Congratulations W. Bro. Richard Hinchliffe of Pudsey Lodge of M.M.M. No. 658

A Fantastic night of Mark Masonry Monday 9th November 2026 saw W. Bro. Richard Hinchliffe stay in the chair for a second year. It was Richards third year as Worshipful Master at Pudsey his first time was in 2012 when V.W. Bro. Andrew J. Brown Deputy Provincial Grand Master who was in attendance for the …

Installation at Haywra Lodge of M.M.M.No.525

Tuesday 3rd November 2026 and a brilliant night at Harrogate Masonic Hall. W. Bro. Michael W. Holroyde installed his successor Bro. Stuart Cooper in great style. Michael did a fantastic job despite his own personal and family health issues. They always say if you want a job doing then find a busy man….Well that’s certainly true. …

Abbey Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners

W.Bro. Donald Coverdale the Installing Commander did himself and Abbey Lodge proud by Installing Bro. John (Jack) Wilson in fine style on Friday 30th October 2026. On hand to see it was W.Bro. Philip Oldfield Assistant Provincial Grand Master and, several other distinguished guests some coming from as far afield as the Province of Warwickshire. All …

A first-class Installation at Lightcliffe Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 715

Friday 16th October 2026 saw a great turnout to see Bro. Gavin N. Bullough installed in style by W. Bro. Stephen J. Turner.  On duty was Assistant Provincial Grand Master V.W. Bro. Philip Oldfield together with an escort of acting officers.  Steve tried twice to pass the gavel to both Philip who politely declined and, so he tried …

A Wonderful Evening at Pontefract Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 878

What a fantastic and memorable evening at Pontefract Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 878, where we had the pleasure of witnessing W.Bro. Ian Robertson installed into the Chair as our new Commander in fine style. The ceremony was expertly conducted by his nephew, W.Bro. David Whitelaw, who took the Chair of the Lodge in …

West Yorkshire Royal Ark Mariner Annual Assembly

Tapton Hall, Sheffield on Saturday 3rd October 2026 saw Brethren from across the Province gather to see those Brethren to be appointed to Provincial Royal Ark Mariner Grand Rank and of course enjoy the company of The Carl Whitehead Lodge of RAM No. 110. It was a fabulous day enjoyed by the Brethren and their better …

V. W. Bro. Ian Wolstencroft P.G.J.O. Fifty Years a Mark Master Mason. And his dedicated service to The Mark Benevolent Fund

What a super night on Thursday 24th September 2026 at Pontefract Masonic Hall to celebrate Ian’s fabulous achievements both as a man and a mason. Ian was Advanced into Pontefract Lodge of M.M.M. No. 878 on the 23rd of September 1976 and has not looked back since. Ian was born in Oldham Lancashire, 1947 and went to …

A truly Magical occasion at Prince Edward Mark No 14.

This evening saw The Deputy Provincial Grand Master V. W.Bro. Andrew James Brown, along with Assistant PGM, G.Gary Parker, accompanied by a numerous retinue of over 20 Acting Provincial Grand Officers and members of the West Yorkshire Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge attend Prince Edward Mark Lodge at Blenheim House at Batley for an Escorted Visit. …

The ‘Reponing’ of The White Rose Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1067

Tuesday 22nd September 2026 and what a ‘Reponing’ it was.  Hoyle Court in Baildon was the host and what a super venue for it.  The wonderful main temple being easily able to cope with the sixty plus who attended to see White Rose reborn as a Lodge for Grand Lodge officers.   Current rulers and past rulers present together …

An Elevation and the Travelling Porphyry Stone, what a Super Night

Pudsey Masonic Hall Monday 21st September and Pudsey RAM No. 658 were honoured with the presence of W. Bro. Philip Oldfield and W. Bro. G. Gary Parker both Assistant Provincial Grand Masters.  Philip was there with an escort to witness the Porphyry stone being delivered in fine style by a delegation of Pontefract Lodge of RAM No.878 …