Rochford Masonic Hall.
The Old Court House, 24, South Street, Rochford. Essex SS4 1BQ. Tel 01702-544589

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The Communications Watchdog has announced (August 2008) that computer use has increased fourfold in the last five years. The Rochford Masonic Hall will provide the Web Site service that our brethren now want.
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How to find us

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The 'front' entrance in South Street is not used. The 'main' entrance is the back entrance from the Back Lane Council Car Park. (Pay and Display) This can only be reached via Locks Hill. The exit is only via Back Lane to West Street (no Right turn in West Street. See Map. PARKING CHARGES

ROCHFORD TEMPLE ROOF

Please see the page ROOF REPAIRS for updates and pictures.

PGM

The Provincial Grand Master has been in hospital but is now at home, following the knee operation

PROVINCIAL CUFF LINKS

An approved set of Cuff Links to match the 'spotty theme' has been produced and are on sale for £7 from the bar. Any profits are going towards the Hall maintenance programme
Derek Childs advises that they are going fast, so be quick!

ROAD WORKS AND NEW CAMERAS ON A 127

The average speed cameras on the A127 are now 'live'.
Road works have commenced on the A127 near Progress Road, at the end of the average speed camera length. Also Massive Road works are commening in the A13 at Sadlers Farm roundabout junction with the A130
Allow extra time to get to Rochford, if using these routes

GRAND LODGE TRI-CENTENARY

Grand Lodge have reserved the Excel Centre for the 300th Celebrations in 2017

Outside of L of I 'cabin'

The outside of the 'Cabin' has now had cladding to give it a better 'appearance'

Southchurch Masonic Study Circle Meeting.

All MM's are invited to attend.

Please visit the Southchurch web site

ROCHFORD HALL AGM


26th May 2010

The AGM of Rochford Masonic Hall Ltd was held on Wednesday, 26th May 2010 at 7.30pm
The Rochford Masonic Hall Association AGM followed at 8.15pm.
Normal business was conducted, the accounts were approved and those Directors retiring by rotation were re-elected.

After the formal meeting was closed, Derek Childs summed up the latest position regarding the temple roof- full report will be posted here later.

Summary of the
ROCHFORD MENTORS MEETING
held on Tuesday 4th May 2010

The Meeting was opened by Mike Fisher (Rochford Co-coordinator). He welcomed W.Bro. John Davies, APGM & Provincial Mentor and 12 representatives from Rochford Lodges, including a special welcome for the first time to our meetings for Brownswood Lodge No.4272. Apologies were received from 3 other Lodge Mentors.
The Initiates Guide Version 3 was reviewed the meeting agreed the contents and the Provincial Mentor agreed to arrange for the printing of a suitably sized booklet. In the meantime the Rochford produced Initiates Guide V.3 can continue to be distributed to our Initiates by the Lodge Mentor.
W.Bro. John Davies outlined the initiatives currently being considered by the Mentors Forum, including the provision of an Officers Guide.
The use of the Exit Form was discussed and in general the meeting felt that this was too late to affect most resignations, but that earlier intervention was more likely to succeed.
The Lodges differing Recruitment techniques were discussed, as was the approaches to Outstanding Fees, which proved most beneficial.
Another 'Freemasonry in the Community' or similar is being planned. The Lodge Mentors will be considering a Rochford Initiates Evening Get Together, with likely attendees being Provincial Mentor, APGMs, Lodge Mentors and of course the most important Initiates and Wives/Partners.
The next Rochford Lodge Mentors meeting is on Monday 25th October 2010 at 7.30pm in the Dining Room

Old Provincial Ties are no longer authorised

Old Provincial Ties, Craft and Royal Arch, are no longer authorized from 1st Sept 2009.
The new Provincial ties are available from Essex Mason at 01206 500270- or see the link on this web site's "link" page

The design is available in three different materials (and costs) and there is also a bow tie and pocket handkerchief.

Founding Lodges
There were originally eight Lodges and one Chapter, Trinity Chapter 1734.

Disclaimer
It is necessary to include a short 'disclaimer' which also includes some acknowledgements.

Visit Log
A graph of visits to this site.

Our Temple.
You can see other views in our Picture Gallery.
Banqueting Suite
with ample seating for guests.
Our welcoming Bar

Document Page Items

  • History of Rochford Hall
  • Did you know?
  • Founding Lodges
  • Full Circle
  • Origins of the Centre
  • Lodge of True Friendship
  • Trinity Lodge
and many more interesting items.

Click here for 2010 Meeting Calendar

It can be printed out on one sheet for a useful diary

Click here for List of Lodge ANNUAL frequency dates

Click here for List of Directors.

Chairmans 2009 Report
please click above to read full report presented at the AGM on 27th May 2009.

List of Secretaries
A complete list of the Secretaries of Lodges, Chapters and orders that currently meet at Rochford Masonic Hall



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