Friday, 29th September and a goodly number of Royal Ark Mariners boarded the good ship ‘Abbey’, moored at Knaresborough. The purpose was to Instal a new Commander to replace Worshipful Brother Paul Ambler. Upon arrival, all were treated to Tea/Coffee and a delicious pork pie, necessary supplement for those who had weathered the storms on the …
Not sure what it is about Sheffield and Pork Sandwiches with Apple Sauce Stuffing and Crackling, but it seems it’s the thing in that part of the world. W.Bro. John Gray spotted several Brethren tucking into them on the car park before going inside to get on with their day. John will not confirm or deny but …
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Tuesday the 3rd October and the Provincial Grand Master R.W.Bro. James Steggles G.M.R.A.C accompanied with an array of Provincial Officers of the year paid a visit to Tapton Hall, Sheffield. An interesting and enjoyable meeting. Once the meeting was opened various business took place including a eulogy for W.Bro. D. Garner who was well respected in the many orders he was a member …
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The September Communication Meeting of Mark Grand is, for many, the start of the new Masonic season. And what better way to kick it off than to hear the names of 117 Brethren read out, and to see those present invested with their new Grand Rank following their promotion. The ground floor of the Grand Temple at …
It was their Installation Friday 29th of September 2023. W.Bro. John Sullivan as Commander shared the duties with W.Bro.Stuart Prince. And what a great ceremony it was. John leading the way as Commander and Stuart doing a fantastic job of putting Bro. Howard Thompson in the chair, finishing the meeting with the final address. Oh, he just happened to be the Director of Ceremonies as …
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Integrity Lodge of Mark Master Masons held their Installation meeting on Thursday 7th September 2023. The Lodge rooms were certainly very colourful with two Provincial Grand Master’s being present that being Right Worshipful Brother James Steggles G.M.R.A.C. Provincial Grand Master of West Yorkshire and R.W.Bro. Gary Horstman Provincial Grand Master of Cheshire together with a …
Scroll night at Pontefract but nonetheless a healthy turn out and a particular delight to see Worshipful Brother John Whitworth present+together with Worshipful Brother Eric Gosnay, both of whom have given sterling service to the Lodge. The Lodge was then opened in due form by Worshipful Brother Robert Patrick, Immediate Past Commander and our thoughts …
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A healthy attendance at the Masonic Temple, Dewsbury but hardly surprising given that the Commander elect was Brother Jason Cunningham; it presented an opportunity for a gathering of the Secretariat and they did not let him down. The Lodge was opened in due form by the Worshipful Commander, W.Bro. Steven Broadbent and the first item …
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