The Brethren of Pontefract Mark Lodge welcomed their newest member on the evening of Thursday 22nd May 2025. W.M. W.Bro. Gary Waddington opened proceedings and on answering a report welcomed The Provincial Grand Master R.W.Bro. J. Trevor Bolton escorted by Provincial Officers. After a ballot for yet another member (well done!) W.Bro. Ian Robertson took over …
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Wednesday 21st May 2025 and a sizzling spring day at Tapton Hall, Sheffield Not only was W.Bro. Steven Colin Hides proclaimed W.M. for a second year but, he also conducted a most sincere and wonderful Advancement Ceremony for Bro. Stephen Quick, a Master Mason of Pathfinder Lodge No. 8236. His delivery of ritual throughout the …
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A busy night for Prince Edward Lodge of RAM No.14 on Monday 19th May 2025. The Masonic Hall, Willow Royd, Greetland being host to over 40 Royal Ark Mariners. First, the W.C.N. W.Bro. Garry Milnes welcoming members of The Portal Lodge of RAM No.127 who brought with them the Porphyry stone for safe keeping at …
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Bro. C. Alan Pridmore or, should I say now W.Bro. C. Alan Pridmore was installed in fine style in a joint effort by W.Bros. Phillip Howell W.M. and. Richard Walker, secretary. On hand to see it was Assistant Provincial Grand Master W.Bro. G. Gary Parker and, W.Bro. Keith Bradley Elected Representative of the Charity Committee. …
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Tuesday 20th May 2025 and the first visit of the new season to Barnoldswick. There were 8 visiting Brethren from the association which included the new Junior Vice President W.Bro. William R. Light of Worth Lodge No.727. Visitors make such a difference and the W.M. W.Bro. Simon Gazzard and, all Gilkirke were delighted with the …
On a sunny Saturday 10th May 2025, members and visitors gathered to see the Installation of W.Bro. Mark Kenyon at Westbourne House, Otley. Practice done and nerves out of the way saw the Worshipful Commander W.Bro. Jim Stanley do a super job in installing Mark as his successor. There was plenty of colour too with …
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A super night on Thursday 1st May 2025 at Thorne Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1004. A proud moment, no doubt for the W.M. W. Bro. Mark Chafer who Advanced his son Niall of Stonegate Lodge No. 6118 into our wonderful order. W.Bro. G. Gary Parker Asst.Prov.G.M. with an escort of 21 newly appointed …
Monday 28th April 2025 at Tapton Hall Sheffield saw The W.M. W.Bro. Geoffrey Charlton proclaimed as W.M. Geoff was a very willing volunteer to stay in the chair for another year. He kindly offered and was keen to stay and move things forward. It was a simple and enjoyable ceremony with all officers being reappointed …
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Tuesday 22nd April 2025 at the Masonic Hall, Cleckheaton where the sun never sets saw The Old York Lodge of M.M.M. T.I. Advance Jason into our order. And what a first-class ceremony it was. The I.P.M. W.Bro. Christian Holmes leading a first-class meeting and ceremony. There to see it was the Prov.G.M. R.W.Bro. J. Trevor …
Thursday 24th April 2025 and The Worshipful Master and Officers of Pontefract hit the ground running with their first Advancement Ceremony after the Installation of W. Bro Gary Waddington only last month. Once the Lodge was opened there was a moving eulogy for W.Bro. Paul Levey. Paul was a proud member of Pontefract and the …
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