To welcome visitors.
5. At the request of the Worshipful Master of TEMPLAR AQUILA
LODGE No. 9450 and in accordance with the provisions of Rule
173(a) Book of Constitutions: To Raise Bro SERGEJS MAKAROVS
to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason.
6. To receive Charity Steward’s Report.
7. To receive Almoner’s Report.
8. The treasurer will report on the Arthur Wreford Trust Fund.
9. The Worshipful Master will Rise for the First Time.
The Worshipful Master will Rise for the Second Time.
The Worshipful Master will Rise for the Third Time.
10. To Close the Lodge
Battle
The Masonic Hall
North Trade Road
Battle
TN22 OHA

Hamelesham Lodge No. 8243 - Masonic Lecture
2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:30 | Herstmonceux Masonic Hall, Gardner Street, Herstmonceux, BN27 4LJ, United Kingdom
Hamelesham Lodge No. 8243
AGENDA – THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER 2025
1. To Open the Lodge at 1800.
2. To Confirm the Minutes of the 392nd Regular Meeting held on Thursday 25 September 2025.
3. To Consider Correspondence and Receive Apologies.
4. To Greet Visiting Brethren.
5. Bro Alec Wood to deliver a presentation on the critical facets of Provincial Learning and Development
6. To Receive and if approved Adopt the Lodge Accounts for the Financial Year ending 31 March 2025
7. To Take a Collection for Charitable Purposes.
8. The Risings
9. To Close the Lodge.
10. The National Anthem.
Herstmonceux
Masonic Hall
Gardner Street
Herstmonceux
BN27 4LJ

Members Only Tour - Grand Lodge
2025-10-24 12:00 - 17:00 | UGLE, 60 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AZ, United Kingdom
A new 75 minute members tour.
Highlights include:
• The Museum of Freemasonry
• History and stories of Lodge Rooms
• Visit to the Vestibules and Grand Temple
Tours take place on weekdays and are free to UGLE members, subject to availability.
For further details and bookings please contact:
tours@freemasonshall.com
£8.50 Pie & Pint

Old Eastbournian Lodge No. 4946 - Business Meeting
2025-10-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Eastbourne Masonic Centre, South Street
Old Eastbournian Lodge No. 4946
Meeting: 4th Friday 1 (Inst.), 4, 10, 3rd Friday 6
Installation: January
Ritual Type:
Tyling at: Not stated
Eastbourne
Masonic Hall
15 South Street
Eastbourne
BN21 4UJ

Eastbourne Lodge No 7057 - Ladies Night
2025-10-25 18:00 | EASTBOURNE ROYAL GOLF CLUB, Paradise Drive,, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8BP, United Kingdom
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Provincial Grand Lodge – Installation of the Provincial Grand Master & Grand Superintendent
2025-10-27 12:00 - 21:00 | Double Tree by Hilton Brighton Metropole., Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2FU
To Book yourself in Click on the link below:
Click here to book your place
Format of the day
12:00 Royal Arch Installation – Seated by 11.45am
15:00 Craft Installation – Seated by 14.45am
16:15 Golden Ticket receptions/drinks
17:30 Dinner
Dining – The cost of dining is £39.00 (excludes wine) which has been subsidised by Province.
Starter Duck pate with apricot and orange puree, ciabatta croute or Vegetarian: Beetroot and
Goats cheese salad (Vegan cheese to be available for vegans) – Pre order only
Mains – Chicken roulade with spinach & herbs, champ potato, rainbow carrots, Tenderstem
broccoli, bacon and onion fricassee or-Vegetarian: Sweet potato marmalade seed tart, Tenderstem
broccoli, rainbow carrots, tomato sauce (Vegan) – Pre order only
Dessert – -Sharing fresh fruit platter with cheese and biscuits with butter, chutney, celery & grapes
For dietaries: Fruit Salad (chef’s choice) – Pre order only
Tea and Coffee
Should you have any special dietary requirements, please advise when booking for Dinner
All those dining will be invited to take their seats by 5.30pm – please note, no changes to the menu
choice will be available on the day.
To book-in for Installations, Dining or Apologies – please use the
RSVP & Dining Code below or follow this link https://qrco.de/bgDyfk – Closing date for
dining 10th October.
Golden Ticket & Wine Pre-Order – The Golden Ticket will be available at conclusion of the meeting
at a cost of £17.50. This will provide unlimited beer, wine or soft drinks for 1 hour – prior to dining.
A selection of Red & White wines has been specially selected and discounted for this event, if pre-
ordered. These offers will close prior to the event. To book a Golden Ticket or Wine Pre-Order – please
use the Golden Tickets & Drinks QR Code below or follow this link https://qrco.de/bgDyi6
Hotel Accommodation – The hotel has made available of number of discounted rooms for either the
Sunday or Monday night with breakfast – To book a Hotel Room – please use the ROOMS QR Code
below or follow this link https://qrco.de/bgDykv
Hotel Car Parking – Attendees can take advantage of the concessionary rate of £12.00 for all day
parking at the Metropole Hotel albeit they have limited spaces. Please use the following code:
KYWRT – this is entered into the pay machine to activate the concessionary rate, on leaving the
car park.
Should you have any issues with booking, seating requests or require any special assistance for this
event on the day – please email: sussexmasonsdining@gmail.com or call 07775 797765.

Message from the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies to the PROVINCIAL TEAM:
“Dear Sir and Brother,
I very much look forward to working with you as part of the Provincial Team at the upcoming Investiture meeting of W.Bro Neil Austin, our new Provincial Grand Master on Monday 27thOctober 2025.
The Grand DC is asking that everyone is on site by 8.45am, at the latest, for his rehearsals to start at 9am.
May I also ask you to assist with the room set-up on the Sunday morning, if you are available to do so. The Provincial Grand Tyler will arrive with the Lodge furniture at 10am sharp. We should be done in 2/3 hours, hopefully…!”
Please see below a timetable/running order for the occasion.
TIMETABLE :
Sunday 26th October
10.00 Oxford Suite to assist with room set up
17.00 GDC’s team arrive from London
Monday 27th October
O8:45 Assemble for rehearsal
O9:00 GDC’s Craft rehearsal
10:00 GDC’s RA rehearsal
10:45 ProvGDC’s Processions rehearsal
11:45 GDC’s Principals rehearsal
12:00 Provincial Grand Chapter opens for RA Installation
13:00 Provincial Grand Chapter closes
13:00 Lunch
14:45 All Brethren seated in Oxford Suite
15:00 Provincial Grand Lodge opens for Craft Installation
16:15 Provincial Grand Lodge closes, Craft photos, Golden ticket drinks reception.
17:30 New ProvGM enters the Festive Board, dinner is served

Templar Aquila No. 9450 - Raising Ceremony
2025-10-28 17:00 - 21:30 | Eastbourne Masonic Centre, South Street
AGENDA
For the 166th Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday 28th October 2025.

To open the Lodge at 5.00pm.
Eulogy for W. Bro. M.J. Davey, PSGD, PAsstPGM, by W. Bro. R. Lewis,PJGD, PProvGSec Eulogy for W. Bro. A.R. Knight, PPrSGD, by W. Bro. R.I. Cottrell, PPrSGD
To approve and confirm the Minutes of the 165 Regular Meeting, which was held on Tuesday 18th March 2025, which have previously been circulated.
To read correspondence.
To note the Reports from the following officers which have previously been circulated
Bro. Almoner / Bro Charty Steward / Bro. Mentor / Bro. LMO

Bro. Chairty Steward will give A Notice of Motion that at the next Regular Meeting he will propose the following:-
A sum of £150 be donated to The Eastbourne & District Masonic Widows Assoc
A sum of £50 be donated to the Provincial grand Masters Relief Fund
A sum of £50 be donated to Friends of Barford Court
A sum of £50 be donated to The Masonic Fishing Charity
A sum of £50 be donated to T.L.C.
6. To receive the Treasurers Report, note accounts circulated and if approved if approved to adopt the accounts for the year ended 31% January 2025.
Bro Treasurer will give a Notice of Motion that at the next Regular Meeting he will propose that any member, whose subscriptions remain unpaid at 24 November 2025 will be excluded from the lodge in accordance with BoC Rule 181 & TAL9450 by Law
Bro Treasurer will give a Notice of Motion to increase the annual subscriptions from the 19t February 2026 to £185.00.
7. To Raise to the Third degree: Bro John Patrick Rafferty
Initiated: 28.11.23 Passed 22.10.24:
W. M. T.R. Coppard, PPrJGW will conduct the ceremony
W. Bro. B.H. Stiff, PPrJGW, to give the Traditional History & Working Tools
8. To Collect Alms
9. The Risings
10. Closing
To Close The Lodge

Hastings Lodge No. 2692 - Quadruple Passing Ceremony
2025-10-28 17:30 - 22:00 | St Leonards Masonic Hall, East Ascent, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0DR, United Kingdom
Hastings Lodge No. 2692
AGENDA
1. To open the Lodge.
2. To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 23rd September 2025.
3. To take communications and apologies, if any.
4. To Welcome our visiting Brethren.
5. Bros Jovel Casais, Marlon Hernandez, Ricky Jones and Rafael Oranga to give proof of proficiency in the first-degree.
6. The Worshipful Master, assisted by the officers of the Lodge will Pass Bros Casais, Hernandez Initiated 15/02/2025, Jones Initiated 14/01/2025 and Oranga Initiated 15/03/2025 to the degree of a Fellow Craft.
7. The Working tools to be presented by W Bro Richard Green.
8. Second degree tracing board to be presented by W Bro Barry Gandon.
9. To Ballot for as a joining member Mr Graeme Jones
10. To collect Alms
11. Any other Masonic business.
12. To close the Lodge.
St Leonards
Masonic Hall
East Ascent
St Leonards-on-Sea
TN38 ODR

Pevensey Castle Lodge No. 8318 - Passing Ceremony
2025-11-03 17:00 - 21:30 | Eastbourne Masonic Centre, South Street
Pevensey Castle Lodge No. 8318
Eastbourne
Masonic Hall
15 South Street
Eastbourne
BN21 4UJ

The Lodge of St George No. 6054 - Raising Ceremony
2025-11-03 18:00 - 21:00 | St Leonards Masonic Hall, East Ascent, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0DR, United Kingdom
St Leonards
Masonic Hall
Fast Ascent
St Leonards-on-Sea
TN38 ODR

Bexhill Lodge No. 4898 - Masonic Lecture
2025-11-04 17:00 - 21:30 | Bexhill Masonic Centre, Wilton Road, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 1HY, United Kingdom
Tuesday 4th November 2025
Bexhill
The Masonic Centre
Wilton Road
Bexhill-on-Sea
TN40 1HY

Royal Connaught Lodge No. 2676 - Initiation Ceremony
2025-11-04 17:30 - 21:00 | Eastbourne Masonic Centre, South Street
Eastbourne
Masonic Hall
15 South Street
Eastbourne
BN21 4UJ

Andredesweald Lodge No. 4419 - Installation Meeting
2025-11-05 16:30 - 21:30 | The Masonic Hall, North Trade Road, Battle, TN22 OHA, United Kingdom
Andredesweald Lodge No. 4419

Battle
The Masonic Hall North Trade Road

Beachy Head Lodge No. 6620 - Passing Ceremony
2025-11-05 17:00 - 21:30 | Eastbourne Masonic Centre, South Street
