Frankley Beeches Lodge No. 5846
Friendship, purpose and
a warm welcome
Curious about Freemasonry? We’re a friendly lodge of men from all walks of life, meeting in south Birmingham.
Frankley Beeches Lodge 5846 is a Masonic lodge in Kings Heath, Birmingham, in the Province of Worcestershire. It was consecrated on 30 April 1942 and still meets at Ashlar House, Kings Heath Masonic Hall, 221 Alcester Road South, Birmingham B14 6DT. Men aged 18 or over who want to become a Freemason in Birmingham can email the lodge. You do not need to know a member. Read the history, the charity work, or how to visit.
Our story · Province of Worcestershire
Frankley Beeches Lodge No. 5846
Kings Heath, Birmingham · since 1942
Founded in the darkest days of the Second World War, our lodge has brought together men from all walks of life for more than eighty years, in friendship, integrity and service to others.
About Freemasonry
A tradition of good men, doing good
Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest social and charitable organisations. It brings together men of every background and belief to enjoy friendship, develop themselves and support their communities.
Frankley Beeches is a Masonic lodge in Birmingham. If you are looking for Freemasons in Kings Heath, or you want to become a Freemason in Birmingham, you are welcome to start here.
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Integrity
Being honest, fair and true to our word.
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Friendship
Friendships that last a lifetime, across generations.
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Respect
Valuing every member, whatever his background or faith.
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Service
Giving our time and support to those who need it.
Our history
Eighty years and counting
- 1942
Born in wartime
On 30 April 1942, the lodge was consecrated at the Masonic Hall on Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, where we still meet today.
- 1942
A name from the hills
We take our name from Frankley Beeches, the clump of beech trees that crowns a hilltop some 800 feet up near Rubery. You can see it on our lodge banner.
- 1943
The two lemons
A brother serving in the Middle East sent home two lemons, a rare sight in wartime. They were auctioned at dinner for £14 14s, about £600 today, for the Worcestershire Masonic War Relief Fund.
- 1992
Golden jubilee
Fifty years on, the lodge celebrated with more than a hundred visitors, and two daughter lodges of its own.
- 2042
The road to our centenary
Our centenary is in sight. We’d like the men who join us now to be part of the story when it arrives.
Charity
Charity is at our heart
“Freemasonry stands out as one of the largest contributors to charitable causes in the country, with a noteworthy almost £1 million donated per week.”
United Grand Lodge of England
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£27m
Nationally
The Masonic Charitable Foundation awarded over £27 million in grants in 2024/25, including £6.6 million to 373 other charities.
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Local
Across Worcestershire
Our Province supports Midlands Air Ambulance, Acorns Children’s Hospice and the Kings Heath Food Bank, and has funded a new blood bike.
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500+
Fun for Kids
Our community fun day began with around 200 children. It grew to welcome more than 500 disadvantaged children every year.
A Patron Lodge of the Masonic charities, and a Double Grand Patron of the Royal Masonic Hospital.
Our home
Kings Heath Masonic Hall
The lodge was consecrated here in 1942, and it has been our home ever since. The building is Ashlar House.
Ashlar House
221 Alcester Road South
Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 6DT
Parking at the front and rear of the hall, reached from Wheelers Lane.
Meetings
We meet on a weekday evening, roughly monthly, from October to April. Each meeting ends with dinner together. Visiting brethren are always welcome.
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Join us
Thinking about becoming a Freemason?
You don’t need to know a Freemason to join. Email the lodge and a member will suggest an informal, no-obligation chat, usually over a coffee.
- Email [email protected]
- Facebook facebook.com/FrankleyBeechesLodge
- Hall telephone 0121 444 3487
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Email [email protected]Hall telephone: 0121 444 3487. The lodge does not publish a WhatsApp number. For lodge business, email is the better route.