News & Updates
Welcome to the News & Updates section of the St George Abadan website. Here, you will find the latest announcements, events, and important updates from our Masonic community. Stay informed about upcoming meetings, special programmes, and other activities as we continue to grow together in brotherhood and fellowship. Make sure to check back regularly for the newest information and to stay connected with our vibrant community.
Member Insights – James Chespy
James Chespy’s life is a story of service, dedication, and compassion — qualities that resonate deeply with the spirit of Freemasonry. Born in Wales, James began working life in a humble timber yard, earning £25 a week — every penny of which he gave to his mother for...
Provincial Bat & Trap Competition – Saturday 26th July 2025
With the welcome support of a well-known (to the Lodge, at least) guest player, St George Abadan Lodge No. 6058 fielded a team of five for the annual Provincial Bat and Trap competition, held at the Farriers Arms, Mersham, Kent, on Saturday 26th July. After a practice...
Stone Masonry at Portland Bill 2025
Last year saw four of our members return to Portland Bill in Dorset to once again pick up their mallets and chisels, honing their operative stone masonry skills. This time they were joined by our Master, attending for the very first time, who – as is tradition in his...
Member Insights – Robyn Murdo-Smith
A Journey of Perseverance, Service, and Purpose If you’d told Robyn Murdo-Smith as a boy that he would one day become a practising barrister and an expert in international law, he probably wouldn’t have believed you — and neither would his teachers. Struggling...
Member Insights – Alan Campkin
A Life of Service, Resilience, and Brotherhood Born in the 1950s, Alan Campkin has recently celebrated his 70th birthday and, this June, he and his wife Jeanette mark an incredible milestone—50 years of marriage. Together they have raised three children—one son and...
Member Insights – Peter Callaway
I’m a 28-year-old family man, and proud to call Lordswood home. Here, I enjoy a rewarding balance between family life, community involvement, and a fulfilling career in the railway industry. After completing my education, I pursued a career in rail and am now a fully...