Berkshire Freemasons Social Media Team

02/08/2023

A fantastic initiative, our team will be rolling out our own provincial version following the summer break. 😀😀

29/07/2023

Berkshire Freemasons out engaging with the men and women of Wokingham today.

You’ll find us in Wokingham Market Square and we’re here until at least 1pm today. Our team from Aldermaston Lodge would love to meet you. Drop by and say hello.

Interested in joining our fraternity? Then message us and we will get in touch.

Please feel free to share accordingly

24/07/2023

BERKSHIRE PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER ANNUAL CONVOCATION

It was a truly magnificent day at the annual convocation of the Berkshire Provincial Grand Chapter. Those present had the great pleasure of seeing E Comp Anthony C. Howlett-Bolton, OBE (also the Provincial Grand Master of Berkshire) installed as the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent by The Most Excellent Third Grand Principle Gareth Jones OBE. Members and guests were also honoured by the presence of E.Comp. Graham Redman, Deputy Grand Scribe Ezra, who read the Patent. There certainly were some very high-profile people there today!

After the morning's proceedings, everyone was treated to an excellent lunch in the Flavell Suite, The excellent caterers at Sindlesham Court did not disappoint! Upon return to the Chapter Room, the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent installed his officers in a most exemplary fashion.

It was a greatly enjoyable experience and a proud day for Freemasonry in Berkshire.

14/07/2023

13/07/2023

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12/07/2023

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12/07/2023

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05/07/2023

AN OUTSTANDING PASSING AND A JULY CHRISTMAS!

Last Tuesday Erlegh Lodge 9110 held their latest meeting at Sindlesham Court, which was the passing of Bro. Raphael Mennicken who had his initiation last month.

Bro. Raphael did very well answering the questions. He certainly seems very keen and should go far.

Everyone involved worked very hard to give Bro. Raphael and high-quality ceremony. The Senior Deacon did an excellent job and looked after Bro. Raphael extremely well. W. Bro. Bob Spooner delivered an excellent presentation of the long version of the working tools, done with feeling and expression. The Worship Master, W. Bro. Peter Oakley also did a masterful presentation of the Second Degree Tracing Board. Bro. Raphael is very fortunate to have joined a lodge with such competent and enthusiastic Brethren!

The July festive board is something quite special. It is a common complaint around December time that if a Mason visits a lot of lodges he will end up eating several Christmas dinners. To counter this, Erlegh Lodge has an old tradition. In December they have a Chinese meal and they have their Christmas dinner in July. So, members and guests were treated to a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings along with crackers, Christmas hats, and the odd bit of Christmas song! We even had some mince pies at the end as a bonus. It was an exceptionally good meal even by the very high standards of Sindlesham Court. Even the sprouts were really good!

There was a brother from Middlesex visiting the lodge and the lodge welcomed him by doing a few rounds of Middlesex fire! It is like ordinary Masonic fire but very very slow. When asked, the brother explained where the tradition came from. King George VI (a very active Freemason in his time) was the Provincial Grand Master of Middlesex when he was the Duke of York. When he died in 1952, the fire was slowed down as a mark of respect. It was initially only meant to be done for a year but it was never rescinded and it remains a tradition to this day!

A most interesting and friendly lodge. Well worth a visit.

Merry Christmas, Brethren!

04/07/2023

We would like to introduce you to the two new stars of the show for some of our online training. Meet Jason The Mason and David The Dark Blue. We hope you enjoy their presentations 😃😃

04/07/2023

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04/07/2023

We are in the process of designing two social media training packages for our members. We will be running face to face and online packages. There will be two initial training sessions.

The first will be an introduction to Social Media and establishing a presence.
The second will be enhanced use using effective strategies.

Watch this space for updates 👍👍

04/07/2023

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02/07/2023

29/06/2023

Over 30 brethren friends and family of St Bartholomew and Hope Lodges joined together last Sunday for a joint Summer BBQ
Despite the very warm weather everybody enjoyed the Greek style BBQ prepared by George at the The Castle Pub ( Greek Table) Donnington
St Bartholomew have previously been dining at The Bacon Arms and now they have moved at The Castle at Donnington for their Festive Board.
They have enjoyed a choice of meals from the Greek style menu which has proved very popular with the brethren and visitors alike."

22/06/2023

22/06/2023

OUTSTANDING QUADRUPLE PASSING AT THE BERKSHIRE PROVINCIAL GRAND STEWARDS LODGE LAST TUESDAY!

Attendees witnessed an absolutely outstanding quadruple Passing ceremony by Berkshire Provincial Grand Steward Lodge 9381 last Tuesday, performed on behalf of Mitre Lodge 7732 and Ta**us Lodge 3981. Congratulations to the candidates, Bro. Gary Nigel Boyd, Bro Frankie Elliott Dowling, Bro. Earl Sinclair Dacosta Browne (all from Mitre) and Bro. Ashley James Mason from Ta**us. Also congratulations to Inner Guard W.Bro. Mickey Labana for flawlessly announcing all four names in full!

The ceremony was very well coordinated and flowed really well. Everyone knew exactly what they were doing and knew their lines. The members of Stewards' Lodge are known for their top quality ritual and they certainly lived up to their reputation. Two highlights were W.Bro. Miguel Medina-Romero's presentation of the long version of the Second Degree working tools delivered with expression and feeling and W.Bro/ Steve Graesser's presentation of the Second Degree tracing board. He delivered it like any of the best storytellers one might encounter. It will have made it all the more memorable for the four extremely lucky candidates.

Another lovely moment was when the Provincial Grand Master (himself a member of the lodge) presented a 50 year certificate to W.Bro Michael Wightman, a founder of the Berkshire Provincial Grand Stewards' Lodge. Congratulations to W.Bro. Michael!

The festive board was truly enjoyable. It was their annual white table festive board with many of the wives and partners of lodge members and guests present. The food was up to Sindlesham Court's usual excellent standard and the table stewards did a superb job making sure that everyone's glasses were topped up.

It was an excellent evening and we hope to return in November.

Thank you W.Bro. Gordon Johnson for providing the photo in the temple of the candidates and members.

17/06/2023

Combined Services Lodge No. 9900 is immensely proud of Brother Matt our serving Guardsman who took part in the Trooping the Colour Ceremony today. The Armed Forces of the United Kingdom and Freemasonry have close links that are bonded by our loyalty to the King and the Royal Family.

If you are serving or a veteran and interested in our fraternity then message us.

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17/06/2023

17/06/2023

To experience one of the most beautiful ceremonies in Freemasonry please get In Touch. We will find the perfect Chapter for you, you will receive a very warm welcome.

http://www.berkshireprovincialgrandchapter.org.uk/contact-us.html

17/06/2023

17/06/2023

Here we are ! Our Brethren are present in Reading town, in front of the Oracle Shopping Centre! If you're near, pass by to say hi !

16/06/2023

Last night the members of Be Prepared Lodge No 9845 presented me with a cheque for £1'000 to go to my nominated Charity, TASC The Ambulance Staff Charity. This will form part of the total raised throughout my year as Master. We will make a formal presentation to TASC later this year with the grand total!!!

13/06/2023

Wow, as if by Magic I now find myself attending Quarterly Communications tomorrow with Berkshire Light Blues Club. Haven't been for sometime, very much looking forward to it and representing Be Prepared Lodge No 9845 as WM.

10/06/2023

Iain Marnock (centre), a member of our executive is supporting the team and meeting the public at the Pangbourne Fete.
Looks like our stand is becoming very popular!

10/06/2023

All set for the Pangbourne Fete ! We don’t have a crew to compete in dragon boat race this year, but a strong presence at the Fete !

08/06/2023

Just putting some feelers out for feedback and would be interested in hearing your thoughts Brethren?

We are considering holding a Berkshire Freemasons got talent event, later in the year (October/November) and wondered if YOU and your families would be interested?

Time to dust off the 🎸 ?

Sing a tune possibly 🎤?

🐇 out of 🎩?

Any hidden talents in your lodge?

06/06/2023

Today we mark 79 years since the landings, remembering the service and sacrifice of all those involved in turning the tide in the Second World War.

Among those who fought on D-Day were many Freemasons, who played a vital role in the Allied victory.

Thank you to all who served.

06/06/2023

A little humor for your morning.

Have a great day!

06/06/2023

03/06/2023

Your Berkshire Freemasons SMT are all set to engage with our members and offer our services.

02/06/2023

The Provincial Demonstration Team had an excellent rehearsal tonight. They will be performing a demonstration the Second Degree Ceremony but will show how the various pieces of ritual can be divided among different Brethren, so there is not too much pressure on people to learn really long pieces. They are getting excited as the day approaches for them to perform it. That will be happening on Tuesday 27th June at the Berkshire Lodge of Enlightenment, meeting at Sindlesham Court! Please do come along if you can!

02/06/2023

We look forward to meeting everyone at tomorrows event. Our team will be manning a stand and will be able to showcase the projects we are working on. Introduce you to our two new training Characters Jason the Mason and Dave the Dark Blue who feature in our online and face to face training packages. You will also be able to scan various QR codes to request our help and watch the progress of your request via our new ticket system. Our team can advise on all of your social media needs and provide solutions that are perfect for your Lodge.
See you tomorrow 😀😀

02/06/2023

So tomorrow is the Shaping the Future of Berkshire day. A fantastic event and an opportunity for you to have a say in our future. There will be displays by the following teams, you will have the opportunity to talk with all of the teams and offer assistance/feedback with their individual projects.
See you there!!

Membership Team
Care Team
Support Team
Visiting Encouragement Team
Light Blues
DC’s (Enhancing our Ceremonies)
Learning and Development
Provincial Comms
Web
Social Media
Marketing
R & D /Digital Hygiene
Masonic Charity
Provincial Secretariat
Provincial Treasurer
Provincial Registrar (legal)
Buildings/Centres
Library/Museum
Association of Friends of Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court
Press Officer
Photographer