FREEMASONS in Cirencester are celebrating 300 years of Freemasonry.

Cirencester Masons are inviting interested men to join an open day on May 21 between 2pm and 5pm. 

The group holds regular lodge meetings which have been held since 1851. 

They now meet at their own premises in The Avenue, Cirencester, GL7 1EH.

There are three lodges in Cirencester, Cotteswold Lodge, Earl Bathurst Lodge and Royal Agricultural College Lodge.

They meet monthly between September and May, with various social functions held throughout the year.

Freemasons help many local, national and international charities and other good causes in a number of ways both practically and financially.

For more information, email l592secretary@gmail.com or visit www.glosmasons.org.uk.