Saturday 11th April 2026 and the Annual Provincial Grand Lodge meeting was once again held at Bradford Grammar School affectionally known to many as Hogwarts. What a setting for a truly spectacular, colourful meeting organised with precision and run like clockwork. Congratulations to everyone involved. We are indeed The Premier Province! There was a total …
A fantastic occasion at Pudsey Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 658, where the newest Mark Master Mason, Brother Tommy Jess Brown, was Advanced into the Order in fine style by the Brethren. The Lodge was honoured by the presence of the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, Worshipful Brother Gary Parker, who was escorted by the …
V.W.Bro Philip Oldfield, Assistant Provincial Grand Master, reflected on another enjoyable evening during his recent visit to Britannia Mark Lodge. From his travels on the previous night down the foggy Colne Valley and his search for the “Slouwit Mooin Rakers” to Tapton Hall, the journey once again led to a memorable night of Mark Masonry. …
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A foggy night in Slouwit beset with problems, but they did not detract from a fabulous evening. First W Bro John M Fitzpatrick’s noddy car let him down. Then our ProvGSec had to pull out, coupled with the intrepid duo from Harrogate – W Bro’s Edward Wilkinson and Andrew Johnson sat still on the motorway …
Beaumont Mark Lodge welcomed 3 new members this evening. Bro Lee Foster of Integrity Mark Lodge at Wakefield became a joining member, Iain McWhirter-Morrison was a rejoining member, and Bro.Steve ‘The cheese’ Thorpe was Advanced in fine form by the W.M. W.Bro. Stephen Oakden ably assisted by his Officers. An excellent Ceremony with Lance Milburn …
On a cold wet and foggy night the sun really was shining on Fearnley Mark Lodge No 58 the Prov.G.M R.W.Bro J Trevor Bolton, The Deputy Prov.G.M W Bro Andrew James Brown, The Assistant Prov.G.M V.W Bro Philip Oldfield and no less than 18 Acting Provincial Officers attended an Escorted Visit under the direction of …
A warm welcome was extended on a cold, foggy February night as an excellent evening of Mark Master Masonry was enjoyed at Dartmouth Lodge. Thirty-five Brethren were in attendance to receive the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W. Bro. Gary Parker, along with a team of Provincial Acting Officers. The Brethren witnessed a superb ceremony, with …
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On Tuesday evening, 27 January, W. Bro Craig Oates and the members of Eland Mark Lodge No. 493 held their annual Burns Night in celebration of the life and works of the Scottish poet and lyricist, Robert Burns. This event has proved increasingly successful in recent years, and this year’s gathering demonstrated its growing popularity, …
