Welcome to Saltdean Lodge No 8039
Saltdean Lodge is one of 160 Freemasons lodges in Sussex
which wholeheartedly welcomes people from all backgrounds,
whilst supporting our local communities, charities and good causes
Freemasons in Saltdean, Rottingdean, Woodingdean, Ovingdean, Kemptown,
Brighton and the surrounding Sussex areas
What we Do?
"I have been a Freemason for several years now, and have found that the time I spend with my lodge and other freemasons both locally and nationally, a very positive experience. I've made some great friends along the way and enjoy our efforts to really make a positive contribution".
"Here is a little bit about us and what we do.... but Freemasonry is so much more, so please feel free to contact us as we are always happy to chat, and answer any questions you may have".
Yours sincerely
W. Bro Guy Wickenden
ABOUT US
Saltdean Lodge is one of 160 Freemasons lodges in Sussex which wholeheartedly welcomes people from all backgrounds, whilst supporting our local communities, charities and good causes.
We come together as friends with common goals, to better ourselves, support each other, making a positive contribution to society whilst making valuable contributions to charitable causes.
Freemasons use four important guiding principles to help define their path through life: Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Charity.
Although Freemasonry is a fantastic hobby, we are also one of the largest charitable givers in the country, contributing £42 million to deserving local and national causes in 2019 alone.
But Freemasons also donate their time, with millions of hours of volunteer work undertaken every year… we really do make a positive contribution.
Saltdean Lodge’s hospitality and diversity is legendary and if you would like to find out more about joining your local Freemasons lodge, we would love to hear from you.
Our History
Saltdean Lodge was formed in 1965 and has a rich history of hospitality and diversity. Our members are ordinary people doing our very best to make a positive and lasting contribution to society as well as gaining friendships for life.
Freemasonry is one of the world’s largest and oldest non-religious and non-political fraternal and charitable organisations. It is open to people from all walks of life, regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation or socio-economic position in society.
It teaches self-knowledge through participation in a progression of ceremonies and members are expected to be of high moral standing and are encouraged to speak openly about Freemasonry.
Organised Freemasonry, as we know it today, began with the founding of the first Grand Lodge on 24 June 1717 at the Goose and Gridiron Ale House in St Paul’s Churchyard. It was formed by the agreement of four London Lodges, the oldest of which was thought to have existed in 1691.
Evidence of the movement’s existence prior to 1691 is sparse, so the true origins remain a mystery. However, there is general agreement amongst historians and researchers that Freemasonry developed, either directly or indirectly, from the medieval stonemasons – otherwise known as Operative Masons – who built the great cathedrals and castles.
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Where we meet
Saltdean Lodge is one of 160 Freemasons Lodges in Sussex which wholeheartedly welcomes people from all backgrounds.
We meet six times a year in the heart of Brighton for our regular lodge meetings. Our lodge meetings run alongside our many social, charitable and fund raising events throughout the year. (please see our calendar)
Saltdean Lodge’s hospitality and diversity is legendary and if you would like to find out more about joining your local Freemasons Lodge, we would love to hear from you.
Some of our members
Guy Wickenden
Master of the Lodge
As the Master of our lodge, it is my job to oversee all of the business, and the members of our lodge, to ensure that they are carrying out their duties efficiently so that our lodge as a whole functions the best it possibly can.
Tony Flint
Lodge Secretary
The lodge Secretary's duties are many. He is part recorder of the lodge, but mainly the central point of all lodge business and the person that helps ensure we operate within our Constitutions, regulated laws and by-laws.
Bob Treadaway
Lodge Mentor
As the lodge Mentor, my job is to promote, coordinate and monitor all of the mentoring activities within our lodge and to ensure that all of our members growth within freemasonry is supported.
Terry Grayer
Charity Steward
My principal role as the Charity Steward is to initiate and lead the fundraising for our lodge so that Masonic or non-Masonic charities benefit the most from our efforts and contributions.
Ed Knight
Lodge Almoner
As the lodge Almoner, it is my job to be the “eyes and ears” of the Lodge, ensuring the welfare of its members and dependants, as well as the widows of those members sadly no longer with us.
James Mortimer
Lodge Steward
As one of many lodge Stewards it is my job to assist in the smooth running of our lodge, especially during our meetings as well as at our many social events.
How to join
"We welcome everyone..."
So becoming a Freemason really is much easier than you think, there are actually only a few steps to becoming a Freemason.
Contact us:
Ask us some more questions! You will no doubt have many of them.
Come and meet us:
We would like to hear about you and your interests, and we can talk more about Freemasonry and what we do locally.
Join us:
Then if everyone’s happy you can ask to become a Freemason and begin an enjoyable journey that will help you make a positive and lasting contribution to society as well as gaining friendships for life. You're a Saltdean Lodge Sussex Freemason.
Contact us
- Sussex Masonic Centre, Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3YH, UK
Events
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The South Group Breakfast Club
- Date: 27/04/2024 09:00 AM
- Location: Roedean Cafe (Map)
- More Info: BN2 5RL
Gallery
SALTDEAN LODGE HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS
