The Olive Union Lodge #1304

Olive Union Lodge No 1304 is the oldest Masonic Lodge in Horncastle and one of the oldest in Lincolnshire having been Warranted 1869. The Lodge had met nine times a year without a break since 1869 until the pandemic which caused Freemasonry to be suspended in March 2020. Olive Union Lodge meets on the first Thursday of the month between September and May. Our members range in age from 20 to 90+ and come from many diverse backgrounds and occupations; with careers in agriculture, building trades, law, manufacturing, teaching, the armed services, medicine, catering and local businesses to among many others. The majority of members are from Horncastle, Woodhall Spa and the surrounding villages, although some travel from other Lincolnshire towns. During Lodge meetings the traditions of Freemasonry are maintained in a friendly and relaxed manner. The meetings conclude with the members and their Masonic guests relaxing together at the bar, followed by a meal freshly prepared by the Centre catering team. Charity lies at the heart of Freemasonry and Olive Union Lodge has a proud record in supporting many local organisations as well as national charities. In the local area grants have been given to schools to fund extracurricular activities, the Horncastle food bank, the Jubilee Park in Woodhall Spa, as well as supporting Horncastle Town Council memorial events, the Scouts, and many other local organisations.