Men meeting for friendship, charity and tradition since 1976.
Freemasonry is one of the oldest social and charitable organisations in the world, and it is less secretive than people think. Our meeting dates, our charity work and our members are all publicly known. At its heart, a lodge is a group of local men who meet regularly, share a good dinner and give back to the place they live.
No politics
Any faith welcome
Every walk of life
“I've made life long friends through masonry and truly enjoy being able to support local charities through the work we do together”
“I moved to the area and was looking for a local support group. Breckland has been that and more to me over the years.”
“What I love most is the regularity of it all. I look forward to the first friday of the month where I get to catch up with everyone again.”
Community & charity
Every year the members of Breckland Lodge vote on where the lodge's donations go: local causes in Thetford, Norfolk hospices and national charities.
50
Years in Thetford
8
meetings a year
A regular night out with men you can trust
8 meetings a year, each followed by a sit-down dinner. A fixed point in the diary that doesn't depend on work, family or circumstance.
Friendships that last
Plenty of members join in their 30s and 40s, between work and family. The friends you make stay with you through a job move, the children growing up and retirement.
Doing good in Norfolk
The lodge raises money every year for local causes. Your membership puts something back into the place you live.
People who show up
When a member faces illness, bereavement or a hard time, the lodge doesn't disappear. That kind of loyalty is rare.
A typical evening
A lodge meeting has two parts: the formal meeting in the lodge room, then dinner with friends. Here's how the evening runs.
Arrival
Members arrive at {venue}. Drinks, conversation and introductions. Nothing formal yet.
The meeting
The formal part, held in the lodge room. A ceremony, a new member joining or routine lodge business. Structured and serious, and much less theatrical than films suggest.
Dinner (the "Festive Board")
Three courses, a few toasts, a speech or two and a charity raffle. Guests sit with members.
Home time
Most head home. Some stay on to finish the conversation.
Founded in 1976, Breckland Lodge meets at the Thetford Masonic Centre, Bridges Walk, Thetford IP24 2EF, UK and brings together men from across Norfolk. Different professions, beliefs, and backgrounds, united by shared values.
1976
Founded
8
Meetings a year
Norfolk
Province
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