Big Ted and I had the pleasure of attending a wonderful meeting on 8th April 2025 at Claudius Lodge No. 8700, held at Colchester Masonic Hall—and we didn’t leave empty-handed!
AWESOME!! There’s no other word for it.
The TLC Essex Appeal is genuinely grateful for every single donation—whether it’s £50 or £5,000—because every penny helps us deliver comfort to children in distress. But now and again, a Lodge goes above and beyond, and when that happens, it deserves to be recognised and celebrated.
For many years, W.Bro Roy Nunn, PJGD, of Woodrolfe Lodge No. 8354 at Tollesbury, ran the Mid-Essex Gentlemen’s Masonic Dining Club alongside his long-time friend and fellow Past Grand Officer, W.Bro Brian Wright, PJGD, DSEM. The Club was a treasured part of the Masonic calendar, bringing together Brethren for fellowship, fine dining, and friendship.
Every so often, a message lands in our inbox that reminds us exactly why the TLC Essex Appeal exists—and recently, we received one of those special messages from Maria Blanche, a proud Nan whose grandson, Teddy, was taken into Colchester Hospital for treatment, accompanied by his brother Alfie.
Earlier this month, Big Ted and I had the pleasure of visiting Burntwood Lodge No. 8016, known proudly as the Charity Stewards’ Lodge, for what was a memorable evening full of excellent ritual and generous giving.
Last night, Big Ted and I had the pleasure of visiting St Michael’s Lodge No. 6683 at Orsett Masonic Hall—and what a wonderful evening it was!
On Friday, Big Ted and I had the pleasure of visiting Wheel of Fellowship Lodge No. 9016—and what a night it was! While the Lodge normally meets at Maldon, this meeting was held at Chelmsford Masonic Centre to accommodate the 102 Brethren who gathered to witness a very special occasion: the Installation of Bro. Simon Lockwood.