Richard Collyer Ties
Members of the Lodge proudly donned their new ties for Saturday’s meeting. The ties are replicas of those worn by the boys of the Collyer’s Grammar School up to it’s transition into a sixth form college in 1976, and give a distinctive look to our Lodge. This tie is now “Expected Attire” for all Richard…
Toys Build Joy!
Sussex Freemasons – Upcycling Fun! We are launching a new charity initiative this month. Our members and guests are being invited to bring along any toys, games and books that they no longer need or have room for. Everything we collect will be regifted to the local community at Christmas 2026. The trial is being…
A New Master Mason
On Saturday Bro Gareth became our newest Master Mason after going through his Third Degree Ceremony. Worshipful Master Nick performed the ceremony, assisted by members of the lodge. We were once again graced with a flawless performance from Stuart from Carfax Lodge 7819, this time with the Traditional History. We now look forward to Gareth…
50 Years a Royal Arch Mason
On 14th June 1975 Bro Peter Ticehurst became A Companion of the Royal Arch when he was Exalted into Richard Collyer Chapter. Having served his Chapter, Province and Supreme Grand Chapter for 50 years, Peter was awarded a Long Service Certificate at our Convocation on 6th December 2025. The certificate was presented by E. Comp.…
Tales from the Royal Yacht
At our October white table event we welcomed Paul Harman, former Royal Navy engineer and Royal Yatchman. Paul entertained the members of Richard Collyer Lodge, visiting masons from across Sussex and visitors, with snippets and anecdotes from his time serving on HMY Britannia. It was thoroughly entertaining to hear about his personal interactions with the…
October White Table
Our October Meeting will be a “White Table” event, at which we invite family and friends to join us in the temple for an entertaining and enjoyable presentation. Details of this meeting are in the featured image of this post.
Federation of School Lodges – Annual Festival
The 77th Annual FSL Festival was held at the Holiday Inn Dover under the banner of the Pharos Lodge 6967 in the Province of East Kent. Pharos is the school lodge for Dover Grammar School for Boys. The Worshipful Master was accompanied by his Junior Warden and they both enjoyed an excellent meeting and festive…
Website Upgrade
Today sees the launch of an upgrade to our website. The “Next Meeting” page has been replaced with our “Calendar” page. The new Google Calendar has been created at the request of the Social Secretary, and he will be making sure every social event is publicised well in advance, and that information on upcoming events…
Summer Social
Members and partners of the lodge got together on Saturday evening for a meal at the Olive Branch. Thanks to Social Secretary Rick for organising the event. Apologies for the quality of the photograph, but getting this lot to sit still and all look at the camera at once is like herding cats and I…
New Worshipful Master’s Apron
Paul Flowerday has gifted the lodge a new Installed Master’s Apron with a roundel bearin a Worshipful Master’s Jewel and the name and number of the lodge. Paul hopes that Worshipful Master Nick will be proud to wear this apron during his year in office, both at our meetings and on visits to other lodges.…
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Richard Collyer Lodge No. 4905 