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It’s always a great day at Bradford Grammar School and this meeting was no exception.  An early start for the D.C. and Secretariat teams, they having been there from about 7.30 a.m. with many of them setting things up on Friday as well.   With everything in place, it was time for kick off.  Brethren taking their seats for 10.30. Provincial Grand Lodge opens at 11.00 a.m. but, there are entry processions which start …

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Thursday 21st March and Brethren gathered at the Masonic Rooms , Rotherham Golf Club, Thrybergh to witness the Proclamation of Worshipful Brother Chris Hamer as Worshipful Master for the next twelve months; yes despite all their efforts he was still there; which we were all happy to see with the memories still vivid of his poor …

Read more “Rother Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 651, Installation.”

Wednesday 17th April 2024 was a red-letter day in West Yorkshire Mark Masonry.  A number of distinguished Brethren joined Ainsty Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.1739 in celebrating the 60th Anniversary of V.W. Bro. George Robert (Bob) Fraser-Platt.  To celebrate Bobs special night no less than three P.Prov.G.M’s, one P.Prov. Dep.G.M. and two P.Prov.A.G.M.’s were present.  Hosting the ‘This is your life show’was the Provincial Grand Master R.W.Bro. J. Trevor Bolton …

Read more “Mark Master Mason, Spy, Drug Dealer, Money Launderer?”

An evening to bring the Craft and Mark together was the aim of the Master of Philanthropic Lodge and Mark President of the Leeds and District Installed Masters Association (LDIMA) to attract new members into Mark Masonry, particularly to joining Copley Mark Lodge No 111. W Bro Ian Robertson, Master of Philanthropic Lodge and Pontefract Mark Lodge, and W Bro Keith Derry, President of the LDIMA …

Read more “Philanthropic No 304 Hosts The Magic of the Mark”

Wednesday 10th April 2024 and the Installation meeting for Fearnley at Mirfield Masonic Hall.  Mark to be installed 21 years after first taking the chair of this fine Lodge.  It’s always a great meeting at Fearnley and fun too.  If you like your food, then Mirfield Masonic Hall is the place.  They are a generous …

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A warm, friendly Mark Masonic welcome greeted all at the Masonic hall in Kirkburton on Thursday, 4th April 2024; this was to witness Brother Vincent Wadsworth taking the Chair of this renowned Lodge. Worshipful Brother Peter Richmond, the Worshipful Master, opened the Lodge in fine style, the Minutes of the previous Lodge held on the …

Read more “Beaumont Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1523. Installation, 4th April 2024.”

Tuesday 26th March 2024 at the Masonic Hall, West Vale. A special meeting indeed. Not only a meeting which saw Bros. James Byron and Jamie Connor advanced but a most welcome visit from the Deputy Provincial Grand Master V.W.Bro.Alan Oldfield. Making a special evening even more special. Alan making his first official visit to a …

Read more “Triple Celebration at Eland Lodge of M.M.M. No.393”

Thursday 4th April 2024 and the Provincial Grand Master R.W. Bro. J. Trevor Bolton led a team of acting Provincial Officers to Otley to see a great demonstration of the ceremony of Advancement.  Once the Lodge was opened the Prov. G.D.C. W.Bro. Mark Holland entered and then brought in Trevor with the escort of Provincial …

Read more “Escorted Visit to Wharfedale Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.1027”

South from Wetherby, maybe an overnight stay or two on the outskirts of Leeds, then across the A650 and on to Bingley.  A lost Mason perhaps, a band of wandering players’ I hear you ask?  No, it’s just another step on the journey of our Royal Ark Mariner Travelling Porphyry Stone! On Friday 15th March 2024 W.Bro. Ian Cotton the Worshipful Commander of …

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