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Provincial Grand Lodge of Buckinghamshire
MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt3

MYTH:
"You must be a Christian to become a Freemason."

THE FACTS:
 FALSE - most mainstream Freemasonry does require belief in a Supreme Being, but it doesn’t specify which religion.

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February 11, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Monday Morning Masonic Facts - pt5

In Freemasonry, a Lewis is traditionally defined as the son of a Freemason. The term originates from operative stonemasonry, where a Lewis is a metal lifting device used to raise heavy blocks of stone by fitting into a cut cavity. 

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February 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY !

How we supported your local community

As well as supporting charities, Freemasons play an active role in delivering our services at a local level. 

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February 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM
MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt2

MYTH:
"Freemasons have undue influence on politics and religion."

THE FACTS:
 FALSE - Freemasonry is a non-political and non-religious organisation that welcomes members of all faiths and backgrounds.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS

MYTH:
“You must come from a masonic family to become a freemason”

THE FACTS: FALSE 

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January 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM
⭐️✡️ LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS ✡️⭐️

ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF AUSCHWITZ 

Today 27th Jan, is Holocaust Memorial Day, the Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest and most infamous of the Nazi’s death camps.

#HolocaustMemorialDay #HolocaustRemembranceDay #neverforget
January 27, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Monday Morning Masonic Facts - pt3

The Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary's Chapel), No. 1 in Scotland is widely recognized as having the oldest, continuously used, and documented lodge records in the world, dating back to 31 July 1599.

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January 26, 2026 at 4:03 PM
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY !

TREEEEMENDOUS Work

Last weekend as part of Freemasonry In The Community initiative, several brethren from across the province attended 2 locations raising money for 2 local hospices

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January 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Christmas Message from our Provincial Grand Master

At this special time of year, Steph and I would like to wish every one of you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year.

With warmest regards,
Tim and Steph

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December 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY !

Provincial Christmas Party

On Monday 8th December, Buckinghamshire Freemasons held a Christmas party to celebrate and thank all the officers of the year & present a large cheque to a local children's cancer charity.

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December 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY !

A delegation of Buckinghamshire Freemasons joined Bucks PGM Tim Anders, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire & High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire, on a visit to WheelPower Charity at Stoke Mandeville’s Guttman Stadium. 

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December 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY !

Advent Calendars 

The lodge Almoner of New Urban Lodge 6371, Peter, over the weekend had the pleasure of meeting many amazing caring people whilst distributing Christmas chocolate advent calendars. 

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December 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Masonic Aprons - Pt12

The Rulers

At the head of the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) we have the overseers of the fraternity, known as the rulers. At the helm is the Grand Master His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent. 

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December 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Masonic Aprons - Pt11

Provincial Grand Master

The Chairman, Head of the Province. This is an appointment made following interview by Grand Lodge and a position held for up to 10 years.  

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November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Masonic Aprons - Pt10

Provincial Executive

The Provincial Executive is, as you might expect headed by the Provincial Grand Master, who is supported by a Deputy Provincial Grand Master and a team of Assistant Provincial Grand Masters.

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November 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY !

Last Friday saw Haddenham Lodge team up with 18 piece band "Big Band Swing"  to put on their annual Big Band music night, raising money for numerous local charities, societies and groups. 

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November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Masonic Aprons - Pt9

Grand Rank

This is the next rank following provincial honours. Allocation to active rolls is very rare as positions limited and you are representing the United Grand Lodge of England.  

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November 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Masonic Aprons -Pt8
Provincial Grand Rank
Once a brother has been a Master of the Lodge, he continues his work by a dedication to his own Lodge, Province and community & after 5 years is recognised by an appointment to a Provincial position.  
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November 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Masonic Aprons - Pt7

The Rosetted Pursuivant is a unique honour within Freemasonry, it represents their first Provincial recognition. It is often the first honour a Mason can receive without having served as Worshipful Master of a Lodge

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October 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Hall Stone Province Celebrates in Style!

On Saturday 11th October 2025, the annual meeting of Buckinghamshire Freemasons was held in Freemasons’ Hall in London, the highlight of the Masonic year. 

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October 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Masonic Aprons - Pt6
The Red Steward’s Apron is the first of the provincial honours, occupying a unique place within the symbolism & hierarchy of the province, (the term used based around county lines), representing both service & dedication.

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October 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY !

Camino Trek for Florence Nightingale Hospice

Mark Duncan, our Provincial Grand Charity Steward, yesterday completed his Camino De Santiago Pilgrimage walk - the eighth and final section of the French Way .  

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October 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Masonic Aprons - Pt5

The Worshipful Master’s Apron holds a position of singular distinction within the Lodge, denoting the highest office in Craft Freemasonry that a lodge can bestow upon a member.  

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October 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
TODAY IS THE PROVINCIAL MEETING OF BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

Over 500 Brethren, Family & Friends will shortly be arriving at Freemasons Hall, London for the Buckinghamshire Annual Provincial Meeting. A great day of celebration amongst friends and Brothers.

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October 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Happy Birthday Grand Master

We would like to wish the Grand Master of United Grand Lodge of England, HRH The Duke of Kent, a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, has been the Grand Master of UGLE since his installation on 14 June 1967

#freemasonry #unitedgrandlodgeofengland
October 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM