How
does one join?
The most important thing to realise is that
membership is not
by invitation - if you wait for someone to tap you on the
shoulder, you will wait a very long time!
The best starting point is if you know
someone who is already a member: in that case, you simply
mention that you are interested in freemasonry, and he
will take it from there. If you think you don't currently
know any masons, then fill in the form on the Contacts
page, and we will get in touch with you. There are a
number of stages to be gone through, and the whole process
can take a little while. But those stages are entirely
without obligation on either side: either party can,
naturally, withdraw at any time.
What
does it cost?
At
the present moment (January 2020) the costs are:
For those over 25
Once-only Initiation fee – £50.00
Once-only
Grand
Lodge
Registration fee – £72.60
Once-only Provincial Grand Lodge Registration fee
– £3.00
plus
the
Annual Subscription of – £170.00
For those under 25
Once-only Initiation
fee – £28.00
Once-only
Grand
Lodge
Registration fee – £38.60
Once-only Provincial Grand Lodge Registration fee
– £3.00
plus
the
Annual Subscription of – £150.00
At the present moment the Dining fee is £18.00, exclusive
of drinks.
In addition, collections are taken for charity at most
meetings.
Joining and re-joioning
Those who are already masons may join (or re-join) the
lodge for a fee of £20 (£16 if under 25)
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