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On Thursday 29th February 2024 Old York held its installation meeting in the free port of Cleckheaton, many say it’s a place where the sun never sets.  It is designated T.I. for a reason and, claims quite rightly some might say to be the premier RAM Lodge in the Province.  Although no doubt this is strongly disputed by the twenty-one other fine RAM Lodges in our Province. …

Read more “New Commander Installed at Old York Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners T.I.”

Eric celebrated his 103rd Birthday in fine style on Saturday 24th February 2024.  He had a great weekend enjoying it.  Eric has had a fantastic Masonic career which only started when he retired and, he is still active, especially in his R.A.M. Lodge.  A member of Aries Lodge of M.M.M. No.669 and Pontefract Lodge of R.A.M. No. 878.  He is also a member of seven other different orders and a Grand Lodge …

Read more “A special weekend for W.Bro. Eric Gosnay  “

Order now restored after the Covid sagas, we returned to normality with the Sunday Luncheon held at the Dimple Well Lodge on the 28th of January. We were delighted that forty nine Brethren, family and friends gathered but it was disappointing that we lost eight in the week before to, certainly in one case, Covid and …

Read more “Integrity Lodge of Mark Master Masons, Sunday Lunch.”

Friday 16th February 2024 and a fantastic night saw Steven advanced into Lightcliffe Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.715.  Steven cannot fail to have been impressed by a very full meeting with almost fifty present.  Marvellous to see was that there were thirty-five visitors which included ten Brethren all below the chair.  It was also …

Read more “Welcome Brother Steven Jonothan Marriott”

Monday 12th February 2024.  A happy band of Mark Master Masons attended the Brighouse Masonic Hall to see Bro. John G. Pearson installed as the Worshipful Master.  Twenty nine visitors were present, making a total of over 40 Brethren.  Fantastic support for the lodge.  It was great to see so many Brethren from both the …

Read more “Installation at Brighouse Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.753”

Over thirty Brethren from this Province travelled to 86 St. James’s Street London to see R.W.Bro. Brian Morris Batty, P.Prov.G.M. Installed as the Worshipful Master of Grand Stewards Lodge of Mark Master Masons.  A great honour for Brian who is the sixth member of West Yorkshire to attain this chair.  Brian joined Grand Stewards Lodge …

Read more “Fantastic Support For R.W.Bro. Brian Morris Batty from the Brethren of West Yorkshire”

Friday 19th of January 2024 and a very chilly winters evening and ice on the ground. Despite this the meeting took place at Uppermill Masonic Hall. Brethren from far and wide had travelled to see W Bro. Paul Burke installed as Commander of Peace Lodge for the second time. After negotiating the ice outside in …

Read more “Proclamation at Peace Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No.681”

Wednesday 24th of January 2024 and what a super night. A very warm welcome and an even warmer temple and dining room saw W.Bro. Paul Levey Installed as Master of Legiolium Lodge. There were lots of visitors including representation from our friends from North and East Yorkshire. On duty was the Provincial Grand Master R.W.Bro. …

Read more “Installation meeting at Legiolium Lodge of M.M.M. No. 457 with a twist!”

Wednesday 17th January 2024, and a cold, dark evening in West Yorkshire; frost and ice threatened anyone who dared to venture out after sunset. However, those brave enough to make the journey to Wetherby Masonic Hall, some fifty Brethren on this occasion, were greeted with the usual warm, friendly welcome that is well-known across our Order. …

Read more “Escorted visit to Ainsty Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.1739”