W.Bro John King will be stepping down as Assistant Provincial Grand Master over the several years. John has done an exceptional job for Buckingham share Freemasons his reputation as a hard-working and committed Mason is known across the province.
As APGM, John has worked tirelessly to support Lodges and Brethren. His commitment to the success of the province has been faultless. Whether creating or supporting new initiatives, or working closely with individual members and lodges, he has always gone above and beyond the call of duty to help shape the success of the province.
Although John is stepping down from the role of APGM, he remains a valued and active part of the Provincial team and will continue to contribute at a high level. His experience, energy, and wisdom remain as important as ever, and we are delighted that he will still be working closely with us as we move forward.
I would personally like to thank John for his unwavering support, input and hard work, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with him over the coming years.
I am also pleased to announce that W Bro Mark Harry, ProvJGW, will be appointed as an Assistant Provincial Grand Master for the Province of Buckinghamshire at the Provincial meeting on Saturday, 11th October 2025.
Mark was initiated into Burke Lodge No. 6154 in 2012. Since then, his involvement in Freemasonry has grown steadily. He is now a member of nine Craft Lodges and has taken on a number of offices across them. He’s also played a key role in helping to re-establish Lodges such as Slough Daylight Lodge, with its shooting theme, and more recently Royal Thames Lodge, which focuses on the Combined Services.
Mark is also active in other Masonic Orders, including the Royal Arch, where he is a member of Bevan Chapter No. 2458, and the Knights Templar, where he currently serves as Provincial Bodyguard Commander for Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire.
Before his Masonic journey began, Mark served in the British Army for 24 years, finishing his career as a Warrant Officer First Class, Regimental Sergeant Major. His service included operational tours and training roles around the world, and he also spent time as an instructor at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
In recent years, Mark has taken the lead on the Province’s continued support for the Armed Forces Covenant. Thanks to his work, we now have a direct line of communication with the Ministry of Defence, and three Lodges have already signed the Covenant, with three more expected by the end of the year.
Within the Province, Mark has held several senior roles, including Standard Bearer, Membership Officer, Sword Bearer, and Provincial Junior Grand Warden. Earlier this year, he organised both the Provincial Grand Lodge meeting and the Provincial Grand Master’s Installation, while also supporting a number of other important Provincial projects, including BIG, BIG123, and 12DX.
Outside Freemasonry, Mark is supported by his wife Debbie, who is very proud of his Masonic work. When he’s not at Lodge or working on Provincial matters, he enjoys shooting, cars, and socialising.
We wish Mark all the very best in his new role as Assistant Provincial Grand Master and look forward to working with him as part of the Provincial Executive.
Fraternal regards
RW.Bro Tim Anders
Provincial Grand Master.
As APGM, John has worked tirelessly to support Lodges and Brethren. His commitment to the success of the province has been faultless. Whether creating or supporting new initiatives, or working closely with individual members and lodges, he has always gone above and beyond the call of duty to help shape the success of the province.
Although John is stepping down from the role of APGM, he remains a valued and active part of the Provincial team and will continue to contribute at a high level. His experience, energy, and wisdom remain as important as ever, and we are delighted that he will still be working closely with us as we move forward.
I would personally like to thank John for his unwavering support, input and hard work, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with him over the coming years.
I am also pleased to announce that W Bro Mark Harry, ProvJGW, will be appointed as an Assistant Provincial Grand Master for the Province of Buckinghamshire at the Provincial meeting on Saturday, 11th October 2025.
Mark was initiated into Burke Lodge No. 6154 in 2012. Since then, his involvement in Freemasonry has grown steadily. He is now a member of nine Craft Lodges and has taken on a number of offices across them. He’s also played a key role in helping to re-establish Lodges such as Slough Daylight Lodge, with its shooting theme, and more recently Royal Thames Lodge, which focuses on the Combined Services.
Mark is also active in other Masonic Orders, including the Royal Arch, where he is a member of Bevan Chapter No. 2458, and the Knights Templar, where he currently serves as Provincial Bodyguard Commander for Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire.
Before his Masonic journey began, Mark served in the British Army for 24 years, finishing his career as a Warrant Officer First Class, Regimental Sergeant Major. His service included operational tours and training roles around the world, and he also spent time as an instructor at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
In recent years, Mark has taken the lead on the Province’s continued support for the Armed Forces Covenant. Thanks to his work, we now have a direct line of communication with the Ministry of Defence, and three Lodges have already signed the Covenant, with three more expected by the end of the year.
Within the Province, Mark has held several senior roles, including Standard Bearer, Membership Officer, Sword Bearer, and Provincial Junior Grand Warden. Earlier this year, he organised both the Provincial Grand Lodge meeting and the Provincial Grand Master’s Installation, while also supporting a number of other important Provincial projects, including BIG, BIG123, and 12DX.
Outside Freemasonry, Mark is supported by his wife Debbie, who is very proud of his Masonic work. When he’s not at Lodge or working on Provincial matters, he enjoys shooting, cars, and socialising.
We wish Mark all the very best in his new role as Assistant Provincial Grand Master and look forward to working with him as part of the Provincial Executive.
Fraternal regards
RW.Bro Tim Anders
Provincial Grand Master.