Whether volunteering time for worthy causes, taking part in social events or fundraising, charity is at the very heart of Freemasonry. Our members make valuable contributions to deserving causes and it’s because of this we’re recognised as one of the largest charitable givers in the country, contributing £51.1m to deserving causes in 2020.

Membership is open to people from all backgrounds.
Our aim is to empower members to be the best they can be.

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You may not realise that Freemasonry is made of a number of different 'Progressive Orders'. This series will explain these various Orders and how they are linked.
Mark Master Masons
The full title of this Order is Mark Master Masons of England and Wales, and its District and Lodges Overseas. It is more familiarly known as ‘Mark’.
Meetings of Mark Master Masons are held in Lodges and are laid out in a similar way to a Craft Lodge room.
Qualification for joining is that a candidate must be a Master Mason. The joining ceremony is called ‘Advancement’.
The regalia consists of an apron and breast jewel. The edges of the apron are light blue and crimson.
The Order is based on the building of the first Temple at Jerusalem. The candidate is first acknowledged as a Mark Man then advanced to a Mark Master Mason where a ‘Mark’ is chosen to identify the stonework they have produced. The Advancement Ceremony teaches the lesson that education is the reward of labour and the dramatic message that dishonesty can never succeed.
Next week we will introduce you to the Royal Ark Mariners. 
Special thanks to  for the photographs and explanations of each progressive Order .

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Pegasus Lodge 5637

This lodge is one of the provinces oldest special interest lodges.  It was originally formed as a lodge for those with military affiliation, formed by masons with a connection to the Royal Air Force, from nearby RAF Halton, near Wendover.

When they were first consecrated most of the applicants were members of, or associated with the Royal Air Force. Nowadays there are no such restrictions, although they are all proud of their shared heritage, and still have members with an RAF or aviation background.

One of the lodge's most notable Past Masters was Jerry Fray DFC, who was also a member of Daedalus Lodge, one of their sister lodges. Jerry played a key roll in the famous Dambuster's raid in World War 2, and you can find out more about him here: 

http://freemasonrytoday.com/features/dambusters-captured-the-incredible-story-jerry-fray

During the War period of 1939 to 45 practically every member of the lodge was on active service with the Armed forces or local government. Below is a summary compiled in 1947.

Royal Air Force
2 Group Captains
4 Wing Commanders
7 Squadron Leaders
4 Flight Lieutenants
4 Flying Officers
8 Warrant Officers
4 Flight Sergeants
3 Sergeants
1 Corporal

Others:
1 Major - Royal Engineers
1 Quartermaster - Royal Marines
1 Battalion Intelligence Officer - Home Guard
1 Lieutenant - RNVR
1 Petty Officer - RNVR
2 Home Guard
1 Divisional Officer - NFS
1 Fireman - NFS
2 Special Police

The lodge has close links with 5 sister military lodges; Daedalus Lodge no. 3843
Meeting in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, Mercury Lodge no. 4581 meeting in Farnborough, Hampshire, Hermes Lodge no. 5532 Meeting in Fareham, Hampshire, Albatross Lodge no. 6164
Meeting in Manchester and Innsworth Lodge no. 8751 Meeting in Gloucester.

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An insight into the life of a Freemason outside the masonic centre.

AN AMBULANCE DRIVER
Name: Gordon King
Age: 57
Location: Kings Langley
Joined: 1995
Lodges: Lodge of Concorde

Gordon drives ambulances for the ECMO Unit at St Thomas' hospital. After 30 years at the met office and as a Detective Inspector Gordon retired. 
Gordon then volunteered to drive ambulances after they were desperately short in numbers during the pandemic, finally ending up at St. Thomas after moving once again. His career in the Police and during his retirement in the NHS has quite simply been about helping people who need it the most, Gordon emphasises how freemasonry resonates with this.

Gordon's favourite aspect of Freemasonry because of this is giving back. Gordon likes the ways in which freemasonry has charity at its core. Gordon enjoys the sense of satisfaction in helping people both in freemasonry and driving ambulances. He also mentions a selfless culture, where many of its members will always lend a "sympathetic ear" to those who need it most and provide what they can to help.

Freemasonry has been a part of Gordon's life for a very long time as a member of nearly 40 years, so it has helped him most of his adult life. Gordon is inspired by the selfless actions of many of the members and he always works in many ways to emulate their example. 

To be better and to help others truly is one of the core principles on which masonry is founded.

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Freemasonry is all about building character and supporting members as individuals. It’s these foundations that allow members to develop themselves, from increased self-confidence to transferable skills such as public speaking.

Membership is open to people from all backgrounds.
Our aim is to empower members to be the best they can be.

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On Saturday The Household Division Lodge were hosted by the Buckinghamshire Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge who conducted a second degree on behalf of our Lodge. 

The Stewards Lodge, were pleased to have in attendance the Provincial Grand Master, his Deputy along with the Past Deputy Provincial Grand Master. As well as two Assistant and two Past Assistant Provincial Grand Masters present.

The Stewards Lodge held a superb meeting using the excellent crop of current active Stewards to take significant roles in the ceremony and delivered it impeccably!

Attending from Household Division Lodge was our Senior Deacon, Almoner, a Steward and the candidate. As well as our Secretary who is the Junior Warden in the Stewards Lodge, Tyler who is also the Tyler and our Visiting Officer who is the Inner Guard.

A brilliant meeting and enjoyable festive board! 

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You may not realise that Freemasonry is made of a number of different 'Progressive Orders'. This series will explain these various Orders and how they are linked.

Royal Arch
The continuation of the Third Degree is the 'Supreme Order of the Holy Royal Arch'. It is more familiarly known as ‘Chapter’.
 
Meetings of a Royal Arch Chapter are known as Convocations and have three Principals who rule the Chapter as opposed to the single Master in a Craft Lodge.
Qualification for joining is that a candidate must be a Master Mason. The joining ceremony is called 'Exaltation' and the members are called Companions.
The regalia consists of an apron, sash and breast jewel. The colours of the apron and jewel are crimson and dark blue which vary depending on a member’s rank.
The Order is based on the return of the Jewish tribes from their captivity in Babylon to rebuild the Temple at Jerusalem having been destroyed at the end of King Solomon's reign. During the preparation for the building of the Second Temple, a momentous discovery is made and it is this discovery that is the basis of the Exaltation Ceremony.

Next week we will introduce you to Mark Master Masons.
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On the 12th May 2023, Watling Street Chapter No. 1639 played host to the Provincial Grand Chapter Team for an Exaltation Convocation.

The Chapter meets at St Giles Parish Rooms in Stony Stratford which is a delightful converted church complete with a winding staircase into the Chapter room. 

Provincial DC Paul had his work cut out arranging the procession into the Chapter going from two rows formed up in the dining room, down to single file up the stairs them back into two rows once in the room. 

Under his expert guidance it all went perfectly though.

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This week Lily Lodge of Richmond, the Bucks Cricket Lodge went from six members to 23 with three more waiting to join, plus one home grown initiate in the nets. 

Which Lodge out there is willing to challenge this the fastest growing Lodge in the Province to a friendly cricket match & BBQ? Open to family and friends. 

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Great evening was had, we were very happy to have raised Brother Sam to the 3rd degree, it was also great to see Brother Alex with us as he was only initiated last month. 

We are now looking forward to our next meeting, an emergency meeting where we will do our first double raising.

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Maybe the World 🌎!!

A fabulous evening that saw a Proclamation of our WM, followed by the initiation of our new Brother Michael in the Temple……then a full blown Wine 🍷 tasting at the festive board. 

Bro Lee  (our resident Somelier) took the brethren through wine tasting techniques and process whilst enjoying 4 wines (2 whites, 2 reds) pairing them with the 3 food courses! 

It was a triumph of an evening and was well received by all! 

Orion Lodge are looking to welcome any brother that is interested in Wine and fun and amazing Logic ritual!
Wine 🍷 and Freemasonry….what’s not to like?!

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The large gathering at the Winslow Masonic Centre witnessed a first class logic ritual ceremony second to none. Our Provincial guest WBro Norman  ProvGWarden presented the lodge with the Louis jewel (lewis) which he them invested WBro Peter with this historic jewel for accepting the roll of lodge Membership Officer. 

The celebrations continued at the Bell hotel for a traditional delicious carvery festive board thoroughly enjoyed by all …

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Our members have come from all walks of life and each with their own unique story to tell for why they became a Freemason.
Becoming a Freemason means you’ll be joining approximately 175,000 members throughout England and Wales, as well as Districts overseas.

Membership is open to any man over the age of 18 irrespective of their race or religion. In total, we have more than 7,000 Lodges, with students able to join one of 87 University Scheme Lodges. Women are invited to join one of two female-only Grand Lodges: The Order of Women Freemasons and Freemasonry for Women. Our shared aim is to empower members to be the best they can be.

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You may not realise that Freemasonry is made of a number of different 'Progressive Orders'. This series will explain these various Orders and how they are linked.

Craft Freemasonry
Every Freemason begins by being Initiated into the 'Craft' which is the starting point in their Masonic journey. The Craft consists of Three Degrees including the 'Royal Arch'.

On being Initiated a Freemason enters the First Degree and is called an Entered Apprentice. On passing their Second Degree they then become a Fellowcraft. Finally, they are raised to the Third Degree and are known as a Master Mason.  Irrespective of their rank, they are treated equally and are called a brother (even in women's Freemasonry)

The three degrees are what most people will have seen pictures of, with members wearing the familiar light and dark blue collars and aprons. In the picture it start on the left with the plain white Entered Apprentice apron and goes through to Grand Rank dress apron on the right side of the picture.

Next week we will introduce you to Royal Arch Freemasonry.

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Buckinghamshire Emergency Services Lodge 3077

Based at the Bletchley Masonic Centre, but with meetings held at Aylesbury, Stony Stratford, Winslow & Beaconsfield.  A travelling lodge.

Grenfell Lodge 3077 had fallen on hard times when a group of Buckinghamshire Freemasons stepped into lend a helping hand. Early 2017 this group joined the Lodge and the Buckinghamshire Emergency Services Lodge was born. 

You don’t have to be a serving or former member of the emergency services to be part of the fellowship. Since reforming they have had five initiates and thirteen joiners, and now stand at 23 members with more to come

They enjoy a fine fellowship and have recently started wearing their service headwear and miniature medals during the Festive Board.  Members of the Emergency Services have been awarded jubilee medals since 2002 as well as long service medals. 

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The meeting was for our their new members, former Life Guard and Scots Guard and was attended by 63 members and visitors, also welcoming three more joining members.

The White Table Festive Board saw friends, partners, and future candidates for the Lodge totalling 87 dining. 

Those in attendance were treated to an excellent after dinner speech by Paul ‘Tug’ Hartley GM. Tug gave an excellent insight to his life through his “Hero to Zero” talk, one which resonated with so many present. His eye opening account of how his life changed when he was awarded the George Medal, and not all for the best, was said to be one of the best they had the privilege to listen to.

Throughout the course of the evening our charitable donations raised over £2000 that will see donations made to Pilgrim Bandits Charity and Hull4Heroes on behalf of Tug. As well as continued efforts to raise money for the Worshipful Master’s chosen charity, Royal Star & Garter.

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Earlier this week, Mark and Chris visited Beaconsfield Lodge in Slough to support their meeting and to meet their newest initiate.

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Peter  was installed by Phil  in style and a very buoyant festive board followed.  

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