Almoner
My name is Dave Claughton, l became a Member of Honor Oak Lodge in 2002 and have loved every minute since then!! I was Master in 2011/12 and 2012/13. I have held the offices of Chaplain and of Almoner since then. I try and be as involved as l can but work often runs over and spoils my plans. I joined a second Lodge in London and am in Chapter and Rose Croix. I am also bear a slight resemblence to a noteable figure in this world and l have proudly raised a good deal of money for childrens charities over the years.
Personally – l was born in Sidcup, spent my first years in Japan and had filled my BOAC Junior Pilots book by the time l was 16!! I lost my first wife in 2001 but have two children from that marriage. I remarried in 2008 and between us we have four children and, at the time of writing, have five wonderful Grandchildren. I am currently a Domestic Ventilation Engineer but, l was a Director of Buckmore Park Kart Circuit from 1987 to 2001. I live in Hoo, Rochester
Latest from the Secretary
Christmas 2023 with our Step and Learn Families
Honor Oak lodge had a great afternoon yesterday (3rd December). We held our annual Christmas party where children and families from Step and Learn were our guests, including the two children we sponsor. Our Wigmore hall was full to the point of overflowing as almost 120 people sat down for a four course Christmas dinner after…
Masons Helping One Big Family Helping the Homeless
East Kent Freemasons and One Big Family – helping the homeless For most of the freemasons there, this was just another day of volunteering and doing some good in the community. For one however, it meant a whole lot more… One Big Family (OBF) is a charity based in Chatham helping the homeless. As well…
Phil’s Ladies Night Supports Ronald McDonald House
Following on from a very successful ladies’ night, where they raised £1,545 for Ronald McDonald House, Honor Oak’s Phil Radley and his family were invited to a special event in London. The event was to celebrate the refurbishment of the Ronald McDonald House in Camberwell. The South London house, located just a stone’s throw from…
Honor Oak Lodge No. 1986 