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Breckland Lodge No. 8707

Thetford masonic hallBridges WalkThetford IP24 2EF

Consecrated 1976. Working Emulation ritual under the United Grand Lodge of England.

Members come from Thetford, Swaffham, Diss, Mundford and Brandon and across Norfolk.

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Masonic bodies

  • United Grand Lodge of England
  • Provincial Grand Lodge of Norfolk
  • The Freemasons' Charity
  • Order of Women Freemasons
  • Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons

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Membership

Thinking about joining? Meet us in Thetford.

Open to any man over 18 of good character, from every walk of life. Many of our members joined in their 30s and 40s, around work and family, and others after retiring. You don’t need an introduction. The easiest first step is simply to get in touch.

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Who joins?

Teachers, tradesmen, engineers, IT professionals, GPs, business owners, retired servicemen. The lodge is as varied as Norfolk.

No particular background, politics or religion. A belief in something greater than yourself, a commitment to living honestly, and a willingness to show up. That is the measure.

“I've made life long friends through masonry and truly enjoy being able to support local charities through the work we do together”

Chris, Retired IT Director (2002)
No obligation

Ask us about joining

The easiest first step. Leave your details and one of our members will be in touch for an informal chat, at a time that suits you.

I would like to find out more

What happens when you get in touch

Three steps. No pressure at any of them.

1

You hear back promptly

One of our members will get in touch, usually within a couple of days, to say hello and answer your questions.

2

An informal chat

By phone or over a coffee, whichever suits you. No Masonic knowledge needed, and nothing to prepare.

3

If it feels right, we take the next step

Nobody will pressure you. If the conversation sparks something, we will talk about what comes next in our own time. If not, no hard feelings.

The formal process

How joining works

After the introductory steps, the formal route to membership takes this path.

01

Have a conversation

Reach out to us for an informal chat to answer your questions and see if Freemasonry feels right for you. No commitment at this stage.

02

Meet the lodge

A chance to meet some of the members informally before any formal steps. No Masonic knowledge needed.

03

Be proposed

If both sides are happy, a member proposes you. The lodge votes by ballot. If accepted, your Masonic journey begins.

04

Your Initiation

The First Degree, conducted in Emulation ritual. The lodge room, full of men who were once standing where you are. Many members describe it as one of the most meaningful evenings of their lives.

Common concerns

The easiest thing is to ask

A friendly conversation with one of our members, in your own time. No regalia, no obligation.

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