Thank you for your interest
Thank you for your interest in the Hallstone Chapter of the Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association. The association is growing and Chapters can be found across the North, East, South and West of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
We are attached to the Widows Sons National Chapter. The Association’s objective is to enjoy our biking by arranging ride-outs and events to raise funds for chosen charities. We occasionally join in and support other WS Chapters on their rides and also other biking groups that arrange charity events.
Hallstone Chapter supports the Provincial Grand Lodge of Buckinghamshire with events around the county at shows and fete’s and supports Provincial and other worthy charities.
During the riding season we organise one fixed ride-out a month alternating between a short run (50-80 miles) and a long run (100+ miles) and an in-person social evening at a convenient venue. Year round, we have a monthly get together. Partners, friends and family members are more than welcome to attend. In fact we also have an associate membership for Non-Masons who are referred to as ‘Cornerstones’ after the most important foundation of a structure. We believe strongly in the inclusivity of our Non-Masonic members with the exception of Masonic visits they are invited to all of our events.
All events are advertised on our website hallstone.wsmba.uk and on our WhatsApp group, the latter being particularly useful when ‘on the spur of the moment’ rides are arranged.
Prior to joining it is requisite that the applicant meets up with us at a number of social events and ride-outs and gets to know us. This is as much to see that you like us as much as we no doubt, will like you! As a member you will be expected to attend rides and events whenever you can. If you cannot commit time or do not intend to attend our events, we are not the organisation for you.
Widows Sons are not tied to a specific motorcycle or manufacturer and we endeavour to be fully inclusive, making people aware that Freemasons ride all sorts of bikes, not just wear dark suits carrying cases.
Motorcycles must be road legal and be capable of holding its place in a ride (we suggest machines of 500cc or over but are flexible so long as the bike can keep with the pack). Classic motorcycles are more than welcome. All riders must hold a full motorcycle licence.
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The Bottom Line
We are a Masonic Biking Association. Our members like to ride motorcycles with like-minded people. We respect other motorcycle groups and clubs. The majority of our membership live within Buckinghamshire and it is in this area that our rides and events begin or take place. The Freemasons among us like to support each other by reciprocating visits to Craft Lodges, Chapters and other Orders when possible.
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Patch Question
We DO NOT wear Back-patch "rockers" of any form, however Masonic "Chicken Wings" are permitted. Some Brothers may wish to wear front patches, others may wish to keep their Masonry private and we respect this. The patches belong to the Association and should be returned if membership lapses. Hallstone Cornerstones equally have patches and the same rules apply.
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Eligibility
Master Masons are eligible to join as Full Widows Sons. Newly made Masons may join as Hallstone Cornerstones until they become Master Masons, when they can then transfer their membership to the Full Widows Sons. Non-Masons may join as Hallstone Cornerstones.
Subscriptions
Annual subscriptions will be due on the 1st March yearly and should be paid no later than 31st May. Members who do not pay their subscriptions by 1st June may be excluded.
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Riding With Us
Hallstone Chapter WSMBA has a strong ethos about togetherness. We enjoy each other’s company. We are not a race club. We believe in riding together, staying together and arriving together. Our Road Captains will pace rides appropriately and generally speaking overtaking within the pack should be avoided. There will be times we become separated and use a corner marking system which will be briefed before each ride.
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Application Process Protocol
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Prior to joining it is requisite that the applicant attends a number of our events and ride-outs to get to know the members of the Chapter (you may submit an application for membership prior to meeting with us. It will be considered when we know you).
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The online application form must be completed in full and submitted.
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If the applicant is a Freemason they may need to be 'proved' by the Secretary (This is not the case where he is known by a Brother who is already a member). The Hallstone Chapter Secretary will approach the applicants Lodge Secretary to confirm they are a current Master Mason in good standing.
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The Secretary then processes the application.
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The elected Officers of the Chapter will discuss and vote on the application.
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If there is mutual agreement the applicant will be contacted by the Secretary and invited to join.
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Should the applicant wish to take up membership the joining fee will be payable in advance as instructed by the Secretary.
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Hallstone Chapter Membership Fees
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