Welcome to Lodge of the Round Table No. 7961


The Lodge of the Round Table is a Freemasons Lodge under the English Constitution and registered to the United Grand Lodge of England.

 

The purpose of this masonic website is to provide an overview of our Lodge history and charitable activities. We hope that it will prove useful and interesting, both to our own Lodge Members and to Visitors.

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How to find the Lodge of the Round Table.

The Lodge of the Round Table, in the Province of Worcestershire, meets at the Northfield Masonic Hall.

Northfield Masonic Hall, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2JS

Telephone : 0121 475 1476.  Click here for map.

Car parking at side and rear.

The Masonic Hall is on the A38 Bristol Road and is easily approached:

From Birmingham :- Follow Bristol Road out of city, past Birmingham University, through Selly Oak following dual carriageway for one mile looking out for the Woodlands Orthopedic Hospital on left. A few yards past the hospital the dual carriageway ends and road becomes very wide. The Masonic Hall is here on the right. Take care when crossing road in the face of oncoming traffic.
From Bromsgrove :- Follow A38 Bristol Road towards city, through centre of Northfield and straight on at traffic lights at cross roads with Bell Hotel on left. Continue straight on past junction with a minor road on left, after a further 100 yards the Masonic Hall is on the left, however the entrance is somewhat concealed and easily missed on a first visit.
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Ever considered becoming a Freemason?

This news page was created to show potential future members the diversity of our Masonic activities, which are largely charitable social events and always enjoyable, in the hope that they will be interested to find out more.

A good place to start is the "Frequently Asked Questions" page in this website. Once you have taken a look at this, we advise speaking to one or more Masons - feel free to broach the subject with any friends, neighbours or colleagues who are Masons, as most Masons are generally happy to talk to anyone interested and put you in touch with a Lodge Secretary. Otherwise you can always contact us by e-mail, giving us a few details about yourself and why you are interested in joining.

The Lodge of the Round Table has six meetings per year, which take place on the first Wednesday of the month from October to April (Except January). Each meeting commences when the Lodge is opened at approximately 6 p.m. The minutes from the previous meeting are read and then the general business of the Lodge is conducted. At about 7.45 p.m. the Lodge is closed and we move to the Dining Room, where we round off the evening with a Festive Board of good food and lively conversation amongst Brethren from our own and other Lodges.
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Latest News

Festive Board Reply Slip on-line

Members of the Lodge of the Round Table are now invited to use the new online reply slip to indicate their attendance at forthcoming Lodge meetings and festive boards. The form also includes the facility to request that a Summons be sent to prospective guests. A useful alternative to snail mail.
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Social Events

The Lodge calendar also boasts a number of social events, to which Brethren are encouraged to invite their partners, family and friends. Over the years, the Lodge has enjoyed many activities, including:

A Christmas Festive Board following the December Lodge Meeting, when we are joined by our Ladies and friends to celebrate Christmas with all the trimmings.

It is also our tradition for the new Worshipful Master to entertain the Brethren and their Ladies at a "summer soiree", this has on occasions been held at our Worshipful Master's home.
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Our Contribution to Charity

Since the beginning of Freemasonry, Masons have been concerned with the care of orphans, the sick and the aged. Today we continue this work and we also raise large sums of money to benefit national and local charities.

There are many different levels at which Masonic charity occurs: within local communities individual Lodges give aid, and every Province donates large quantities of money to regional causes.

Contributions are also made to the main Masonic charities, which operate at a national level and are funded by the activities of Lodges throughout the country. Lodge of the Round Table holds the distinction of being associated with two of these:

Patron of the Masonic Institution for Boys
Patron of the Masonic Institution for Girls

The Lodge of the Round Table is proud of its individual charitable work in aid of organisations such as Macmillan Nurses, Meningitis Research, Cancer Research, and Acorns Childrens Hospice.

It should also be noted that donations are always strictly charitable, e.g. donations are never given to political parties or pressure groups.
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Almoner & Charity Steward

Support the 2011 Festival Appeal for the RMTGB.

This Appeal was officially launched on 1st January 2006. Details of this event have been covered in full at both Regular Lodge Meetings and Officers Meetings.
One of the main methods of collecting funds is by Gift Aid. The Province actively encourages all eligible donors to complete a Gift Aid declaration, which enables the benefit of your donation to be maximised.
For your donations to qualify for Gift Aid you must pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax at least equal to the tax that the Trust reclaims on your donations in the appropriate tax year (currently 28p for each £1 you give).
Downloads -
Appeal 20011 Regular Payment / Stewards' Festival Jewel / Gift Aid Declaration

Please ensure that you contact the Trust if your tax situation changes or if you change address.

Download Acrobat ReaderDownload Adobe Acrobat Reader here.


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Secretary

The Brethren will be pleased to note that the Free Masonry Today magazine has merged with the MQ magazine issued by Grand Lodge, and is now available on-line at Free Masonry Today
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Treasurer

Have you returned an up to date Gift Aid form?
The Treasurer is keen to promote this in order to maximise charitable contributions from Lodge members.

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M.E.Comp. R.B.W. PriceRound Table R.A. Chapter News

Information and News regarding the Round Table R.A. Chapter will be up dated here as the Masonic season begins. Chapter History.
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Meeting Times and Dates

Regular Lodge Meetings, Officers Meetings and Lodge of Instruction times and dates are published here.

Please attend as often as you can. It always helps to be prepared for the next meeting, and is usually good fun too.
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Round Table Lodge Dates 2007 / 2008

Officers Meeting / Rehearsals (6.00pm)

Thursday 31st January 2008
Thursday 21st February 2008
Thursday 27th March 2008
Thursday 25th September 2008
Thursday 23rd October 2008
Thursday 27th November 2008

Regular Meeting

Wednesday 6th February 2008
Wednesday 5th March 2008
Wednesday 2nd April 2008
Wednesday 1st October 2008
Wednesday 5th November 2008
Wednesday 3rd December 2008

Round Table Royal Arch Chapter Dates 2008 / 09

Past Principals & Officers Meeting
Rehearsals

 

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Lodge Websites in the Province of Worcestershire

Masefield Lodge No. 2034
 


Other Websites of Masonic Interest

United Grand Lodge of EnglandLibrary & Museum of the United Grand Lodge of England
Province of Nottinghamshire 2007 Charity FestivalThe Grand Charity
Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076The Royal Masonic Benevolent Trust for Girls and Boys
Freemasonry Today The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution
Masonic Samaritan Fund The Initiates Club
Provincial Grand Chapter of Worcestershire 

Link to the UGLE websiteThe Provincial Grand Lodge of WorcestershireOur thanks to the United Grand Lodge of England and the Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire for their kind permission to display their Logos of approval.

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