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On Saturday June 29th, over 150 people took their next regular step in Freemasonry. 650 people attended this once in a lifetime moment.  BIG 1-2-3 was four months in planning and 14 hours in the delivery with a core team of 25 people, supported by over 50 lodges in the province.  
For Cosmin, it was a life changing event.
"The day I joined Freemasonry at Freemasons' Hall in London was unforgettable. Entering that historic building, I felt awe and respect for the fraternity I was going to join. The initiation was thought-provoking and very beautiful. It stressed values like honesty and kindness, which resonated with me. I reflected on how to apply these principles in my life. What stood out was the community; I was surrounded by fellow Freemasons who shared this experience and supported each other. It was amazing."

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The playground is set back from the road and enclosed with traditional children’s play equipment, adult fitness equipment and picnic benches.  

After the BMCF Contribution, the Roundabout which had been condemned, is now working again with new parts, seats and fibrefall resin bound recycled rubber mulch surfacing also new surface under the swings and new steel feet added to the chain traverse, the wooden activity trail and climbing post.

BMCF have donated £400 towards the renovation and resurfacing and the following letter of thanks was received from Helen Holman: "We found the funding application process very straightforward and after completing a grant application form online I was kept updated by emails of the application’s progress and EPC received the funding within a couple of months to use towards our playground repairs."

You may not realise that Freemasonry is made of a number of different 'Progressive Orders'. This series will explain these various Orders and how they are linked.

Royal Arch
The continuation of the Third Degree is the 'Supreme Order of the Holy Royal Arch'. It is more familiarly known as ‘Chapter’.
 
Meetings of a Royal Arch Chapter are known as Convocations and have three Principals who rule the Chapter as opposed to the single Master in a Craft Lodge.
 
Qualification for joining is that a candidate must be a Master Mason. The joining ceremony is called 'Exaltation' and the members are called Companions.
 
The regalia consists of an apron, sash and breast jewel. The colours of the apron and jewel are crimson and dark blue which vary depending on a member’s rank.

The Order is based on the return of the Jewish tribes from their captivity in Babylon to rebuild the Temple at Jerusalem having been destroyed at the end of King Solomon's reign. During the preparation for the building of the Second Temple, a momentous discovery is made and it is this discovery that is the basis of the Exaltation Ceremony.

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Next time we will introduce you to Mark Master Masons.

On Saturday June 29th, over 150 people took their next regular step in Freemasonry. 650 people attended this once in a lifetime moment.  
For Tim Anders initiating his 85-year-old father into Freemasonry in the Grand Temple was something he will never forget. 650 Freemasons were there to witness Tims brother Chris function as Junior Deacon, guiding their father through the ceremony. All other offices were filled by our Light Blues demonstration team - all of which had been in Masonry less that 4 years.
It was an emotional moment, watching them together and feeling the solemnity of the occasion mixed with their family pride.
To cap it all off, ThePGMinvested Tim as his fourth Assistant Provincial Grand Master. Tims newly initiated father and brother functioned as cushion bearers in that ceremony. It was the perfect end to an incredible day.
Tim said "As Freemasons in Buckinghamshire, we are known for our innovation and creativity. BIG 1-2-3 was a remarkable example of this. We pulled off a series of firsts in one day, creating a memorable and meaningful experience for everyone involved. It took months of planning and preparation, but the result was well worth it."

If you live in or near Buckinghamshire, and would like to join the Buckinghamshire Freemasons, follow this link: https://buckspgl.org/joinAfter filling out the short form, our Membership Team will be in touch.

On Friday 26th July Stephens "The Walking" Lodge set off on a stroll that would span the length of the province in aid of the British Heart Foundation and Brain Cancer Trust.

Setting off from Bletchley Masonic Centre at 9:05am and progressing all the way to the finish line at Slough Masonic centre on Sunday at 2:45pm.
Steve Pratt, David Clark and Andrew Murray assisted by Jim Hunt, Ian Young, Chris Barton and followed by an array of Ramblers on different days managed to successfully walk the long 68 miles.

The Ramblers successfully trudged across canals, roads, fields, hills, rivers and to the finish line where Slough Masonic Centre was opened up.
They shared memories, laughs, and much needed pints of beer.

Well done to all the helpers, especially Jim Hunt, who organised the whole event and supported them every step of the way with the “Tuc Shop” in the back of his car.

Thank you also to those who took part in the walk and kept us company for over 26 hours.

But we don’t stop here. 

On Saturday June 29th, over 150 people took their next regular step in Freemasonry. 650 people attended this once-in-a lifetime moment.  BIG 1-2-3 took four months to plan and 14 hours to deliver with a core team of 25 people, supported by over 50 lodges in the province.  
For Nii, who took his third regular step in Freemasonry, it has opened up a massive friendship network.
"Words fail me in describing my raising at BIG 1-2-3. It was an incredible experience. Just as I exited the Covent Garden station, I saw loads of the brethren. There were men dressed in black, all masons, and all headed to the Big 1-2-3.  The raising ceremony that made me a Master Mason was humbling, and steeped in the old traditions of operative masons. It took place in the main temple, with its high ceilings, beautiful architecture, and golden thrones across the altar. The scale, the music, and the lights completely blew me away! I have no idea how they managed to choreograph this, but I am truly thankful and humbled to be in the company of so many other masons on such a memorable day; I am proud to call you my brothers."

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A "Wee Stroll" Through the Province of Buckinghamshire in aid of the British Heart Foundation and Brain Cancer Trust

David Clark, Steve Pratt and Andrew Murray have undertaken this challenging task and have committed to walking the full length of 68 miles and they need your help.

They are looking for enthusiastic ramblers to join them, just for part, or even the whole length, this will be a gruelling 22 miles each day totalling 68 miles, which is two and a half marathons! There will be many stops along the way for refreshments and break stops detailed in a schedule below. 

Day 1 - Bletchley to Aylesbury Masonic Centre - (22.8 Miles)
Stops include- The Three Locks pub, Toot Toot canal parking, Gables Masonic Hall, Cook's Wharf car park, The Red Lion, finishing at Aylesbury Centre.

The all-Important Link is as below.
https://donate.givetap.co.uk/.../a-wee-stroll-through-the... 

You may not realise that Freemasonry is made of a number of different 'Progressive Orders'. This series will explain these various Orders and how they are linked.
 
Craft
Every Freemason begins by being Initiated into the 'Craft' which is the starting point in their Masonic journey. The Craft consists of Three Degrees including the 'Royal Arch'.
 
The three degrees are what most people will have seen pictures of with members wearing the familiar light and dark blue collars and aprons.
 
On being Initiated a Freemason enters the First Degree and is called an Entered Apprentice. On passing their Second Degree they then become a Fellowcraft. Finally, they are raised to the Third Degree and are known as a Master Mason. The members are called Brothers 

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Next time we will introduce you to the Royal Arch.

On Saturday June 29th, over 150 people took their next regular step in Freemasonry. 650 people attended this once in a lifetime moment. 
A number of remarkable events took place, one of which was Brentham Lodge conducting an initiation ceremony for a father and his two sons concurrently. Marcel and his sons, Tavi, and Gabriel were overjoyed to participate in the initiation, all having attended a Discover Freemasonry recruitment event just a few months earlier.

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Newton Longville Primary School - Charity No 310535 is based near Milton Keynes and their motto is as above.

The children thrive, blossom and leave this school ready for their next stage in life. This is supported by values of Compassion, Respect, Aspiration, Friendship and Thankfulness. The varied and active curriculum is based on sticky knowledge, so that the children know more and remember more, ready to help them be successful and make a meaningful contribution to the community.  

The school is set on large grounds in the heart of the village with a fantastic playing field, playgrounds, gardens and outdoor learning areas for reception and year one children. We are currently raising money for an outdoor classroom in order to enable even more outdoor learning. 

BMCF have Donated £4,000 to help the school achieve this and the following letter of thanks was received from Ben Dimmock:

  “On behalf of the students, and staff at Newton Longville Primary School, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the BMCF for their generous financial donation to build the new ‘Forest Shelter’ outdoor classroom.
The BMCF support has made a significant impact On, providing the school with a unique space that will enhance their educational programs and bring learning to life in a natural setting. The new outdoor classroom will serve as an inspiring environment for hands-on learning, environmental education, and creative exploration”.

Yesterday Buckinghamshire Freemasons made Masonic history … AGAIN.

All 3 ceremonies carried out at Freemasons Hall, London using every temple by 47 Lodges.

A truly BIG event !

We look forward to sharing images from the day in the coming week.

Yesterday Buckinghamshire Freemasons made Masonic history … AGAIN.

All 3 ceremonies carried out at Freemasons Hall, London using every temple by 47 Lodges.

A truly BIG event !

We look forward to sharing images from the day in the coming week.

Buckinghamshire Freemasons making masonic history yet again !

The whole of Freemason Hall , Freemasonry's national home in Central London, occupied by Buckinghamshire Freemason Lodges carrying out private ceremonies in all the temples throughout the day.

This event marks a historic milestone for Buckinghamshire Freemasonry and promises a memorable day for all.

584 attending
47 Different Lodges

https://youtu.be/PjRL8kjNKeA

Saturday night through to the early hours of Sunday morning saw Buckinghamshire Freemasons step forward to marshal the local Florence Nightingale Charity Hospice  Midnight Walk.

Over 400 walkers took to the streets of Aylesbury to either complete a 5 or 10 mile route while raising money for the charity.  To guide the routes through the night, over 40 Freemasons from 20 different lodges of Buckinghamshire stood at points to cheer the walkers on and ensure their safety.

The Midnight walk was first established with the Hospice in 2010, with the exception of the CoViD lock down years, and has raised over £1million pounds from its start, it is the largest fundraising event that they carry out each year.

Buckinghamshire Freemasons have proudly put themselves forward to be involved since its inception, a true Freemasonry In The Community event.

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