On 3rd December 2025, over 40 members and visitors at The Chalfonts Lodge of Mark Master Masons 1779 were treated to a masterclass in the execution of an Advancement Ceremony.This was the last meeting for Peter before installing John Stribling at the next meeting in February so it was a great conclusion to his year…
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On 7th November 2025, Simon Baines was Installed as Worshipful Commander for the second time at Bradwell Abbey Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No.163, his first time being back in 2017.Simon is a very active member of Mark as well as RAM, and having recently stood down as Provincial Grand Secretary/Scribe, he will have more…
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Last night, Phil Manning was installed into the Chair of Adoniram of his mother Lodge, 8 years after his Advancement.The Lodge had 80% of its members present, with a further 9 guests and Provincial visitors making for a very cosy meeting in the ‘Chapter’ room at Beaconsfield.IPM Kim Carnague handled the business of the meeting…
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Misbourne had another successful evening with the RAM Elevating a candidate and the Mark Installing their next Master. The RAM started the proceedings by welcoming Wade France into the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity. Immediate Past Commander John Keeble acted as Worshipful Commander, with Senior Deacon, Dave Adams conducting Wade around the Lodge, making for an…
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Saturday, 4th October, saw the Merlaue Weir RAM and Mark Meetings forced to change location due to dining challenges at Marlow. The Wokingham Masonic Centre in our neighbouring Province of Berkshire stepped in to host with a sumptuous cold buffet, laid on at the festive board, to nicely round off the very enjoyable evening.The proceedings…
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A great evening at an emergency meeting of the Brownrigg Royal Ark Mariner Lodge, convened to Elevate Five candidates in Slough. A faultless ceremony was delivered by Worshipful Commander Kevin Shannon followed by a very tasty festive board. It was a very special occasion, being a full RAM meeting with its own festive board and…
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Brethren I begin my address by formally extending a very warm welcome to you all, and to thank you for giving up your time and travelling considerable distances to be here today in support of both the Province and of those receiving Provincial Honours and Promotions. In particular, I welcome the Provincial Grand Masters from…
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The Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Royal Ark Mariner saw yet another new member at Beaconsfield on 18th June 2025.Charles Hill from Chalfonts Mark Lodge No. 1779 was Elevated at Misbourne RAM Lodge No. 1087 in an excellent ceremony by John Keeble acting as Worshipful Commander and for the first time, Dave Adams as Senior…
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Following the very successful Mark Masons Ladies Night at Gerrards Cross Golf Club in March. W Bro Peter Smith and V W Bro Brian Roake of the Chalfonts Lodge of MMM No.1779, travelled to High Wycombe on the 9th June to present a cheque for £1500 to Pradeep Kotecha, Fundraising Community Engagement and Support Care…
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29th May 2025 saw yet another first-time Commander being installed in the Province of Buckinghamshire.A good number of Brethren assembled at the Aylesbury Centre to watch Paul Rush put Ralph Newell into the chair of St Barnabas Royal Ark Mariner Lodge.The evening started with Jarrad Lewis being presented with his RAM Grand Lodge Certificate by…
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