De Shurland Lodge No 1089

meets at the Masonic Hall, St Georges Avenue, Isle of Sheppey.

The Lodge was warranted in 1866 when, in common with the other two lodges on the Island, meetings were held at local inns. In 1909 these three Lodges established the Masonic Centre in Sheerness where a total of 6 Craft Lodges meet along with other Orders.

The Lodge was always heavily influenced by the Royal Navy and the nearby Royal Naval Dockyard, particularly during two world wars. The Lodge, like the Island, has had to adapt to change following the withdrawal of the Royal Navy and the closure of the Royal Navy Dockyard and other changes in the nature of local employment. Today, the Lodge is in fine shape, with over 80 members and is a tribute to the original founders. The Lodge is very proud of the fact that in April this year Nick Waller will be invested as an Assistant Provincial Grand Master and Richard Wingett as the Provincial Senior Grand Warden. Two such appointments in one year are thought to be unique.

Nick Waller and Richard Wingett

The Lodge is a great supporter of local charities on the Isle of Sheppey. Each year, representatives of local charities are invited to the Masonic Centre for a special evening where financial donations are made, so enabling increased support for locally based activities, particularly those supporting the younger generation.

The Lodge has a busy social life. In May and again in December a ‘white table’ meeting is held to which family members and non Masonic guests are invited. These events are very popular, well supported, and thoroughly enjoyed, especially as the December meeting is close to Christmas.

Throughout the year there are various social functions arranged by the Masonic Centre for all the Lodges. De Shurland members, their families and guests, are great supporters of these events.

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