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Scientific Lodge No. 439 holds
its regular meetings at 6.30p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month (except
July & August) The December meeting is held on the third Wednesday at
6.30p.m. with the Installation meeting taking place in June.
"Freemasonry being a universal science extending over the whole surface of
the habitable globe".
Freemasonry under the United Grand Lodge of England is the UK's largest, secular
fraternal and charitable organisation. It has over 300,000 members working in
nearly 8,000 lodges throughout England and Wales and 30,000 more members
overseas.
Who can become a Freemason?
Our fraternity has a wonderful history,
which dates back more than
three centuries. It is one of the world's oldest secular fraternities, a society
of men concerned with moral and spiritual values. Founded on the three great
principles of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, it aims to bring together men of
goodwill, regardless of background and differences.
People might think that to become a Freemason is quite difficult. It's actually
straightforward.
The essential qualifications for admission is that you have a belief in a
Supreme Being.
It is usual for candidates to be "mature men of 21 years and over",
but in some circumstances candidates between the ages of 18 and 21 can be
admitted.
Suggested Steps
If you are interested in becoming a
Freemason, we advise that you first talk to a family member, friend or colleague
whom you already know to be a member. They will be able to explain to you what
they can about the fraternity.
If you don't know anyone at all who is a member, then get in touch with us, tell
us a little bit about yourself and your reasons for wishing to join. (Our
address is on the front page).
Arrangements will be made to meet you socially to find out more about you, and
to give you a chance to find out more about us.
You would then in due course be invited to meet a committee of members from the
Lodge, prior to being balloted for membership of the Lodge.
All being well, a date would then be fixed
for your admission.
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