RTTV Members Honoured at Oxfordshire Mark Provincial Meeting
- darrenmasonic
- May 18
- 2 min read
A number of us at RTTV are also members of another branch of Freemasonry, Mark Master Masons, and on Friday ten of us headed over to Didcot for the Oxfordshire Provincial Meeting.
The event brought together Mark Masons from across the Province for an afternoon celebrating the past year, recognising members for their hard work, and appointing and promoting Provincial Officers for the year ahead. We’re proud to say several members of RTTV received honours and promotions on the day.
One of the best things about these Provincial meetings is the atmosphere. They’re a chance to catch up with friends from other Lodges, meet new people, and see just how strong and active Freemasonry still is today. The Province of Oxfordshire also welcomed visitors and Provincial Grand Masters from around the UK, which made the day feel even more special.
So what actually is a Provincial Officer?
In simple terms, it’s recognition for members who go the extra mile in Freemasonry — supporting their Lodge, helping newer members, travelling to other Lodges, encouraging others to get involved, and contributing positively to the wider Province.
The Mark Degree especially places a huge focus on friendship, support, and visiting other Lodges. It’s one of the reasons many younger members are drawn to it — there’s a really welcoming and social atmosphere, and you quickly become part of a much bigger network of friends across the Province and beyond.
Provincial Officers are often the people helping to keep that energy alive — supporting events, ceremonies, charity work, mentoring newer members, and making sure everyone feels included.
Freemasonry in 2026 is very different to the stereotypes people often imagine. For many younger men, it offers something that’s actually quite rare today — genuine friendships, shared experiences, mentoring, support, social events, and the chance to be part of something bigger than yourself.
And yes, there’s still plenty of humour involved too.
As many Mark Brethren like to joke:
“In the Craft they notice your apron… in the Mark they notice whether you stayed for pudding and helped clear up afterwards!”
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