The Honourable Company of Gloucestershire (HCG) exists ‘for Gloucestershire’. It aims to promote the best interests of the County by supporting industry, commerce, sport, education, science, the… Continue Reading »

Our WM was joined by 5 other members of The Prince of Wales Lodge on a visit to Chipping Campden Lodge.  Chipping Campden invited W. Bro Jackson from POW to deliver his 'Regiment to Regiment' pr… Continue Reading »

March 2025 has seen another busy period for Stow on the Wold Freemasons. Our Charitable giving was front and center as our Charity Steward Alan B Page travelled to  Hereford to present a cheque … Continue Reading »

On Saturday 22nd February 2025 The Prince of Wales Lodge hosted what we believe was our very first Quiz and Curry night - and what a night it was. With an impressive turnout of 42 guests, this i… Continue Reading »

The first-ever Freemason Veterans Meal took place on Sat 15th Feb 2025 at Imjin Barracks, the home of NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) in Gloucestershire. The event marked a significant… Continue Reading »

On Tuesday 4th February our WM Malcolm went to visit the Royal Lebanon Lodge No. 493 in Gloucester with WBro. Brian,  our current active Provincial Officer - and witnessed an excellent Second De… Continue Reading »

Brethren travelled from far and wide to support Bro Jason Brammer as he was passed to the 2nd degree.  Our WM expertly lead his team during the ceremony and it was both humbling and inspiring to… Continue Reading »

On Friday 31st Jan 2025 our Deputy Provincial Grand Master, W. Bro Mark Smith was delighted to present W. Bro Mike Cotterill with his certificate celebrating 50 years in Freemasonry.  Mike and h… Continue Reading »

Our WM and accompanying intrepid travellers Alan Bridgen-Page, Ben Backer-Holst and Blaine Knight went down South on Saturday 25th January to visit St. Nicholas Lodge No. 4561 in Bristol and fou… Continue Reading »

A bumper crowd attended our annual Burns Night Supper in Stow on the Wold on a cold January night.  The pipes and drums could be heard far and wide as they welcomed all to Church street. The Lod… Continue Reading »

On Thursday 19th December, WBro. Rob Dewbery was invited with WBro. Rob Nichols of Royal Gloucestershire Lodge No 839, & Shipston on Stour Lodge No 9418 (a frequent visitor to 951) to attend Dav… Continue Reading »

Our Worshipful Master accompanied by 5 other members of POW and 2 members of Sudeley Castle Lodge visited Rosemary Lodge at UGLE on Tuesday 17th December 2024.  

13th December 2024.  'What is Christmas?' came the question, 'It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future and the best time of the year to have FUN!' retorted the… Continue Reading »

Our Royal Arch Chapter presented a 50th year certificate to E.Comp J. Coleman PPGSN. John was Exalted on 13th November 1974 into The Prince of Wales Chapter No.951. He served as Z in 1999 and as… Continue Reading »

W. Bro Malcolm Wearing was Installed as WM of The Prince of Wales Lodge on October 11th, 2024, and he has started his year in great style.  On Friday 8th November 2024 his FIRST DUTY was to cond… Continue Reading »

23rd October 2024 - Staple Hill Lodge kindly requested W. Bro Ian Jackson (POW DC) to give a short presentation to their Lodge about his service with the RAF Regiment and 22 SAS.  During the fes… Continue Reading »

11th Oct 2024 - The Freemason hall in Stow on the Wold was rocking to the sound of Freemasons blasting out fun and fraternal friendship as we Installed our new Worshipful Master, Bro. Malcolm We… Continue Reading »

24th Sept 2024 - Our Worshipful Master accompanied by Brothers, Giles, Michael and Ian visit Chipping Campden Lodge as they conduct a double initiation for Bro Shane and Daniel.  Having just ret… Continue Reading »

13th Sept 2024 - Sept was our first regular meeting back after the summer break and the last meeting of the year for our current WM John Bryant before he installs our new WM in October. And what… Continue Reading »

12th September 2024 - POW Chapter conducted another double exaltation having done our first double in May 2024.  We are delighted to welcome Companions Dom and Peter to our Chapter.  The Chapter… Continue Reading »

Over 80 Freemasons with family and friends descended upon Tushbrooke Farm Shipton-on-Stour for a wonderful BBQ.  Giles and Jenny where once again magnificent hosts, and they slaved over the hot grill to make sure all bellies where full.

13th August 2024 - The HillTop Lodges held our 10th Joint Lodge of Instruction at Chipping Campden Lodge on a sweltering summer evening.  The subject for the evening was an open discussion refer… Continue Reading »

10th August 2024 - The HillTop Lodges opened our doors to the general public on Saturday 10th August 2024.  The day started at 12 midday and finished at 3 pm.  During that time we welcomed in 50… Continue Reading »

26th June 2024 - Our Charity Steward W. Bro Alan presents a £1000.00 cheque from the Brethren of the Prince of Wales Lodge to Michael Jones of the Honourable Company of Gloucestershire.  

The Ho… Continue Reading »

8th June 2024 - The 3 HillTop Lodges, The Prince of Wales, Chipping Campden and Sudeley Castle Lodges where delighted to host the Edward Jenner demonstration team as they presented The Making of a Mason in the Georgian Period.