A visit to Leopold Mark Lodge

With thanks to W Bro Paul Tomlinson, one of our Communications Team roving reporters for his report on this week’s meeting of Leopold Mark Lodge.

The meeting of Leopold Mark Lodge Monday evening where the brethren were enlightened by a lecture regarding the “History and Meaning of parts of the Mark Ritual”, delivered by Brother Hopkins which was interesting if you have not heard it before. Also, Bro Todor was finally presented with his long-awaited Grand Lodge Certificate! The festive board was an enjoyable two-course meal with plenty of banter If you have never visited Leopold Mark Lodge, add it to your diary, it’s an enjoyable night and take your ritual book as you may get a job…

A wonderful Installation with The Friendship and Care Lodge

With thanks to our Provincial Grand Charity Steward of Mark Master Masons – Berkshire for this report.
Tuesday evening Friendship & Care lodge held their installation meeting as W. Bro. Lionel Higgins installed his successor, Master Elect Leslie Taylor.
Whilst being a member, the lodge enjoys having PPGM R. W. Bro. Richard Oliver at their meetings, an honour for any lodge.
The lodge was further graced with three Grand Officers. As this was an installation, Deputy Provincial Grand Master, V. W. Bro James Payen attended accompanied by a retinue of active Provincial Grand Officers.
The installation was conducted in a superb & sincere manner, with the right touch of levity which added to the atmosphere we all enjoyed.
Friendship & Care lodge can be rightly proud of the quality of the ceremony and the attached photos clearly demonstrate how much everyone enjoyed this evening.
With the lodge in a new pair of safe hands it can look forward to the year ahead

Windsor Castle Lodge hosts another excellent meeting

With thanks to Provincial Grand Charity Steward of Mark Master Masons – Berkshire for another fine report.
On Wednesday 20th November, Windsor Castle Lodge enjoyed a double ceremony, an Installation and an advancement.
These ceremonies were marked by the presence of the Provincial Grand Master of Berkshire Mark and Royal Ark Mariner Masons R.W. Bro. Graham Seeman who was accompanied by a retinue of active Provincial Grand Officers.
The installation ceremony was a shortened version as the W.M. W. Bro Martin Woodall, was continuing in the chair for a second year. The ceremony was conducted in a very professional manner, by the DC, who oversaw proceedings efficiently. The addresses were delivered with the sincerity they deserve with the PGM delivering the address to the brethren in his usual impressive manner.
The evening moved to the advancement ceremony which was superb, the advancee receiving an excellent advancement. It was clear that all officers had put in a lot of hard work, in learning their roles. The WM stood out as the most impressive and had clearly put in many hours to ensure the advancee received an excellent ceremony.

The latest from Erlegh Mark Lodge 1627

The latest from Erlegh Mark Lodge 1627

 

Fresh on the back of an advancement ceremony in September, Erlegh Mark Lodge 1627 the Province’s Saturday Lodge held another successful meeting on Saturday 16th November where they were pleased to advance a new member Bro Peter Emerton and welcome a joining member Brother Graham Strood.

The ceremony of advancement was carried out by the Worshipful Master W Bro Dave West who was ably assisted by the officers of the lodge along with some guests who were pleased to fill a few offices.

All in all a great afternoon enjoyed by all – pictured are W Bro Dave with Bro’s Pete and Graham and the rest of the officers and guests. The lodge now look forward to their Installation Meeting on 22nd March where Bro Jim Owens will take the chair for the first time, all visitors will be made most welcome.

Pangbourne Lodge gains another new member!!

With thanks to W Bro Adie Lovell for his report on last nights meeting of Pangbourne Lodge No 1094

 

This evening the Magic of the Mark shone through.
We were treated to a fantastic ceremony of advancement. Led by W Bro John Jenkins who set the scene by advancing Bro Andrew Gardiner. Ably assisted by his officers. With standout performances by W Bro Lindsay Maskelnand and Phillip Damant. Not to be out done Bro Simon Williams delivered the working tools in a faultless manner.
We were also graced with the presence of our new Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Mark Master Masons – Berkshire who presented us all a delightful rendition of the in conclusion part of the ceremony followed up with a superb explanation of the Grand Lodge certificate to Bro Toby Cottrel.
To say we had fun was an understatement.
Thank you all for you magnificent contributions.

Royal Ark Mariner Assembly – Berkshire

Last night we held our Royal Ark Mariner Provincial assembly. A well attended meeting held at the lovely Windsor Masonic Hall.

Donation to Bracknell Rugby Football Club

Donation to Bracknell RFC

The Berkshire Mark Benevolent Association (BeMBA) have recently donated £200 to Bracknell Rugby Football Club and as a result contributed to the purchase of a new kit for the U14 team.
We look forward to watching the team win many games wearing the kit and wish them all the very best of luck!!
Charity is at the heart of every Berkshire Mark/Royal Ark Mariner Freemason, we continue to provide much support for local charities and national projects.

Berkshire’s First Provincial Mark / Royal Ark Mariner Newsletter

Dear Brethren,

I hope this email finds you all well.

I am delighted to include below the link to our first Provincial Newsletter. I hope you enjoy this first issue. Your communications team are working hard to make this newsletter as informative as possible. To do this we need your help and input. Please send through all information, news and general articles for inclusion. Our members will appreciate hearing your news!!  Content can be emailed to berksmarkcomms@gmail.com 

Please click on the following link to view your newsletter, click HERE.

Enjoy and Mark Well!

Sincerely and fraternally

Mark Davis 
Provincial Communications Officer
E: berksmarkpco@gmail.com
www.berksmark.org.uk

Erlegh Lodge hit the ground running for their new Masonic year.

Erlegh Lodge of MMM 1627 held their September meeting on Saturday 14th September at Wokingham where Worshipful Master Dave West and his officers (with a little help from 3 visitors) advanced Brother Trevor Christian of Pangbourne Craft Lodge. All members and guests then enjoyed a “harmony” style buffet afterwards with good humour, good fun was had by all.
Brother Trevor remarked afterwards “I enjoyed the ceremony and the warm welcome, the ritual was unique and impressive, the humour involved did not detract from the message and I can tell Mark Masonry is my style of Masonry”.
Erlegh are now looking forward to their November meeting (Saturday 14th November) when they will be advancing another candidate and would welcome any visitors who would like join them.

Provincial Grand Lodge Booklet 2024

 

Dear Brethren,

I hope this email finds you all well and looking forward to the forthcoming new Mark Masonic year.

On behalf of our Provincial Grand Secretary W Bro Huw Hopkin P.G.J.D, please find below a link to the Provincial Booklet containing reports etc to be adopted at the Provincial Grand Lodge meeting on 12th September.

We look forward to welcoming you all to this very special event.

Sincerely and Fraternally
Mark Davis 
Provincial Communications Officer

CLICK HERE for Provincial Booklet 2024