Visit of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master to Wyndham Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No 37

The Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire and Isle of Wight, W. Bro. Brian Ridler, RAMGR, accompanied by Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge attended the Regular Meeting of Wyndham Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No 37 at Andover on 26 February 2020. The Worshipful Commander, W.Bro. Malcolm Lloyd, RAMGR, warmly welcomed the Deputy Provincial Grand Master on his Official Visit to his own Royal Ark Mariner Lodge. Prior to the ceremony the Deputy Provincial Grand Master had great pleasure in presenting a Grand Council Certificate to Bro. Stuart Lumsden who joined the Lodge at the November meeting and has immediately stepped in as Organist.

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Visit by The Provincial Grand Senior Warden to Christchurch Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.1453

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.

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Promotion to High Office

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

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Official visit to Unity Lodge No.381

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.

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Visit by The Provincial Grand Junior Warden to The Albany Lodge T.I. of Mark Master Masons

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.

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2020 Provincial Royal Ark Mariner Assembly

The Annual Assembly of The Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Provincial Royal Ark Mariners of Hampshire and Isle of Wight, was held at The Brook House Masonic Centre, Botley, Hampshire on Saturday 18th January 2020.  The Assembly was held under the Banner of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Lodge of Installed Commanders No. 1687, commencing at 11.30 a.m. The Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. George John Deacon RAMGR, was pleased to invest those Brethren who received Active Provincial Royal Ark Mariner Grand Rank for the year 2020 (18 appointments in total).

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