Provincial Grand Lodge of Dorset
 
First Steps
 
f after reading the various pages on this site you are interested in becoming a Freemason, we advise that you first talk to a family member, friend or colleague whom you already know to be a member.
 

They will be able to explain to you what they can about the fraternity and help you find a suitable Lodge.

Whilst it is preferable that you are recommended by a current member, we recognise that in some circumstances this is not possible.

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If you don't know anyone at all who is a member, then you can either download and print this enquiry form, fill it in and post it to us, or send as an email and we will send you a copy and answer any questions you may have.

If we believe you may be suitable, arrangements could possibly be made to meet you socially to find out more about you, and to give you a chance to find out more about us.

You may then in due course be invited to meet a committee of members from a Lodge you might be joining. They will wish to establish that your reasons for wanting to become a Freemason are sound. If both sides wish to proceed, the next step would be for the Lodge to conduct a ballot on you becoming a member.

All being well, a date would then be fixed for your admission. We look forward to hearing from you.

 
 
 
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About Freemasonry
Freemasons publish much information about their aims, objectives and activities, and we invite you to read the articles on this web site to form your own opinion of us.

For more information about us, see What is Freemasonry? and What do we do? The Brief history of Freemasonry page gives an account of the development of Freemasonry, and the charity overview page talks about one important  aspect of modern Freemasonry.

 
A typical Dorset Masonic Temple

About Joining
Have you seen our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page which will answer many of your initial questions?

 
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United Grand Lodge of England. We specifically do not warrant that any other websites accessible from their pages are recognised by, or
have the approval of, the United Grand Lodge of England.
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