Latest News & Events
- Provincial Grand Lodge
- News from Provincial Grand Lodge 7th April 2020
- Past Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. George Bonham GMRAC (HC), gains the Commander’s Chair of Socrates RAM Lodge No.694
- Past Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. George Bonham, receives a ceremonial axe from the Mark Province of London
- Past Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. Roy Keith Bradley, presented with his Mark Grand Lodge 50 Year Certificate of Service
Recent Lodge Fundraising, Donations and Charity
- MBF supports Dogs for Good and Safe Anchor Charities
- Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire MBA with Croyland and Admiral Beatty Lodges provide assistance to local Charity
- Charity news from our Provincial Grand Almoner
- Lilford & Ferrers Charity Luncheon in support of the Mark Benevolent Fund
- MBF support for Lifelites Charity
Provincial Grand Lodge
From: J. David Sowerby
Date: 08:51am 25th April 2020
Due to the formal Suspension of Freemasonry on 17 March and the continuing restrictions covering the unnecessary movement and gathering of people implemented by Government you will have understood that the Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting due to take place on 27 June has been cancelled.
Under the Constitutions & Regulations of the Order the Provincial Grand Master is required to hold an Annual Provincial Grand Lodge. Such will be held later in the Year subject to the Suspension being lifted and Government relaxing/removing the “Covid 19” Regulations but primarily when it is deemed safe for the brethren to meet.
When normality returns a truncated form of Provincial Grand Lodge will be held as soon as possible to transact essential business which will include the adoption of the accounts and the election of the Treasurer and Account auditors there will not be an investiture. There will be no official visitors and currently the intention is that there will not be a festive board afterwards.
Those officers appointed in both Active and Past Rank will assume their new ranks and be entitled to wear the Collar, Collar Jewel and Apron of their preferment as of 27th June 2020. With regard the Collar Jewels of the Active Officers, the Deacons Wands and the regalia of the Stewards instructions will follow once normality returns, the current thinking is that they could be passed on to the new team at the rearranged Provincial Annual Meeting.
The Advancees of the year will each receive their Province Token during July.
Please forward this e-mail to all of your brethren."
Past Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. George Bonham GMRAC (HC), gains the Commander’s Chair of Socrates RAM Lodge No.694
The Installation meeting of Socrates Royal Ark Mariner Lodge No.794 at Priory House Huntingdon on the 3rdMarch 2020 saw R.W.Bro. Bonham very ably Installed as the Commander of the Lodge for 2020 by W.Bro. Mark Howell.
Supported by the Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. Bob Stokes, the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, W.Bro. Brian Elliott, the Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies, W.Bro. Tony Bloxsome and over thirty members and guests a superb evening of Mariner masonry was enjoyed by all.
In reply to his toast given by W.Bro. Alex Brown, the senior subscribing Past Commander of the Lodge, at the Festive Board following the meeting, Brother George told everyone present that the Mariner Chair was the first ever Chair that he attained in 1986 preceding both Craft and Mark and many others. Reference to Keystone On-Line, the masonic database held at Mark Masons’ Hall testifies to that and runs to eleven pages in total of his masonic career in many Orders.
The Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. Bob Stokes, congratulated both him and the IC, Mark Howell, and looked forward to him Elevating two candidates during the coming year.
Left to right: W.Bro. Tony Bloxsome, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies, R.W.Bro. Bob Stokes, Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. George Bonham, Past Provincial Grand Master and WC of Socrates Lodge RAM, W.Bro. Mark Howell, Installing Commander & IPC of Socrates RAM Lodge and W.Bro. Brian Elliott, Deputy Provincial Grand Master.
Past Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. George Bonham, receives a ceremonial axe from the Mark Province of London
At the Annual Meeting of our Mark Provincial Grand Lodge in 2015 the then ProvGM, R.W.Bro. George Bonham presented a cheque from our Benevolent Fund to the then ProvGM for London R.W.Bro. David Ashbolt for £3000 towards the Mark Province of London Appeal to raise money to buy Minibuses for the use of the Masonic Homes in and around London. This qualified the Province to receive a Ceremonial Axe for use in Mark Ceremonies. It was agreed that this would be given to R.W.Bro .George Bonham’s mother Mark Lodge – Earl of Euston Lodge No. 1458.
London being such a large and busy Province it has taken almost five years for a delegation to be free to come to Earl of Euston Lodge to present it. This happened on Friday 28th February when the current ProvGM for London R.W.Bro. Tom Quinn, accompanied by the PastProvGM, R.W.Bro. David Ashbolt, and “axe maker” W.Bro. Charlie Newman came to Eaton Socon to present it. Bro. Charlie told the Brethren that this was the 75thhe had made and the first to be presented outside of the London Province. The evening, which included a truly excellent Advancement ceremony undertaken by the WM, W.Bro. Alan Edwards and his Officers - was enjoyed by all who attended.
Those who were present in 2015 will remember that it was R.W.Bro. David Ashbolt’s thanking response that gave Bro. George the title of “Legend” which was subsequently changed by the then Deputy Grand Master R.W.Bro. Keith Emmerson to “Leg-end” as he was escorted out at the end of the meeting.
Left to right: W.Bro. Brian Elliott, Deputy Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. Tom Quinn, Provincial Grand Master for London, R.W.Bro. George Bonham, Past Provincial Grand Master, W.Bro. Alan Edwards, WM of Earl of Euston Lodge, R.W.Bro. David Ashbolt, Past Provincial Grand Master for London, W.Bro. Charlie Newman and W.Bro. John Clarke, DC of Earl of Euston Lodge.
Past Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. Roy Keith Bradley, presented with his Mark Grand Lodge 50 Year Certificate of Service
The Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. Robert A Stokes, accompanied by the Provincial Grand Secretary visited R.W. Bro. Roy K. Bradley at his home on Tuesday 25th February. On that occasion the Provincial Grand Master presented the Past Provincial Grand Master with his Grand Lodge Fifty Year Service Certificate.
R.W. Bro. Roy reminisced on the enjoyment of his masonic life. He was Advanced into Fitzwilliam Lodge of M.M.M. on 22nd January 1970 (three years after being initiated into his Craft Lodge), served as Master in 1981 and was elected an Honorary member in 2017. He served the Province as Provincial Grand Master from November 2000 to June 2006 and is an Honorary Member of eleven Mark Lodges .
A Freeman of the City of London and now all but house bound his only regret is that he did not join masonry earlier albeit that he had been invited in 1958 but the farming business and his family rightfully took precedence.
Provincial Grand Master congratulates Past Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. Roy Bradley on achieving 50 years of service to the Order of Mark Master Masons.
MBF supports Dogs for Good and Safe Anchor Charities
From: Darren Coleman-Heald
Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 at 10:03
Subject: MBF - Safe Anchor Trust - Boat refurbishment update
Distribution: MBF Trustees / Prov.G.M. / Prov.G.Sec.
Dear all,
Please see updates from the Safe Anchor Trust and Dogs for Good Trust.
The MBF granted £48,235 for the refurbishment of the canal boat ‘Safe Anchor Lady’. The charity provides trips for those in the community who suffer physical and mental disabilities, poor health and social isolation and caters for over 7,000 people each year.
Update from Dogs for Good Trust
Kind regards
Darren
W.Bro. Darren W. Coleman‑Heald, P.A.G.D.C.
Charities Manager
Mark Masons' Hall, 86 St James's Street
London SW1A 1PL
020 7747 1187
SUMMONS / BOOKING FORMS FOR GRAND / PROVINCIAL MARK & RAM MEETINGS AND SOCIAL EVENTS
(N.B. not all Summons's and Booking Forms have been issued as yet)
List of dates of 2020 Grand Meetings of all Orders Administered by MMH (17/03/20)
Mark Grand Lodge
Due to the suspension of masonic activity it is unlikely that those Brethren, Appointed in Active Grand Rank and those to receive a First Appointment in Past Grand Rank, will be Invested at the Quarterly Communication due to be held on Tuesday 9th June. However, they will assume their new Grand Rank on that date. It is hoped that the suspension will be lifted in time for the September Communication at which time those brethren are to be invested – further information will be provided nearer the time.
was due to be held on Tuesday 9th June 2020 (Acting Investiture & 1st Appointments)
Summons, Booking forms & Minutes can be downloaded directly from the Mark page on the MMH Website
Royal Ark Mariner Grand Assembly
will be held on Tuesday 8th December 2020
Summons, Booking forms & Minutes can be downloaded directly from the RAM page on the MMH Website
Mark Provincial Grand Lodge
due to be held on Saturday 27th June 2020 at Sheaf Close
[Decision made regarding postponement for Coronavirus safety]
Due to the formal Suspension of Freemasonry on 17 March and the continuing restrictions covering the unnecessary movement and gathering of people implemented by Government you will have understood that the Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting due to take place on 27 June has been cancelled. Under the Constitutions & Regulations of the Order the Provincial Grand Master is required to hold an Annual Provincial Grand Lodge. Such will be held later in the Year subject to the Suspension being lifted and Government relaxing/removing the “Covid 19” Regulations but primarily when it is deemed safe for the brethren to meet.
When normality returns a truncated form of Provincial Grand Lodge will be held as soon as possible to transact essential business which will include the adoption of the accounts and the election of the Treasurer and Account auditors there will not be an investiture. There will be no official visitors and currently the intention is that there will not be a festive board afterwards. Those officers appointed in both Active and Past Rank will assume their new ranks and be entitled to wear the Collar, Collar Jewel and Apron of their preferment as of 27th June 2020. With regard the Collar Jewels of the Active Officers, the Deacons Wands and the regalia of the Stewards instructions will follow once normality returns, the current thinking is that they could be passed on to the new team at the rearranged Provincial Annual Meeting. The Advancees of the year will each receive their Province Token during July
Summons / Booking Form TBA
Royal Ark Mariner Provincial Grand Assembly
will be held on Saturday 5th December 2020
Summons / Booking Form to be issued
RAM Pin for newly Elevated RAMs
Provincial Mark Sunday Lunch
was held on Sunday 15th March 2020
N&H Mark Benevolent Assoc AGM
due to be held at Rushden Masonic Centre on Saturday 6th June 2020
Mark 2020 Ladies Festival Weekend
The President, Worshipful Brother David Balmer and his Lady Joan, are pleased to invite you and your lady, friends and family [Masonic or not]
to the Provincial Ladies Festival Weekend, at the CHICHESTER PARK HOTEL, being held on the 27th to 29th March 2020.
Details of Weekend and Booking Form
SOCIAL & PRIVATE LODGES
APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS
Mark Grand Ranks 2020
Due to the suspension of Masonic activity, it is unlikely that those Brethren Appointed in Active Grand Rank and those to receive a First Appointment in Past Grand Rank, will be invested at the Quarterly Communication which was due to be held on Tuesday 9th June 2020. However, they will assume their new Grand Rank on that date. It is hoped that the suspension will be lifted in time for the September Communication at which time those Brethren are to be Invested - further information will be provided nearer the time.
Active Rank Appointments:
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V.W. Bro. Rev'd A. (Tony) W. Avery
Simon de St. Liz Lodge
Deputy Grand Chaplain
W. Bro. Barry Weigleb
Croyland Lodge
Grand Senior Deacon
Past Rank First Appointments:
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W. Bro. Barry G. Stephenson
Simon de St. Liz Lodge
Past Asst Grand Director of Ceremonies
W. Bro. Dennis F. Stewart
Rockingham Lodge
Past Grand Standard Bearer
As the June Investiture meeting of Mark Grand Lodge has been severely oversubscribed in recent years, Brethren receiving Promotions in Past Rank are Invested at the September meeting of Mark Grand Lodge
Provincial Grand Mark Ranks 2020
The following Brethren are to be invested by the Provincial Grand Master at the meeting of Mark Provincial Grand lodge at Sheaf Close, Northampton to be held on 27th June 2020
List of 2020 Appointments & Promotions
Royal Ark Mariner Grand Ranks 2019
- W. Bro. John Frederick Statham - Powys Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 0477
- W. Bro. Norman Edwin Pope - The Graftonian Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 1243
- and the Provincial Grand Master of Bedfordshire, R.W.Bro.Russell Howard has announced
- W. Bro. Martin John Wilson - Ampthill Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 1396 AND a member of the Northants, Hunts & Beds Lodge of Installed Commanders 1346 will also receive RAMGR
Provincial Royal Ark Mariner Grand Ranks 2020
List of the Brethren to be invested at the meeting of Provincial Assembly of Royal Ark Mariners due to be held at Corby on 5th December 2020
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Our Provincial Grand Master Welcomes You
On behalf of the Mark Master Masons and Royal Ark Mariners of the Province of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire, I welcome you to our Provincial Website, which I hope you will find both informative and interesting.
Our Mark Province is steeped in masonic history, the oldest Lodge received its Warrant in 1879, fifteen years before the Constitution of the Province of Northampton, Huntingdon and Bedford in 1894. Previously the Province was known as Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutlandshire.
With the Constitution of the Province of Bedfordshire in 1985, the Province of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire was created and remains as such to this day.
The Province, of which I am the 11th Provincial Grand Master since 1894, consists of 16 Mark and 13 Royal Ark Mariner Lodges.
The two Degrees are collectively known as the “Friendly Degrees” and like all of the masonic degrees they carry an important message covering the manner in which we conduct our day to day lives and encourage learning and the expansion of our knowledge.
Should you like to join the “Friendly and Happy” Mark Degree or just learn a little more, please use the 'Contact Us' Tab.
RWBro. Robert Andrew Stokes
Provincial Grand Master
Northants and Hunts Provincial Lodge of Mark Master Masons
2020 & 2021 Ladies Festival Weekends
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PGM presents keys of Support Vehicle to Northamptonshire's St John's Ambulance - one of 50 vehicles funded by the MBF
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MBF hands over first 4 of 52 ambulances to St John Ambulance
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