Cheshire Chapter

Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association

Freemasons | Motorcycles | Charity

8 new brothers initiated into Freemasonry | £20,000 donated to local charities | 7 returning brothers back in Freemasonry

Cheshire Widows Sons November Breakfast meeting with some of our donations for the forthcoming toy appeal. These meets make for a great family social occasion, especially when the weather isn't so good!

The Widows Sons is an International Association which is open to all Freemasons who enjoy motorcycling and have a desire to ride with and associate with their fraternal brothers.

We are the only Widows Sons Association in the UK that is recognised by the United Grand Lodge of England.

The Widows Sons serve to raise money for charitable causes, raise Masonic awareness while attending public motorcycling events and support our regular Lodges in whatever capacity we are able.

The goal of the association

Introduce the pleasures of motorcycling to our Masonic Brothers.
Raise Masonic Awareness in the world of motorcycling.
Support our regular Masonic lodges through regular attendance and assisting with or attending lodge events.

While we wear identifying regalia, or patches, the Widows Sons are not a biker gang, MC or 1% Club, we do not wear "Back Patches" but do wear the Square and Compass, on our breasts, near to our hearts.

We are required to represent the fraternity in a positive light at all times.

Where are we?

We have chapters throughout the United Kingdom, and each Widows Sons chapter is encouraged to sponsor or participate in local charity runs or events. In all cases, we strive to present a positive image of Freemasonry and our Association to the public.

We have active chapters throughout the United Kingdom, many States in the USA, Canada and throughout Europe.

To see a full list of chapters, click here to be taken to the national Widows Sons website.

Attending and joining

Becoming a patched member

Once you join Freemasonry and work to your 3rd degree, we will then perform a ‘patching’ ceremony, which formally welcomes you as a Widows Son with our approved Masonic patch and a road name to be sewn onto your cut, which is not mandatory, but adds to the colour and symbolism of Masonic roots.

The only prerequisite is that you are a Master Mason in good standing (being a current and paid up member of a Lodge) and own a motorbike.

What if you are not a mason or family and friends

You do not have to be a Freemason to join our activities and to accommodate friends, family and interested persons, we have a sub-group called the "Bad-Pennies".

Is it a lodge meeting?

No, we are all about the riding! We have monthly, family friendly breakfasts and rideouts. All are welcome.