April 2026
Brother Mitch was today passed to the degree of a Fellowcraft by our newly installed master on his first ceremony and didn't he do well. Jon expertly explained the Working Tools as did Steven with the Tracing Board. Today we also celebrated the lodge being 103 years old and our Treasurer kindly bought us all a drink to celebrate, thanks Peter ! Now it's the summer recess so back again in October !
March 2026
Today we celebrated with installing Bro Nick to the master's chair. Many years ago his son Halvard introduced him to Freemasonry and now he's done it !.
January 2026
Welcome 2026 ! The new year started by welcoming Oliver Houlding (Cousin of David B) into the fold with the ceremony performed by W Bro Peter and the White Gloves presented by W Bro Steven. We ended the day with a delightful meal at the Festive Board ( Well picked by the WM !)
November 2025
Today we welcomed Mitch into the fold with the WM performing the ceremony with stand ins of JD - Ian, SD - Steven and JW - Robert due to sickness and work commitments. Peter Henley presented the white gloves and Steven provided a very moving rendition of the Charge.
Happy Christmas everyone and back again in the new year !
October 2025
After the long summer break we started with the first of a number of initiations and introduced Demir ( a long time friend of Harry ) into the Lodge. "Welcome". The WM performed the main ceremony while Harry explained the Working Tools. He's a natural !
We were also treated to the "Presentation of the White Gloves" able performed by Peter as a now regular occurrence
April 2025
The first meeting with our new master David R and he raised Bro Fallows to a Master Mason is fine style. Roger delivered the Traditional History and the working tools were expertly explained by David B. An enjoyable time had by all
March 2025
Goodbye Jamie and Hello David.... What a year it's been for Jamie as WM, not only with the ceremonies but also creating a new Guildford Forum where all lodges who meet at Weybourne House are able to join together to help share resources and ideas. Secondly he's created another meeting designed for the newer brethren to keep Petersham traditions strong and alive. Well done ! David today was welcomed as Master of Petersham Lodge for the next twelve months and it looks like we have a great full year ahead. We were also delighted to welcome one of our honorary members, Mark Winchester to the lodge for the first time in many years. Great to see you
January 2025
Our January meeting had a bumper turnout of 26 which included 6 guests one of which was our official visitor Alan Giddings. Sadly two brethren could not make the event due to unexpected family issues but we're glad to hear all is well now. We passed Bro Harry to the degree of a Fellowcraft with the ceremony being carried out by our WM but able assisted as in November where W Bro Henley described in detail the 2nd Degree Tracing Board and Bro Corbey explained the 2nd degree working tools. A few days prior to the meeting our WM initiated a "Daily Advancement Meeting" mainly geared for the light blues which has had positive feedback. Well done Jamie !
Christmas Meal 2024
On Saturday 30th November over 30 brethren, partners and friends attended "The De Havilland Arms" in Fleet to a fantastic 3 course meal. A worthy recommendation from our WM Jamie and I'm sure we'll be back.. £140 was collected by the raffle and a great time was had by all
November 2024
In a surprise turn of events we rehearsed the 2nd degree with the WM performing the ceremony, W Bro Henley describing in detail the 2nd Degree Tracing Board and Bro Corbey explaining the 2nd degree working tools. We also had a visit from Bro Julien Tidmarsh from Weybridge lodge introducing the new 2030 Festival and the great causes where the money is used. Many brethren signed up but those that missed the day will get a 2nd chance in January when Julien will be back as he enjoyed himself so much !
Finally to celebrate 100 years of Petersham Lodge, W Bro Henley has tirelessly been working in the background sourcing a new banner, and now here it is..... Many thanks Peter for all your efforts in organising 
October 2024
Today our Worshipful Master Jamie raised Bro Emyln to the 3rd degree in his usual proficient manner. The ceremony was capably assisted by W Bros Goswell and Henley with their enjoyable extended workings. We also met our new Visiting officer W.Bro Alan Giddings for the first time albeit on an unofficial occasion
April 2024
Our WM Jamie started his year with the initiation of Harrow Fallows with the great flare of a true thespian. This was followed with "The Presentation of the White Gloves", a Petersham first, capably delivered by our Treasurer Peter Henley who immediately afterwards gave "The Charge After Initiation". We were also delighted to hear that three members of the lodge will be receiving promotions on Wednesday 26th June at Freemasons Hall. Many congratulations to Peter Henley, David Rickwood and John Luke
March 2024
Today we said our sad farewell to our WM, Sam and a warm welcome to our new WM, Jamie as another year has passed. The ceremony was a truly global affair being performed principally by Peter with a great helping hand from Roger, John A and the two David's
A couple of weeks ago on the 18th February we were blessed with great weather to celebrate the year of our WM, Sam and his good wife Katie at the Ladies Luncheon. This year it was held in Farnham at the Castle Pub and attended by 25 members from the Lodge with family and friends
January 2024
We started 2024 with the raising of Bro David Banks to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. Our WM, Sam proficiently opened and closed the lodge in the 3 degrees while the main ceremony was conducted by W Bro Ian. W Bro Peter followed delivering a near flawless Traditional History which was followed by Jon Corbey’s explanation of the working tools. W Bro Roger then presented a heart-felt Walking Charge. A great team effort enjoyed by all !
November 2023
What a spectacular meeting in November where Emlyn Hawkins was passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft. Our WM Sam, not only performed the ceremony but also treated us again to an excellent rendition of the 2nd degree tracing board which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The Working Tools were proficiently explained by Bro Paul Elsey and W Bo Paul Kerswell provided a moving Act of Remembrance..
October 2023
After the long summer break it was good to get back into the temple where we passed Bro David Banks to the degree of a Fellowcraft. The open and closings were completed in fine style by the WM who generously let W Bro John Arney perform the ceromony in fine style. The WM then delivered a flawless 2nd degree tracing board. At the festive board we were treated to Topside of Beef followed by Sticky Toffee pudding.
Petersham Hotel - 21st May 2023
Many thanks go to W Bro Peter Henley for organizing such a wonderful afternoon
April 2023
Today we celebrated the 100 year history of the lodge with the first full meeting with our new WM. 70 brethen enjoyed the splendid meeting and delicious festive board that followed. On a sad note we said farewell to our secretary Ken Beattie who passed to the Grand Lodge above.
March 2023
Another enjoyable meeting in March where our Centenary Master, W Bro Sam Storey was Installed into the Chair of King Solomon. The ceremony was very
well conducted by the outgoing WM, Ian Wilson and he was ably supported by W. Bros Tony Hill; Roger Goswell; David Rickwood; John Arney; Peter Henley and Bros
Jon Corbey and Paul Elsey. Our thanks also goes to the members of Syenes, Malines and Lodge of Service who gave their time to support the Lodge.
January 2023
A successful and enjoyable meeting in January. The ceremony was the Initiation of Emlyn Hawkins which was performed, once again in a relaxed manner, by our WM
in his final ceremony before passing on the mantle to his successor. The explanation of the Working Tools was confidently given By Bro Paul Elsey, making his debut in ceremonial work and you won’t hear a finer rendition of the Charge after Initiation than that given by W Bro Roger Goswell…………….just excellent
September 2022
An enjoyable October meeting was had by all as we welcomed David Banks into the Lodge with an Initiation Ceremony carried out by the WM. This was followed by David Rickwood explaining the Working Tools and Peter Henley giving a fine rendition of the Charge after Initiation. The meeting was closed with the National Anthem and it had a strange sound to it, with King replacing Queen for the first time since 1952.
April 2022
Those of you with long memories will remember that our April meeting was the Raising of Jon Corbey. The ceremony was conducted in fine style by the WM and Tony Hill delivered the Traditional History extremely well. The Working Tools were expertly explained by Paul Noke which was followed by Paul Kerswell giving a fine rendition of the Walking Charge.
Our October meeting is the Initiation of David Banks. The ceremony will be conducted by the WM, and the Charge will be given by Peter Henley. The Working Tools will be explained by David Rickwood and with something I have never seen, the explanation of the First Degree Tracing Board, being delivered by David Gatland. There will also be the presentation of a Grand Lodge Certificate to Jon Corbey given by John Arney.
At the Festive Board, the speech to the Visitors will be given by John Luke and that to the Initiate by Paul Kerswell.
As previously mentioned, Centenary celebrations are being organised. The one so far confirmed is a Members Only Lunch at the Petersham Hotel, Richmond on Sunday 21st May.
Other events currently being looked at by your Centenary Committee include a boat trip and or a train journey followed by a dinner amongst other things. All events apart from the Members Lunch will welcome partners.