The Freemasons Lodges of Maidstone
Belvidere Lodge 503
Belvidere Lodge 503
Belvidere Lodge 503
Brief Lodge Overview
Belvidere, the twelfth oldest Lodge in East Kent, takes its name from Belvidere House, the home of The Hon William Thomas Eardley Twisleton Fiennes, the 13th Lord Saye and Sele and at the time (1844) Provincial Grand Master for Kent. We have a healthy ratio of juniors to seniors and a wide range of occupations, backgrounds, and abilities Belvidere’s flourishing Lodge of Instruction. which Includes explanation evenings after Candidates have been through Ceremonies. Much emphasis is placed on helping juniors learn new skills, e.g., public speaking, in a non-threatening and encouraging environment. Supported by senior members. Friendly and enjoyable. We have a strong belief in the importance of mentoring. No pressure to go “on the floor”, but those who want to are supported and helped throughout their progression.
Robinson Lodge 2046
Belvidere Lodge 503
Belvidere Lodge 503
Brief Lodge Overview
The first meeting of Robinson Lodge, the consecration took place at 2.30pm on Friday 7th November 1884 in the Town Hall Maidstone and we are still going today. we are all very proud members of Robinson Lodge. as a lodge we pride ourselves on assisting our brethren to achieve their masonic goals. From becoming a Master Mason or the master of the Lodge. Even some suffering from anxiety and shyness get enough encouragement to overcome and succeed. It has helped our members through life by giving us the confidence we never had. Others with dyslexia have made it to the chair of King Solomon. Our membership covers a variety of backgrounds, painters, electricians, plasterers, accountants and Ex-military. We a small but happy lodge who really enjoy the craft, but most of all enjoy each others company. In life you can have a couple of best friends, in freemasonry this is endless. Our priority is to have fun, good company and a good social life, whilst raising money for charity.
Agricola Lodge 4501
Belvidere Lodge 503
Agricola Lodge 4501
Brief Lodge Overview
Meeting in Maidstone since 1922
Originally formed by local Farmers and members of the horticultural supply industry, it has evolved over the years to include men from all walks of life. Our Lodge has a growing group of younger (30 somethings) active officers who enjoy the social activities as well as the formal aspects of Freemasonry. We also pride ourselves in supporting our local charities.
Chillington Manor Lodge 4649
Chillington Manor Lodge 4649
Chillington Manor Lodge 4649
Brief Lodge Overview
The Lodge is a general interest Lodge, with no special interest or profession bias. The Lodge has a good level of social activity, involving family and friends of members and none Masons and is working to extend that. The Lodge has maintained its membership levels through difficult times, and has a good mix of
Brief Lodge Overview
The Lodge is a general interest Lodge, with no special interest or profession bias. The Lodge has a good level of social activity, involving family and friends of members and none Masons and is working to extend that. The Lodge has maintained its membership levels through difficult times, and has a good mix of newer, young and senior members. It therefore provides good opportunities for steady progression through the Offices of the Lodge. There is well-supported Lodge of instruction, providing ritual practice in a good and relaxed environment. The Lodge is one of the older Lodges meeting at Tovil and is named after Chillington House AKA Chillington Manor which is now Maidstone Museum
Duke of Kent lodge 5818
Chillington Manor Lodge 4649
Chillington Manor Lodge 4649
Brief Lodge Overview
The Lodge has been in existence for over 75 years and has always been a warm and welcoming Lodge for both members and guests, the February meeting is held as ‘Guests and Visitors’ night and the members always make an effort to invite additional guests, particularly from Priory Lodge No 5819, in West Kent, who were
Brief Lodge Overview
The Lodge has been in existence for over 75 years and has always been a warm and welcoming Lodge for both members and guests, the February meeting is held as ‘Guests and Visitors’ night and the members always make an effort to invite additional guests, particularly from Priory Lodge No 5819, in West Kent, who were consecrated on the same day
and at the same location.
The ‘white table’ event each January is normally the time when the previous WM presents his charities with their cheques and allows them to promote the good work that they do and is open to members, guests, family and friends. This event is always well supported. Other events are held during the year including a charity motorcycle ride followed by a BBQ, this is well supported by members and from other Lodges as well.
The Lodge of Instruction (LOI) is a relaxed place to learn ritual, (make mistakes); enjoy the company of friends, this results in excellent ritual being presented at regular meetings, members of other Lodges are also welcomed when they find it difficult to attend their own L of I. The L of I continues during the summer on a fortnightly basis, but is also well supported.
Lodge social functions are varied and are an informal way for family members to get to know other members of the Lodge. The Ladies night is held in June each year normally at a different location around the Maidstone area, attendance is around the 100 mark. Being a Lodge with a large number of members, outside interests are many and varied including golf, music, motorcycling and shooting.
Bearsted Lodge 6069
Chillington Manor Lodge 4649
Garden of England Lodge 6583
Brief Lodge Overview
Post the Second World War the founders were able to establish a Lodge where members had a specific link with the Village of Bearsted. Overtime this requirement mellowed and we can rightly now be described as broad based with members from Maidstone and the surrounding area. Although relatively small in number our reput
Brief Lodge Overview
Post the Second World War the founders were able to establish a Lodge where members had a specific link with the Village of Bearsted. Overtime this requirement mellowed and we can rightly now be described as broad based with members from Maidstone and the surrounding area. Although relatively small in number our reputation identifies the Lodge as displaying what we consider the unique fundamental principal of freemasonry, that of Friendship and Brotherly Love. To that end we take pride in our presentations and our hospitality at Festive Board. We are blessed with the number of return visitors to our Meetings with several over the years becoming joining members. Not surprisingly the profile of the Lodge has changed over the years and we are now at that point where a nucleus of younger members are now coming through to take senior offices. That has influenced our outlook in terms of supporting the many and various events that are part of Masonic socialising. Traditionally we look forward to the more formal social occasions as well as individually supporting organised sporting, hobby or fun events. Our membership includes representatives from manufacturing, engineering, retail, technology, the professions and the public sector. This variety gives us the buzz that is Freemasonry, the coming together of likeminded individuals willing to share, learn, engage and develop for the future benefit of all.
Garden of England Lodge 6583
Garden of England Lodge 6583
Garden of England Lodge 6583
Brief Lodge Overview
Originally started as a shopkeeper's Lodge. Hence, Wednesday meetings derived out of
the day being traditionally an early closing day for shopkeepers. A history is available.
The Lodge currently has a small, but enthusiastic membership. It has been most fortunate to have recently attracted two Initiates in 2016 who
Brief Lodge Overview
Originally started as a shopkeeper's Lodge. Hence, Wednesday meetings derived out of
the day being traditionally an early closing day for shopkeepers. A history is available.
The Lodge currently has a small, but enthusiastic membership. It has been most fortunate to have recently attracted two Initiates in 2016 who have replenished numbers to the present level. The Lodge's heyday reflected a membership of 64 from all areas of employment, not just shopkeepers, and suffered it's reduction due mainly to aging of members and job relocation of younger brethren. The Lodge as it now exists continues to contribute to, and promote, the values of Freemasonry strongly with support to many, varied, and local, charities, and also meeting its obligations to its own charity, the various Festivals', and appeals.
Our Lodge of Instruction offers careful encouragement which assures we are not asking any brother to do something which is beyond their ability.The all round ability of its officers and members gives a tremendous sense achievement amongst the membership from what is a small Lodge and which reflects well at our ritual meetings.
Our Mentoring Officer encourages all brethren to visit other Lodges. A Senior member or
the Lodge Mentor will accompany junior brethren on these visits to witness other ritual workings and to see some ancient or historic Lodge's.
Our Festive Board following the formality of our meetings are a mixture of fun with some laughter and respectability, filled with the enjoyment of good company.
Allington Lodge 7086
Garden of England Lodge 6583
Maeides Stana Lodge 7868
Allington Lodge is a richly diverse lodge, both in its ritual, its occupational base and its
membership The lodge has truly international dimension within our membership, which includes members with a
cultural heritage in the USA, Kenya, Zimbabwe, India, and South Africa.
We are a warm friendly welcoming lodge, with a strong commitment to
Allington Lodge is a richly diverse lodge, both in its ritual, its occupational base and its
membership The lodge has truly international dimension within our membership, which includes members with a
cultural heritage in the USA, Kenya, Zimbabwe, India, and South Africa.
We are a warm friendly welcoming lodge, with a strong commitment to supporting and developing our
newer members to their full potential.
The lodge boasts a fantastic well supported, and a very well attended lodge of instruction.
There is a full commitment amongst all lodge members that Freemasonry is to be enjoyed without any
compromise to the tenets of the craft or the ritual.
Maeides Stana Lodge 7868
Garden of England Lodge 6583
Maeides Stana Lodge 7868
Brief Lodge Overview
Maeides Stana Lodge prides itself as being a friendly, family orientated and welcoming Lodge, the members of which are drawn from a wide background of trades and professions. The title of the Lodge “Maeides Stana” is the Anglo-Saxon name for Maidstone.
The Lodge has a good mix of experienced and newer Masons and has an
Brief Lodge Overview
Maeides Stana Lodge prides itself as being a friendly, family orientated and welcoming Lodge, the members of which are drawn from a wide background of trades and professions. The title of the Lodge “Maeides Stana” is the Anglo-Saxon name for Maidstone.
The Lodge has a good mix of experienced and newer Masons and has an active social calendar of both masonic and non-masonic events. The Lodge are the current holders of the William Blay golf trophy (2020/21).
As well as supporting some of the well known national Charities (ie Cancer Research and British Heart Foundation), the Lodge has, over the past few years, supported several smaller local charities (eg “Slideaway”). The Lodge is also active in supporting “Teddies for Loving Care” (TLC) in East Kent.
Since its inception in 1963 the lodge has grown and today has a membership of circa 30. It is in good health with a steady stream of new members – both Initiates and joining members.
One of the objectives of the Lodge is the promotion of the “Stability Ritual” within the Province of East Kent, which is in essence, the oldest ritual recognised by the United Grand Lodge of England, and Maeides Stana is still the sole Stability Lodge in the Province, and one of only 16 in the country.
Fleur de Lis Lodge 8969
Millennium Lodge of Charity in East Kent 9730
Fleur de Lis Lodge 8969
Brief Lodge Overview
Formed in 1981, Fleur de Lis Lodge offers a modern approach to Freemasonry.
We have a diverse membership and promise you a warm welcome.
Initially formed by members with a background in scouting, the lodge now supports many local youth organisations.
Our membership is made up from a wide range of occupations some of w
Brief Lodge Overview
Formed in 1981, Fleur de Lis Lodge offers a modern approach to Freemasonry.
We have a diverse membership and promise you a warm welcome.
Initially formed by members with a background in scouting, the lodge now supports many local youth organisations.
Our membership is made up from a wide range of occupations some of which include, law enforcement, engineering, building, construction, and finance.
We have many diverse backgrounds yet enjoy great friendship and have a sense of community within our Lodge.
Our Lodge members enjoy many interests and hobbies such as golf, scuba diving, bowls, hiking, rugby, football, and motorsport.
Our Lodge works hard to be inclusive and welcoming and our strength is in how we embrace those differences which each of our members brings.
We are proud of our masonic heritage and history which promotes a pride in upholding the core masonic values and traditions.
We ‘practice what we preach’ in both our masonic and daily lives and take pride in supporting each other our families and the communities in which we live.
Having fun is a fundamental part of being a Freemason and in Fleur de Lis Lodge we regularly host events that are focused on the fun aspect and we welcome all likeminded individuals.
We are an active Lodge when it comes to supporting masonic and non-masonic charitable causes.
2021 sees us celebrate our 40th anniversary.
Monckton Lodge 9236
Millennium Lodge of Charity in East Kent 9730
Fleur de Lis Lodge 8969
Brief Lodge Overview
Strong military connections with an ethos of camaraderie and friendship associated with both Freemasonry and the Services.
A proud tradition of performing masonic ritual to a high standard at all levels with an element of “military” precision. We also try to engage members in the ritual as early as practical in their
Brief Lodge Overview
Strong military connections with an ethos of camaraderie and friendship associated with both Freemasonry and the Services.
A proud tradition of performing masonic ritual to a high standard at all levels with an element of “military” precision. We also try to engage members in the ritual as early as practical in their masonic careers.
The social aspects of the Lodge are reinforced by the high percentage attendance of members at Lodge of Instruction (L of I), consequently we also get a good turnout at the various Lodge social functions
Millennium Lodge of Charity in East Kent 9730
Millennium Lodge of Charity in East Kent 9730
Millennium Lodge of Charity in East Kent 9730
Brief Lodge Overview
This Lodge is a unique Lodge in that it is not progressive and membership is drawn from
the Lodge Almoners and Charity Stewards who come together to aid Almoner and Charity
work within the Province of East Kent. It only meets 3 times per year and one of those
meetings is the Installation meeting always held at the Maid
Brief Lodge Overview
This Lodge is a unique Lodge in that it is not progressive and membership is drawn from
the Lodge Almoners and Charity Stewards who come together to aid Almoner and Charity
work within the Province of East Kent. It only meets 3 times per year and one of those
meetings is the Installation meeting always held at the Maidstone Masonic Hall at Tovil
Hill. The rest of its meetings are held up and down the Province at different centres.