The 21st April saw a packed agenda for St Peter and St Paul Mark, which met at Eliot Hall in Winslow for Phil Blacklaw to start a second year in the Chair.The evening started with our previous Provincial Grand Master, David Tremaine, filling in as the Provincial Representative, escorted into the Lodge by the Provincial…
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It was a very busy meeting for Misbourne RAM 1087 yesterday.It started with David Russell being Installed as Worshipful Commander, then immediately followed by an Elevation of Neville Freedman from Misbourne Mark 1087.Having been Commander for a few minutes, David proceeded to do an excellent Ceremony for Neville despite only recently returning from a trip…
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The Royal Ark Mariner Annual Assembly was held on Monday, 8th December at Freemasons Hall in Great Queen Street.Simon Baines received RAM Grand Rank from Buckinghamshire, but due to illness was unfortunately unable to attend.Our own Darren Mantell received the same rank through Surrey, so our members were still able to have a friend to…
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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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Buckinghamshire Mark Master Masons were represented at Devon’s PGL Meeting in Torquay by The Two Peters on 4th October 2025.It was worth the long trip down to the English Riviera for a good meeting and festive board.
Our Provincial Almoner, Peter Smith, travelled to the far north to represent Buckinghamshire at the Northumberland Provincial Grand Lodge meeting today.Pictured with Peter are Deputy Provincial Grand Master Richard Northey, Provincial Grand Master Raymond Walton, and Assistant Provincial Grand Master Paul Hilditch.