What is Freemasonry?

Freemasonry means different things to each of those who join. For some, it’s about making new friends and acquaintances. For others it’s about being able to help deserving causes – making a contribution to family and society. But for most, it is an enjoyable hobby.

Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest and largest non-religious, non-political, fraternal and charitable organisations. It teaches self-knowledge through participation in a progression of ceremonies. Members are expected to be of high moral standing and are encouraged to speak openly about Freemasonry. Our values are based on integrity, kindness, honesty and fairness. Members are urged to regard the interests of the family as paramount but, importantly, Freemasonry also teaches concern for people, care for the less fortunate and help for those in need.

We are not a secret society, but we are a society with secrets! – for those interested enough to find out about what we get up to please feel free to ask Google. Your search which will throw up a whole host of theories and opinions, most of which, fortunately, are not based on fact. We are an open, warm and welcoming society.

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, ethical and spiritual values.

Please visit our brief history of Freemasonary page.

Our Frequently Asked Questions Page may be read here.