Our warrant was issued on the 8th of February 1918, so as a Lodge we are over 100 years old and are proud to be built from the foundations of a strong local military history. We enjoy a membership of varied ages, ranging from 18 years of age to members in their 90’s, meaning we have a plethora of interesting people to meet and become friends with. At Astral Lodge we pride ourselves on being Lincolnshire’s happiest and friendliest Lodge, maybe this is because we meet on a Friday night.
Our meetings are held at the Grimsby Masonic Hall, Cambridge Road, Grimsby, and we meet on the third Friday (September to April inclusive), our meetings normally start at 6.30pm.
Each evening is split into two halves, the first half is taken up with Lodge business and ceremonies whilst the second half is the social side with drinks and a meal, when there is an opportunity to meet other Lodge members and their visitor friends from other Lodges, our evenings normally end at about 10.30pm.
Being a member of Astral Lodge, you will be able to enjoy our various social events from Ladies Nights to BBQ’s, trips, Christmas Dinners, and Dining nights, where we can meet up with family and friends.
We are proud to have people joining us from all walks of life, of all ages, religions, race, or position in society. Astral Lodge is a respected and a very happy and social lodge whose members support and care for each other and for their families alike.
The advantages of Astral Lodge:
• Happy.
• Welcoming.
• Supportive.
• Active within the community.
• Social activities (including partners).
• Disciplined but very friendly.
• Men aged 18 years to 90+ represented.
• Membership professions range from Engineers, Civil Servants, Hospitality, Retirees, and we are very proud to boast many military veterans within our ranks.
• Opportunities to meet people.
• Guidance and support for new members.
• We meet on a Friday evening (3rd Friday of September to April inclusive).
Expectations for all members:
• Regular attendance (within your family and work constraints).
• Participation within the Lodge.
• Keen to engage socially.
• Keen to promote charitable donations within the Lodge and masonry in general.
• Respect for brethren and masonry in general.
• Members are expected to wear a dark suit, white shirt, black or Craft tie and black shoes at all meetings.
Astral Lodge Values & characteristics:
• Multi-faith.
• Charity.
• Kindness.
• Mutual respect and affection.
• Stewardship.
• Fellowship.
• Integrity.
• Honesty.
• Fairness.
• Tolerance.
• Sense of fulfilment.
• Pride in masonry and our lodge.
• Non-discriminatory.
• Continuously improving.
• Helping to build trust.
• Building confidence.