Date |
Event |
|---|---|
| 17th March 2020 | The Grand Master HRH Duke of Kent ‘Suspends’ all masonic activity for a period of four Months |
| 26th March 2020 | Heritage Lodge ‘Abandon’ Installation meeting due to ‘Suspension’ |
| 25th April 2020 | We issue ‘We Are Where We Are’ letter to all Heritage Members on ‘Suspension’ |
| 1st June 2020 | UGLE issue ‘Blueprint for Exit Strategy’ – details of how and under what criteria the ‘Suspension’ may be lifted |
| 6th July 2020 | Province issue notice to confirm UGLE decision to release ‘Suspension’ on 17 th July 2020 which includes ‘Covid Adaptations to Craft Ritual’ |
| 8th July 2020 | Heritage holds ‘Zoom’ Meeting no. 6 to consider ‘Post Suspension’ activities |
| 17th July 2020 | UGLE formally lift ‘Suspension’ but with heavy caveats and include ‘Frequently Asked Q&As in response to member’s concerns on re-commencing |
| 21st July 2020 | Oakley House issue letter advising that the Centre will not re-open until at least January 2021 unless Government rules alter. |
| 5th August 2020 | Heritage holds ‘Zoom’ meeting no. 7 to consider latest advice and how to ‘Move Forward’ – Now likely that both October and November meetings will need to be ‘Abandoned’. Arrangements made to hold ‘Informal LOIs at 46 th Greenwich Scout HQ from Sept – Dec 2020. |
| 8th August 2020 | Letter issued to all Heritage Members on ‘Moving Forward’ detailing events to date and how we intend as a Lodge to operate in the months leading up to Christmas 2020. |
| 17th August 2020 | Province issue guidance advice headed “Returning to Masonic Labour” |
| 5th September 2020 | Heritage Lodge hold ‘Zoom’ meeting no. 8 following Provincial advice on “Returning to Masonic Labour” |
| 16th September 2020 | The Government issue revised rules restricting meetings inside to max. 6 persons due to 2nd wave of Covid-19 Infections |
| 16th September 2020 | UGLE issue notice to comply - Lodge Meetings if held to be no more than 6 persons and in accordance with existing ‘Social Distancing’ rules |
| 24th October 2020 | Heritage 338th Regular Meeting “Abandoned” due to lack of suitable meeting venue. November summons issued in accaccordance with standing instructions under cover of letter explaining that the meeting is unlikely to be held. |
| 31st October 2020 | Government announces second National “Lockdown” until 2nd December 2020 |
| 1st November 2020 | The Grand Master HRH Duke of Kent declares further ‘suspension’ of all Masonic activity from 5th November 2020 for an unspecified period dependent on further Government advice |
| 4th November 2020 | Heritage holds ‘Zoom’ meeting no. 10 to consider latest rules and advice. |
| 2nd December 2020 | Heritage LOI plan to hold ‘Virtual’ Xmas Supper / Party |
| 17th July 2021 | United Grand Lodge of England issues resumption of masonic activities |
| Jan 2021 - Sept 2021 | Heritage holds zoom meetings no. 11 - no. 18 |
| 23rd Jan 2021 | Meeting abandoned due to Covid restrictions |
| 27th March 2021 | Meeting abandoned due to Covid restrictions |
| 23rd October 2021 | Heritage holds first meeting post-suspension |
| 27th November 2021 | Heritage holds second meeting post-suspension |
| 1st December 2021 | Heritage holds live LOI Supper at Oakley House |
Heritage Lodge
A regular freemasons' lodge under the Province of West Kent and the United Grand Lodge of England
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