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.
The Scarlet Cord
The full title of this Order is The Ancient and Masonic Order of the Scarlet Cord is based on an earlier Order – The Royal Order of Knights of the Scarlet Cord and was developed in the British Isles in 1889. Derived from 18th Century documents from the Amsterdam Masonic archives. 
Qualification for joining is that a candidate must be a  Master Mason and Prince of the Order of the Secret Monitor. The red cord is worn by all Companions of the Order to indicate membership. By the way it is worn it can indicate possession of any or all of the first four grades. Grand Officers wear a gold sash as well as the Scarlet Cord.
The Order's teachings are centered around the virtues of charity, loyalty, and fraternal love. It emphasizes the importance of assisting and supporting fellow members, as well as engaging in charitable endeavours. The Scarlet Cord takes its name from the red cord that Rahab used to help the Israelite spies escape from Jericho, symbolizing the assistance and support provided by the Order's members.
Next week we will introduce you to the Ancient and Accepted Rite.

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Members of the Buckinghamshire Motorcycle Lodge and the Buckinghamshire Classic Car Lodge attended the Bucks PSLC Festival on 3rd June at Stowe School. They were there to represent Buckinghamshire Freemasons, and to attract new members, by showcasing some of the fantastic things our special interest lodges have been doing; we displayed both vintage motorbikes and cars at this fantastic venue.

The stand was maintained and cared for by Jack Clark, Paige Savoury, Matt Eaton, and John Francis, who manned it for the entire day and drew a lot of attention from visitors.

During the day, we were surprised by a special visit from Pro Grand Master Jonathan Spence, who took time out of his day to come over and see what was going on in Bucks.

The Masonic Fishing Charity, led by Dave Hollis, was also present on the day, having hosted another fantastic coarse fishing event at Stowe Lake with local school kids who had thoroughly enjoyed the day.

The successful duo of Past Asst PGM Tony Robinson and his wife Jean handled the catering side of this event on the day, with the ever popular BBQ, which was enjoyed by all.

Thank you to all the Freemasons, and their friends and family for pitching to make it a truly memorable day.

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Freemasons in Buckinghamshire are students at university, working people in every conceivable profession, and at every stage of their career from apprentice plumbers to retired rocket scientists. 
Becoming a Freemason helps you to build confidence in social settings and enhances your skills in public speaking, team working, and leadership. You will meet a diverse group of people that share your values, and with them, you will form new groups and build long-lasting friendship circles. 
We are multi-generational, multifaith, and multi-cultural. And although only men can join the Buckinghamshire Freemasons, we work closely with Freemasonry for Women, to ensure that whoever you are, there is a place in Freemasonry for you.  

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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.
Order of the Secret Monitor
The full title of this Order is The Grand Conclave of the Order of the Secret Monitor or Brotherhood of David and Jonathan in the British Isles and its Districts and Conclaves Overseas.
Meetings are held in Conclaves.
Qualification for joining is that a candidate must be a Master Mason. The joining ceremony is called ‘Induction’.
The regalia consists of a breast jewel of the degree held with the higher two degrees also having a sash.
The Order is based on upon the principles of self-sacrifice, mutual trust, watchful Brotherly care, warning in time of danger, solace in time of sorrow and skilful and effective friendly advice in every circumstance of life
You can read more about this order in an article published in the June 2023 Issue of  Magazine. Link here: 
https://www.thesquaremagazine.com/mag/article/202306masonic-miscellanies-order-of-the-secret-monitor/

Next week we will introduce you to the Ancient Masonic Order of the Scarlet Cord.

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Lodge of Concorde 8721

Lodge of Concorde was issued its Warrant on 29 April 1976 and was consecrated on 28 September 1976.

Initially a Middlesex Lodge, meeting at the Masonic Hall, New Windsor Street, Uxbridge until 1994 when the Lodge moved to the Province of Buckinghamshire - the Beaconsfield Masonic Centre.

The Lodge was believed to have been formed by a number of people working locally who had connections to the Concorde project. The first Concorde flight from Heathrow departed for Bahrain in January 1976.

Lodge of Concorde is now the Buckinghamshire Aviation Special Interest Lodge, and new members are always welcome.  As is often the way with special interest lodges, meetings are tailored to the theme of the lodge, and the Lodge of Concorde was no exception. In the meeting itself, aviation memorabilia and references are sprinkled throughout the meeting, with good humour accompanying the exceptional ritual.

At the festive board, the master and wardens don their pilot caps and navigate through an excellent three-course meal which is often delivered by trolley.

And with the aviation theme, a day out at Duxford is planned on 1st July for anyone, including family and friends.

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Freemasons hold regular meetings in their lodges throughout the world. As one of the oldest social and charitable organisations in the world, Freemasonry's roots lie in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our cathedrals and castles.
In out meeting we tell stories which use building analogies to teach members how to lead productive lives that benefit the communities that they live in. We meet in some incredible places!

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.
Royal Ark Mariner
The full title of this Order is The Ancient & Honourable Fraternity of Royal Ark Mariners. It is more familiarly known as ‘RAM’.
Meetings are held in Lodges and are ‘moored’ or attached to a Mark Master Mason’s Lodge of the same name.
Qualification for joining is that a candidate must be a Mark Master Mason. The joining ceremony is called ‘Elevation’.
The regalia consists of an apron and breast jewel. The apron has a colourful rainbow edge.

The Order is based on the story of Noah, his sons and their wives and commemorates the providence and mercy of God and relates to the legend of the Deluge, or Great Flood. The ceremony recalls God’s promise that never again will he undertake the destruction of mankind.

Next week we will introduce you to the Order of the Secret Monitor.
Special thanks to  for the photographs and explanations of each progressive order .

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Having rode up from Bucks the previous day, they enjoyed a night on the town. They were joined on the Saturday by members of other biker lodges; Mike Hailwood Lodge 9839 and Lincolnshire Free Wheelers Lodge 9991. In total over 50 attendees enjoyed a tremendous passing ceremony, tour of the excellent museum, and biker-café themed Festive Board! 
Giorgio, the head of the lodge, presented a Bucks tie, with Hall Stone jewel, to the museum curator, for its inclusion in the incredible collection at the museum.
It was the first time that a biker lodge had held a meeting in the Grantham Masonic Centre. A big thank you to members of    including The Granta Lodge, William Peters Lodge, Meridian Lodge, Sir Issac Newton Lodge and Doric Lodge – all of whom meet at the Grantham Centre.

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

A CLAY PIGEON SHOOTER
Name: Steve Adams
Age: 52
Location: Croxley Green
Joined: November 2005
Lodges: Five Points, Slough Daylight, Bucks Stewards, Bucks Past Masters

Steve enjoys clay pigeon shooting in his free time. He joined freemasonry in the same way that many members of the organisation are shooters. After a while of attending masonic shoots, he decided to join freemasonry. He is a Clay Pigeon Shooting Association Safety Officer, and participated in English Skeet events, and is now an A class shooter.

Steve's favourite aspect of Freemasonry is supporting in the background in the more administrative roles in his many lodges.
Being in roles such as treasurer and assistant secretary, this as well as being a visiting officer and part of the craft communications team writing content for the provincial Facebook pages and articles for Concord magazine. 

Freemasonry's social aspect is a large part of why many masons enjoy it, and Steve thoroughly does also.
Steve has become more adept in groups and when doing public speaking by being a part of freemasonry, this is because we speak to each other in our meetings and making speeches at dinners, this therefore has increased his confidence in a variety of social situations. Steve enjoys how freemasonry allows you to meet people from all walks of life you’d never meet in normal life.

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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. 
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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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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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