Provincial grand master Jon Whitaker announced the new name for the combined Barton Court Lodge and Fernhill Lodge as The New Milton Lodge. This name is a revival of the original New Milton Lodge, which ceased in 2011, chosen for its descriptive nature. The ceremony, attended by about 100 Freemasons, also revealed the lodge's new banner. Lodge spokesman Goff Beck said: "It was a great privilege to have the provincial grand master attend to conduct the ceremony." The lodge secretary, Gary Anstead, encouraged anyone interested in becoming a Freemason or existing Freemasons in the area, to join their meetings.