Seasonal Message from the PGM
A Seasonal Message from the Provincial Grand Master
St Thomas call time
After struggling for members, sadly St Thomas Lodge in Stockton decided to call time and become inactive.
Christmas Message from the PGM
A Christmas Message from the PGM to all our members. Dear Brethren, This time last year our Centenary plans were in place and we were looking forward to a year of celebration. How could we possibly have known that the … Continued
Provisional Exit Strategy
The Grand Secretary issued a blueprint for a Provisional Exit Strategy from the suspension of our activities. The letter regarding the Provisional Exit Strategy is available here. Similar information has been provided by United Grand Lodge of England. We will … Continued
Three times a hero
This is the story of Captain George Burdon McKean, three times rejected, three times a hero. We are grateful to Peter Beale for sharing his amazing family story about Captain George Burdon McKean, VC, MC, MM. He could rightly be … Continued
Time on their hands
The lock-down has opened up many opportunities for people with time on their hands. For many it has been a bit of gardening and for some painting but not always decorating. David Brown, a member of Walton Mark Lodge at … Continued
PPE from the Mark
How does the Mark become involved in the supply of PPE you may ask. Grand Lodge is supporting an initiative to provide Provinces, wishing to participate, with a reasonable supply of re-usable full-face visors for onward distribution to those in … Continued
Zoom in on Progressive Orders
The Grand Secretary, Ryan Williams held a Zoom conference on 12th May 2020. He took the opportunity to explain and discuss the Progressive Orders administered from Mark Masons’ Hall. Nearly 600 members from around the world tuned in to participate … Continued
A Message from the Grand Master
The Grand Master Prince Michael of Kent GCVO has written to all Mark Masons reflecting on the Coronavirus pandemic we are all working through. A copy of his letter is available here