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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, …

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Thursday 5th September 2024 saw W.Bro. David Pilgrim proclaimed as Worshipful Master at Southwood, Halifax.  David became W.M. last year and this is his second year in office.  The Lodge was supported by eleven visiting brethren making for a much better evening.  There was support from W.Bro. Andrew Taylor President of the H.H. &D.I.M.A., the Senior Vice President and other members …

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Wednesday 4th September 2024 with the A.G.M. taking place at Tapton Hall, Sheffield.  The president W.Bro. Steven Hides opened the meeting and welcomed both members and visitors which, included V.W.Bro. Alan Oldfield Dep. Prov. G.M., W.Bro. Andrew Brown A.Prov.G.M. and W.Bro. Gary Parker Prov.G.Sec.  Also present were the president of B.D.I.M.A. W.Bro. Philip Harrison together …

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The Haywra Lodge of Mark Master Masons No 525 in Harrogate conducted an outstanding Advancement ceremony in a packed lodge room, with no books in sight. The evening was made even more special with the presence of W. Bro Andrew Brown, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, along with his team of escorts W.Bro Ed Wilkinson, …

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The President of the M.B.F. will also be highlighting the launch of the Blood Bikes – England and Wales initiative in a brief address to Mark Grand Lodge on Tuesday, 10 September. Details of how you may be able to support the project will be circulated close to the beginning of week commencing 16 September. We look …

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Wednesday 21st of August 2024 and a special night for Fearnley Lodge of R.A.M. No.58. and indeed, everyone else.  Not only was it the first escorted visit for the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Royal Ark Mariner in our Province with the Assistant Provincial Grand Master W.Bro. Andrew Brown in attendance but, it was also …

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Thursday 8th August 2024 and a fabulous meeting at the Bradford Club, Bradford, Aries Lodge of M.M.M. No.669 new home.  There were forty-eight in attendance, forty of which were visitors.  Yes, it was an escorted visit with The Deputy Provincial Grand Master V.W.Bro. Alan Oldfield in attendance and thoroughly enjoying himself.  But that still left twenty two other visitors which included the President of the B.D.I.M.A., the …

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Tuesday 30th July 2024 at Thornfield House, Morley.  Perhaps a unique occasion with W.Bro. Ian Cotton W.C.N. of the Lodge installing his successor W.Bro. John E. Green.  Ian being the District Grand Recorder for West Yorkshire and John the District Grand recorder for Lancashire in the Order of Royal & Select Masters.  Both great friends …

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Thursday 18th July 2024 and a good number attended Harrogate Masonic Hall for the A.G.M. Both the President W.Bro. Philip Harrison, and the Treasurer W.Bro. Stuart Prince of the B.D.I.M.A. were there to show support for Leeds & District and, the Associations and its aims.   The food as usual in Harrogate was first class and everyone certainly enjoyed it. W.Bro. Keith Derry of Copley No.111 the outgoing President was unable to attend …

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On Thursday 4th July 2024 the B.D.I.M.A. was well represented at Wharfedale, with the President, Treasurer and Secretary all in attendance, and the President having great support from members of his own Lodge Old York T.I. The welcome at Wharfedale is always cordial and almost feels like a “home fixture” for visiting Brethren, this despite …

Read more “B.D.I.M.A. Visit to Wharfedale Lodge of M.M.M. No.1027.”