Welcome to Clausentum Lodge 1461

Greetings from the Worshipful Master

I was born on Christmas Day 1961 in Leicestershire. We moved to Kent when I was still at junior school and I attended the Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys in Canterbury. I left after my ‘O’ Levels to take up an apprenticeship as a Marine Engineer. However, at the end of the four years I was made redundant with about 95% of my colleagues. During my final year, which was spent at college in Southampton, I met my wife, Lisa. Unable to find work in engineering I made a small career change and became a Funeral Director! After 17 years I took the opportunity to join the NHS and set-up a brand new Bereavement Care Service at Southampton General Hospital, where I have now been for the past nine years. I was initiated into Freemasonry on 4^th June 2003, passed on 5^th November 2003, and raised on 3^rd March 2004 by my proposer and long-time friend W. Bro. David Slattery. I also belong to the Wilfrid Attenborough Chapter No 7672 and the Brocas Hyrst Lodge of Mark Master Masons No 1733. I am currently studying, part-time, for a Masters Degree at Staffordshire University, and in what spare time I have left, I like to play golf and spend time with my wife, Lisa, and two children, Daniel and Katie.

I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of being a Freemason and have gained a great deal from the fellowship that I have enjoyed over the past 6 years or so. I have met a great many people from different walks of life who all bring something unique to the Lodge and its activities, creating a diverse and enriching environment in which to enjoy our ceremonies and each other’s company. It is a great honour to be elevated to the position of Master of this Lodge and I am thankful to the Brethren for the trust they have shown me.

Regards

W.Bro Mark Green