Provincial Grand Lodge of Buckinghamshirehttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mnfexnt2rj2m5 Noble Orders Of Architecture – Pt1 DORIC  The earliest and simplest Greek order, featuring a sturdy, fluted column with a plain, cushion-like capital.  Full details on our Facebook Page - BuckinghamshireFreemasons #bucksmasons #freemasonry #nobleorders03 Jun 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnfexnt2rj2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mmz67rxdwd2pFEEL GOOD FRIDAY ! NEW POOL POD More than 2,000 wheelchair users every year will be able to access the pool at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, thanks to a new Pool Pod presented by Buckinghamshire Freemasons to the WheelPower charity. #bucksmasons #charity #feelgoodfriday #wheelpower29 May 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmz67rxdwd2phttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mmtkwb4gib2z5 Noble Orders of Architecture Over the coming weeks, we will be exploring the five classical orders of architecture, defining styles based on column and entablature design, they are the simple Doric, the scroll-voluted Ionic, the ornate Corinthian,27 May 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmtkwb4gib2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mmh7hdf7m72pFEEL GOOD FRIDAY ! Haddenham Tri-School Run & Fun Day Sunday saw members of Haddenham Lodge once again take to the BBQ for the annual Haddenham Tri-School Fun Day, a popular community event that brings together local families. #bucksmasons #charity #feelgoodfriday #freemasonryinthecommunity22 May 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmh7hdf7m72phttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mlqeegnj5v2xMID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt16 MYTH: "Freemasonry Is Linked To The Illuminati" THE FACTS: FALSE – There is no factual evidence linking Freemasonry to the Illuminati. The historical Bavarian Illuminati was a short-lived political group founded in 1776. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry13 May 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqeegnj5v2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3ml6r45ty2v2eMID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt15 MYTH: "Freemasons Wear Silly Aprons." THE FACTS: FALSE - That statement is technically true, but misleading. Freemasons wear ceremonial aprons during meetings, which come from ancient stonemasons’ work aprons.  #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry06 May 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6r45ty2v2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mkn5tuloam2uMID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt14 MYTH: "Freemasonry Is In Compatible With Modern Life" THE FACTS: FALSE – Far from being outdated, it encourages character, kindness, and self-improvement, providing a positive counterbalance to the pressures of modern living. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry29 Apr 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkn5tuloam2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mk3kl4vp3d2uMID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt13 MYTH: "Freemasonry Is Satanic" THE FACTS: FALSE – Freemasonry is not Satanic: it requires members to believe in a higher power and explicitly forbids discussion or promotion of Satan worship. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry22 Apr 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3kl4vp3d2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mjjxcnbnd22lMID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt12 MYTH: "You Must Be 21 Years Old To Join" THE FACTS: FALSE – In 2020 the minimum age to join was lowered from 21 to 18 to reflect modern standards of adulthood making age-18 membership open to all applicants. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry15 Apr 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjxcnbnd22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mjcteugz3d2eSpring Into Freemasonry - Week 10 As the Spring season continues to flourish, so does our fraternity. Last week we saw our current membership drive up and down the Province continue. 4 lodges, 4 new brothers Verney, New Urban, Burnham Beeches & Fredrick Lawson #bucksmasons #springintofreemasonry12 Apr 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjcteugz3d2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3miye27j4sa2lMID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt11 MYTH: "You Must Join A Lodge Closest To Your Home" THE FACTS: FALSE - Lodges are located all over the country, you join one that suits you - location, day & time of meetings and its members are discussed to ensure it works for YOU #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry08 Apr 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3miye27j4sa2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3miqw3uk2d42uSpring Into Freemasonry - Week 9 In the springtime, as the days are growing longer, the number of our Initiates is getting stronger. Last week we saw our current membership drive up and down the Province continue. #bucksmasons #springintofreemasonry05 Apr 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3miqw3uk2d42uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3migqrse7vh2bMID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt10 MYTH: "Freemasons Use Funny Handshakes to Gain Advantages in Life" THE FACTS: FALSE - Masonic handshakes (or 'grips') are ritualistic tokens for recognition, allowing members to identify each other. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry01 Apr 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3migqrse7vh2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mhvaumuqfe2uMID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt9 MYTH: "You’re Not Allowed To Tell Anyone You Are A Freemason" THE FACTS: FALSE - Freemasons are allowed to tell people they’re Freemasons. There’s no rule against it.  #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry25 Mar 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvaumuqfe2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mhdnmanjxn26MID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt8 MYTH: "Freemasonry is an Old Mans Club" THE FACTS: FALSE - Our Province is getting younger each year. Alongside the experience &insight of our senior members, we are witnessing a significant surge in men joining in their 20s and 30s.  #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry18 Mar 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdnmanjxn26https://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mh67cdjayy26Monday Morning Masonic Facts - pt10 Freemasons often wear white gloves during lodge meetings and ceremonies as a symbol of purity of conduct and integrity of action. The use of gloves has historical roots in both operative stonemasonry and European social customs. #bucksmasons #masonicfacts16 Mar 2026 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh67cdjayy26https://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mgxkcvfzlq2cFEEL GOOD FRIDAY ! On Saturday the 7th of March the Provincial Grand Master RW Bro. Tim Anders attended a 100th Birthday Luncheon for W Bro. Norman Hide, which was attended by Masonic Brethren friends and family. #bucksmasons #freemasonry #feelgoodfriday #10013 Mar 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxkcvfzlq2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mgsb2p44cy2cMID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt7 MYTH: "Freemasonry Takes Up All Your Time" THE FACTS: FALSE - Lodges always stress that family, work, and personal life come first. Freemasonry is very much a “you get out what you put in” kind of thing and is flexible to allow this. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry11 Mar 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgsb2p44cy2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mgans4qmdr2oMID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt6 MYTH: "Freemasons Only Donate to Themselves, to Help Themselves" THE FACTS: FALSE - Freemasons donate millions of pounds each year to support a variety of charitable causes and help their local communities #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry04 Mar 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgans4qmdr2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mg2yqj7onp2hMonday Morning Masonic Facts - pt8 Freemason Tracing Boards are symbolic illustrated designs used in lodge rooms to visually represent the key themes, symbols, and lessons of a particular Masonic degree.  #bucksmasons #masonicfacts02 Mar 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg2yqj7onp2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mfty76ffgl2jFEEL GOOD FRIDAY ! On Tuesday this week, Buckinghamshire Freemasons were asked to assist at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Flame Lighting Ceremony, providing assistance to all those attending the event.   #bucksmasons #wheelpower #paralympics #stokemandeville #teamGB27 Feb 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfty76ffgl2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mfox6brnb42uMID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt5 MYTH: "Freemasons Only Look After Their Own" THE FACTS: FALSE - Freemasonry is a fraternity that has its roots firmly in the ground to help both financially and with time in the wider community. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry25 Feb 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfox6brnb42uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mfjfjkuew22pMonday Morning Masonic Facts - pt7 Masonic lodges are traditionally democratic in their internal governance, with decisions made collectively by the members rather than imposed by authority. #bucksmasons #masonicfacts23 Feb 2026 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfjfjkuew22phttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mf5dvtmefl2hMID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt4 MYTH: Freemasons Have to Give A Proportion of Their Salary to Charity THE FACTS: FALSE - Freemasonry at its core is very community & charity based, BUT, a member is to only donate what time & money they can afford. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry18 Feb 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf5dvtmefl2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3mexs7srz6g2oMonday Morning Masonic Facts - pt6 The Working Tools of a Freemason are symbolic instruments derived from the tools of operative stonemasons and are used to teach moral and ethical lessons.  #bucksmasons #masonicfacts16 Feb 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mexs7srz6g2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3meqoaiuhhr2dFEEL GOOD FRIDAY ! Members from Lodge of Concorde met up with a representative from the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund at the Beaconsfield Centre to present a cheque to the charity for £1000. #bucksmasons #freemasonry #charity13 Feb 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqoaiuhhr2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3melncfhejw2eMID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt3 MYTH: "You must be a Christian to become a Freemason." THE FACTS:  FALSE - most mainstream Freemasonry does require belief in a Supreme Being, but it doesn’t specify which religion. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry11 Feb 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3melncfhejw2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3megdwgxwlk2oMonday Morning Masonic Facts - pt5 In Freemasonry, a Lewis is traditionally defined as the son of a Freemason. The term originates from operative stonemasonry, where a Lewis is a metal lifting device used to raise heavy blocks of stone by fitting into a cut cavity.  #bucksmasons #masonicfacts09 Feb 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3megdwgxwlk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3me76gto6xn2oFEEL GOOD FRIDAY ! How we supported your local community As well as supporting charities, Freemasons play an active role in delivering our services at a local level.  #bucksmasons #freemasonry #mcf #charity06 Feb 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3me76gto6xn2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bucksmasons.bsky.social/post/3me25fjag5v2oMID WEEK MYTH BUSTERS Pt2 MYTH: "Freemasons have undue influence on politics and religion." THE FACTS:  FALSE - Freemasonry is a non-political and non-religious organisation that welcomes members of all faiths and backgrounds. #bucksmasons #mythbusters #freemasonry04 Feb 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:glao45x4e6o7oiobvizedsjl/app.bsky.feed.post/3me25fjag5v2o