Most Freemason’s lodges have particular features that illustrate an element of individuality. This also helps to single out each lodge as having significant attributes that make visiting each other’s’ temples so rewarding.
Clerestory Lodge is regarded, not just by its own membership, but the wider Masonic community as being a particularly friendly community. This is seen in two specific areas. For many years we have regularly welcomed Brethren from at least two other lodges: Elmley Castle Lodge Number 6247, from the Province of Worcestershire, the Three Graces Lodge 408, from Yorkshire and from Argonauts Lodge, No. 2243 in the Province of Berkshire. On many occasions in recent years, but particularly during the annual Installation meeting, Brethren from both Elmley Castle and Three Graces lodges enthusiastically stand in as occupants of various officer positions.
Clerestory Lodge also continues to receive excellent support from Metropolitan Grand Lodge who, because of their recognition of our friendship and conviviality, often signpost potential new Initiates to our lodge, in circumstances where new Brethren have not been introduced into the fraternity by our own Brethren.
The friendliness and informality that Visiting Officers, Guests and Joining Members recognise in Clerestory Lodge, does not get in the way of putting a lot of effort into performing ceremonies to the highest possible standard. Our members are passionate about what they do and how they do it and a recent Raising, attended by a Metropolitan Grand Inspector, prompted warm praise for the workings in the temple.
Masonry is for the enjoyment of Brethren and this comes across not just in Clerestory meetings but at the Festive Board afterwards. Our aim is to ensure that every Brother leaves, feeling that the meeting has been fulfilling and worthwhile as well as hugely enjoyable: indeed, happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again.
