Despite braving the winter weather, 35 Brethren gathered at Ripon Masonic Hall, and it was well worth the journey thanks to the warm and fraternal welcome received. We were honoured by the presence of the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W.Bro. Gary Parker, accompanied by nine members of the Provincial team, who witnessed a superb Advancement …
Tuesday 3rd February 2026 saw over forty gather at Harrogate Masonic Hall to see W.Bro. Michael W. Holroyde and his team Advance in great style Bro. Timothy Peter Walden watched by W.Bro. G. Gary Parker Assistant Provincial Grand Master and a mix of 14 acting Provincial officers and members of The West Yorkshire Provincial Grand Stewards …
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Thursday 29th January 2026 at Cleckheaton where as everyone knows the sun never sets! saw Bro. Roderick Fraser installed in fine style as W.C.N by W.Bro. Keith Watson. On duty and a regular visit to Cleckheaton was W.Bro. Philip Oldfield Assistant Provincial Grand Master. Philp was offered the gavel but politely declined saying he had just …
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The Success of The Porphyry Stone A fantastic night at Hipperholme Lodge of RAM No.715 not only saw an escorted visit by W.Bro. Andrew Brown Deputy Provincial Grand Master and a team of acting officers of the year but, eight members of Claro Lodge of RAM No. 52 bringing the traveling porphyry and, the elevation …
Advancement Ceremony Wednesday 3rd December 2025. The Lodge was opened in due form following which several agenda items were dealt with when an Alarm brought forward, the Assistant Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, Worshipful Brother Stuart Prince who announced that the Provincial Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother Trevor Bolton was without and demanded admission. Without …
Friday 12 December 2025 saw a brilliant Advancement at Ripon Masonic Hall. There to see the event was W.Bro. Andrew James Brown the Dep. Prov.G.M. and a posse of Brethren from The Provincial Grand Steward Lodge No.2018 and acting officers of the year. Bro. Daniel Clint Tranmer really enjoyed a first-class ceremony despite the S.D. …
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Monday 8 December 2025 and Brethren from around the world were at Great Queens Street, London to support those receiving Royal Ark Mariner Grand Rank and enjoy a wonderful day. There was a sizeable number from our Province who enjoyed the journey down in the usual manner toasting the health to what lay ahead for …
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Tuesday 18th November 2025 saw Bro. John Nigel Buckland Advanced in fine style at Barnoldswick Masonic Hall. There to see it was the Deputy Provincial Grand Master W.Bro. Andrew J. Brown supported by members of the West Yorkshire Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge No.2018 and, acting officers of the year. It really was a brilliant ceremony …
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The Lodge was opened in due form by the Worshipful Commander, Worshipful Brother Raymond Hooley, prior to which W.C.Ray reminded all that since our last meeting, W.Bro.Gerald Wilde had sadly passed to the Grand Lodge above and all present stood in memory of departed merit. The major item on the Summons was to Elevate Brother …
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A fantastic night at Harrogate Masonic Hall Tuesday 4th November 2025 saw W.Bro. Michael W. Holroyde installed in fine style by the W.M. W.Bro. Darren Bush supported by a fine team of officers and visiting Brethren. All this was seen by the Prov.G.J.W. W.Bro. David Hayes on his first outing as the Personal Representative of …
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