Welcome to The Prince of Wales Lodge No 951 one of the HillTop Freemason Lodges meeting in Stow on the Wold.
An innovative and growing lodge of Gloucestershire Freemasons that has a programme of interesting events planned for the future. Some events will include ceremonies for the initiation of new candidates who want to join us and become Gloucestershire Freemasons. However, others will advance the masonic development of our brethren. If you would like to find out what we have been up to then please click on the following link.
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PRINCE OF WALES LODGE NEWS

Check back regularly to see the latest news on Prince of Wales Lodge events, social meetings, charities we support and what is happening in the wider Freemasonry world.

 

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13 Sept 2023 -Quarterly Communication of UGLE held at the International Conference Centre, Newport, Wales

13 Sept 2023 -Quarterly Communication of UGLE held at the International Conference Centre, Newport, Wales

W. Bro Charles and W. Bro Brian flying the POW flag at the Quarterly Communication of UGLE held at the International Conference Centre, Newport, Wales on the 13th Sept 2023. It was the first suc… Continue Reading »

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11th Sept 2023 - The Prince of Wales on Tour

11th Sept 2023 - The Prince of Wales on Tour

The latest excursion by ‘Prince of Wales On Tour’ ventured forth on Monday 11th September when 20 members of Prince of Wales 1705 and 3 members, Rob Dewbery, Alan Page, and Brian Morris, of Prin… Continue Reading »

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27th Aug 2023 - HillTop BBQ

27th Aug 2023 - HillTop BBQ

27th Aug 2023 - The HillTop Lodges gathered on a grassy field on a cloudy Sunday - The buzz of the crowd, the smoke coming off the grill that promised juicy meat, and the warm outdoor setting wi… Continue Reading »

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13 Aug 2023 - Open day at Stow Freemason Centre

13 Aug 2023 - Open day at Stow Freemason Centre

13 August 2023 - The HillTop Lodges held an Open day on Sat 12th August when members of the local community where invited to come along for a cup of tea and a chat and find out more about Freema… Continue Reading »

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30 July 2023 - Members of POW on tour in London

30 July 2023 - Members of POW on tour in London

30 July 2023 - The Blind leading the Blind?  Members of POW having a tour of some infamous hotspots in London's past with Mike Neville.  Smiles all round!

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1st July 2023 - Members of the 3 HillTop Lodges take their place at the Upper Rissington Village Fete. Well done Team

1st July 2023 - Members of the 3 HillTop Lodges take their place at the Upper Rissington Village Fete.  Well done Team

1st July 2023 - On a cloudy summer morning, members of all 3 HillTop Lodges set up shop at the Upper Rissington Village Fete.  Big thank you to all especially to Rod Harrison and Ollie Craughwel… Continue Reading »

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1st July 23-WM RWM John Miller, Grand Bard of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, Past Provincial GM of the Province of Renfrewshire East, presents Arlene Smith with a cheque from the HillTop Lodges.

1st July 23-WM RWM John Miller, Grand Bard of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, Past Provincial GM of the Province of Renfrewshire East, presents Arlene Smith with a cheque from the HillTop Lodges.

1st July 2023 - You will remember our Scottish evening a few weeks ago when Brethren from Lodge Thistle & Crown visited Stow on the Wold and together with the HillTop Lodges raised monies for th… Continue Reading »

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3rd June 2023 - BREAKING NEWS - Brethren from Scotland conduct successful cross border operation.

3rd June 2023 - BREAKING NEWS - Brethren from Scotland conduct successful cross border operation.

test3rd June 2023 - BREAKING NEWS - Brethren from Scotland, specifically Lodge Thistle & Crown No.1167 led by their WM RWM John Miller PM , Grand Bard of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, Past Provincial… Continue Reading »

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22nd May 2023 - POW visit Regatta

22nd May 2023 - POW visit Regatta

22nd May 2023 - POW members travel to Oxfordshire to celebrate 25 years of the Regattas Lodge No 9660 a rowing Lodge, hence the Regatta dress.  As you can see, the future is so bright that you g… Continue Reading »

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20th May 2023 - POW wine tasting

20th May 2023 - POW wine tasting

20th May 2023 - Members and partners joined our WM and his partner for an evening of wine tasting in Moreton in Marsh.  It was a very well organised by Melina and her team at Moreton Wine Mercha… Continue Reading »

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16th May 2023 - HillTop Lodges join together in Stow for our 5th Joint Lodge of Instruction

16th May 2023 - HillTop Lodges join together in Stow for our 5th Joint Lodge of Instruction

16th May 2023 - The HillTop Lodges (The Prince of Wales, Sudeley Castle and Chipping Campden) gathered for our 5th JLOI at Stow on the Wold.  We had a presentation on how our ancient operative b… Continue Reading »

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8th May 2023 - POW 951 Visit POW Belfast

8th May 2023 - POW 951 Visit POW Belfast

8th May 2023 - Some of The Prince of Wales 951 travelled to Northern Ireland to visit POW Belfast.  It was a brilliant weekend and thank you so much to the WM and Brethren of POW Belfast for the… Continue Reading »

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5th May 2023 - POW Raise Bro Simon Quirke - A Past Masters evening

5th May 2023 - POW Raise Bro Simon Quirke - A Past Masters evening

5th May 2023 - POW Past Masters performed a ceremony of raising last night for Bro Simon Quirke of Chipping Campden Lodge.  It was also the Fraternal visit from Evenlode Lodge of the Province of… Continue Reading »

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8th April 2023 - Skittles Night Vs Royal Gloucester Lodge

8th April 2023 - Skittles Night Vs Royal Gloucester Lodge

Saturday 8th April 2023 - POW had a skittles night Vs Royal Gloucester Lodge at The Farmers Arms.  In an act of true sportsmanship and Friendship, POW allowed Royal Gloucester to win - by 29!!  … Continue Reading »

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27 March 2023 - POW visit Chipping Campden

27 March 2023 - POW visit Chipping Campden

27 March 2023 - Members of POW visited Chipping Campden where W. Bro Keith Checkley presented an excellent explanation of the First Degree Tracing Board.  Another great evening spent among frien… Continue Reading »

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11th March 2023 - POW White Table evening

11th March 2023 - POW White Table evening

11th March 2023 - It was a cold winters night in Stow on the Wold when we held our White Table event.  We where delighted to welcome wives, partners, family and friends into our Lodge. Our aim w… Continue Reading »

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3rd March 2023 - Congratulations B. Khyrn on being raised

3rd March 2023 - Congratulations B. Khyrn on being raised

3rd March 2023 - Another great night at The Prince of Wales Lodge 951. Congratulations to B. Khyrn Wearing on being raised and well done all those officers who presented another first class ceremony to maintain the highest of ceremonial standards.    

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20 Feb 2023 - POW visit Monolithos Lodge No. 8475 in Warwick

20 Feb 2023 - POW visit  Monolithos Lodge No. 8475 in Warwick

20 Feb 2023 - Members of POW visit Monolithos Lodge in Warwick to see an excellent 1st degree ceremony.  What a great night and fantastic hosts.  We where joined in the bar for pre meeting drink… Continue Reading »

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3rd Feb 2023 - Prince of Wales No 1705 Gosport visit POW 951

3rd Feb 2023 - Prince of Wales No 1705 Gosport visit POW 951

At our February 2023 regular meeting The Prince of Wales Lodge No 951 had the pleasure of passing B. Bruce Irving from our daughter Lodge Chipping Campden.  The evening was made complete by a Fr… Continue Reading »

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31st Jan 2023 - Members of POW proudly representing our Lodge at UGLE for the Especial meeting of Grand Lodge celebrating the tercentenary of the 1723 constitutions.

31st Jan 2023 - Members of POW proudly representing our Lodge at UGLE for the Especial meeting of Grand Lodge celebrating the tercentenary of the 1723 constitutions.

On Tuesday 31st Jan 2023, Rob, Charles and Ross represented The Prince of Wales Lodge at United Grand Lodge in London.  It was a long day out for all 3 but we would like to give a special mentio… Continue Reading »

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29th Jan 2023 - POW proudly giving our first donation to Bourton Rovers Youth Football club. Read the message we received from the football club management team.

29th Jan 2023 - POW proudly giving our first donation to Bourton Rovers Youth Football club. Read the message we received from the football club management team.

One particular donation that is very close to our hearts is our most recent donation from The Prince of Wales Freemasons Stow on the Wold.. Their very generous cheque was presented to our club a… Continue Reading »

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19th Dec 2022 - Members of POW visit Chipping Campden

19th Dec 2022 - Members of POW visit Chipping Campden

19th Dec 2022 - Members of POW visit Chipping Campden Lodge and congratutate Bro. Simon Quirke on being passed to the 2nd degree.  Another great night spent with great friends and as always, a fabulous festive board.  Thank you Chipping Campden and see you all in the New Year.

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15th Dec 2022 - UGLE Quarterly Communication combined with visit to Remigium Lodge No 7342

15th Dec 2022 - UGLE Quarterly Communication combined with visit to Remigium Lodge No 7342

Wednesday 14th December 2022 - Bros Malcolm Wearing and Ross Weaver proudly represented The Prince of Wales Lodge at UGLE Quarterly Communication and after a hearty lunch they then joined W Bros… Continue Reading »

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3rd Dec 2022 - The Prince of Wales take on Sudeley Castle at skittles!

3rd Dec 2022 - The Prince of Wales take on Sudeley Castle at skittles!

The much anticipated skittles match between ourselves and Sudeley Castle Lodge took place on Sat 3rd Dec 2022.  There was standing room only at the Farmers Arms as the teams battled for the Cup.… Continue Reading »

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2nd Dec 2022 - For the first time we combined our regular December meeting with our Christmas buffet and we invited all our family and friends to attend

2nd Dec 2022 - For the first time we combined our regular December meeting with our Christmas buffet and we invited all our family and friends to attend

What a fantastic evening we had with our partners, family and friends.  The evening started in our hall on Church Street with a small drinks reception and canapes.  The Brethren then moved upsta… Continue Reading »

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