The Provincial Grand Senior Warden, W.Bro. Barry Wilkinson along with Officers of Provincial Grand Mark Lodge, and holders of Provincial Royal Ark Mariner Grand Rank, visited Christchurch Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.1453 on Tuesday 18th February 2020, at the Masonic Hall, Warren Avenue, Mudeford, Christchurch.

Brethren, I am delighted to inform you that WBro Brian Wisbey, Grand Superintendent and High Prelate of Hampshire and Isle of Wight in the order of  Knight Templar Priests, is to become the Assistant Grand High Priest on June 13th 2020. As a result of his new appointment, WBro Malcolm Lloyd ( Provincial Almoner) is to succeed him as Grand Superintendent & High Prelate, and we wish both Brian and Malcolm every success in their new High Office.

RWBro George Deacon
Provincial Grand Master

At the Special General Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge held on the 7th February, RW Bro Michael Wilks announced his retirement as ProvGM of Hampshire and Isle of Wight. He will be succeeded by VW Bro Jonathan Whitaker the DepProvGM. VW Bro Jonathan will be installed on 22nd May 2020 at the Novotel Southampton.

On 28th January 2020, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro Peter Lewis visited Christchurch Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No 1453 and presented WBro Colin Atyeo, ProvRAMGR with a Certificate to mark his 50 years continuous service in the Degree.

On Wednesday the 22nd of January, the Provincial Grand Master attended Unity Mark No 381 to present WBro Laurie Brookes with his 40 year Certificate.  WBro Laurie was advanced in St Cuthberga Mark in Dorset and is now W.M in Unity Mark for the second time. RWBro Michael James Whelan, PGM of Dorset attended as Laurie's Guest.

The Provincial Grand Junior Warden, W.Bro. Ian Peter Vincent along with Officers of Provincial Grand Mark Lodge visited The Albany Lodge T.I. of Mark Master Masons on Tuesday 21st January 2020, at the Masonic Hall, Lugley Street, Newport, Isle of Wight.