An introduction to the Buckinghamshire Association for Masonic Research (BAMR) and the Buckinghamshire Lodge for Masonic Research (BLMR) No 9585

(The BLMR closed on 3 April 09. Click here for report)

The Buckinghamshire Association for Masonic Research (BAMR), formed in 1989, was the direct progenitor of the Buckinghamshire Lodge for Masonic Research (BLMR) No 9585. Following the consecration of the Lodge in 1995, the BAMR, in effect, became the Correspondence Circle of the Lodge.

The BAMR publishes the annual Transactions, which cover Lodge and Association lectures and talks plus related material. Volume 11 - the 2007 Transactions was published in June 2008. All members receive a copy of the Transactions. W.Bro. Tim Hancock is currently the Transactions Editor.

All BAMR Members receive details of forth coming events and, by attending meetings of the Buckinghamshire Lodge for Masonic Research, they can participate in discussing papers, which are read at the meetings, but were unable to vote at Lodge meetings or hold office.

The BAMR holds an informal “Members' Papers Meeting” normally on the first Saturday in February at the Masonic Hall, Ripon Street, Aylesbury. An extra weekday evening meeting was added on 16 September 2008 and held in Thame. Click for details. Events for 2009 & 2010 are being planned. Click for details.

The BAMR also maintains a Library, details of which are given below. Click for details.

The final Worshipful Master was WBro John Zammit, his predecessor, WBro Nigel Beaven  installed him in June 2008. As is the Lodge’s custom the new Worshipful Master presented his new paper entitled “They Knelt to Assist Yet remain Upright.” The Lodge meets three times per year on the morning of the third Saturday in March, June and November. The Installation Meeting is normally held at Aylesbury in June, with the other two meetings being held throughout the Province.

The 2007-2009 Programme is given below. Members of the Lodge also received the Transactions and were entitled to vote at Lodge meetings and hold office.

The BAMR can arrange for talks, lectures, etc., to be given to any Lodge, Lodge of Instruction or Study Group. Applications for such should be made to the BAMR Secretary.

Membership of the BAMR helps to promote the aims and objectives of the Buckinghamshire Lodge for Masonic Research without the full commitment implied by Lodge membership. All Masons in good standing are eligible for membership of the BAMR.

There is a copy of the BAMR Membership Application Form below. The annual fee is currently £8.

Any Brother who wishes further information or would like to join the BAMR should contact one of the following: