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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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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On 16th October 2024, Misbourne No. 1087 Royal Ark Mariner & Mark Lodges held an Elevation followed by their Mark Installation meeting.The RAM meeting started with 3 joining members, boosting the membership by over 25% including the Elevation.Immediate Past Commander, John Keeble, then took the chair to Elevate Steve Adams, the Provincial Social Media Officer,…
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Provincial Grand Master, Keith Bristow, presented a cheque for £1000 on behalf of the Bucks Mark Province to the CEO of South Bucks Hospice, Nick Callaghan.Nick was absolutely delighted and sent his best wishes to the Brethren of the Bucks Mark.South Bucks Hospice is a day hospice in High Wycombe, supporting patients living with life-limiting…
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Eleven members of the Province of Buckinghamshire went to support our neighbouring Province of Berkshire at their Provincial Meeting, where our own W. Bro. Peter Moody was given the preferment to P.P.G.S.W. in the Province of Berkshire. This promotion matches Peter’s rank in our Province. It was a well-attended meeting.
On 10th September 2024, Brian Roake was promoted to Past Grand Junior Overseer, making him a Very Worshipful Brother.The ceremony was much enjoyed by the Brethren from Buckinghamshire, which consisted of members of the Provincial Executive and other supporting Brethren.
On 18th June 2024, Beaconsfield Combined Services Lodge No. 1712 held an Emergency Meeting to Advance Dave Enright from Five Points Lodge No. 8197. Their 3rd Candidate in succession. They didn’t have a regular meeting during the March into Mark initiative so held the extra meeting to be part of this historic scheme. The Provincial…
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Mark Grand Lodge Meeting was held on 11/06/2024 for First Appointments. Overseen by the Grand Master Prince Michael of Kent. It is estimated there were some 1,500 in the Grand Temple and an estimated 950 dining at the Connaught Rooms. At this Meeting, W Bro Nigel Beaven had a First Appointment to Grand Rank PAGStdB.…
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On 22nd May 2024, Chalfonts Lodge No. 1779 held a double Advancement for Charles Hill of Old School Lodge No. 9770 and David Durn of Denham Green Lodge No. 9636. Over 30 Brethren attended to witness a superbly executed ceremony by Worshipful Master Peter Smith assisted by Kevin Shannon demonstrating the Signs, Brian Roake explaining…
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