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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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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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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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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The 23rd April 2025 saw another first-time Commander being installed in the Province.Steve Joyce delivered a word-perfect ceremony when he installed his successor, Gary Albert as Commander of Grand Union RAM at Linslade.The evening started with Beaudesert holding their Mark meeting, where Rodney effortlessly breezed through the agenda. Then, in a change of format, the…
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On 1st May 2025, Bradwell Abbey RAM Lodge No. 163 Elevated Michael Perkins who is a member of Bletchley Lodge of MMM. An excellent ceremony was conducted by past ProvGM David Tremaine. Michael was presented with a pair of green socks, which all Mariners wear in their Mark and RAM Lodges to raise awareness of…
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On Saturday 22nd March 2025 over 90 attended the first-ever Buckinghamshire Ladies Mark Festival held at the beautiful Gerrards Cross Golf Club including the Provincial Grand Master R W Bro Keith Bristow. The evening was in aid of the South Bucks Hospice and raised over £1500 for the Charity and was organised by W Bro…
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RAM & Mark Gain New Members A great evening was held at Slough on 27th February, when Stephen Elstob joined Brownrigg RAM Lodge and Lee Richards joined Herschel MMM Lodge.ProvDC Kevin Shannon was both Worshipful Commander and Worshipful Master, ProvJW Gary Brodie was SW with Nelson Ellis as JW.After the meetings, 30 members sat down…
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