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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 …

Read more “Saturday 9th May 2026 and all Safe in The Ark while the Rains Poured in Otley!”

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 …

Read more “The Portal Lodge of Mark Master Masons, Installation.”

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, …

Read more “What a treat at Pontefract Mark.”

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 …

Read more “What A Fabulous Day We Had!”

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 …

Read more ” Another Great Advancement at Haywra Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.525″

A splendid ceremony at Westbourne House, Otley saw Keith Advanced in fine style by Wharfedale Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.1027 led in fine style by their W.M. W.Bro. Philip Denison.  Further good news for Wharfedale was there was also four joining members.  On hand to see all of this was the Provincial Grand Master R.W.Bro. J. …

Read more “Welcome Bro. Keith R. Stanley now a Mark Master Mason”

A memorable and uplifting evening was enjoyed at Pontefract Masonic Hall to see the Installation of Worshipful Brother Karl Gilbert; the newest (and currently the youngest) Worshipful Master in our Province. Karl began the evening as Junior Warden.  The Brethren were honoured by the presence of the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W.Bro. G. Gary Parker, looked …

Read more “Pontefract Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 878 – 26th March 2026”

Wednesday 25th March 2026 and the great and the good, gathered at Wetherby Masonic Hall for a brilliant night of Mark Masonry. Copley Lodge of MMM No. 111 were the hosts even though the meeting was in Wetherby.  W.Bro. Richard Beecroft Hon Sec of L&DAMMM had work tirelessly to make the event a success with great support …

Read more “Certificate Night for Leeds and District Association of Mark Master Masons”

On Tuesday 24th March 2026 the Provincial Grand Master R.W.Bro. J. Trevor Bolton was there to see Bro. Alastair Robert McIntrye Installed as Worshipful Master in a great team effort with several contributing to a wonderful ceremony. There were many from across the Province and beyond there to see it too.   The meeting as did the …

Read more “A Great Installation Night at The Old York Lodge of Mark Master Masons T.I.”