Our founding
Consecration
Football Lodge South West No. 10063 was consecrated at Torquay United Football Club, Plainmoor, on Wednesday 4 June 2025.
The day brought together football, fellowship and the traditions of Freemasonry as 31 founders began a new Lodge for Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.
The beginning of No. 10063
The ceremony formally brought the new Lodge into being and marked the beginning of Devonshire’s first truly themed Lodge.
Creating a Lodge begins long before Consecration day. A founding group must establish the support, commitment and goodwill needed for the Lodge to grow, submit a formal petition and receive a warrant.
Football Lodge No. 9921, the sponsor and Mother Lodge, provided inspiration and support as Football Lodge South West prepared to begin its own story.
The new Lodge brought together a shared enthusiasm for football with the friendship, service and fellowship of Freemasonry. It was a kick-off: the start of a Lodge intended to grow, welcome new members and contribute to its community.
What Consecration means
Consecration is the formal ceremony through which a new Lodge is constituted and dedicated. The founders receive the warrant that authorises the Lodge, while symbolic elements express the qualities needed for its future.
Plenty
Corn represents nourishment so that the Lodge may thrive.
Joy and cheerfulness
Wine represents enjoyment of the Lodge and one another’s company.
Harmony
Oil represents the harmony needed for the Lodge to flourish.
Friendship and fidelity
Salt represents the foundations on which the Lodge can build.
Stories from the founding
Explore the people, objects and moments that shaped Football Lodge South West.
History
Consecration Day
The day Football Lodge South West No. 10063 formally began at Plainmoor.
Craftsmanship
The Boot Gavels
How a tradition from the Mother Lodge was reimagined in dark and light wood.
People
Meet the Founding Squad
The 31 founders presented in the style of a football team sheet.
Football heritage
The Adam Lallana Football Boots
The England boots donated to create a lasting link with the Lodge’s football heritage.
Founding vision
A New Season Begins
The Provincial Grand Master’s welcome and hopes for a thriving, enjoyable and community-minded Lodge.
One year on
The first anniversary arrived on 4 June 2026. Eleven days later, Mark Bowes-Cavanagh was installed as Worshipful Master for the Lodge’s second year.
With seven initiates joining during the first year and a further three candidates proposed, the Lodge’s next chapter is already taking shape.
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