Thursday 24th April 2025 and The Worshipful Master and Officers of Pontefract hit the ground running with their first Advancement Ceremony after the Installation of W. Bro Gary Waddington only last month. Once the Lodge was opened there was a moving eulogy for W.Bro. Paul Levey. Paul was a proud member of Pontefract and the …
Read more “Bro. Dwain Lonley Advanced into Pontefract Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.878.”
Yes, Slaithwaite Masonic Hall witnessed a first in my Masonic career with three Candidates being advanced at the same meeting, an event truly memorable and witnessed by a good turn out including the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Worshipful Brother Andrew Brown. The Dispensation for this special Meeting was read after which the Lodge was opened …
The regular meeting took place at the Masonic Hall, Pontefract on Friday the 11th of April, a good attendance in place. The Lodge was opened in fine style by the Worshipful Commander, Worshipful Brother David Whitelaw and his Officers. The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed and duly signed. Attention then turned to the …
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A delightful evening Monday 14th April 2025 when Robert of St.Lawrance Craft Lodge No. 1257 was Advanced into our wonderful order. There to make the night even more special was Asst.Prov.G.M. V.W. Bro. Philip Oldfield, along with a Prov. A.G.D.C. W.Bro. Robert Barton. The W.M. W.Bro. Darren Holroyd and his officers delivered a super ceremony. …
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The Installation of W.Bro. Phillip Glover was attended by V.W.Bro. Philip Oldfield Assistant Provincial Grand Master and, a small but quality Provincial team – W.Bro. Rod Dyer Prov. G.S.W., W.Bro. John Fitzpatrick Prov. G.M.O., W.Bro. Ian Schofield a Prov. A.G.D.C. together with W.Bro. Graham Littlewood Elected Representative of the Charity Committee. The Lodge was opened …
Read more “Escafeld Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.1139. Wednesday 16th April 2025”
Once again, an absolutely top day at ‘Hogwarts’. It really does seem to get better and better each year with all involved seeming to give themselves an even bigger mountain to climb to match what was achieved again this year. The pinnacle of R.W.Bro. J. Trevor Bolton our Provincial Grand Masters year made even better …
The Provincial Grand Master R.W.Bro. J. Trevor Bolton, presented The M.W. Pro. Grand Master with a cheque for £39,957 for the Province’s qualification for the Grand Master’s Keystone Fund Jewel and the latest donation to the Mark Benevolent Fund for individual Honorific qualification. M.W.Bro. John Herbert Prizeman said, “Thank you to all members of the …
Monday 14th April 2025 saw Bronte receive a visit from The Bradford and District Association of Mark Master Masons. A simple but lovely night with great company. W.Bro. John Barnes the Lodge secretary delivering an interesting talk about the role of the overseers in our order. It was a successful meeting for Bronte with a …
“Since 2011 I have performed 4 concerts a year, but for a short break due to my ongoing illness at Pontefract Masonic Hall for the benefit of the Cleeves and Whitehead Trust and the MBF to include our last festival. All proceeds from these concerts have gone to the respective charities. In recent years the …
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Tuesday 15th April 2025 and the pleasure of welcoming the newest Advanced Mark Master Mason in the Province Bro. Bryan Callao, a dedicated member of Liberty Lodge No.5871. The Advancement was conducted in fine form by Copley Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.111, under the skilled guidance of the W.M. W. Bro. David Wadeley and, …
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