Escorted Visit to Cleeves Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.618

Wednesday 15th November 2023 and W.Bro. Andrew Brown A.Prov.G.M. headed up a Provincial visit of sixteen acting officers. The meeting opened and a eulogy was given by W.Bro. Trevor Hurd about W.Bro. Maurice Warner, followed by a few moments of silence.   It was a fabulous night with Cleeves giving a demonstration of the Advancement …

Especial Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge, Saturday 28th October 2023.  The Installation of V.W.Bro. John Trevor Bolton, P.G.J.O.

As the saying goes poor planning makes for a poor performance.  Saturday was certainly not that, in fact it was Magnificent.  The Secretariat, D.C. Teams and the Social Committee all pulling in the same direction to make a most wonderful and memorable day for all concerned.  Price Hall at Bradford Grammar School or Hogwarts as …

W. Bro.Graham Ramsden, P.G.S.D.  50 years a Mark Master Mason in West Yorkshire

Thursday 9th November 2023 and members of St. Chad Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.374 together with visitors gathered to celebrate Graham’s time in Mark Masonry. The presentation and the ‘this is your life’ chat all done by Grahams great and long- term friend R.W.Bro. James Steggles G.M.R.A.C. P.Prov.G.M.  It was a great privilege for …

James Bramley Morley Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.1905

Wednesday 1st of November 2023 Blenheim House, Batley. The James Bramley Morley Lodge held their installation meeting. The Provincial Grand Master R.W. Bro. J. Trevor Bolton on his first outing as our P.G.M. was accompanied by W.Bro. Richard Stone, the Elected Representative of the Charity Committee.  Their D.C. for the day was W.Bro. Clive Hawkins, …

Halloween and Installation at Eland Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.493

Tuesday 31st October 2023 and W.Bro. Andrew J. Brown was on duty as the Assistant Provincial Grand Master for the first time.  Andrew must have been delighted especially as it was his own Lodge.  W.Bro. Mark Kenyon was there as the elected representative of the charity committee.   A great turnout with twenty-six visitors there …

Dewsbury Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 641. Installation Monday, 18th October 2023.

A modest attendance, in line with what I have become used to of late, the lingering effects of Covid I suspect, hope fully Brethren will return in greater numbers in 2024. Those of us who did can assure you that you missed a most enjoyable Ark Mariner Installation of Brother Robert Bachelor in the hands …

Peace Lodge of M.M.M. No .681 Installation meeting

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 …

Old York Lodge of Mark Master Masons T.I. Installation

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 …