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PGM to retire from Office in June 2020

November 9, 2019 General, Mark, PGM, Royal Ark Mariners

On Saturday the 9th of November 2019 the R.W. Provincial Grand Master, Bro. Peter Talbot GMRAC, announced that he would be retiring from office in June 2020. He has asked that the following message be communicated to all Brethren:

In June 2012, I was Installed as Provincial Grand Master for the Mark Province of North Wales, having served the Province prior to that as Provincial Treasurer for 11 years and Deputy Provincial Grand Master for 2 years, in all brethren 21 years in an Executive position.

It is my intention to retire from Office at midnight on 19th June, 2020, I have given the matter considerable thought and believe that now is the time for me to offer the opportunity for someone else to have the honour of becoming Provincial Grand Master of this wonderful Province of ours.

I have enjoyed my term of Office immensely, it has taken up a great deal of my time and I am fortunate to have had the support of my wife, Susan, without whose help and understanding I would not have been able to carry out my duties to my satisfaction. I have made friends throughout the country, as far North as Northumberland and South as far as Hampshire but most of all I will remember the friends I have made here, amongst the Brethren of North Wales.

I thank you all for the support and friendship which you have given me during my time in Office and wish you all well in the future, I know that you will give my successor the same commitment and support that you have given me.

I have advised the Grand Secretary of my decision; my successor will be announced in the Spring of next year.

Yours sincerely and fraternally,
R. W. Bro. Peter Talbot,
PGM for North Wales

Staffordshire and Shropshire visit to North Wales

October 12, 2019 General, PGM

Members of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Staffordshire and Shropshire spent this weekend on a break in Llandudno.

Our Provincial Grand Master and his wife, Susan, were invited to attend a Gala Dinner at the Imperial Hotel on Saturday 12th October, and to stay at the Imperial Hotel as their guests for the night.

The PGM reports that it was a wonderful occasion, very enjoyable and in the company of some very good friends.

PGM Installed in Segontium Craft Lodge

October 4, 2019 General, PGM

Our Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master was, on 4th October 2019, Installed into the Chair of his mother Craft Lodge, Segontium Lodge No. 606 for the second occasion. The last time he was in the Chair was in 1998.

The Lodge meets in Caernarfon and for this meeting the Festive Board was held at Bangor Masonic Hall where the Brethren were treated to a magnificent meal.

On the day, W. Bro. Gavin Wynne Jones, Charity Steward and ADC of the Lodge and a Past Master of Elffin Mark Lodge, celebrated his birthday.

I hope that he did not eat all of the cake himself !!!!

St Eilian RAM Buffet & Barbecue Update

August 25, 2019 Benevolent Fund, General, PGM, Royal Ark Mariners

The St Eilian Annual Summer BBQ took place at W. Bro. Roger Littlewood’s home on 25th August and was enjoyed by all.

Around 100 were in attendance and the proceeds for the day raised the magnificent sum of £1000. This will be divided equally between the Lodge, which is seeking to make a charity donation, and the Provincial Mark Centenary and Special Fund.

Grand Officers Luncheon 2019

August 13, 2019 Benevolent Fund, General, Mark, PGM, Website

The 2019 Grand Officers Luncheon was held at Elwy Hall in Rhyl on Tuesday the 13th of August.

2019 Team Dinner

May 24, 2019 General, Team Visits

On 24th May the traditional end of year Dinner for Provincial Officers of the year was held at Elwy Hall Rhyl.

There were 29 Officers in attendance for the informal dinner, a fantastic turnout.

These evenings have been held for over 15 years now and the Officers of the year receive a Certificate from the Provincial Grand Master in recognition of the support they have given him and the Province during the year.

St Seiriol Sunday Lunch Gallery

March 24, 2019 General, Mark

The St. Seiriol Mark Lodge Sunday Lunch too place at the Bangor Masonic Hall on Sunday 24th March 2019.

A wonderful time was had by all and, as usual, the catering was first class.

St. Seiriol Centenary Sunday Lunch

February 6, 2019 General, Mark

St. Seiriol Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 688

The Worshipful Master and Brethren of St. Seiriol Mark Lodge invite you to join them for Sunday Lunch
at the Bangor Masonic Hall on Sunday 24th March 2019 at 1.00pm for 1.30pm.

Carol Service GISDA Donation

January 28, 2019 General, Mark, PGM

On Monday 28th January, R.W.Bro. Peter Talbot visited the offices of GISDA in Caernarfon and presented them with a cheque of £500 which was raised at the recently held Carol Service.

GISDA is a local organisation whose major focus is to provide accommodation and support for homeless and vulnerable young people.

2018 Carol Service

December 18, 2018 General, Mark

On 18th December a Carol Service was held at the Bangor Masonic Hall.

The occasion was a complete success with over 100 in attendance, the evening comprised of 9 Lessons read by representatives of several Mark Lodges each followed by a Carol sung by all present. The Rev. Gwynfor Williams led the proceedings and the Organist for the evening was W.Bro. Dr. William H. Munro.

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