We're there!

Saturday October 1st 2011, marking a new era in Freemasonry in Hinckley, the first phase of our newly renovated building is up and running and hosting the first event.
The Lodge of St. Simon & St. Jude held it's Ladies Night in the function suite last night and it was for many reasons a "night to remember". The Master of the Lodge, who was also the contractor, Rick Morris, put on agreat night for his Lady, Elaine and for all of the 128 who attended. Our new caterer, Neil Green and his staff, put on a great meal, well presented and served by great staff, surely a sign of the service we will be receiving at our Festive Boards and other social functions.
A few photographs from the evening are included here and all involved will receive a link later to view the whole set of informal photos from this great night! If you have any you wish to be included post your details on this blog.
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A new look to the front of our building.

The staircase goes in ...........

The latest photos show the staircase to our new first floor and this area being fitted out and plastered.

Our new facia gets it's identity

The bar begins to take shape

Latest photos September 6th

As I am away for a while, John Reilly has kindly stepped in to continue the progress photos and has taken these of the project as it moves forward.

Latest photos - September 1st

The work is progressing and the new facia to the hall is taking shape.
These photos show, the fascia, the first roof tiles now in place and the patio doors on the side of the building.

Thanks for the help (Monday 29th August)

Just a quick note to thank all those who turned up to help move the furniture etc. this morning. It was good to see how much support was available on a Bank Holiday and at such short notice, Thanks again to you all.

Progress shots - Thursday 25th August

Rick "on top of the job" tools of the trade in hand!

Been down to the hall again this morning to check on progress. The brick work on the front & rear elevations of the first floor are almost complete and the roofing guys are on-site. Inside the plasterers have done much of the work , new windows are in place.
In order to allow more work to continue, we have to move a large amount of equipment from the ground floor to storage. This is happening this coming Monday (Aug. 29th) from 10am - yes we know it is the Bank Holiday - but we need your help. Any members who are available are urged to turn up at 10am on Monday, the more the better - remember - many hands make light work. It will also give you an opportunity to view the progress for yourself.

Work on the interior is progressing well

Our builders are working hard on our project. The interior of he ground floor is moving forward quickly and today (Tues 22nd Aug) the plasterers are working on the walls and pillars. Our new photos show the large open area which is being created with the removal of the wall between the Lodge room and the dining room.
................. more to follow, watch this blog.

The roof goes up!

Posted Tuesday August 16th.
The roof trusses have today been lifted in place on the Masonic Hall in the first step to forming the new Lodge room. Swift progress is being made on our project - watch this space for further news.

Added at 19.00 Tuesday 16th
.........and this is what it looks like from our new first floor:


Thanks for this photo go to our builder Rick.

The builders are in

Work has started this week on the development of our Masonic centre in Hinckley. I'll be keeping you informed of the progress of this work via our new blog. So to give you an insight into what is happening with the work here is a photo from inside shot on Friday August 5th.