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Almoner Celebrating 50 Years in Freemasonry

Almoner Celebrating 50 Years in FreemasonryOn Wednesday 6th April at a regular meeting of St. Gabriel Lodge No. 2995, W Bro. John Yim Chan, Past Senior Grand Deacon, Past Assistant Provincial Grand Master, the Lodge Almoner was presented with a certificate to mark his 50 years of continual service in Freemasonry by R W Bro. Peter Magnay DL, the Past […]

Social Curry Night

Social Curry NightWhat a splendid and cracking evening on Friday 6th March 2020. We all had at St Gabriel Lodge, No 2995, Social Curry Night extravaganza. The buffet comprising of various Indian and other cuisines were delicious. The guests were entertained by the fabulous and best group in the Northeast East and beyond, Jamie Baldy Holly Bell, […]

Second Degree at Sandyford LodgeBro Paul Singh was passed to the Second or Fellowcraft Degree on Wednesday 4 March by our friends at Sandyford Lodge.

New Initiate for the New Year

New Initiate for the New YearThe Worshipful Master, Officers and Brethren of the Lodge welcomed Bro Pupinder Singh into their family on his initiation on Wednesday 8 January 2020 wishing him an enjoyable journey in the Craft.

Installation Meeting on 6 Nov 2019

Installation Meeting on 6 Nov 2019W.Bro Dave Rajiah was installed as the Worshipful Master of the Lodge being the Second time in the Chair. It was a short ceremony conducted skilfully by all those Officers involved. The Festive Board as usual was very pleasant, full of fun and enjoyed by all the guests.

May Social Evening

May Social EveningWhat a splendid evening we all have had at our Lodge Social Event yesterday evening, Saturday 18 May 2019 at Byker Masonic Hall. Great company, 73 attendees delicious food prepared by our own chef, Brendan and excellent entertainment provided by the talented singer, Lou Coel. The members of the Lodge thanked all the guests who attended […]

Prestonian Lecture

Prestonian LectureThe Province of Northumberland and in particularly, St Gabriel Lodge, No 2995 were privileged to have played host to Dr Richard (Ric) Berman, the Prestonian Lecturer. The presentation tracing the birth of Freemasonry from a historical and an economical perspective as an organisation was brilliant, very educative and well supported by the use of Powerpoint. […]

Second Degree at Sandyford Lodge

Second Degree at Sandyford LodgeWhat a grand evening we all have had on Wednesday 5 December 2018 witnessing the conferring of the Fellow Craft Degree on our Bro Andy. The Ceremony was conducted during the regular meeting of Sandyford Lodge, No 6934. We were so thankful to WM, W Bro. Dave Robson, Officers and Brethren of the Lodge in […]

Installation of W Bro. David Stockdale ProvGStwd

Installation of W Bro. David Stockdale ProvGStwdOn 7 November 2018, W Bro. David Stockdale was installed as WM of the Lodge. This special occasion was very well attended.The newly installed WM, Officers and Brethren of St Gabriel Lodge No 2995 thanked all those visitors who participated in celebrating this splendid ocassion. Although it was a short Installation Ceremony, it was well conducted […]

Double 3rd Degree at Sandyford Lodge

Double 3rd Degree at Sandyford LodgeOur Bro. Jonpaul and Bro. Mark were conferred the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on 3 October 2018 at Sandyford Lodge. We, all, wishing them an enjoyable journey in Freemasonry.

Long Wait for Bro. Dominic Stockdale is Over

Long Wait for Bro. Dominic Stockdale is OverAn excellent Ceremony was held on Wednesday, 5 September 2018 when Bro. Dominic was conferred the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. This regular meeting was well attended by many visitors and as usual it was in a relaxed environment. The fun continued throughout the evening.

Yearly Fund Raising Event at Rumana 2018

Yearly Fund Raising Event at Rumana 2018Our yearly event at Rumana Restaurant was attended by 58 diners on Wednesday 30th May 2018. As expected, it was an evening of succulent fine dining, fun and generosity. A sum of £500 was raised during the evening and will be donated to deserving charities. Another successful evening, well supported by friends and Brethren of […]

Introducing Our New Candidates for 2018

Introducing Our New Candidates for 2018 Bro. Andrew Bro. Jon Paul was conferred 1st Degree on 4/4/18 Bro. Tom was raised to MM on 19/3/18 SGL April Meeting

Our 2 New FCsBro Tom was passed to the Fellow Craft Degree on 14 February 2018 and looking forward to be raised to the Degree of a Master Mason on 19 March 2018. Bro Mark was passed to the Fellow Craft Degree on Wednesday 7 March 2018 and soon he will be raised to the Degree of a […]

Double Initiation Ceremony

Double Initiation CeremonyOn Wednesday 10th January 2018, St. Gabriel Lodge started the New Year with a Double Initiation ceremny. The WM, Officers and Brethren of the Lodge welcomed their two new members, Bro. Stephen James Thomas and Bro. Mark Gardiner. The Ceremony was conducted skilfully by the Officers of the Lodge and the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, […]

2017 Charity Event

2017 Charity EventThis year our Charity Event held at Byker Masonic Hall on 3rd November 2017 was another successful night of fun. It was attended by 85 dinners. The entertainment was provided by one of the best bands, Baldy Holly. The feedback from most of the attendees was very complimentary and positive. A sum of £500 was […]

Raising at Sandyford Lodge

Raising at Sandyford LodgeAfter many months of waiting, finally our Brother Sean Hawdon was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason but this time in Sandyford Lodge No. 6934 . He was so eloquent in his answers and so competent in following the instructions from his conductor. The ceremony was attended by well over 30 Brethren. […]

Another Initiation Ceremony

Another Initiation CeremonyOn the evening of 7th June 2017, WM Michael Povey and Brethren of the Lodge were so pleased to welcome Bro Dominic Stockdale as a member. The Initiation Ceremony was conducted in a very relaxed manner and the rituals delivered skillfully by the WM and his officers. At the Festive Board, Bro Dominic informed us […]

Provincial Visit

Provincial VisitOn Wednesday 5th April 2017, St. Gabriel Lodge was honoured to received a Provincial Visit headed by W Bro. Brian Denton PSGD, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master (APGM) and the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland. There were at least 22 of 2016-17 Provincial Officers came along to support our APGM and the Lodge. […]

2017 Social Event at Rumana Restaurant

2017 Social Event at Rumana RestaurantOur trip to Rumana Restaurant, a fine indian cuisine establishment this year for our Social Event was indeed very successful, attended by 57 Diners. The service was excellent and the food was scrumptious as always. Comments from some of those attended were very positive and complimentary. The generosity of the diners was well appreciated as […]