Carl Whitehead Lodge of Royal Ark Mariner No.110

Saturday 5th October 2024 and the meeting of the Carl Whithead Lodge at Tapton Hall, Sheffield. This meeting is always held on the first Saturday in October and seesit host the Provincial Annual Assembly of Royal Ark Mariner. It’s the meeting when appointments to the rank of Prov.R.A.M.G.R. are made. A very busy meeting with 52 members in the Temple …

Installation at Caldene Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.501

Tuesday 1st October 2024 at the Masonic Hall, Bottoms, Todmorden saw Bro. Richard M. Cameron (Cammy) Installed as Worshipful Master.  Some achievement for Cammy as he only joined the order just over two years ago. On duty for the Province was the Provincial Grand Master R.W.Bro. J. Trevor Bolton, W.Bro. Keith Bradley Elected Representative of the Charity Committee and, W.Bro. Clive Hawkins Prov.Dep.G.D.C. The …

Yet Again a Double Event for Eland Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.493

Tuesday 24th September 2024 a plethora of Mark Master Masons descended on the Masonic Hall, West Vale, Halifax. This was the third double Advancement ceremony in as many Lodge meetings. The candidates being Bros. Aaron M. Brown and Adam T. Milner both Master Masons of De Warren Lodge No 1302.  S.D. at Eland is the Assistant Provincial Grand Master W.Bro. Andrew J. Brown not a bad option to lead the new candidates, eh? The H&HDIMA were …

Welcome Bro. Gary David Colman

Gothic Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.1018 Masonic Hall, Swinton, Tuesday 1stOctober 2024 saw Gary Advanced into our wonderful order.  It was a good turnout with the Assistant Provincial Grand Master W.Bro. Andrew J. Brown in attendance, supported by a mix of both Acting Provincial Officers and, members of the Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge.  All under the watchful eye of …

A special Night at Integrity Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.110

Thursday 26th September 2024 was a special night for W. Bro.Eric Denton who was installed as Worshipful Master but, as it turned out it was also to be a special night for W.Bro. Frank Milner.   It was a brilliant evening with The Assistant Provincial Grand Master W.Bro. Andrew J. Brown in attendance together with W.Bro. Graham Littlewood the Elected Representative of the Cleeves and Whitehead Trust.  All this under the guidance of W.Bro. …

Welcome Bro. David Metcalfe Mark Master Mason

Tuesday 24th September 2024 saw W.Bro. David Metcalfe of The Lodge of Friendship No.750 become the newest member of Old York Lodge of M.M.M. T.I. It was a busy night as various administration had to be dealt first. The Provincial Grand Master R.W.Bro. J. Trevor Bolton was finally admitted with an escort from the Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge under the guidance of W.Bro. …

Two new members for The Copley Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.111

Tuesday 17th September 2024 saw two members joining Copley Lodge.  The Lodge welcomed in Bro. Alan Law as a joining member and, Advanced Bro. Peter Smith. In attendance was the Prov.G.M. R.W. Bro. J Trevor Bolton (Trevor’s own Lodge) and, R.W. Bro. Jim Steggles P.Prov.G.M.  Representing the Province was the A.Prov.G.M.   W.Bro Andrew J. Brown with a delegation from the Provincial Stewards Lodge and, Acting Officers of the year. Alan was balloted for and accepted in as a new member of …

Welcome Aboard Bro. Matthew James Nemyria

Dewsbury Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No.641 on Monday 16th September 2024 sawMatthew welcomed aboard.  Great news for Dewsbury as it was their 3rd recruit in 12 months.  To see the event was Admiral of the Fleet R.W.Bro. J. Trevor Bolton Provincial Grand Master. The captain of the ship W.C.N. W.Bro. Jason Cunningham welcomed Trevor aboard offering the helm but, an Admiral of the Fleet has crew to steer …

Welcome Brother Anthony Lowe

Always great news when we have a candidate joining our order and, on Friday 13thSeptember 2024 at Knaresborough Castle Lodge of M.M.M. No. 768 Anthony Lowe took his next step in Masonic knowledge and was advanced in a super ceremony and, became Bro. Anthony Lowe, Mark Master Mason.    There to see the event was the Provincial Grand Master R.W.Bro. J. Trevor Bolton who had an escort of members from …

Great Queens Street, London Tuesday 10th September 2024

It’s always an enjoyable day at Freemasons’ Hall and this meeting was no different. Brethren from across the Constitution gathering happily together before and, after the meeting to enjoy the sun, company, and stories from other Mark Provinces.  There were a considerable number of members from our own Province there to support our four friends and colleagues receiving promotion. They were of course also there to support R.W.Bro. J. Trevor Bolton our Prov.G.M.   R.W. Bro.James H. Newman Prov.G.M. for the Craft in the Province of Yorkshire, …