MYTH:
"Freemasonry Is In Compatible With Modern Life"

THE FACTS:
FALSE – Far from being outdated, it encourages character, kindness, and self-improvement, providing a positive counterbalance to the pressures of modern living. It builds real friendships, supports personal development, and uses modern tools like digital communications and online learning to keep members engaged.

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Spring Into Freemasonry - What a Growing Success

Throughout the months of February, March & April, spanning an active and highly engaging period of 10 weeks, Buckinghamshire has once again demonstrated its leadership and forward-thinking approach with a Province wide recruitment initiative that truly reached every corner of our community.

This coordinated effort brought together an impressive 60 lodges across the Province, with activity taking place in 13 different Masonic Centres. The scale of participation highlights not only the strength of our organisation but also the shared commitment to securing a vibrant and sustainable future for Freemasonry especially in Buckinghamshire.

During this period over 100 new brothers joined the Buckinghamshire family. Each initiation represents more than just a number, it reflects a personal journey begun, a connection formed, and the continuation of our values, traditions and fellowship for what we hope will be generations to come.

The initiative concluded with a special and symbolic finale day, with initiations taking place at both our most southern centre in Slough and our largest northern centre in Bletchley. This powerful moment showcased the unity and reach of the Province, bringing together members from across the region in a shared celebration of growth and achievement.

This success is a testament to the dedication, enthusiasm, and tireless efforts of all involved, from organisers and lodge members to those who supported behind the scenes. It reflects what can be achieved when we work together with purpose, pride, and passion.

Here’s to building on this momentum and continuing to grow, strengthen, and inspire.

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Georges Day !

The legend of Saint George and the Dragon describes the saint taming and slaying a dragon that terrorised local communities. The story was known in Roman times but has its origins in Greek mythology.

We celebrate St. George's Day on April 23 — the anniversary of his death in 303 AD. The patron saint of England has captivated British imaginations since the Crusades and the Hundred Years' War.

The story of St. George is featured in tesserae mosaic tiles on the ceiling of Freemasons' Hall at  

We would like to give one final nod to our very own St. George's Lodge. They meet at Wolverton Masonic centre, and were first consecrated on 22nd April 1936 at the Science and Arts Institute in Wolverton. 

Freemasonry has an amazing history that spans over 300 years and is looking forward to the next 300 years.

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MYTH:
"Freemasonry Is Satanic"

THE FACTS:
FALSE – Freemasonry is not Satanic: it requires members to believe in a higher power and explicitly forbids discussion or promotion of Satan worship. It is not a religion and does not replace or oppose a member’s personal faith, instead encouraging adherence to one’s existing religious beliefs and moral conduct. Claims that Freemasonry is Satanic stem from historical misunderstandings and conspiracy theories, not from Masonic teachings or practices.

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As we close our current membership drive up and down the Province, before the BIG Finale, Spring really has sprung in Buckinghamshire, membership flourishing, North, South, East & west.

5 lodges took part seeing 5 new brothers join the Buckinghamshire Province.

Brickhill,  St Peter & St Paul, Concordia, Wycombe & Princes Risborough

Followed by The BIG Finale - 1 Day,  2 Locations, 2 Lodges, 8 Initiations - write up to come 😀

Spring into Freemasonry celebrates the energy, activity, and community spirit across the Province this spring.
Throughout February March and April we’ll highlight lodge events, stories, and community impact.

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MYTH:
"You Must Be 21 Years Old To Join"

THE FACTS:
FALSE – In 2020 the minimum age to join was lowered from 21 to 18 to reflect modern standards of adulthood making age-18 membership open to all applicants rather than only by special dispensation or in university lodges.

Historically the age of 21 was common because it matched the traditional legal age of adulthood, but as society’s age of majority became 18.

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As the Spring season continues to flourish, so does our fraternity. Last week we saw our current membership drive up and down the Province continue.

4 lodges took part seeing 4 new brothers join the Buckinghamshire Province.

Verney, New Urban, Burnham Beeches & Fredrick Lawson

Spring into Freemasonry celebrates the energy, activity, and community spirit across the Province this spring.
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Rickshaw Challenge

Members of St Giles 8555 Steve, Wayne Alex and Martin embarked on charity Challenge over Easter weekend cycling a rickshaw Coast to coast from the Irish Sea to the North Sea, right across the north of England, following the route of Hadrian’s Wall. We were joined by Steve’s son Tom and son in law Cliff as well as Martins son Alfie who is joining St Giles later this month at the last spring into freemasonry meeting at Bletchley,
The idea started a few months ago when Steve purchased a wreck of a an old rickshaw and thought would a great idea to restore and use for a charity event, 

We did it in memory of Ava, Steve’s Granddaughter who sadly passed away, raising money for neonatal care.
During the most difficult times, the compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment of the neonatal staff made a profound difference. Their care was not only for Ava, but for the entire family. They provide comfort, dignity, and specialist care to the most vulnerable infants and unwavering support to families when they need it most. Their work is truly inspiring.

The cause is very close to our hearts and also our masters charity this year.

What started as a bit of a wild idea turned into an unforgettable journey — and we’re proud to say we raised over £2,500 along the way.

The ride itself was no joke. We tackled relentless hills, unpredictable weather, and even got caught up in Storm Dave at one point, which made things… interesting, to say the least.

But we also had some brilliant moments. Along the way we were well supported by the kind folk we met across the north, helping us fix the the 60yr old rickshaw with loans of tools a spare wheel and donating cash to our cause, 
Despite wind rain and some pretty cold temperature’s we kept going — pushing up hills, flying down the other side. At one point, Cliff even hit 25 miles per hour, which felt pretty impressive given we were on a 60 year old rickshaw.

Finally, coming along the Tyne the sun came out and we reached the North Sea — tired, sore, but incredibly proud. It was all worth it to raise money for such an important cause
 
A GREAT WEEKEND !

https://www.justgiving.com/page/steve-adams23?

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MYTH:
"You Must Join A Lodge Closest To Your Home"

THE FACTS:
FALSE - Lodges are located all over the country, you join one that suits you - location, day & time of meetings and its members are discussed to ensure it works for YOU

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In the springtime, as the days are growing longer, the number of our Initiates is getting stronger. Last week we saw our current membership drive up and down the Province continue.

3 lodges took part seeing 3 new brothers join the Buckinghamshire Province.

Bourne End, Taplow & St Barnabus

Two of the lodges above meet at the same centre in Linslade - The Gables Hall.  It was originally a private residence, built in the late 19th century with the temple originally used as a billiards room.  It was later bought by the Linslade Lodge of Freemasons in the early 20th century and has been a Masonic Hall ever since.

Spring into Freemasonry celebrates the energy, activity, and community spirit across the Province this spring.
Throughout February March and April we’ll highlight lodge events, stories, and community impact.

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Easter Collection

This Sunday the celebration of Easter is upon us and the mass consumption of chocolate eggs by many a child. Local charity,   set itself a challenge to collect over 2,000 eggs to distribute to children and young people and Buckinghamshire Freemasons got on board fully to assist where we could with meeting this target.

On Sunday 29th March, there was a large ride out of Bucks Masons and the Widows Sons chapter collecting final donations for the appeal before meeting up at Waddesdon Cricket Club for a fun family day celebration  and thank you.

The target was hit ... And some !

Approximately 2000 eggs were collected including allergy specific versions, over £2,500 raised and hundreds of gifts collected.  Over 2000 children in the local area will receive something from Inspire this Easter !

Inspire is a Buckinghamshire based registered charity who provide disadvantaged children and young people with gifts throughout the year.  The charity was formed in 2021 after several years of running a successful county-wide Christmas Gift campaign for disadvantaged children.  In 2020 they identified a need within the county to extend support to vulnerable children and families beyond scope of the Christmas campaign and so Inspire Bucks was born!

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MYTH:
"Freemasons Use Funny Handshakes to Gain Advantages in Life"

THE FACTS:
FALSE - Masonic handshakes (or 'grips') are ritualistic tokens for recognition, allowing members to identify each other, historically for travel and now symbolically within ceremonies. They have no sway or advantage in life.

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This Spring, our beautiful fraternity is growing like plentiful pomegranates! Last week we saw our current membership drive up and down the Province continue.

7 lodges took part seeing 9 new brothers join the Buckinghamshire Province.

Golden Fleece, Inglefield, Secklow Hundred, Wycombe, Cesterham, Dagmar & Household Division.

2 of the lodges above are part of our list of special interest lodges - Dagmar, being the Rugby Lodge and Household Division one of our military lodges.  The Household division meeting saw guest speaker  Captain Tom O’Malley DFC deliver an inspiring and quite unimaginable account of his actions as well as that of those brave men he served with on a day.

Spring into Freemasonry celebrates the energy, activity, and community spirit across the Province this spring.
Throughout February March and April we’ll highlight lodge events, stories, and community impact.

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MYTH:
"You’re Not Allowed To Tell Anyone You Are A Freemason"

THE FACTS:
FALSE - Freemasons are allowed to tell people they’re Freemasons. There’s no rule against it. In fact, many do. The also wear rings or lapel pins, list it openly in biographies or obituaries, talk about it with friends and family.

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As the Spring season continues to flourish, so does our fraternity!  Last week we saw our current membership drive up and down the Province continue.

7 lodges took part seeing 9 new brothers join the Buckinghamshire Province.

Lilly Lodge of Richmond, Scientific, Fenny Stratford, St Giles, Hall Barn, Hampden and Heatherden.

Spring into Freemasonry celebrates the energy, activity, and community spirit across the Province this spring.
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Members of Cymbeline Lodge 9004 enjoyed a lively and successful evening on Saturday 7th March 2026, when the Lodge hosted a fun Quiz Night at Stewart Hall.

The event was organised in support of the Worshipful Master’s charities for the year and proved to be a tremendous success, with the hall filled to capacity with enthusiastic and competitive quiz teams eager to test their knowledge.

Ten teams took part in the evening’s contest, representing a wonderful cross-section of the local community. Among those competing were teams from the local school, members of the Stewart Hall Committee, representatives from Scouting groups in the area, and supporters of the Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity. They were joined by teams made up of Brethren and their families from Cymbeline Lodge, as well as Brethren from neighbouring Lodges who came along to support the event.

The evening was made even more enjoyable with a traditional fish and chip supper, followed by a well-supported raffle which added to the friendly atmosphere and fundraising efforts of the night. Throughout the evening the hall was filled with laughter, lively debate and the occasional good-natured disagreement over the quiz answers

The evening, together with some donations from members unable to attend, resulted in £901 being raised for “Domestic Abuse Survivors” and “Stoke Mandeville Hospital Radio”, the charities being supported by our current Master W.Bro. Chris Barton.

A particularly special moment during the evening came when the Lodge had the pleasure of presenting a cheque to the Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity. The sum of £1,500, raised during the year of the previous Worshipful Master was presented in support of the hospice’s invaluable work caring for patients and supporting families across Buckinghamshire.

Events such as the Quiz Night demonstrate Cymbeline Lodge’s commitment not only to fundraising, but also to strengthening links with the local community. The Lodge was delighted to see such strong support from local organisations and friends, and the evening proved to be a memorable and enjoyable occasion for all who attended.

A special thank you must be given to W.Bro Peter Gehnich and his wife, Sue, for organising and running the event and to everyone who assisted on the night.

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MYTH:
"Freemasonry is an Old Mans Club"

THE FACTS:
FALSE - Our Province is getting younger every year. Alongside the experience and insight of our senior members, Buckinghamshire is witnessing a significant surge in men joining in their 20s and 30s. Why? In an age of constant digital distraction, young men are craving real connection, strong mentorship, and opportunities to make a tangible difference. 

Whether you're 18 or 80, if you're a man of good character, there’s a seat for you at the table

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Freemasons often wear white gloves during lodge meetings and ceremonies as a symbol of purity of conduct and integrity of action. The use of gloves has historical roots in both operative stonemasonry and European social customs. In operative contexts, gloves protected the hands of craftsmen working with rough stone, while in speculative Freemasonry they became a symbolic garment representing the idea that a Mason’s actions should be clean, honest, and free from moral stain. The colour white, long associated with innocence and virtue, reinforces this symbolic meaning.

The presentation of white gloves to a candidate is a traditional feature in many Masonic jurisdictions, particularly in European and English traditions. During initiation, the gloves are sometimes explained as a reminder that a Mason’s hands should only be used for honourable and charitable purposes. In some traditions, candidates may also receive a second pair intended to be given to a woman they respect; historically described as a wife, mother, or close relative, as a gesture recognising the importance of moral support and virtue beyond the lodge.

While the exact customs vary between Grand Lodges, white gloves remain a visible and widely recognised part of Masonic attire in many parts of the world. They are typically worn with formal dress during lodge meetings and ceremonies, especially in European lodges, though their use is less common in some North American jurisdictions. Regardless of local practice, the symbolism remains consistent: the gloves serve as a reminder that Freemasonry places strong emphasis on ethical conduct, honourable labour, and the moral cleanliness of one’s deeds.

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WHAT A WEEK !!!

Last week we saw our current membership drive up and down the Province continue - Spring Into Freemasonry !

9 lodges took part seeing 10 new brothers join the Buckinghamshire Province - A BIG week.

Bucks Emergency Services, Christopher, Denham Green, St Peter & St Paul, Fairway, Burke, Chalfont St Giles, Bucks Football and Seer Green

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On Saturday the 7th of March the Provincial Grand Master RW. Tim Anders attended a 100th Birthday Luncheon for W Bro. Norman Hide, which was attended by Masonic Brethren friends and family.

Norman had a very distinguished career in the Army and then the Foreign Office serving in Pakistan the Middle East, Helsinki and Moscow to mention just a few of his postings. 

On the 8th of January 1970 Norman Frederick Hide joined Freemasonry in The Stewart Lodge no.1960 in the District of Pakistan. Which makes this Normans 56th year in Freemasonry. On his return to England, he joined Wineslai Lodge No.2435. Where He served as Junior and Senior Deacon, Junior and Senior Warden and then in 2003 became the Worshipful Master, after a year as Immediate Past Master he took on the office of Lodge Almoner and served for 5years. On the 26th of October he received a first Provincial appointment to Past Provincial Senior Grand Deacon the highest first appointment that can be awarded.

It came as a huge surprise to Norman when The Provincial Grand Master to mark his service to Freemasonry and commemorate his 100th Birthday carried out an infield promotion appointing Norman as Past Provincial Grand Register investing him with the Badge and Jewel of his Office marking his service to Freemasonry and commemorate his 100thBirthday.

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