Tuesday 17th of October 2023 saw the rescheduled Installation meeting of Caldene Lodge at Bottoms, Todmorden. The W.M. W. Bro Peter Grace, making the two-hundred-mile journey from Swindon, determined to install his son Bro. Martin Grace. W. Bro Andrew Brown Prov. G.D.C. was the personal representative of the Provicial Grand Master. And W. Bro Mark Kenyon was the elected representative of the Charity Committee. A quick-change Peter then opened the Lodge, composed himself and was ready for
Despite Storm Babet Lightcliffe Lodge No.715 of Mark Master Masons Prevail
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Friday 20th of October 2023 was Installation night for Lightcliffe Lodge and, despite the atrocious weather many battled their way through to what was a dry, warm, comfortable and busy Lodge. South Yorkshire it seemed had seen the worst of it in our region with many roads flooded and closed. Much of the rail system was struggling with stations such as Rotherham closed due to flooding. Despite all this W.Bro. Simon Green Prov.G.S.W. battled his way up the M1 from
A most enjoyable evening at Slaithwaite where the Worshipful Master, Worshipful Brother John Todd was proclaimed as Worshipful Master for another year. Somewhat lacking in numbers but not in enthusiasm, the Lodge was opened in due form W.Bro. John and Salutations were taken. Minutes of the previous in March were approved which was followed the Treasurer, Worshipful Brother Alan Hines providing his report covering the payment of Grand and Provincial Grand Lodge dues,
Friday, 29th September and a goodly number of Royal Ark Mariners boarded the good ship ‘Abbey’, moored at Knaresborough. The purpose was to Instal a new Commander to replace Worshipful Brother Paul Ambler. Upon arrival, all were treated to Tea/Coffee and a delicious pork pie, necessary supplement for those who had weathered the storms on the journey from other Ports. The Lodge was opened in due form Worshipful Commander Paul whereupon he welcomed Worshipful Brother
Not sure what it is about Sheffield and Pork Sandwiches with Apple Sauce Stuffing and Crackling, but it seems it’s the thing in that part of the world. W.Bro. John Gray spotted several Brethren tucking into them on the car park before going inside to get on with their day. John will not confirm or deny but it looks very much like they were Brethren from a little further North. Perhaps junction 26 of the M62 sign posted