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 email, 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

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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Freemasonry Today on line

The Brethren will be pleased to note that the Freemasonry Today magazine has merged with the MQ magazine, issued by Grand Lodge, and is now available to read on-line at www.freemasonrytoday.com

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Treasurer and Charity Steward

Have you returned an up to date Gift Aid form? The Treasurer and Charity Steward are keen to promote this, in order to maximise the charitable contributions from the Lodge members. The Charity Steward will be working hard to promote Gift Aid: he will request every member of the Lodge who pays UK tax to sign a Gift Aid form. Signing this form ensures that every penny a Brother donates over the next five years will qualify for the tax rebate. Making your Gift Aided donation could not be easier, as you can pay by monthly standing order or make irregular donations to suit you.

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Round 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

For those of you with forgetful minds. The Lodge of Instruction times and dates are published at the bottom of this page. Please attend as often as you can. It always helps to be prepared for the next Lodge Meeting, and is usually a fun couple of hours.