The Provincial Grand Master’s Reception

This evening we look forward to one of the highlights of our Masonic year.

The Provincial Grand Master and members of his executive will welcome our members together with their families and friends to a wonderful reception and banquet. We are delighted to have joining us, members of charities we have supported throughout the year.

Photos and videos of the evening to follow

Happy New Year 2026 from all at Berks Mark

Its all happening at The Linden Acre Lodge!

On Tuesday, 14th October, W Bro John Ferguson was proclaimed WM of The Linden Acre Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1568 for a second year, members and visitors enjoyed a lecture on the Tracing Board with multiple members taking part in the lecture, including:

WM John Ferguson,

SW Ian Wharton,

JW Rt W Bro Peter Sands,

JO Bro Mickey Labana,

SO W Bro Steve Graesser,

SO W Bro Ian Osborne,

JD Bro David Samsome,

IG Bro Chris Young.

The Provincial Grand Master of Mark Master Masons – Berkshire informed everyone that the tracing board was changed in the 19th century, at the same time the working changed from Latin to Hebrew. Another highlight of the evening was the presentation of a Grand Lode certificate to Bro Chris Young by the PGM.

All attending retired to enjoy a lovely meal and each other’s company. A great night was had by all.

Leopold Mark Lodge install a familiar face into the chair.

A wonderful Installation meeting of Leopold Mark Lodge

W Bro David Green was installed into the chair for the Nth time (they have lost count ) by W Bro Huw Hopkin, witnessed by a good number of the active Provincial Officers of the year, including the Provincial Grand Master of Mark Master Masons – Berkshire. It was a great meeting with plenty of laughter, the festive board was also very good.

Try to support this small lodge at their next meeting as they have a candidate to advance, you will be made most welcome.

A Double Deputies night

With thanks to W Bro Paul Wilding for this report.

Great to see the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Mark Master Masons – Berkshire Jim Payen Installed as MEZ ( after only 39 years in the Royal Arch) of Hope Chapter at Newbury Masonic Centre. The visiting executive officer was The Deputy Grand Superintendent of the Royal Arch Province of Berkshire.

The Provincial Grand Master of Mark Master Masons – Berkshire along with the Past PGM took active parts in the ceremony, and a number of Berkshire Mark Masons were there to support Jim. So: if you are in the Mark, but not in the Royal Arch – OR vice versa – why not take inspiration from this mutual support across Orders and join the other Order?

Provincial Calling Notice 2025

It was found at Pangbourne Mark Lodge

IT WAS FOUND ….. at Pangbourne Mark Lodge No 1094

With thanks to our Communications Team Roving Reporter, Scoop Cottrell.

The word got out that Pangbourne Mark was having an Advancement as only they can. So the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Mark Master Masons – Berkshire, the past PGM Peter Sands, and the past DPGM Mike Sanders, plus several other Grand Officers felt it was so important that they must attend! They were accompanied by a host of acting Provincial Officers led by Ian Spence. They were treated to a superb advancement ceremony of Bro Nestor Orolloga ( PM of Victory lodge). In true Pangbourne tradition, the officers and members booed and hissed at all the right moments, the stone was eventually “Found” having made it most of the way round the Lodge without most noticing!

Credit to the WM Ian Braithwaite on his first ceremony as Master in front of such an illustrious audience ….. Lyndsey Maskell as SD in true Frank Sinatra fashion, “ Did it his way”. Then off to the festive board at Goring and Streatley golf club for a superb and “ lively” meal.

The Provincial Grand Masters’ Reception and Dinner – An event not to be missed!

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.

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.