I've been asked to join the Freemasons

I've been asked to join the Freemasons

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steve2

1,771 posts

217 months

Friday 10th February 2017
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We had a double 1st tonight with the initiates coming from the University scheme and it went very well, I am inner guard and enjoyed the ceremony.
Excellent festive board as well

exelero

1,890 posts

88 months

Saturday 11th February 2017
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WRumbled said:
Why was your first contact with West Bridgford Lodge and not the Greater Notts. Lodge? If you have a connection to it, go with it. Whilst I can see why you would be attracted to head to the one with more younger people, West Bridgford will be left in a catch-22 situation, as they'll perhaps not attract younger people unless people like you join them. You can always visit the other lodge and, in turn, encourage them to visit you. Win-win.
My Girlfriend is a member there and that's how I got the connection. I didn't contact them ever since, although I feel ready now, maybe I should take the step smile

ETA
Thanks for the advice, appreciate it smile

Davey S2

13,075 posts

253 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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WRumbled said:
Davey S2 said:
Well, as of last night I'm now Master Elect.

Better get learning.
When is your installation? Good luck with it, whenever it is!
Thanks.

Early June. My father (who also initiated me) will be installing master for the night so it should be pretty memorable.

james-witton

1,363 posts

106 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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I have been a Freemason for the last 28 years and it has been a great part of my life.
I have met the most wonderful people, made lifelong friendships,I hope I have helped a lot of people who are less fortunate than me and I hope I've developed as a person and most of all .. I've had a lot of fun.
Good luck to any new members and a sincere greeting of friendship to all PH brethren.
James


Edited by james-witton on Friday 17th February 08:20

Andy_mr2sc

1,223 posts

175 months

Thursday 16th February 2017
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Out of interest is anyone on here going to Canterbury cathedral this Saturday?

Saddle bum

4,211 posts

218 months

Friday 17th February 2017
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Installation this afternoon. I'm doing my annual stint as JW.

Got to find my evening suit, it's an old Lodge custom for Installation.

As an Old Boys Lodge, we wear bow ties made up in the school colours. Lots of singing.

Saddle bum

4,211 posts

218 months

Friday 17th February 2017
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Andy_mr2sc said:
Out of interest is anyone on here going to Canterbury cathedral this Saturday?
My London Lodge has an extra meeting at Canterbury during April.

Captain Answer

1,347 posts

186 months

Friday 17th February 2017
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Reading this thread has inspired me to make an application to my local lodges biggrin

rednotdead

1,214 posts

225 months

Friday 17th February 2017
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Captain Answer said:
Reading this thread has inspired me to make an application to my local lodges biggrin
thumbup Whereabouts are you?

Captain Answer

1,347 posts

186 months

Friday 17th February 2017
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rednotdead said:
thumbup Whereabouts are you?
I live just outside Nottingham, there are quite a few lodges near me!

silverfoxcc

7,683 posts

144 months

Friday 17th February 2017
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Six degrees of separation.

Had a lecture last night and during it the speaker revealed that his old boss was in Germany before the war and knocked a bloke down. No lasting damage....the guy was Hitler!! so four links or is it three?

Swampy1982

3,305 posts

110 months

Monday 20th February 2017
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If any of you are ever in Bermuda on holiday, and would like to visit the lodge then my uncle is a member.

I was fortunate to be allowed in even though I am not a member, and they have some quite fascinating books and pictures.

Just PM me, I will put you in touch with him, he would more than happily make sure your visit is worth while and enjoyable.

Now I just have to find out how to become a member in the UK, I was inspired whilst out there.

Bebee

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4,678 posts

224 months

Monday 20th February 2017
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Swampy1982 said:
If any of you are ever in Bermuda on holiday, and would like to visit the lodge then my uncle is a member.

I was fortunate to be allowed in even though I am not a member, and they have some quite fascinating books and pictures.

Just PM me, I will put you in touch with him, he would more than happily make sure your visit is worth while and enjoyable.

Now I just have to find out how to become a member in the UK, I was inspired whilst out there.
Suddenly it's looking more appealing........... still not a member.

exelero

1,890 posts

88 months

Sunday 5th March 2017
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Captain Answer said:
I live just outside Nottingham, there are quite a few lodges near me!
If you want we can go together to the West Bridgford lodge. I have contact details but still didn't make a move smile

Captain Answer

1,347 posts

186 months

Monday 6th March 2017
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exelero said:
If you want we can go together to the West Bridgford lodge. I have contact details but still didn't make a move smile
Yeh I would be up for that, not heard back from my enquiry as yet

WRumbled

392 posts

226 months

Sunday 2nd April 2017
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Well, there was a letter dropped through my door on Saturday morning.

I've been offered Provincial honours. Past Provincial Grand Steward, and in our province, the Stewards are all active, despite the Past nomenclature.

Surprised to be offered it so quickly, but I shall be humbly accepting.

Saddle bum

4,211 posts

218 months

Monday 3rd April 2017
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WRumbled said:
Well, there was a letter dropped through my door on Saturday morning.

I've been offered Provincial honours. Past Provincial Grand Steward, and in our province, the Stewards are all active, despite the Past nomenclature.

Surprised to be offered it so quickly, but I shall be humbly accepting.
I think you will find it's Provincial Grand Steward. It becomes Past after you have finished being active. Well done in any case.

WRumbled

392 posts

226 months

Monday 3rd April 2017
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Saddle bum said:
I think you will find it's Provincial Grand Steward. It becomes Past after you have finished being active. Well done in any case.
Thanks for the well done, but the letter is very clear; it's Past.

I don't know why Durham does it this way, but it does.

I've now received a separate invitation from the secretary of the PGS Lodge inviting me to a pre-meeting, should I accept the honour. If the opportunity arises, I shall ask.

andyjo1982

4,957 posts

209 months

Friday 14th April 2017
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5 part tv series starts on Sky 1 on Monday evening, 8pm. Will be interesting to see how far they go and how much they reveal.

http://www.freemasonrytoday.com/ugle-sgc/ugle/insi...

astroarcadia

1,710 posts

199 months

Monday 17th April 2017
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I know some-body who was filmed for this mini-series.

I'll keep quiet for now and see what other make of it.

It will be interesting to see how he is portrayed!