Provincial Almoners Weekly Letter

Dear Brethren All,  

Sadly, on Tuesday, Capt. Sir Tom Moore passed away from this world. Over the last year he has inspired many people to achieve goals that they themselves would never have thought possible. He appeared to be always cheerful and positive, quoting, “Tomorrow will be a good day.” Our thoughts must be with his family and the legacy that he has left behind.

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Provincial Almoners Weekly Letter

Dear Brethren All, 

It was good to share last Saturday morning with so many of you during the Virtual Business meeting of the Provincial Annual Assembly of Royal Ark Mariners. Our Provincial Grand Master was on good form together with the Deputy Grand Master. Thank you to those who were able to be with us, this was all thanks to the Provincial Grand Senior Warden who looked after the technicalities for the day; thank you Patrick.

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Provincial Almoners Weekly Letter

Dear Brethren All, 

I start off today with the sad news that W. Bro. Larry Harding was called to the Grand Lodge above yesterday afternoon. Larry was a well-respected member of many Orders throughout the Province and had held important and influential offices in many. From personal experience I was grateful for his guidance and advice at times.

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A Christmas message from R.W.Bro. George J. Deacon, Provincial Grand Master

Brethren,

Charles Dickens wrote “It was the best of Times, it was the Worst of Times”. How appropriate are those words for this year? This time last year, no one could have predicted the months ahead: this has been a turbulent and surprising Year. There has been tragedy for those who have lost loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have suffered the loss of loved ones and unable to pay their proper respects at the appropriate time. There have also been extraordinary acts of kindness and charity to those in need; as a Nation we have pulled together to help one another come through this awful Pandemic.

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Provincial Almoners Weekly Letter

Dear Brethren All, 

What a mixture of restrictions the Province is now in, but we will be resilient and come through this. We are fast approaching Christmas and it will be different for most of us this year. There may not be the usual family gatherings but we can keep in touch in other ways. The main thing is to stay safe and look after yourselves. In spite of this have a good time, at the same time think of those who may be alone at this time. Pick up the phone and call someone to show they are not forgotten.

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