Upcoming events
Events Calendar
Please browse our events using the calendar. Details are revealed by clicking on the event name or by simply scrolling below.
We hope to see you soon.
Installation Meeting
All Masons welcome to attend our Installation Meeting - details to follow soon.
October Meeting
All Masons are welcome to attend our October Business Meeting, where we will receive a talk entitled “All Around The Lodge Room” from WBro Pat Deakin PPrAGSuptWks
April Meeting - 1st Degree Ceremony
An event not to be missed and booking-in early is highly recommended.
In what is expected to be a packed Lodge room, Baines Lodge will initiate its newest member, Mr Jack Lee, eldest son of WBro John D. Lee PAGReg
It’s said that the son of a Freemason who becomes a Freemason in his own right is called a Lewis, named after a simple but ingenious device employed by operative Masons to raise heavy blocks of dressed stone into place. The term was adopted into English Freemasonry during the 19th century, said to have been chosen because it was a son’s duty to ‘support the sinking powers and aid the failing strength of his father.’
“The father-son initiation in Freemasonry is a way to pass on the values and traditions of the Order to the next generation. I know first hand what a special moment it is and how it not only strengthens the bond between them but also connects them to a larger community. It is a way for a father to guide his son on a path of personal growth and development” Ade May, WM Baines Lodge
Book here: https://forms.gle/AWRRBEsqhDk5Ht1XA
March Meeting
March meeting - Join us to receive an interactive presentation from WBro John Bellhouse, entitled The 47th Problem of the First Book of Euclid
Booking link: https://forms.gle/UQWrGJDhFG6EZc5X9
February Meeting - Valentine's Evening
Valentines Evening - A Masonic opportunity to show our love and appreciation to our wives and partners - a romantic three course meal and an evening to share with non-masons & their partners who are connected to our membership through friendship.
There will be some very special gifts for any ladies attending while all we be treated to a fine 3 course meal courtesy of the St. Annes Palace Chef, Lee Munro. Post dinner games will follow including the infamous Mr and Mrs Game, which always proves entertaining.
If you’d like to attend the February meeting, the booking link will be posted here soon.
January Business Meeting
WM Adrian May, following a short business meeting, will invite representatives from three charities to talk about how donations from the Lodge are used to help deliver their services, and how Masons can help further, in a practical way. This is a perfect opportunity to get closer to the organisations we exist to help.
Ladies and partners are invited to attend the charity presentations and to dine with the brethren.
A link to book in will be added to this post very soon.
The Baines Lodge Diamond Jubilee Gala Day & Ball
Timing to be confirmed.
The Baines Lodge Diamond Jubilee Gala Day & Ball, Celebrating 60 Years of Baines Lodge. Using artefacts from the Lodge’s first ever Ladies Evening in 1963 the Diamond Jubilee Gala Day and Ball will combine tributes to the traditional Masonic formal occasions with the modernity associated with Baines Lodge to provide a memorable occasion to celebrate the Lodge’s Diamond Jubilee.
A date not to be missed.
Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Arrival 1:30pm, Tea Served at 2pm, Family Games Until 4:30pm
One for all the family – Afternoon tea with a Mad Hatters theme to celebrate 60 years since UGLE issued a warrant to the founders of Baines Lodge. Mismatched crockery, books, clocks, playing cards, birthday cupcakes, sandwiches and fun with all the family.
A traditional English afternoon tea of sandwiches, savouries, home made scones with clotted cream & jam and a selection of home made cakes all served on a tiered stand.
Followed by family games.
No fancy dress this time, but wear a hat, you’ll need one!
Only £15 per person
£5 for under 12s and under 5s come free
All children will receive a treat bag
For further information, please contact Vicky on 07590 373262 or by email at modlin1979@gmail.com
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Thornton Gala
Timing and details to be confirmed.
Thornton Gala reprising our role as Stewards for this community event which will be in it’s 125th year. Volunteers needed please.
May Meeting - The Baines Gourmet Extravaganza
The Baines Gourmet Extravaganza
Fabulous fine dining
This is an event not to be missed - All men and women are welcome
February Meeting - Valentine’s Evening
Valentines Evening - A Masonic opportunity to show our love and appreciation to our wives and partners - a romantic three course meal and an evening to share with non-masons & their partners who are connected to our membership through friendship.
There will be some very special gifts for any ladies attending while all we be treated to a fine 3 course meal courtesy of the St. Annes Palace Chef, Lee Munro. Post dinner games will follow including the infamous Mr and Mrs Game, which always proves entertaining.
If you’d like to attend the February meeting, the booking link can be found below.
John & Ade walk Blackpool's BIG ONE
John Lee and Ade May are proud Baines Masons. The former is current Worshipful Master and the latter is the Lodges talented Publicity and Communications Officer. Together they’re close friends and an exceptionally good team. Their respective partners and children also work spectacularly well in tandem.
Whilst out together and enjoying some well earned, but unexpected good weather, a discussion ensued about the men undertaking a good deed for charity. It was established that Ade was fearful of heights and John was extremely apprehensive about vertical drops if on the outside of a building and not seated within some form of transport. Those fears being real, wives Kathryn and Laura found their husbands a perfect challenge which would tackle their respective fears head on.
John and Ade will Walk the Big One for Home-Start Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. This daunting task will take place on Sunday 12th June 2022 at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. They will climb 420 steps to the popular attraction summit and brave being 235 feet above the ground stood only on an exposed staircase. Both expressed visible palpitations at the prospect of conquering this challenge successfully.
"Comfort" can be found within discomfort and "possible" can be found within impossible. Although this challenge will not be easy for the boys neither are the lives of many families across the Fylde Coast. Home-Start helps families deal with post-natal depression, isolation, physical health, bereavement and many other challenging circumstances.
Being a parent can be joyful but it can also be overwhelming. Equally, such challenges become even harder when faced with a crisis or adversity. A child's earliest years are irreplaceable. Without a stable, loving and nurturing environment, a child will not develop the foundations they need. The earliest years make the biggest impact. Home-Start makes sure those years count so that no child's future is limited.
Come and support the boys in their quest to raise funds on the day or by donating using the following link:
Baines Lodge Summer Hawaiian Luau
It’s called “Baines Summer Hawaiian Luau “ because it’s an Hawaiian theme. Lounge suits are acceptable, but the braver attendees amongst us, will be sporting outrageous shirts and trouser shorts. It’s just a bit of fun for what will be a very informal, fantastic gathering of friends to celebrate the start of summer.
The cost of the occasion is just £35 per person. There will be a free drinks reception within that price followed by an Hawaiian themed meal. We intend to have very few interruptions thereafter. The setting is absolutely beautiful and our drinks reception consists of cocktails and mocktails for the drivers amongst us.
You don’t even need to bring a raffle prize!
May Meeting - The Baines 8 Course Gourmet Extravaganza
The Baines 8 Course Gourmet Extravaganza
Fabulous fine dining
This is an event not to be missed - All men and women are welcome
April Meeting
Lecture - Tony Harvey - entitled “Rebuilding masonry in a covid-19 world” - Tony is one of the leading speakers within our organisation and was also instrumental with regards to the members pathway.
All Masons welcome.