Freemasonry comprises men and women concerned with moral and spiritual values. Its members are taught its precepts (moral lessons and self-knowledge) by a series of ritual dramas – a progression of allegorical two-part plays learnt by heart and performed within each lodge – which follow ancient form and use stonemasons’ customs and tools as allegorical guides.

Freemasonry instils in its members a moral and ethical approach to life: it seeks to reinforce thoughtfulness for others, kindness in the community, honesty in business, courtesy in society and fairness in all things. Members are urged to regard the family’s interests as paramount, but, importantly, Freemasonry also teaches and practices concern for people, cares for the less fortunate and help those in need.

The Paviors’ Lodge is a member of the United Grand Lodge of England, the world’s oldest grand Lodge. Membership of lodges within the Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons and the Order of Women Freemasons is open to women of any race or religion.