Every man can find a lodge to suit his pocket. The costs of Freemasonry centre on fixed costs like yearly subscriptions that maintain our spaces / administration & the cost of dining, if you want to join, these costs shouldn’t be a problem for you. Other costs like buying regalia or giving anything you feel you can spare for charity relate to your personal tastes and situation – so are entirely up to you. Think of it like any hobby you enjoy – you can spend a lot or a little, we don’t pressure anyone at all & your own life connections like work & family naturally come first.

No. Religions are openly accepting of all, have unique traditions, dogmas, texts, make different spiritual claims or offers of salvation. Freemasonry has no claim to a religious text, makes no promises of salvation or absolution, & is selective of its membership. It is very true that belief in a supreme being is at its core – but without trespassing on religion, that matter is left to your own individual interpretation & Masonry will only enhance any religious beliefs you may hold – not replace or compete with them.

Yes & No. Freemasonry at Someries takes good men & makes them better. Any advantages or personal advancement will be gained through an individual living a focused moral & upstanding life within their family, profession & their community – sharing time & a very special bond with other men who share the same values & mind-set. Someries Lodge & Freemasonry as a whole isn’t about any other kind of advancement – nor is there any power brokering, monetary gains to be made etc. These things fall into an incorrect representation of our fraternity – & we don’t entertain this kind of behaviour.

Contrary to popular belief, seniority in industry or personal influence is not a requirement. Nor is vast wealth. Freemasonry at Someries will however make demands on your time – so you’ll need to be able invest the time to progress. We meet 6 times a year & there are some informal practice evenings leading up to those meetings that we commit to. There are costs associated with membership (see above) but these are not huge sums & shouldn’t cause you any issues if Masonry is right for you. Ability to get to & from our Masonic centre. A belief in a supreme being. No criminal history. These are the basics really… the best way to find out more is to meet with us & talk things over.

If Freemasonry is a secret – it’s the worst kept secret in history! The square & compasses are as recognisable & widespread as other big brands are today.

Freemasonry is not a secret society – nor does it wish to be. The secretive element of our fraternity centres around the traditional ways in which we recognise each other & distinguish members from the world at large who are not Masons. Historically this was to ensure that entry to the spaces we meet at & admittance to the degrees we teach are reserved for those who have progressed formally – with the guidance of their brothers.

Once you are initiated into Someries lodge you will start your journey into Masonry. You will be Freemason ~ a full member of this lodge & free to progress through the degrees. Someries Lodge is part of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Bedfordshire, the administrative body for all local lodges. The Province is in turn part of the United Grand lodge of England – basically the umbrella organisation governing Masonry in England & connecting us to other Grand Lodges Worldwide. By joining us you join a truly global fraternity of millions of brothers.

If you share our values & can meet the commitments Masonry asks – you shouldn’t have any problems fitting in at Someries Lodge.