News from the Lodge of Happiness
Happy International Happiness Day :)
Today, the 20th of March 2013, is the first ever International Day of Happiness to “better capture the importance of the pursuit of happiness and well-being in development…” Inviting all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system and other international and regional organizations, as well as civil society, including non-governmental organizations and individuals, to observe the International Day Read More…
Lodge of Instruction AGM
Tonight Brethren have enjoyed a lively Lodge of Instruction AGM followed by a Lodge of Instruction (where Brethren practice and learn their craft) well attended by Past Masters and junior Brethren. The order of business being the installation of W. Bro Gary D Evans at our next regular Lodge meeting.
Mobile support testing
As we are always keen to improve our users experience, we have now added support for optimised viewing on Smartphones to our website. This is being tested and may come and going during the testing period. Mobile users should see a theme geared to maximise the content and simplify the graphics. For Users who still Read More…
Daily Masonic Advancement section added
As a new wrinkle to the Lodge of Happiness website, we are now publishing some papers which have been presented to the Lodge by Brethren, in our new Daily Masonic Advancement section. Our Lodge Agendas have a regular item of Daily Masonic Advancement, where Brethren shed some light or speculate on aspects of Freemasonry or Read More…
January Lodge hailed a great success
Last week at the 304th regular Lodge meeting of the Lodge of Happiness, three junior Brethren gave 3 talks on a wide variety of subjects: ‘Jerusalem and the first Crusade’ by Bro. Philip D. Williams. ‘Masonry and Martial Arts’ by Bro. Colin R. Bennett. ‘Squaring the Circle of Vitruvian Man’ by Bro. David Walker. All Read More…
Lodge Website continues to grow
In December the Lodge of Happiness saw its biggest monthly visitor numbers since we started our website. During December the visitor numbers grew by 7%, which itself was on top of the 6% growth we saw in November. The site is continuing to generate enquiries from people curious about the Freemasons or who want to Read More…
Merry Christmas
The Worshipful Master, his Wardens and the Brethren of the Lodge of Happiness no.7952 would like to wish everybody a happy, enjoyable, safe Christmas and a fruitful new year that brings us all some cheer. Happy Christmas
January Lodge Talks: Templars; Martial Arts; and Vitruvian Man
The 10th of January’s Lodge meeting will include three talks from junior Brethren on some diverse areas of interest. These will be: ‘Jerusalem and the first Crusade’ by Bro. Philip D. Williams. ‘Masonry and Martial Arts’ by Bro. Colin R. Bennett. ‘Squaring the Circle of Vitruvian Man’ by Bro. David Walker. Any Brethren wishing to Read More…
Happiness Christmas Lunch
Today, members of the Lodge of Happiness, their partners and family members, friends and prospective candidates enjoyed a 3 course Christmas Lunch at Halesowen Golf Club. Everybody enjoyed fine food and friendship in a relaxed atmosphere, in what for many was their first Christmas meal of the festive period. The occasion provided an excellent low Read More…
Lodge Cantonese Night
As part of our regular social functions Brethren of the Lodge of Happiness held a Cantonese night at the Peninsular Cantonese Restaurant, in Aldridge. Where a fabulous night of good food and banter was had by all. These occasions provide a great opportunity for us to get together, enjoy good food and great company, and Read More…
website update – a year of success and more
Since our website was launched in September last year we have seen it go from strength to strength. Widely acclaimed for its clarity, comprehensive content and style the site has passed some notable milestones. The most recent of which has been passing 0.5 million hits. The site has generated much interest in joining the Freemasons Read More…
wonderful night of symbolism
Tonight the Lodge of Happiness has a wonderful exploration of masonic ritual and symbolism during its regular Lodge meeting. Brethren were treated to a comprehensive paper on Symbolism and Speculative Freemasonry, as well as, a Masonic Medley of extracts from our ritual. Junior and senior brethren participated in ritual drawn from all three degrees – Read More…
