Dear Brethren,
In these worrying times it's not easy to have charitable giving at the forefront of your minds. Nevertheless the phenomenal work of the of the Mark Benevolent Fund goes on regardless. Of course there is much more focus at present on helping needy Mark and RAM Brethren and their families.
My Dear friends,
Well we are told that the “lockdown” is to continue for some time yet, better to be safe than sorry I feel. The 23rd April, St. George’s Day, came and went and as usual I did not see any mention at all of our Patron Saint on any news broadcast. To those of us, who were or still are, involved in Scouting this is a special day. There will be no church services for them this Sunday, or whatever manner they wish to celebrate this day.
My Dear friends,
Here I sit thinking I should be in Portsmouth Guildhall at this time enjoying, your company at the Annual Mark Provincial meeting along with many of you. That is not to be though. Congratulations to all the Brethren who have “picked up” their Provincial Appointments today. Enjoy your year in office, as and when we become active again.
Dear Brethren,
As you know all Masonic Meetings and Public gatherings have been cancelled for the time being for the benefit of our health whilst the Government endeavour to slow up the effects of this dreadful covid 19 , and I feel sure you will join me in thanking all the “Front line“ workers for risking their lives for the sake of others and we shall ensure that they will not be forgotten.
Find below a link to an Easter Message from the Provincial Grand Master.
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Find below a link to the latest newsletter from the Provincial Grand Master.
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It is with sadness that the Province has learned of the death of V.W.Bro. Harold Edward Mayne PGMO and PAPGM of the Province of Hampshire & Isle of Wight who passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of this morning aged 98.
I am delighted to announce that I have appointed Worshipful Brother Anthony James Green as Assistant Provincial Grand Master in succession to Very Worshipful Brother William Peter Lewis who will retire from office on 18th April 2020. 
In these unprecedented times where covid-19 is a global crisis, it’s important that we maintain our links and think not just of those Brethren we are used to seeing or hearing from frequently but, perhaps more especially, of those we haven’t seen for some time. The United Grand Lodge of England has been encouraging its members to raise a glass to Absent Brethren at 9pm wherever in the world you maybe.
Brethren All,
I appreciate that there is much being circulated during this challenging time with regard to Coronavirus. Please be patient with me but I would like to share some thoughts with you.