Old Rectory Lodge – An Exciting New Year Ahead!!
Happy New Year 2026 from all at Berks Mark
A Christmas message from the Provincial Grand Master
Discover The Mark
Would you be interested in the Mark Degree?
Here is your chance, an informal meeting and presentation from our Executive. An opportunity to ask questions and find out more about the fourth step in Freemasonry.
No “hard sell”, join at a time that is right for you.
We hope to see you there!
Erlegh Lodge is on a roll!!
Erlegh Mark welcomed Bro. Nic Dima whom we advanced on the 15th November, pictured is WM Jim Owens and the team with Bro Nic to his left and Bro Andy Smith to his right, who received his Grand Lodge Certificate.
Erlegh is on the up, having advanced 4 new members over the last 4 regular meetings, with more in the pipeline, being the only Saturday Mark Lodge in the Province.
If you enjoy a Saturday meeting, Erlegh Lodge is well worth a visit!
November’s Newsletter from Mark Masons Hall
Charity, Its what we do…
Our Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Mark Master Masons – Berkshire and other members of our Province have been out selling poppies for the Royal British Legion.
The RBL is a charity who do amazing work, we are very happy to support them in all they do.
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.
Discover The Mark – Breakfast and presentation morning.
For all interested in finding out about the Mark degree
We invite you to join us for breakfast and an informal presentation from our Provincial Executive. We will enjoy a lovely buffet breakfast (half price for non- Mark members £7.50!), and a presentation from members of the executive. You will be able to ask questions, meet the executive and other officers of the province.
This is the perfect opportunity to find out about “The Friendly Degree”. Please share this event with all who may be interested.
To book your place, Email: dpgm@berksmark.org.uk