‘An American football in London’

    

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I’ve heard of the Goose and Gridiron, but the pigskin and gridiron?

Within the Metropolitan Grand Lodge, there is a movement to launch a Craft Lodge in London for fans of American football. The Lombardi Lodge is intended for “Freemasons who share a passion for American football.”

Who knew there are Britons who enjoy watching the NFL? Interested brethren should contact the Met Grand Lodge here.

Magpie coverage of the Masonic Library and Museum Association’s weekend of stalking the streets of New York City is forthcoming, possibly in several posts due to all the photos. Your patience is appreciated.

     

‘Brotherhood of the bean’

    

The United Grand Lodge of England’s Special Interest Lodges (I think once known as affinity lodges) continue to proliferate. Joining Craft lodges comprised of lovers of beers & ales, aficionados of science fiction, fans of cricket & football, and many other options, is a potential “coffee lodge.”

Word percolated on social media this week:

Let’s brew a London coffee lodge. A new Masonic lodge bringing together baristas, coffee shop owners, those working in the coffee trade, and anyone with a genuine love of coffee. Whether you craft it, serve it, sell it, source it, roast it, or simply enjoy it, we invite you to register your interest and be part of something fresh, social, and full of flavor. Hit the link to register your interest.

In the replies is Bro. Jacob, who says: “Love that idea. Great possibilities for the Festive Board. A coffee tamper in place of a gavel could be fun too!”

I hope it works out. Maybe could mark a return of Masonic lodges to London’s coffee houses.

Now, let’s form a lodge of pipe smokers for brothers of the briar.