About the Lodge

The Lodge first and foremost is renowned for welcoming new members and making sure they very quickly become, and feel, part of the Lodge.

Our ceremonial work is considered equally important, being of both high quality and very enjoyable for those participating and observing.

We currently have 36 members and regularly welcome new candidates and joining members.

All members are encouraged to take a role in the Lodge, and to progress to eventually serve a year as its presiding officer, or Master. However, we fully recognise that some members may not want to, or be able to, commit as much time as others, being quite content just to be part of the membership. We have a diverse group of members in terms of age and careers.

We have a Membership Team to engage with all members to ensure that newer members always feel involved and informed about what is happening in the Lodge.

Following every meeting we have dinner which is always enjoyable and inclusive. This is a great opportunity for the newer members to get to know everyone else in the Lodge.

The Duke of Portland Lodge is very committed to the charitable work of Freemasonry and is a strong supporter of local charities as well as Provincial Charities.
We were a leading contributor to Nottinghamshire Freemasonry’s last charity appeal.

We also have regular social events through the summer and partners and friends are actively encouraged to join us. Our Ladies Night on the first Saturday in February is always a particular highlight.

Other events have included meals out, a night at The Dog Racing, The T20 Cricket, Treasure Hunts and organising charity Balls for over 200 people.

This year we are looking at Clay Pigeon shooting, 10 pin bowling and a visit to London.