Many congratulations to W Bro Alex Shoolman on being Installed into the Chair for the first time in any Craft Lodge, at Kindred Arts Lodge No 5784 on 10th March 2026.

He writes, “Being Installed by my father-in-law, W Bro Clive Goodman, added much emotion to the ceremony, especially being Invested with my Masters Apron, which has a 75+ year family legacy. I shall wear it with pride. We were also very fortunate to be in the company of our Metropolitan Grand Inspector, W Bro Derek Morley, as well as former Metropolitan Deputy Grand Master the RW Bro Stephen Fenton, and many other Distinguished Brethren. It was certainly a day I will never forget and I’m very excited for the year ahead”.

Kindred Arts have just launched their new Lodge website www.kindredartslodge.co.uk as well as the Lodge Facebook page, and encourages everyone to visit to learn more about what makes Kindred Arts an attractive proposition for Joining Members, and for Lodges wanting Degrees by request. Any Member or Lodge interested should make an enquiry through the website contact form.

This article is part of Arena Magazine Issue 60 – Spring 2026.
Arena Magazine is the official online magazine of the London Freemasons – Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London.

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