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Meetings

The Witta's Island Lodge is a Summer Lodge and formally meets once a month* between April and August, starting at 6.30pm (6pm for the Installation meeting):

2023
  April: 3rd Thursday 20th April 2023 
  May: 3rd Thursday 18th May 2023 Double Initiation
  June: 3rd Friday 16th June 2023 Triple Initiation
  July: 3rd Friday 21st July 2023 Double Raising
  August: 3rd Friday 18th August 2023 Double Raising
  September: TBC TBC Double Raising

*All meetings to be confirmed and are subject to rulings from UGLE, the Masonic Province of Oxfordshire and the UK Government as regards to the situation due to Covid-19.

Lodge of Rehearsal

We usually hold a Lodge of Rehearsal (LOR) on the 2nd Thursday (or Thursday a week before) of April – August, starting at 7pm. An LOR is usually held prior to each Regular Meeting to enable Lodge Officers to rehearse their roles at that next Regular Meeting. However, all Lodge Members are welcome to attend these evenings.

2023
  April:2nd Thursday 13th April 2023
  May:2nd Thursday 11th May 2023
  June:2nd Thursday 8th June 2023
  July: 2nd Thursday 13th July 2023
  August:2nd Thursday 10th August 2023

 

Lodge of Instruction

The purpose of the Lodge of Instruction (LOI) is to provide an opportunity for Brethren to become versed in the ritual and symbolism of Freemasonry. It prepares brethren in their individual advancement in the Lodge, procedures, protocol and etiquette, and is a time to ask any masonic related questions.

We meet on an informal basis and practice the various rituals so that at our Lodge meetings the brethren can feel confident and well-rehearsed. The meetings are usually overseen by the Preceptor (another word for teacher) who are normally senior members of the lodge and can impart knowledge and experience to new Brethren as they progress through Masonic offices.

The LOI is key to producing good quality Lodge meetings of which the members can be proud of their achievements and which visitors will enjoy.

The rehearsal of a ceremony normally takes place with the officers of the regular Lodge occupying the positions they either expect to fill the following year. Brethren can be given the opportunity to fill any of the offices, which gives them a chance to practice a ceremony in an office, which until then is unfamiliar to them. Newer Brethren are encouraged to attend when appropriate there are also opportunities for any brothers to practise any additional ritual.

The dress code is relaxed and casual, with no regalia.

LOI dates (all starting at 7pm):