North-East Corner Clubs

June 2012

The North-East Corner Club has now become an incredibly popular scheme across the Province. Its objective is to promote a better understanding of the Craft among junior brethren, while encouraging bonding between brethren of a similar standing. This is achieved by a programme of meetings that are informal yet informative. They address interesting aspects of Freemasonry which newer Brethren may not yet have discovered. Members are encouraged to feel at ease and ask questions either during the meeting or over a drink afterwards. The meetings are also an ideal place to meet fellow Masons from other Lodges, thus expanding their circle of friendship. Dress code is informal with no regalia, no learning of ritual, and no membership fee.

The programme is now running from two main Centres; Bletchley for the North of the Province, and Beaconsfield for the South. We aim to hold 3 meetings per year in each of the two centres.

Meetings for the remainder of 2012 are:

Southern Area

13th October , 10:30am. Beaconsfield Masonic Centre. “Exploring the Tracing Board in the 1st Degree”
This meeting explains the mysterious looking First Degree Tracing Board, allowing you to understand it’s history and symbolism. During the presentation you will be served with a Full English Breakfast. There will be a nominal £5 charge per head to contribute towards expenses.

Northern Area

16th June 2012, 10:30am. Aylesbury Masonic Centre. “Initiation to Illumination - your Journey through Freemasonry”
An explanation of your passage through Freemasonry. From the first moment of your First Degree, through the Second and Third Degrees, and onward through Provincial Ranks (Acting and Past), to Grand Rank appointments. A wealth of regalia will be modelled by Team Members. The meeting will include refreshments and bacon rolls for which there is no charge.

27th October 2012, 10:30am. Bletchley Masonic Centre. “Exploring the Tracing Board in the 1st Degree”
This meeting explains the mysterious looking First Degree Tracing Board, allowing you to understand it’s history and symbolism. During the presentation you will be served with a Full English Breakfast. There will be a nominal £5 charge per head to contribute towards expenses.

From 2013 onwards, NECC events will be held on fixed dates:

Northern Area, Bletchley Masonic Centre.

1st Saturday in March, 2nd Saturday in June, 1st Saturday in October.

Southern Area, Beaconsfield Masonic Centre.

3rd Saturday in March, 4th Saturday in June, 3rd Saturday in October.

Forthcoming topics planned so far for 2013:

“Colours of the Craft”

This will comprise a presentation of the different degrees in Freemasonry that are “Beyond the Craft”, with a team of Brethren modelling the various sets of regalia. A dazzling and flamboyant display of regalia rarely seen by most Freemasons.

“Junior Lodge Officers - Your forthcoming roles explained!”

This meeting follows on from the Senior Officers event presented in 2011. It will provide you with an insight into the various Junior Offices in the Lodge that you will be holding over the next few years.

The North East Corner Club is a friendly group that we hope you will get involved with. For further details on how to get more from Freemasonry, please contact Peter Bennett at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Beaconsfield), or Paul Waldron at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Bletchley).