Thursday 26th October 2023. Despite a damp and chilly evening, a goodly number travelled from far and wide to Peace Lodge in Uppermill. If you have not had the pleasure of attending a meeting at Peace lodge, do so. The greeting is as warm and welcoming as anywhere. The then Assistant Provincial Grand Master V.W.Bro. John Vause and …
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Tuesday 24th October 2023 and R.W.Bro. Jim was in action at Old Yorks Installation, a great honour for the Lodge as this would be Jims last official visit anywhere as our Prov.G.M. Accompanied by W. Bro Paul Levey, the elected representative of the charity committee who was also on duty. Pork pies, tea and coffee were there for everyone to enjoy before the …
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Tuesday 17th of October 2023 saw the rescheduled Installation meeting of Caldene Lodge at Bottoms, Todmorden. The W.M. W. Bro Peter Grace, making the two-hundred-mile journey from Swindon, determined to install his son Bro. Martin Grace. W. Bro Andrew Brown Prov. G.D.C. was the personal representative of the Provicial Grand Master. And W. Bro Mark Kenyon was …
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Friday 20th of October 2023 was Installation night for Lightcliffe Lodge and, despite the atrocious weather many battled their way through to what was a dry, warm, comfortable and busy Lodge. South Yorkshire it seemed had seen the worst of it in our region with many roads flooded and closed. Much of the rail system was struggling with …
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A most enjoyable evening at Slaithwaite where the Worshipful Master, Worshipful Brother John Todd was proclaimed as Worshipful Master for another year. Somewhat lacking in numbers but not in enthusiasm, the Lodge was opened in due form by W.Bro. John and Salutations were taken. Minutes of the previous in March were approved which was followed …
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 …
