Category: Member News

PGM Address – 2025

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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Misbourne Elevation

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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South Bucks Hospice Presentation – Chalfonts Lodge of MMM

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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New WC for St Barnabas

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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News from the Chalfonts Lodge of MMM No. 1779

Worshipful Master W Bro Peter Smith welcomed over 40 members and visitors to the Chalfonts Lodge of MMM No.1779 for their May meeting on Wednesday, 28th May 2025. Once again, the Chalfonts conducted a double advancement for Brothers William Mark Berry and Charles Bitowt to the Degree of Mark Master Mason, according to ancient custom,…
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New Commander at Grand Union

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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Elevation at Bradwell Abbey

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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Watling Street Meeting

Watling Street Mark Lodge No. 292 met in Wolverton on 20th March 2025 for their Installation Meeting.18 Provincial Officers, including our Provincial Grand Master Keith Bristow and the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Peter Cole, were in attendance to see Anthony Higgins installed into the Chair of Adoniram. A tasty festive board followed a great meeting,…
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First Time WM at St Barnabas

Our ProvGM Keith Bristow visited the St Barnabas Lodge of MMM No. 97 on 6th March for their Installation where Nick Preece installed Mike Conway for his first time into the Chair of Adoniram in an excellent demonstration of Ceremony.The meeting was enjoyed by just over 30 Brethren including a good number of visitors.With many…
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Another Double at Chalfonts

The Chalfonts MMM Lodge 1779 added another two members to its ranks at its latest meeting on 26th February, when Danny Thomas and Adam Shields Advanced into the Mark Degree.In attendance were the Provincial Grand Master Keith Bristow along with his Deputy Peter Cole. Also attending were two past Provincial Grand Masters, Peter Harborne and…
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