
A 'Victory' Farewell
In the comfortable surroundings of the Victory Services Club, thirteen members and regular lodge guests assembled for a farewell lunch for Jonty Cooke who is departing these shores for Hong Kong in the very near future. We all enjoyed a very convivial gathering with excellent food and flowing wine which provided a fitting send off for Past Master Jonty who has been a dedicated supporter of Claygate for many years. We wish him every success and happiness in this new and exciti

A 'Hall' of an extravaganza
A cold but sunny afternoon on the last day of October saw some five thousand Masons, from around the world (including China, the USA, India, Cuba Australia and many more), assemble at the Royal Albert Hall for the Tercentenary celebration of the English Freemasonry. A wonderful cast of actors and performers, led by Derek Jacobi, presented an interactive show which followed the path of a young man considering joining Masonry in the 17th Century and then traced a timeline of si