The PSA testing initiative was started by Gordon Robertson, Provincial Grand Master, in 2015 and has proved to be a life saver; with a number of Masons and non-Masons tested having had life-saving operations in the last 12 months. A number of the Buckinghamsire Masonic Centres have run the tests and more than 1,200 men have been tested.

On 22nd July, 26 children between the ages of six and fifteen, along with their parents or carers were treated to a day out at the Holmer Green Model Railway.

St Martin's Lodge, 2812, from Bletchley, recently held their annual fun day for the Milton Keynes Young Carers, giving them a much needed day off from their busy life and duties. Held at the Herons Lodge Centre in Great Holm over 150 people attended and had an afternoon of live music, barbecue, drinks, animal petting zoo, bingo and bouncy castles.

On Saturday, July 1st the members of Haddenham Lodge, 8944, once again played their part in the local community, when they were in full cooking mode on the barbecue at the annual Haddenham Beerfest.

W.Bro David Durn, Secretary of Denham Green Lodge No: 9636 visited Michael Sobell House Hospice in Northwood, Middlesex on 11th July 2017 to present their Events and Community.

In keeping with their commitment to provide carers in the Beaconsfield area with time off to enjoy themselves away from their daily responsibilities, on June 1st the Beaconsfield Freemasonry in the Community Committee took a group of young carers for a day out at Road Farm, Great Missenden to try their hand at clay pigeon shooting.

On Sunday 7th May Buckinghamshire Freemasons held a cheque presentation evening at the Aylesbury Masonic Centre on Ripon Street when they gave away more than £125,000 to local and national charities and good causes.

Following the successful and most enjoyable Gymnastics party given to a group 10-12 year old Young Carers at Bracknell Gymnastics Club in April 2016, Beaconsfield Freemasons recently took another group back to the Club for a day off from their caring duties.

Buckinghamshire Freemasons have run the MTSFC local chapter now into its 11th year. The group has hosted more than 1,100 special needs children since its inception across Buckinghamshire.

As part of the United Grand Lodge of England's celebrations of 300 years of Freemasonry, the Masonic Provinces of Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire are delighted to invite you to a fun packed day at Windsor Race Course on 2nd July 2017.

Young Carers Bucks supports children and young people aged 6-18 years old who care for a family member who has a physical or mental illness, disability or a drug or alcohol related misuse.