Burnt Ash Lodge No. 6285

Masonic lodge consecrated in 1946. Province of @WestKentMasons in the @UGLE_GrandLodge. For the Holy Royal Arch, see @BurntAshChapter. #FactaNonVerba

[Burnt Ash Lodge No. 6285 @BurntAshLodge]

This evening, we welcomed our *fifth* initiate of 2025, as Bro. F. Gage became @westkentmasons newest member, in a ceremony confidently chaired by our WM. We look forward to seeing our MMs, FCs & EAs further progress in their Masonic journeys. #FactaNonVerba

[Burnt Ash Chapter No. 6285 @BurntAshChapter]

Last night, members and visitors enjoyed our annual installation convocation in the redecorated temple at Sidcup, which included E. Comp. C. Clark being installed as First Principal and now Excellent Companion Michael Thomas installed as Third Principal.

[Burnt Ash Lodge No. 6285 @BurntAshLodge]

Members of Burnt Ash Lodge & @BurntAshChapter were delighted to support E. Comp. & R. W. Bro. Andrew Waddington, as he was installed as GSupt in and over and ProvGM for @westkentmasons by the Most Excellent Second Grand Principal & Past Deputy Grand Master, Sir David Wootton.

[Burnt Ash Lodge No. 6285 @BurntAshLodge]

A fantastic end to our year, as the Secretary initiated his Father; we met another prospective candidate at one of our regular social evenings; W. Bro. Stefan Wright was installed as our Master; and three of our EAs were Passed to the Second Degree at other lodges. #FactaNonVerba

[Charles Clark @CClark_UK]

One of the great days in the Kentish calendar, when the mother church welcomes members of the Provincial Grand Lodge & Chapter of West Kent to Choral Evensong, preceded by luncheon in the Corn Exchange. #YeChoirsOfNewJerusalemYourSweetestNotesEmploy

[Burnt Ash Lodge No. 6285 @BurntAshLodge]

Our Burns Night 2025 meeting will live long in the memory, as we initiated three candidates, welcomed two joining members, proposed another candidate for initiation and were honoured with an official visit from the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master. #FactaNonVerba

[Burnt Ash Lodge No. 6285 @BurntAshLodge]

The brethren and their family and friends enjoyed our annual Lodge of Instruction Supper at The Shirley Woolmer Masonic Hall, Sidcup last night, which included carol singing and a charity raffle. The Master & brethren of Burnt Ash Lodge wish our followers a very happy Christmas.

[Charles Clark @CClark_UK]

Quite moving to be in a packed church at @SJESidcup yesterday, with representatives from various organisations, including over a dozen @westkentmasons. I laid a wreath on behalf of @BurntAshLodge at Sidcup War Memorial. #RemembranceSunday

[Burnt Ash Lodge No. 6285 @BurntAshLodge]

Tonight we Raised Bro. L. Bowden to the Third Degree; admitted a Joining member and received proposals for 4 candidates. We also remembered W. Bro. K. Lee, who passed to the Grand Lodge above aged 98 and presented a 40-year long service certificate to our Chaplain. #FactaNonVerba

[Burnt Ash Chapter No. 6285 @BurntAshChapter]

Our 137th Regular & Installation Convocation: We remembered the Chapter’s first ever Exaltee, E. Comp. Ken Lee and saw a number of members progress up the offices. We are most grateful to the support of our visitors. The Principals look forward to a good year ahead.

[Burnt Ash Lodge No. 6285 @BurntAshLodge]

Another great evening, as we welcomed 5 non-Masons to our summer social last night. W. Bro. Brian White gave a very touching speech to those assembled, and in particular to our new Master, his nephew W. Bro. Matthew Stevenson. Long may Freemasonry thrive. #FactaNonVerba

[Burnt Ash Lodge No. 6285 @BurntAshLodge]

The day after our installation meeting, our DC W. Bro. Alan Hyland and Secretary W. Bro. Charles Clark were on duty at the Provincial Investiture, where our IPM W. Bro. Michael Thomas received his well deserved appointment to Provincial Grand Steward. A great day was had by all.

[Burnt Ash Lodge No. 6285 @BurntAshLodge]

Last night, over 70 brothers turned out to support W. Bro. Matthew Stevenson be installed as Master of Burnt Ash Lodge. The ceremony was performed impeccably by W. Bro. Michael Thomas, after which the brethren retired for a most festive of festive boards. #FactaNonVerba

[Temple Mark & Royal Ark Mariner Lodges No. 322 @TempleLodge322]

Last night, @athwal_simon installed @CClark_UK into the Chair of Adoniram. W. Bro. Clark then proceeded to fill every single progressive office with a brother yet to go through the Chair. We were also graced by the presence of the Pr. Grand Secretary and a Past Pr. Grand Master.

[Burnt Ash Lodge No. 6285 @BurntAshLodge]

W. Bro. John Head, who delivered Festival Steward, Patron and Grand Patron Jewels for qualifying brethren. Planning now starts for the installation meeting which is to be held on the eve of the Prov. Grand Investiture - do let us know if you would like to visit! #FactaNonVerba

[Burnt Ash Lodge No. 6285 @BurntAshLodge]

Another fine evening at Burnt Ash Lodge last night on Maundy Thursday, as we initiated Bro. Nicholas Wiltshire into Freemasonry. Our W.M. Michael Thomas declared Bro. Matthew Stevenson as Master Elect for the ensuing year and we were blessed with a number of visitors, including…

[Burnt Ash Lodge No. 6285 @BurntAshLodge]

Our Immediate Past Master was pleased to attend St John's Church this morning, along with friends of Burnt Ash Lodge. The church is next door to our masonic hall, which is named after Sidcup's first vicar and prominent Freemason, The Rev. Charles E. Shirley Woolmer (1828-1902).

[Charles Clark @CClark_UK]

Civic Service at our daughter church @SJESidcup. The Passion According to St Mark was read by the @MayorOfBexley and other local dignitaries, followed by an excellent sermon from the vicar from the stunning C17 Flemish pulpit. #PalmSunday

[Burnt Ash Chapter No. 6285 @BurntAshChapter]

At our 135th convocation last night, we welcomed the Deputy Grand Superintendent, E. Comp. James Marsh and his escort, to witness the exaltation of Comp. Ahmet Açar. It was also announced that we are planning a double exaltation for April. #HolyRoyalArch #SupremeDegree

[Burnt Ash Lodge No. 6285 @BurntAshLodge]

@of_8333 Superb. When is the next installation meeting?