Sonic Garden Fest
Great day enjoyed by all at the “Sonic Fest Garden Party” organised by the Freemasons of Hinckley & Lutterworth as part of the Tercentenary Celebrations. Partygoers danced into the night to the “sounds” of ABBA, Rolling Stones and Scott Bailye’s disco.
Ladies Weekend 2016
Our Ladies Weekend at Stratford Upon Avon was another great success. This rounded off a most enjoyable year for our W. M. Chris who together with his wife Anne-Mari & son Joseph are in our photos here.
40th Anniversary
A great night was enjoyed by about 60 brethren at the 40th anniversary of the Lodge with the initiation of Bro. Neal. Our photo is of the Members of Burbach Lodge who attended this ceremony.
281st Meeting of Burbach Lodge
The Brethren of Burbach Lodge had reason to celebrate at the 281st meeting held in March. This meeting marked the 40th anniversary of the consecration of the Lodge. Founding member and the first Master of the Lodge W. Bro. Allison Gibson-Leitch, who recently received his 50 year certificate regularly attends the lodge, sent his sincere wishes to those present. During the meeting an initiation ceremony was conducted for Bro. Thompson (the initiate), who found our Lodge through the website, and after making contact via the site, and learning more about Masonry asked if he could join the Lodge. W. Bro. Alan James
Lodge Sunday Lunch
The Lodge held a very successful Sunday Lunch on Sunday November 3rd at the Green Rooms which was attended by 121 Members, their families and friends. Everyone enjoyed a good meal in great company and the raffle held during the afternoon raised a magnificent sum of £525.00. During the proceedings, our Master, Paul Long presented a cheque for this amount to Michaela Staley on behalf of “Toys on the Table”. This charity provides toys at Christmas for less fortunate children who otherwise would not have such at Christmas time.
Garden Party 2015
On a glorious sunny afternoon on Sunday 8th August 2015 over 70 lodge members, their families and friends from Burbach Lodge No.8699, which meets in at the Masonic Hall, Hinckley, enjoyed a garden party in the grounds of Bro. Steve Iliffe’s Burbage house. Entertainment during the afternoon was provided by Dean Thomas, the former Hinckley United manager, who performed many favourites which were well appreciated by all. Games were provided for the children and a delicious buffet, prepared by Burbach member, Bro. Jonathan Nichols went down very well, especially as it was accompanied by liquid refreshments served by the Senior Steward Bro.