A Message from the Inspector General
V∴Ill∴Bro J MIchael hooton, 33°
Welcome to the website for the District of Berkshire for the Ancient and Accepted Rite for England and Wales and its Districts and Chapters Overseas. This Order is often called the Rose Croix and it is a Christian Order open to freemasons who have been Master Masons for at least one year.
The District of Berkshire encompasses the old County boundaries with Chapters of the Order meeting at the Berkshire Masonic Centre, Sindlesham between Reading and Wokingham and also at Windsor, Newbury, Abingdon and Wallingford.
Considered by many members to be their favourite Order, the Rose Croix offers friendship with a deep spiritual understanding and encouraging a way of life that offers the satisfaction that comes with a sense of responsibility in society.
I do encourage any qualified Master Mason to consider joining one of the Chapters in the District, where you will be made most welcome.
To non-masons, I hope that the site will expand your understanding and help to broaden your knowledge and maybe induce you to become a freemason. I am sure that you will not regret it.
I hope that you will enjoy browsing the website and that we will be able to answer any enquiries.
