Basing Lodge 5500 website launched

BASINGSTOKE, U.K. - April 5, 2014 - PRLog -- Basing Lodge, is in the Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Consecrated and chartered in 1934, Basing Lodge consists of 55 members of all ages over 21 years and holds it’s meeting at the Basingstoke Masonic Centre, Victoria Street, Basingstoke, Hampshire, U.K.

Freemasonry is one of the oldest and largest non-religious, non-political fraternal and charitable male only organisations. Basing Lodge, in its 80^th year, has members from all walks of life including the armed forces and emergency Services, electricians, plumbers, office workers, professionals and retired people. Meetings are once a month from October to May.

During the meetings, Basing Lodge, like any other charitable organisation, read the minutes, discuss propositions, discuss charitable matters and perform ceremonies as required within the order to advance people by merit to the higher degrees. These degrees being the attainable goals with which Freemasons are set.  They also try to advance their knowledge of ancient history and the purposes of Freemasonry by listening to lectures.

Outside of ceremonies, the meetings are based on social activities. Events include fundraising events for local charities in Basingstoke, national charities such as the Red Cross and other good causes such as the recent Philippines Typhoon appeal. Events such as golf days, quiz and race nights and an annual Ladies Night are always well supported. Social evenings are in an informal setting, having fun and raising money towards good causes.

The Basing Lodge website aims at being more informative for other masons and interested non masons. New members are welcome to join and are encouraged in the first instance to contact the lodge via the website. Please visit www.basinglodge.co.uk for more information.