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ABOUT WOODSTOCK
Woodstock is a fun, friendly, welcoming and supportive Guildford Lodge, meeting on Monday evenings fortnightly and the occasional Tuesdays.
It consists of diverse professionals from ages 18 onwards, with an in depth and broad knowledge of freemasonry.
We take pride in the camaraderie and common purpose put into our formal occasions and social events, ranging from charity fundraisers and curry nights to black tie dinner dances.
About Freemasonry
One of the oldest social and charitable
organisations in the world.
One of the oldest secular social and charitable organisations in the world, modern Freemasonry’s roots lie in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our castles and cathedrals.
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For Freemasons, there are four important values that help define their path through life: Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Charity. In today’s world filled with uncertainty, these principles ring as true now as they have at any point in the organisation’s history.
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Membership is open to men over 18 from all backgrounds and the organisation’s aim is to empower members to be the best they can be – it’s about building character, supporting members as individuals and helping them make a positive contribution to society.
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Freemasonry provides a structure for members to come together under these common goals, enabling people to make new friendships, develop themselves and make valuable contributions to charitable causes. We are one of the largest charitable givers in the country, contributing £27m to deserving causes in 2025. (Find out more here: https://mcf.org.uk/impact/2024-25-impact-report/)
Our Values
Integrity
Honesty, trustworthiness, honour, reliability, and conscientiousness form the foundation of a virtuous character. They foster trust, maintain integrity, and demonstrate commitment, ultimately leading to a life of strong principles and dependable actions.
Friendship
Freemasonry gives members many opportunities to make a wide circle of friends for life who share common interests and values. It provides a bond of friendship and a sense of belonging. This promotes a feeling of enjoyment and fulfilment.
Respect
​From its earliest days, Freemasonry has respected the beliefs of its members. It promotes an environment where diversity is valued. It is a space where different beliefs and backgrounds converge, fostering an atmosphere of inclusivity, tolerance and harmony.
​Service
Whether participating in events, fundraising for a charitable cause or volunteering for public or community organisations, service is at the very heart of Freemasonry. Our members make valuable contributions by donating time, resources and skills.
OUR Meetings
We have official 4 meetings per year, held at Guildford Masonic Hall, on the 2nd Tuesday October and December, and the 1st Tuesday of March and June. We come together to build friendships, share stories, improve, learn and always have a dinner afterwards with a raffle raising money for various charities. Non-masons are welcome to join us to dine!
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Woodstock Nights are social occasions outside the lodge centre, where we go for dinner somewhere else like a local curry house. Non-masons are welcome to join us. We then head to the lodge centre to practice for the upcoming official meeting. We call these practices Lodge of Instructions, or LOIs.
