THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT

100 YEARS

In 1905 a group of artistes and musicians founded a Lodge which was destined
to be one of the best known in the world of Freemasonry
Chelsea Lodge No.3098
It was consecrated on 19 May 1905 and its members have represented most branches of show business including music hall, variety, circus, pantomime, comedy, magic, ventriloquism, silent films and talkies, cinema, radio and television, not to mention musicians who were members of British dance bands and orchestras.
To date over one thousand Freemasons have been members, and meetings take place
at Grand Lodge, Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street, London five times a year.

Founder of the Metropolitan Grand Lodge of London.
Diamond Award holder RMBI/MetGL appeal.
Holders of the Metropolitan Grand Lodge Silver Trowel Award
for the London Appeal in support of the RMBI

PATRON:
ROYAL MASONIC TRUST FOR GIRLS AND BOYS
GRAND PATRON:
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION
THE NEW MASONIC SAMARITAN FUND
THE GRAND CHARITY

W.Bro Paul Mills
105th Master Chelsea Lodge No.3098

 

 

CHELSEA LODGE MEETING
Friday 20th November 2009

 
 


The Worshipful Master, W.Bro. Paul Mills, congratulates our new Chelsea Master Mason, Bro. Graham Cole, on his completion of the third degree. Accompanied by our honoured guest, Very Worshipful Keith Kirby PGSuptWks, Our Senior Visiting Officer, Worshipful Brother John Meredith PAGDC, and two of the Chelsea Grand Lodge officers, Worshipful Brother Roger de Courcey PAGDC and Worshipful Brother Charles Elliott PAGDC.

 
 


Very Worshipful Keith Kirby presents the father of Chelsea Lodge, Worshipful Brother Michael Thomas with his fifty year membership certificate. W.Brother Michael and his brother, Bro, Jimmy Thomas have clocked up over 100years membership to Chelsea between them, a unique achievement.


The Worshipful Master presents Worshipful Brother Michael with his gift from the Lodge. Surrounding Michael are members of his family who are all Chelsea members, Brother Jimmy (holding the 50year certificate) behind Jimmy is Michael’s son, Christian, in the background and to the right, nephews James Simon and John Chaplain

 
       

The Festive Board
After an exceptionally good meeting members and our many guests were entertained to a delicious festive board and the usual
Chelsea festive board cabaret featuring Fatman and the Tenor, Miki Travis, George Muranyi and Wally Mardell.
To conclude the event the Chelsea Lodge Road Show choir sang “You’ll Never Walk Alone” in which all those present joined in on the final chorus.
To mark the occasion of their visit, the brethren of the Mozart Lodge of Vienna presented the Worshipful Master with one of their founder’s jewels.
In thanking them, Worshipful brother Paul reported that the jewel would in future be worn by Worshipful Masters at the festive board in recognition of the generosity of the brethren of Mozart Lodge. The current Worshipful Master of the Mozart Lodge responded to the toast to the visitors


VW. Keith Kirby


WM. Paul Mills

W. Bro. Jost Strnat Master of Mozart Lodge in Vienna

W.Bro.Miki Travis

Members & guests

Bro.Wally Mardell

Bro.Mike Jerome

Festive Board Finale

Bro.Paul Kaye
 


Details Here

 

The next regular meeting of the Lodge will be held on
Friday 19th March 2010
Regular Meetings are held on the Third Friday in
January, March, May (Installation), September and November
NOTICE: September Meeting - Friday 1st October 2010

 
 

CHELSEA LODGE LADIES FESTIVAL
Sunday 7th March 2010
at THE PORTMAN HOTEL, 22 Portman Square, London
in the magnificent BALLROOM


Darren Day


Bookings for the 2011 Chelsea Lodge Ladies Night
open on 17th September 2010


The Vegas Showgirls


The Magic of Motown


Chesney Hawkes


Miki Travis


Matt Lee Aliston

Plus
HALF BOTTLE OF WINE PER PERSON
Reception starts at 5:15 pm, Dinner at 6:30 pm
Dancing until 12:30 am.
Dress: Black Tie

 
 
 

Preceptors Lunch
4th October 2009


Preceptors Luncheon Pictures Here

 

Diary of Meetings and Events
The following list of dates for the ensuing year have been established, please add to your diary.
Date Event Potential Work
18/9/09
30/9/09
4/10/09
4/11/09
20/11/09
9/12/09
15/01/10
03/02/10
07/03/10
19/03/10


07/04/2010
21/05/10

Regular Meeting
Lodge Committee Meeting Preceptors Lunch
Committee Meeting
Regular Meeting
LOI Christmas Lunch
Regular Meeting
Lodge Committee Meeting
Ladies Festival
Regular Meeting


Lodge Committee Meeting
Installation Meeting
2nd and 1st Degree
Candidate interview/Accounts approval/General work
London Hotel 12 for 12.30pm
By Laws revision final approval
3rd degree and 2nd degree, 50 year certificate presentation
Meet at Wolfes Wine Bar for 12.30pm
1st Degree and 2nd Degree
General business
Details to be announced
Possible 1s* and 2nd degree Declare Master, Treasurer for ensuing year Appoint auditors and Trust committees

Present Officers list for ensuing year/general biz/installation meeting.
Install 2010 Chelsea Lodge Master

     
 


W.Bro.John Logan & Wife Joyce
2009 Ladies Festival pictures here.

 

 
     


www.mtsfc.co.uk

The Masonic Trout & Salmon Fishing Club
Aim to bring an interactive fishing experience to mentally
and physically disabled people.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Awarded to Chelsea Lodge No.3098
16th November 2007


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Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Chelsea Lodge No.3098
By Forces Childrens Trust
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That's Entertainment

THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT
Chelsea Lodge 3098

1905 - 2005

Hardback Copy Price £15
Plus P/P


That’s Entertainment, the story of Chelsea Lodge, was published on 20th May 2005, with over 300 pages of photographs and biographies. More details from the author at: skues@aol.com

All Proceeds to Chelsea Lodge 3098 Charitable Fund

Order Form Here

Please return completed order form to the Treasurer:
Greg Lunnon
109 Silverdale Avenue,
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. KT12 1EH.
Tel : 01932-231590. Fax : 01932-254321. mail@GregLunnon.co.uk
Chelsea Lodge 3098 Charitable Fund,
Charity Registration no : 1094135

The book chronicles an important historical account of not just their professions, but gives biographical details of many of the colourful performers, past and present, who have entertained the public in the last 100 years.

Author Keith Skues
KEITH SKUES Is a broadcaster and author who began his professional career at the age of eighteen. Called up for national service he joined the Royal Air Force in 1958 and was posted to the British Forces Network in Germany. Since then he has never looked back and is the only broadcaster in the world to have worked with BFN, Radios Caroline, London and Luxembourg, independent local radio and BBC national, regional and local radio.
Now resident in Norfolk, he is the author of several books on media, family history and Freemasonry.
Keith is a joining member of Chelsea Lodge.
He was appointed MBE in the 2004 Honours List.

The Stage
"Lifetime on the Radio" Article Here

View MQ Magazine Article Here

 

The Grand Charity

United Grand Lodge of England

Royal Masonic Benevolent institution

MQ Magazine

Connaught Rooms

Toye, Kenning & Spencer Ltd.

Wolfe's Bar & Grill

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