On Friday 10 October 2014, a Webb Ellis Lodge team, led by the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent and Past Assistant Provincial Grand Master, VW Bro Wayne Williams attended the Consecration of a Rugby Lodge in the Province of Hampshire & Isle of Wight. Bastion Lodge No 9896 became the 5th special interest rugby Lodge to be set up.
VW Bro Wayne was supported by the Worshipful Master of Webb Ellis Lodge, W Bro Steve Miles and WBros Tempest, Letty, Michel and Ingram. The Consecration ceremony, attended by more than 300 Masons, was held at the Novotel Hotel in Southampton. It was a very enjoyable occasion and the hospitality extended reflected some of the finest traditions of rugby.
VW Bro Wayne commented “Good to see another rugby associated Lodge consecrated. We enjoyed some excellent hospitality which we hope to reciprocate in Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire as soon as circumstances permit. Meanwhile, we in Webb Ellis Lodge focus on the Third Degree for Bro Steve Thompson. Another great evening in the making.”