06/05/2026
As we move into May, the Masonic calendar traditionally begins to slow down a little as we approach the summer break. Our final meeting before recess has always been a special one within the Lodge calendar.
Years ago it was known as “Farmers Night”. The farmers within the Lodge would provide the food for the evening, along with cider and other refreshments. Members would pay for their meals and, after dinner, raffles and auctions would be held to raise money for the Lodge charitable funds.
As time moved on there were fewer farmers within the Lodge, but the tradition of Farmers Night remained very much alive. In more recent years it was overseen by our late Charity Steward, W. Bro. Fred B, who always ensured the evening raised a healthy amount for charity whilst remaining a thoroughly enjoyable occasion for all involved.
Sadly, we lost W. Bro. Fred, and whilst the evening is now catered for by our usual Lodge caterers, the raffles and fundraising spirit still continue.
This year, our Worshipful Master, Jim M, decided it might be nice to shake things up a little. So, on our meeting night of 12th May, the Lodge will be holding a “White Table” event.
Traditionally, non-Masons who have shown an interest in the Lodge are invited along by members so they can see that, despite the rumours, we are actually a fairly normal bunch — and, truth be told, far too busy with our own lives to have any genuine plans for world domination.
W. Bro. Jim also thought it would be a wonderful idea to invite the ladies of the Lodge to join us for dinner as well (and we are quite certain this has absolutely nothing to do with his partner Emily being able to drive him home afterwards).
In all seriousness though, without the support, patience and understanding of our wives, partners and families, this hobby of ours would be far harder to maintain. We very much hope they all enjoy the evening — and that they will continue allowing us out to play when the Lodge resumes in October!
