The Travelling Porphyry Stone, a Candidate, a Grand Lodge Certificate and Port! 

A busy night for Prince Edward Lodge of RAM No.14 on Monday 19th May 2025.  The Masonic Hall, Willow Royd, Greetland being host to over 40 Royal Ark Mariners.  First, the W.C.N. W.Bro. Garry Milnes welcoming members of The Portal Lodge of RAM No.127 who brought with them the Porphyry stone for safe keeping at …

Installation Meeting of Prince Edward Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.14

Bro. C. Alan Pridmore or, should I say now W.Bro. C. Alan Pridmore was installed in fine style in a joint effort by W.Bros. Phillip Howell W.M. and. Richard Walker, secretary.  On hand to see it was Assistant Provincial Grand Master W.Bro. G. Gary Parker and, W.Bro. Keith Bradley Elected Representative of the Charity Committee.  …

Bradford & District Association of Mark Master Masons Visit Gilkirke Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.812

Tuesday 20th May 2025 and the first visit of the new season to Barnoldswick.  There were 8 visiting Brethren from the association which included the new Junior Vice President W.Bro. William R. Light of Worth Lodge No.727.  Visitors make such a difference and the W.M. W.Bro. Simon Gazzard and, all Gilkirke were delighted with the …

Proclamation at Vulcan Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1191

Monday 28th April 2025 at Tapton Hall Sheffield saw The W.M. W.Bro.  Geoffrey Charlton proclaimed as W.M.  Geoff was a very willing volunteer to stay in the chair for another year.  He kindly offered and was keen to stay and move things forward. It was a simple and enjoyable ceremony with all officers being reappointed …

Welcome Bro. Jason Stuart McKelvey

Tuesday 22nd April 2025 at the Masonic Hall, Cleckheaton where the sun never sets saw The Old York Lodge of M.M.M. T.I. Advance Jason into our order.  And what a first-class ceremony it was.  The I.P.M. W.Bro. Christian Holmes leading a first-class meeting and ceremony.  There to see it was the Prov.G.M. R.W.Bro. J. Trevor …

Bro. Dwain Lonley Advanced into Pontefract Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.878.

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 …

An evening to remember, THREE ADVANCEMENTS at Dartmouth Lodge of Mark Master Masons N0. 545.

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 …

Pontefract Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 878, 11th April 2025.

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 …