Warrant Details, Meeting Schedule & Host Masonic Hall
Ostrea Lodge No. 8209 was consecrated in 1968 and works under the jurisdiction of Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex (UGLE). Regular Lodge meetings are held at Wivenhoe Masonic Hall 26 The Avenue (CO7 9AH).
| Lodge Name | Ostrea Lodge |
|---|---|
| Warrant Number | No. 8209 |
| Year of Consecration / Origin | 1968 |
| Parent Provincial Grand Lodge | Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex (UGLE) |
| Host Masonic Hall & Address | Wivenhoe Masonic Hall 26 The Avenue Wivenhoe Masonic Hall 26 The Avenue, 26 The Avenue, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AH (CO7 9AH) |
| Lodge Character / Specialist Focus | Universities Scheme (University of Essex) |
| Regular Meeting Days / Months | Second Saturday from October to April |
| Annual Installation Meeting | October |
Historical Background of Ostrea Lodge No. 8209
Located in Wivenhoe, Essex. Consecrated in 1968 and joined the Universities Scheme on 11 December 2010.
Brethren and guests attending Ostrea Lodge No. 8209 assemble at Wivenhoe Masonic Hall 26 The Avenue in Wivenhoe. Nearest rail access is via Local rail and bus links serving Wivenhoe (CO7), with parking available at: On-site or nearby town centre parking in Wivenhoe (CO7 9AH). Check Lodge summons for evening permit details.
How to Contact the Lodge Secretary (Visiting Brethren & Candidates)
Protocol for Contacting Ostrea Lodge No. 8209
In accordance with Grand Lodge data protection and Masonic etiquette, personal home addresses of Lodge Secretaries are never published on open web pages. Instead, all official correspondence is routed securely through the Provincial Grand Secretary's office or the Hall Secretary:
- For Visiting Brethren: Contact the Provincial Office of Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex or the Hall Secretary at Wivenhoe Masonic Hall 26 The Avenue stating your full name, Craft rank, mother Lodge name and number, and Grand Lodge Certificate number.
- For Prospective Candidates: If you live, study, or work near Wivenhoe and wish to enquire about membership in Ostrea Lodge No. 8209, begin with our UK Candidate Joining Guide or submit a membership enquiry via https://www.essexfreemasons.org.uk ↗.