A brief history of Weatheroak Lodge No. 7214

Formation
The early history of the Lodge was very closely connected to Francis Davies Lodge No.5035. The petition to form this new Weatheroak Lodge was signed by the Principal Officers of Francis Davies and its Founders included the majority of its members. W.Bro. F.C.Shelley,P.P.G.W. P.M. 5035,5544 is our surviving Founder and is an Honorary Member of the Lodge.

Charter
The Charter to form Weatheroak Lodge was received from the United Grand Lodge of England on 30th July 1952

Consecration
The Lodge was consecrated on 17th December 1952 by the R.W.Bro. Ben Marsh J.P. the Provincial Grand Master of Worcestershire.

The Lodge Banner
The Lodge is named after a well known local landmark, Weatheroak Hill.  The Banner is a simple design but full of meaning. An oak tree figures prominently, set in the fields of Worcestershire with blue wavy lines to represent the wind and sea. The four colours, red, green, blue and gold are designed to signify the four seasons and the word weather. The Latin words “Fac et Spera” when translated mean “Do and Hope”.
The original Banner was dedicated 15th February 1955, this was replaced at the Lodge’s 300th Regular Meeting, 19th September 1995. The Banner design also forms the Lodge Crest found on our Summons and the design for the Founders and Past Masters Jewels.

Venue
Throughout its history the Lodge has always met at Moseley Masonic Hall, Alcester Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham on the 3rd Tuesday in September, October, November, January, February, March and April.