Three representatives of the Lodge, W Bros Michael Rowbory and Richard Goddard, and Bro Colin Kirkpatrick, met with the Odiham Military Wives Choir to be thanked for the Lodge’s donation of £300 towards the purchase of an electronic keyboard. The choir were very grateful for the Lodge’s support and, through their singing, gave a good insight into what the Military Wives Choir does and what it means to its members, as well as to the wider military community around Odiham. In a

On Saturday 25th April, a group of 12 members and friends from Aldershot Army & Navy Lodge No. 1971 travelled to Freemasons’ Hall to witness the installation of Geoff Acott into the Chair of Linnean Lodge No. 7495 in Room 12. Joining the party were Paul Gallagher from Aldershot Royal Engineers Lodge and Bill Withers of Panmure Lodge and Country Sports Lodge. Retired Captain Geoff Acott MBE is held in exceptionally high esteem by those who know him, something clearly reflected

Thursday 23rd April 2026 saw Aldershot Army & Navy Lodge No. 1971 hold its Installation Meeting, combined with the Official Visit and a North East Cornerstones visit – making for a very well attended and memorable evening. The Lodge was opened and, shortly afterwards, the Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies, W Bro Jim Connolly, processed in the Provincial Team in what was a flawless and extremely well choreographed entrance. A distinguished mixture of 23 Grand O

The Lodge members, wives and friends – a group of 30 in total – enjoyed a well-guided and very interesting private visit to Freemasons’ Hall and Museum this Saturday, 28th March 2026. It started in the Museum with a thorough overview of Freemasonry’s history, symbolism, structure and practices. Patrick, our guide, traced English Freemasonry’s evolution from medieval stonemasons’ guilds through to the creation of the United Grand Lodge of England in 1813. Key milestones and fi