The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Lodge No.3362 by Reuben Ayres
T
he Haberdashers’ Aske’s Lodge is now in its 105th year and well settled into its ‘new’ accommodation at Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen Street which many will recognise as Spooks Headquarters from the television series and many other television dramas and films. Last year, under the mastership of Clive Waterman (OH) was very successful with a string of enjoyable evenings, new membership and charitable donations of £400 to Alzheimer Research UK and £600 to The National Autistic Society. This year’s Master, David Deverson has done superbly well with charitable collections amounting to over £2500 which will be divided between “Lifelites”, a charity providing fun and educational technology to children in hospice care throughout the British Isles and the Masonic Grand Charity. Haberdashers' Aske's is an active, vibrant and happy Lodge whose members span a range of ages from the early twenties to early eighties. Some have been members of the Lodge for decades; others for a few months. Many of our
members live in London and the Home Counties whilst others travel to our meetings from as far away as Norfolk, Devon, France and Switzerland. We have a healthy tradition of reciprocal visits between our Lodge and many other Freemasons' Lodges, which enriches the experience of our Lodge meetings and provides the opportunity to forge new friendships. The Lodge has a very special, friendly, Haberdashers’ feel with the significant majority of the Brethren of the Lodge being Old Boys. We meet four times a year on a Saturday at the prestigious Freemasons' Hall in London and enjoy friendship and goodwill in a delightfully relaxed 'Habs' style. If you think you might be interested in joining us or would just like to find out more, we would welcome your enquiry. The Lodge secretary is Paul Youngman who can be contacted on 07768 255283 or via email on paul.youngman@harleyd.co.uk. The Lodge website, haberdashersaskeslodge.com, is where further details of our activities including background, dates and further contact information can be found.