V.W.Bro Philip Oldfield, Assistant Provincial Grand Master, reflected on another enjoyable evening during his recent visit to Britannia Mark Lodge. From his travels on the previous night down the foggy Colne Valley and his search for the “Slouwit Mooin Rakers” to Tapton Hall, the journey once again led to a memorable night of Mark Masonry. …
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A foggy night in Slouwit beset with problems, but they did not detract from a fabulous evening. First W Bro John M Fitzpatrick’s noddy car let him down. Then our ProvGSec had to pull out, coupled with the intrepid duo from Harrogate – W Bro’s Edward Wilkinson and Andrew Johnson sat still on the motorway …
Beaumont Mark Lodge welcomed 3 new members this evening. Bro Lee Foster of Integrity Mark Lodge at Wakefield became a joining member, Iain McWhirter-Morrison was a rejoining member, and Bro.Steve ‘The cheese’ Thorpe was Advanced in fine form by the W.M. W.Bro. Stephen Oakden ably assisted by his Officers. An excellent Ceremony with Lance Milburn …
Despite braving the winter weather, 35 Brethren gathered at Ripon Masonic Hall, and it was well worth the journey thanks to the warm and fraternal welcome received. We were honoured by the presence of the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W.Bro. Gary Parker, accompanied by nine members of the Provincial team, who witnessed a superb Advancement …
On a cold wet and foggy night the sun really was shining on Fearnley Mark Lodge No 58 the Prov.G.M R.W.Bro J Trevor Bolton, The Deputy Prov.G.M W Bro Andrew James Brown, The Assistant Prov.G.M V.W Bro Philip Oldfield and no less than 18 Acting Provincial Officers attended an Escorted Visit under the direction of …
Tuesday 3rd February 2026 saw over forty gather at Harrogate Masonic Hall to see W.Bro. Michael W. Holroyde and his team Advance in great style Bro. Timothy Peter Walden watched by W.Bro. G. Gary Parker Assistant Provincial Grand Master and a mix of 14 acting Provincial officers and members of The West Yorkshire Provincial Grand Stewards …
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A warm welcome was extended on a cold, foggy February night as an excellent evening of Mark Master Masonry was enjoyed at Dartmouth Lodge. Thirty-five Brethren were in attendance to receive the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W. Bro. Gary Parker, along with a team of Provincial Acting Officers. The Brethren witnessed a superb ceremony, with …
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Thursday 29th January 2026 at Cleckheaton where as everyone knows the sun never sets! saw Bro. Roderick Fraser installed in fine style as W.C.N by W.Bro. Keith Watson. On duty and a regular visit to Cleckheaton was W.Bro. Philip Oldfield Assistant Provincial Grand Master. Philp was offered the gavel but politely declined saying he had just …
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On Tuesday evening, 27 January, W. Bro Craig Oates and the members of Eland Mark Lodge No. 493 held their annual Burns Night in celebration of the life and works of the Scottish poet and lyricist, Robert Burns. This event has proved increasingly successful in recent years, and this year’s gathering demonstrated its growing popularity, …
The Success of The Porphyry Stone A fantastic night at Hipperholme Lodge of RAM No.715 not only saw an escorted visit by W.Bro. Andrew Brown Deputy Provincial Grand Master and a team of acting officers of the year but, eight members of Claro Lodge of RAM No. 52 bringing the traveling porphyry and, the elevation …
