How to Join

Our masonic 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 freemasonry 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.

Interested in becoming a Freemason?

Providing the applicant can fulfil the above basic requirements, he is given the opportunity to meet informally with representatives of the Lodge, this is generally followed by a further meeting to ensure he is happy to join Freemasonry.

The next stage is to ballot the Lodge members to accept the new candidate. Should this ballot go in the candidates favour, the new candidate can now embark on a fascinating masonic journey as an Entered Apprentice of Freemasonry.

After reading the information on this page, if you are still 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 and help you find a suitable Lodge.

If you don't know anyone at all who is a member, then please write to us at the following address:

Provincial Grand Lodge of Cheshire

Ashcroft House

36 Clay Lane, Timperley, Altrincham

Cheshire, WA15 7AB

Alternatively, you can email us on RuncornMasons@aol.com

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 a Lodge you might be joining, prior to being balloted for membership of that Lodge. All being well, a date would then be fixed for your admission.