14th January 2024 was the date for a great turnout for some of the lodge brethren and families to get together for the first breakfast of the year.
Second Sunday of every month we get together and it's a great chance to share a catchup before each month's lodge meeting.
Great morning was had by all....
Members of the Vale of Catmose and their families got together on Sunday 10th September 2023 at the Grainstore Brewery, Oakham, for another of the monthly breakfast get-togethers.
Pictured here our Worshipful Master, Ian Scantlebury (front right) and wife (front left) together with other members of the lodge, Ash Dennis (right, one back) and wife (right, two back) , Ken Alloway (left, one back), Steve Beanland (left, two back), Glenn Mitchell (far back right) and surrounded by wife (far, back left) and 2 children.
A lovely morning was had by all in the sunshine and we look forward to seeing more members joining us on the second Sunday of every month.
The members of VofC got together on Wednesday 30th August 2023 for the annual inter-mason tournament.
Following the success of the 2022 archery at Bowman of Rutland, Greetham Valley Hotel, where member Leroy Sheppard scooped the prestigious trophy - we held the same again at this venue for 2023. This time though a worthy winner with a score of 107 out of 120 went to new champion, Michael Blackwood !! - Well done Michael. Great arrows!
Masons and their wives were all present for a great evening and we look forward to hosting the same again next year. Assuming now this annual tournament is gathering some new enthusiasts we can expect to see some secretly practicing throughout the rest of the year....
A life-changing service received a £2,000 cash boost.
Members of the Oakham Vale of Catmos Lodge of Freemasons made a donation to For Rutland, which funds two non-medical advisers at Citizens Advice Rutland.
The two organisations came together on Monday this week for the cheque to be presented.
Pictured here on the right, members of the VofC Lodge, left to right, Ian Scantlebury (back left), George Grant (back right) & Steve Beanland (front).
Chairperson of For Rutland, Jeannette Warner, said: “We are incredibly grateful to the Vale of Catmos Lodge. This very generous donation means that our special advisers at Citizens Advice Rutland can continue to offer non-medical help and support to people living with long term health conditions like cancer and dementia in our area.
“It is thanks to the support of wonderful organisations such as this that we can continue to find the funding to keep this much valued service in our community.”
As an organisation the Masonic Lodge gives to charitable causes worldwide. The Oakham branch decided to donate £1,000 to For Rutland and this was matched by the provincial lodge in Leicester.
Past worshipful master for Oakham, Steve Beanland, said: “For Rutland does what it says, and does it very well.”
For Rutland was established in June 2014 and the committee will be hosting a 10th anniversary garden party next summer. Since its launch, the advisers have sourced £8.5million in grants, debt write off and benefits to help people living with long-term health conditions.
Members of the Vale of Catmose got together for a Narrow Boat Cruise recently in August 2023.
Great laughs and fun was had by all throughout the picturesque views of Leicestershire. Seen here our WM, Ian, at the front left with various members of the lodge together with their partners and wives.
For some, it’s about making new friends and acquaintances. For others, it’s about being able to help deserving causes, contributions to charity and society.
If you are thinking of joining Freemasonry in Leicestershire and are wondering how to be part of a unique worldwide charitable organisation.
For some, it’s about making new friends and acquaintances. For others, it’s about being able to help deserving causes, contributions to charity and society.
