01/04/2021
Manor of Gillingham Lodge 3983 was formed over 100 years ago in 1919.
Our centre is based in Wigmore, close to Gillingham, Rainham and Hempstead Valley in Kent.
Our current members are a mixture of ages and come from a wide range of backgrounds which include tradesmen, professional businessmen and professional workers who engage positively with the local community.
Membership is open to people from all backgrounds and our aim is to empower members to be the best they can be.
Manor of Gillingham gives members many opportunities to make friends for life.
Freemasonry is all about building character and we support members as individuals. This allows members to develop self-confidence and transferable skills such as public speaking.
Whether taking part in social events or fundraising, charity is at the very heart of what we do. Our members make valuable contributions to deserving local causes. These include;
We support local charities which include;
Demelza House
Teddies for Loving Care
Masonic Salmon Trout Fishing
Canterbury Cathedral Trust
Leybourne Grange Riding for the Disabled
Various local foodbanks
Combat Stress
We meet 8 times per year between the months of September and April on the 4th Monday of the month.
Our Lodge meetings are typically held in two parts. The first involves procedures, such as proposing and balloting for new members and receiving news about charitable fundraising. The second part focuses on ritual.
We enjoy the ritualistic side of Freemasonry and encourage all our members to join in should they so wish. Members who progress more slowly than others are given the full support of members and can be joined up with a mentor who will support them through their ritual.
Meetings are also social events, providing an occasion for our members to dine together. Outside of the Lodge, activities include community fundraising and volunteering activities, as well as a varied programme of events where spouses, partners and families are welcome.
These include historical trips, theatre trips, meals out, beer & wine tasting, quiz and race nights and sporting events.
If you share our core values of Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Charity and would like to find out more, please get in touc
