On 10th July 2026, the Pontefract Masonic Hall played host to a memorable and spirited meeting of the Pontefract Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 878. It was a delight to witness such a strong turnout for the Escorted Visit from the Provincial Grand Master, who was ably assisted by W.Bro. Clive Hawkins, the Provincial Grand …
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Sunday Lunch 28th June 2026. This has become a must attend event for many Mark and Royal Ark mariner Masons in the Province and this was no exception. The Dining room was throng with Brethren, their families and guests not forgetting the Provincial Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother Trevor Bolton and his Lady, Pamela, all …
The holiday this year was again at The Inn on The Prom St. Annes, Lancashire. It ran from Sunday 14th June until Sunday 21st June. For a second year we had the benefit of using our very own W.Bro. Mick Jessop as our driver/tour advisor and all round helper. We do thank Mick for all his efforts that …
On the 16th June 2026, Elmete Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 111 hosted a truly memorable meeting at Westbourne House. It was a pleasure to see the Lodge in such fine form, welcoming a distinguished delegation headed by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, supported by the Assistant Provincial Grand Master and a goodly number …
The weather outside might have suggested we needed to start building an Ark of our own, but the rain couldn’t dampen the spirits at the Carl Whitehead Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 110. The welcome was as warm as the tea and coffee served on arrival, providing the perfect backdrop for a day of …
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The Lodge was opened in good order by the Worshipful Master Worshipful Brother Trevor Hurd, ably supported by his Officers. The first item on the Agenda was all present all standing to order in Memoriam of the sadly departed Pro Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother John Herbert Prizeman. The minutes of the previous regular Lodge …
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The Deputy Provincial Grand Master W.Bro. Andrew J Brown travelled to Pontefract Mark Lodge this evening to witness what can only be described as an exemplary Advancement Ceremony. The newly Installed W.M W.Bro Karl Gilbert presided over his first meeting since his Installation where he and his team Advanced Bro. Dr Zacharria Peter Alexander Cotter, …
Saturday 11th April 2026 and the Annual Provincial Grand Lodge meeting was once again held at Bradford Grammar School affectionally known to many as Hogwarts. What a setting for a truly spectacular, colourful meeting organised with precision and run like clockwork. Congratulations to everyone involved. We are indeed The Premier Province! There was a total …
Harrogate Masonic Hall Tuesday 7th April 2026 where the W.M. of Haywra W.Bro. Michael W. Holroyde and his team Advanced yet another candidate in fine style, they’re rather good at this. A contribution to the ceremony from visitors made for a great Mark evening. Here to see it was the Dep.Prov.G.M. W.Bro. Andrew J. Brown and a …
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