Bedfordshire Freemasons

07/06/2026

As a result of an injury Guy Smith will now be arriving at the Keep on Tuesday morning, so please do not turn up at 4:30am on Monday morning.

The time of his arrival on Tuesday morning is to be confirmed.

06/06/2026

🔹 Bedfordshire Lodge of Installed Masters 🔹

A well attended and enjoyable meeting at the St Andrews Rooms, Biggleswade, presided over by the Master, Martin Wilson, saw Hugh Love elected as Master for the coming year with acclaim. 👏

The Provincial Grand Master, Nick Edwards, also presented 50 Year Certificates, with affection, sincerity and appreciation to Robert Lovesey and Clive Walsh. 🎖️

An engaging and thought-provoking talk on Misconceptions in Freemasonry by Shaun Butler, the Director of Membership and Communications provided plenty of interaction no lack of humour, positivity and talking points before members enjoyed a festive board together.

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05/06/2026

‘💙 “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” – John Bunyan

🎟️ Members, guests and their wives of John Bunyan Lodge raised an amazing £1,168 for SOS Saturday Outreach Service through a raffle at their recent Ladies Night, with prizes donated by lodge members and local businesses.

👏 Lodge Master David Bulmer, together with Julie Bulmer, Vic Iannantuono, Ian Cording, and Jane Roberts, presented the cheque to SOS Founder Beverley Everitt and her son Brandon.

🍲 SOS provides free food, drinks, clothing and essential supplies to homeless and vulnerable people in Bedford every week of the year.

🤝 A great example of Bedfordshire Freemasons being supported by others in supporting their local community and those most in need.

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04/06/2026

The next Free PSA Testing will take place on Saturday 11th July at the Gables, Leighton Buzzard.

03/06/2026

Guy Smith, a Northumberland Freemason will have a short visit to the Keep, Bedford, on Monday 8th June at around 4:30am!

Guy is "running" 400 plus miles from the Northumberland Provincial Office, Newcastle to the United Grand Lodge of England, Great Queen Street, London via the Provincial Offices on route (!) in aid of the Alzheimer's Society - arrival planned for the Quarterly Communications of Wednesday 10th June.

If anyone who can be at the Keep at 4:30am in the morning to welcome end cheer him on then please do come along, and he will receive undoubtedly a "grand" welcome on arriving at Great Queen Street!

If you visit the Provincial website news page you will find links to make a donation and track his progress -

Guy Smith, a Northumberland Freemason will have a short visit to the Keep, Bedford, on Monday 8th June at around 4:30am. Guy is "running" 400 plus miles from the Northumberland Provincial Office, Newcastle to the United Grand Lodge of England, Great Queen Street, London via the Provincial Office

31/05/2026

☕🥓 Veterans & Emergency Services Breakfast Club – Ampthill

Bedfordshire Freemasons were proud to support another successful Veterans and Serving Armed Forces & Emergency Services Breakfast Club at the Wingfield Club, Ampthill, on 30 May.

Led by Ben Keenan and Nick Carney, a team of Freemasons helped provide a warm welcome, hearty breakfast and great company for veterans, serving personnel and members of the emergency services. Also lending their support were the newly elected Mayor of Ampthill, Councillor Gary Summerfield, and the Lady Mayoress, Sue Summerfield.

The event welcomed around 30 attendees and was further supported by John Philips of Op NOVA, part of the Forces Employment Charity, which assists veterans in accessing vital support services.

A fantastic example of Bedfordshire Freemasons working with the local community and supporting those who serve and have served our communities. 👏

Future Breakfast Clubs take place on 20 June, 18 July, 15 August and 19 September (9:30am–11:00am).

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25/05/2026

A great fund raising evening with Britalia Garibaldi
members and guests recently attended an ‘Italian Night’ fundraising event at Mamma Concetta Restaurant in Bedford.

They were treated with a splendid Italian themed meal and of course, in true Britalia Garibaldi refreshment was flowing!😀

The gathering raised a total of £665👍 and all proceeds will go to one of the Master, Biagio De Michele’s local charities, SOS Saturday Outreach Services.👏

SOS provides much needed, support in feeding and helping the homeless in Bedford.🙏

21/05/2026

👏 A big thank you to everyone who supported the recent PSA testing and screening event, which proved to be a very enjoyable and well attended occasion — more social gathering than testing event! 😊

Special thanks to members of the Provincial Executive, the Provincial Grand Almoner for doubling up as our “David Bailey” 📸 for the day, and to the Provincial Grand Stewards whose hard work ensured everything ran smoothly. 👏

📊 Statistics from the day:

✅ 125 tests booked
✅ 121 completed
🟢 101 Green readings
🟠 13 Amber readings
🔴 7 Red readings

We also had some 48 members of the public attend!

One member of the public messaged afterwards as follows:

"I attended the PSA testing yesterday at the Keep. This is the second time I have been for a test however it was the first time I had visited Bedfordshire Freemasons.

I would like to pass on my thanks for the efficient system you had in place & for how welcoming everyone was. I would have stayed for some tea & pastries however I was working a night shift so needed to get back home!"

A full summary from GFCT will be shared as soon as it is received.

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18/05/2026

🎖️ Congratulations to Steve Watson of the Lodge of St Mary No. 3654 who was presented with his 50 Year Certificate by Steve Attwood on Thursday 30th April.

🤝 Steve was initiated into the Lodge on 25th March 1976, served as Master in 1990, and continues to be an active and dependable member of the Lodge, always willing to help wherever needed.

🏅 In 2021 he was further honoured with the rank of Past Provincial Junior Grand Warden.

👏 Steve Attwood was accompanied by his es**rt Claudio Fuccillo together with Phil Adams and John Stenton.

🎉 Congratulations Steve on this wonderful milestone!

16/05/2026

👏 Members and visitors of Britalia Garibaldi Lodge recently raised £350 through donations, an auction and a raffle in support of SOS Saturday Outreach Service in Bedford.

The Master of the Lodge, Biagio De Michele, presented the cheque to SOS Founder Beverley Everitt and her son Brandon.

SOS and its dedicated volunteers provide free hot food, drinks, clothing and essential supplies to homeless and vulnerable people every Wednesday and Saturday evening in Bedford, supporting between 80 and 100 people at each session.

A great example of Bedfordshire Freemasons supporting their local community. 💙