5 Noble Orders Of Architecture – Pt1 DORIC  The earliest and simplest Greek order, featuring a sturdy, fluted column with a plain, cushion-like capital.  Full details on our Facebook Page - BuckinghamshireFreemasons #bucksmasons #freemasonry #nobleorders

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY ! NEW POOL POD More than 2,000 wheelchair users every year will be able to access the pool at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, thanks to a new Pool Pod presented by Buckinghamshire Freemasons to the WheelPower charity. #bucksmasons #charity #feelgoodfriday #wheelpower

5 Noble Orders of Architecture Over the coming weeks, we will be exploring the five classical orders of architecture, defining styles based on column and entablature design, they are the simple Doric, the scroll-voluted Ionic, the ornate Corinthian,

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY ! Haddenham Tri-School Run & Fun Day Sunday saw members of Haddenham Lodge once again take to the BBQ for the annual Haddenham Tri-School Fun Day, a popular community event that brings together local families. #bucksmasons #charity #feelgoodfriday #freemasonryinthecommunity

MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt16 MYTH: "Freemasonry Is Linked To The Illuminati" THE FACTS: FALSE – There is no factual evidence linking Freemasonry to the Illuminati. The historical Bavarian Illuminati was a short-lived political group founded in 1776. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry

MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt15 MYTH: "Freemasons Wear Silly Aprons." THE FACTS: FALSE - That statement is technically true, but misleading. Freemasons wear ceremonial aprons during meetings, which come from ancient stonemasons’ work aprons.  #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry

MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt14 MYTH: "Freemasonry Is In Compatible With Modern Life" THE FACTS: FALSE – Far from being outdated, it encourages character, kindness, and self-improvement, providing a positive counterbalance to the pressures of modern living. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry

MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt13 MYTH: "Freemasonry Is Satanic" THE FACTS: FALSE – Freemasonry is not Satanic: it requires members to believe in a higher power and explicitly forbids discussion or promotion of Satan worship. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry

MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt12 MYTH: "You Must Be 21 Years Old To Join" THE FACTS: FALSE – In 2020 the minimum age to join was lowered from 21 to 18 to reflect modern standards of adulthood making age-18 membership open to all applicants. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry

Spring Into Freemasonry - Week 10 As the Spring season continues to flourish, so does our fraternity. Last week we saw our current membership drive up and down the Province continue. 4 lodges, 4 new brothers Verney, New Urban, Burnham Beeches & Fredrick Lawson #bucksmasons #springintofreemasonry

MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt11 MYTH: "You Must Join A Lodge Closest To Your Home" THE FACTS: FALSE - Lodges are located all over the country, you join one that suits you - location, day & time of meetings and its members are discussed to ensure it works for YOU #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry

Spring Into Freemasonry - Week 9 In the springtime, as the days are growing longer, the number of our Initiates is getting stronger. Last week we saw our current membership drive up and down the Province continue. #bucksmasons #springintofreemasonry

MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt10 MYTH: "Freemasons Use Funny Handshakes to Gain Advantages in Life" THE FACTS: FALSE - Masonic handshakes (or 'grips') are ritualistic tokens for recognition, allowing members to identify each other. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry

MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt9 MYTH: "You’re Not Allowed To Tell Anyone You Are A Freemason" THE FACTS: FALSE - Freemasons are allowed to tell people they’re Freemasons. There’s no rule against it.  #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry

MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt8 MYTH: "Freemasonry is an Old Mans Club" THE FACTS: FALSE - Our Province is getting younger each year. Alongside the experience &insight of our senior members, we are witnessing a significant surge in men joining in their 20s and 30s.  #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry

Monday Morning Masonic Facts - pt10 Freemasons often wear white gloves during lodge meetings and ceremonies as a symbol of purity of conduct and integrity of action. The use of gloves has historical roots in both operative stonemasonry and European social customs. #bucksmasons #masonicfacts

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY ! On Saturday the 7th of March the Provincial Grand Master RW Bro. Tim Anders attended a 100th Birthday Luncheon for W Bro. Norman Hide, which was attended by Masonic Brethren friends and family. #bucksmasons #freemasonry #feelgoodfriday #100

MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt7 MYTH: "Freemasonry Takes Up All Your Time" THE FACTS: FALSE - Lodges always stress that family, work, and personal life come first. Freemasonry is very much a “you get out what you put in” kind of thing and is flexible to allow this. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry

MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt6 MYTH: "Freemasons Only Donate to Themselves, to Help Themselves" THE FACTS: FALSE - Freemasons donate millions of pounds each year to support a variety of charitable causes and help their local communities #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry

Monday Morning Masonic Facts - pt8 Freemason Tracing Boards are symbolic illustrated designs used in lodge rooms to visually represent the key themes, symbols, and lessons of a particular Masonic degree.  #bucksmasons #masonicfacts

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY ! On Tuesday this week, Buckinghamshire Freemasons were asked to assist at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Flame Lighting Ceremony, providing assistance to all those attending the event.   #bucksmasons #wheelpower #paralympics #stokemandeville #teamGB

MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt5 MYTH: "Freemasons Only Look After Their Own" THE FACTS: FALSE - Freemasonry is a fraternity that has its roots firmly in the ground to help both financially and with time in the wider community. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry

Monday Morning Masonic Facts - pt7 Masonic lodges are traditionally democratic in their internal governance, with decisions made collectively by the members rather than imposed by authority. #bucksmasons #masonicfacts

MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt4 MYTH: Freemasons Have to Give A Proportion of Their Salary to Charity THE FACTS: FALSE - Freemasonry at its core is very community & charity based, BUT, a member is to only donate what time & money they can afford. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry

Monday Morning Masonic Facts - pt6 The Working Tools of a Freemason are symbolic instruments derived from the tools of operative stonemasons and are used to teach moral and ethical lessons.  #bucksmasons #masonicfacts

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY ! Members from Lodge of Concorde met up with a representative from the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund at the Beaconsfield Centre to present a cheque to the charity for £1000. #bucksmasons #freemasonry #charity

MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt3 MYTH: "You must be a Christian to become a Freemason." THE FACTS:  FALSE - most mainstream Freemasonry does require belief in a Supreme Being, but it doesn’t specify which religion. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry

Monday Morning Masonic Facts - pt5 In Freemasonry, a Lewis is traditionally defined as the son of a Freemason. The term originates from operative stonemasonry, where a Lewis is a metal lifting device used to raise heavy blocks of stone by fitting into a cut cavity.  #bucksmasons #masonicfacts

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY ! How we supported your local community As well as supporting charities, Freemasons play an active role in delivering our services at a local level.  #bucksmasons #freemasonry #mcf #charity

MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt2 MYTH: "Freemasons have undue influence on politics and religion." THE FACTS:  FALSE - Freemasonry is a non-political and non-religious organisation that welcomes members of all faiths and backgrounds. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry

MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS MYTH: “You must come from a masonic family to become a freemason” THE FACTS: FALSE  #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry

⭐️✡️ LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS ✡️⭐️ ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF AUSCHWITZ  Today 27th Jan, is Holocaust Memorial Day, the Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest and most infamous of the Nazi’s death camps. #HolocaustMemorialDay #HolocaustRemembranceDay #neverforget

Monday Morning Masonic Facts - pt3 The Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary's Chapel), No. 1 in Scotland is widely recognized as having the oldest, continuously used, and documented lodge records in the world, dating back to 31 July 1599. #bucksmasons #masonicfacts

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY ! TREEEEMENDOUS Work Last weekend as part of Freemasonry In The Community initiative, several brethren from across the province attended 2 locations raising money for 2 local hospices #bucksmasons #freemasonry #feelgoodfriday #charity #freemasonryinthecommunity

Christmas Message from our Provincial Grand Master At this special time of year, Steph and I would like to wish every one of you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year. With warmest regards, Tim and Steph #bucksmasons #freemasonry #christmas

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY ! Provincial Christmas Party On Monday 8th December, Buckinghamshire Freemasons held a Christmas party to celebrate and thank all the officers of the year & present a large cheque to a local children's cancer charity. #bucksmasons #freemasonry #feelgoodfriday

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY ! A delegation of Buckinghamshire Freemasons joined Bucks PGM Tim Anders, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire & High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire, on a visit to WheelPower Charity at Stoke Mandeville’s Guttman Stadium.  #bucksmasons #freemasonry #feelgoodfriday

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY ! Advent Calendars  The lodge Almoner of New Urban Lodge 6371, Peter, over the weekend had the pleasure of meeting many amazing caring people whilst distributing Christmas chocolate advent calendars.  #bucksmasons #freemasonry #feelgoodfriday

Masonic Aprons - Pt12 The Rulers At the head of the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) we have the overseers of the fraternity, known as the rulers. At the helm is the Grand Master His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent.  #MasonicAprons #MasonicRegalia #bucksmasons #freemasonry

Masonic Aprons - Pt11 Provincial Grand Master The Chairman, Head of the Province. This is an appointment made following interview by Grand Lodge and a position held for up to 10 years.   #MasonicAprons #MasonicRegalia #bucksmasons #freemasonry

Masonic Aprons - Pt10 Provincial Executive The Provincial Executive is, as you might expect headed by the Provincial Grand Master, who is supported by a Deputy Provincial Grand Master and a team of Assistant Provincial Grand Masters. #MasonicAprons #MasonicRegalia #bucksmasons #freemasonry

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY ! Last Friday saw Haddenham Lodge team up with 18 piece band "Big Band Swing"  to put on their annual Big Band music night, raising money for numerous local charities, societies and groups.  #bucksmasons #freemasonry #feelgoodfriday #bigbandswing #charity

Masonic Aprons - Pt9 Grand Rank This is the next rank following provincial honours. Allocation to active rolls is very rare as positions limited and you are representing the United Grand Lodge of England.   #MasonicAprons #MasonicRegalia #bucksmasons #freemasonry

Masonic Aprons -Pt8 Provincial Grand Rank Once a brother has been a Master of the Lodge, he continues his work by a dedication to his own Lodge, Province and community & after 5 years is recognised by an appointment to a Provincial position.   #MasonicAprons #MasonicRegalia #bucksmasons #freemasonry

Masonic Aprons - Pt7 The Rosetted Pursuivant is a unique honour within Freemasonry, it represents their first Provincial recognition. It is often the first honour a Mason can receive without having served as Worshipful Master of a Lodge #MasonicAprons #MasonicRegalia #bucksmasons #freemasonry

The Hall Stone Province Celebrates in Style! On Saturday 11th October 2025, the annual meeting of Buckinghamshire Freemasons was held in Freemasons’ Hall in London, the highlight of the Masonic year.  #bucksmasons #freemasons #buckspgl

Masonic Aprons - Pt6 The Red Steward’s Apron is the first of the provincial honours, occupying a unique place within the symbolism & hierarchy of the province, (the term used based around county lines), representing both service & dedication. #MasonicAprons #MasonicRegalia #bucksmasons #freemasonry

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY ! Camino Trek for Florence Nightingale Hospice Mark Duncan, our Provincial Grand Charity Steward, yesterday completed his Camino De Santiago Pilgrimage walk - the eighth and final section of the French Way .   #bucksmasons #freemasonry #feelgoodfriday #buckspgl #camino #charity

Masonic Aprons - Pt5 The Worshipful Master’s Apron holds a position of singular distinction within the Lodge, denoting the highest office in Craft Freemasonry that a lodge can bestow upon a member.   #MasonicAprons #MasonicRegalia #bucksmasons #freemasonry

TODAY IS THE PROVINCIAL MEETING OF BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Over 500 Brethren, Family & Friends will shortly be arriving at Freemasons Hall, London for the Buckinghamshire Annual Provincial Meeting. A great day of celebration amongst friends and Brothers. #bucksmasons #provincialmeeting #freemasonry