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Peter Rodd

Peter is a retired solicitor and keen member of Royal Navy lodge. He is a former Assistant Provincial Grand Master, which is one of the

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Nigel Mann

Nigel has always been motivated by charity, to be able to do something for, or give to those less fortunate or to help when others

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Ian Tremelling

Ian was Master of Ladywell lodge (4380) in 1996 before moving to the coast is 2019. He was a former member of Stella Maris lodge

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James Close

James is our director of ceremonies and is responsible for the well running of the lodge and managing its programme. His wife, Gaynor, is also

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Bill Richer

Bill joined Royal Navy Lodge in 2011 and is a popular member. Master in 2019, Bill has previously held the office of Almoner, looking after

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Peter Jenkins

Peter is our lodge treasurer and so is responsible for keeping the books balanced. He is a retired caterer and along with his wife Rita

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Paul McGuirk

For Paul, Freemasonry is the ability to mix with like-minded people. Freemasonry welcomes members from all walks of life but the common themes are respect,

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Stephen McInerney

Stephen retired to Broadstairs in 2019 from Gillingham, where he worked as a BT engineer. A former member of the White Ensign Lodge in Gillingham,

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Connor Ward

Connor Joined Royal Navy lodge in 2021 and is currently our youngest member. He joined at 21 years old having seen the enjoyment his grandad

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Johan Erasmus

Originally from South Africa, Johan joined Royal Navy Lodge in 2012. He is currently working in distribution and a keen supporter of lodge events. Johan

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Daniel Evans

Daniel was initiated into Freemasonry in October 2021. He is a self-employed piano tuner and lives in Ramsgate. He is interested in the history of Freemasonry and

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Phil Hughes

Phil joined Freemasonry in 2022 having joined a regular golfing group at North Foreland. Now retired, he has held a variety of roles including becoming

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John Mills

John came into Masonry in 2012. Although his late father was a Mason for over 40 years, he had no idea what to expect but

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Peter Ward

Peter held the role of secretary of the lodge for over 10 years until he moved to away to be nearer his family. Arguably the

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Steve Greetham

Steve Greetham joined Royal Navy Lodge in 2022 having retired here from London. Along with Freemasonry, Steve is a volunteer guide for the Ramsgate tunnels

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Max Rennie

A family man living in Margate, Max’s is a talented musician and teacher playing and teaching a number of instruments. Married in 2016, he now

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Chris Allen

Chris Was initiated into Freemasonry in 2022 and is thoroughly enjoying his time. He has been an active member at our lodge of instructions and

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Neil Cherry

Director of his own mortgage brokerage, Neil enjoys the social and ritual side of Freemasonry. Neil has achieved a number of charitable challenges including cycling

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Andrew Dive

Andy runs his own building company specialising in Timber and damp works. He joined Royal Navy lodge 1999 and was Master in 2005. He has

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Brian Mallon

If you’ve ever played in Local football, you will know Brian Mallon. He served as a football referee for many years in the Thanet Leagues.

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Martin Smith

Martin is a retired taxi driver and joined Royal Navy Lodge in 1989 serving as Master in 1995.   Martin was also treasurer of the lodge

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David Box

David is a retired lecturer and is our lodge mentor. He is also a founder member of Porta Sapientie lodge, which is a daughter lodge

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Ted Lehan

Ted is currently our senior steward and looks after the members at the festive board to make sure they are catered for. His role also

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Bob McGuirk

Bob served as master in 2010 and is our assistant director of ceremonies. He is a very active member of the lodge and gets involved

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Douglas Darby

Douglas is our chaplain and highly regarded as the “father of the lodge”. He is a pivotal member of lodge of instruction and passionate on

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Mark Bennett

Mark joined the lodge in 2019 and has only just begun his journey. So far, he is enjoying both the charity and social side. As

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Jeff Neil

Jeff served as Master in 2011 and since then has been invaluable to the lodge stepping in as secretary. He is a keen cyclist and

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