Royal Ark Mariners

Team Visits 2019-2020

September 1, 2019 Mark, PGM, Royal Ark Mariners, Team Visits

The PGM and the Provincial Team will be visiting a number of Mark and RAM Lodges in 2019 and 2020, starting with a visit to St Seiriol 688 on the occasion of their Centenary meeting.

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.

St Eilian RAM Summer Buffet & Barbecue

August 4, 2019 Benevolent Fund, Royal Ark Mariners

The St Eilian RAM Lodge No. 360 will be holding its annual Summer Buffet and Barbecue on Sunday 25th August 2019 at Cemaes Bay.

RAM Assembly 2019

April 6, 2019 PGM, Royal Ark Mariners

Over 110 Brethren attended the Annual RAM Assembly which was held at Bangor Masonic Hall on Saturday 6th April, 2019, with over 100 dining.

A fantastic day when the recipients of ProvRAMGR were invested.

Dyffryn Clwyd RAM Banner Dedication

February 25, 2019 PGM, Royal Ark Mariners

The Provincial Grand Master attended at Dyffryn Clwyd RAM Lodge on 25th February to Dedicate a new Lodge Banner.

The Banner Ceremony went extremely well under the direction of the Provincial DC the Banner Bearer was W. Bro. Roy Potter, ProvRAMGR.

Y Geninen Installation 2019

January 16, 2019 PGM, Royal Ark Mariners

Installation of W. Bro. Gavin W. Jones took place at Bangor on the 16th January.

The PGM was in attendance as the Y Geninen Lodge of RAM is his mother RAM Lodge.

The Ceremony and indeed the whole occasion went very well and was enjoyed by all.

Rocking Horse Update

November 12, 2018 General, Mark, PGM, Royal Ark Mariners

The Rocking Horse, crafted by W.Bro. Mike Worsnip and won by W.Bro. Andy Chape has very kindly been donated by Andy to Hope House/Ty Gobaith.

The Rocking Horse will be Auctioned on Saturday 17th November with the proceeds going to the Hope House/Ty Gobaith Charity.

RAM Grand Rank Promotions 2018

October 8, 2018 Royal Ark Mariners

The following Brethren are to be appointed to Royal Ark Mariner Grand Rank in London at the December 2018 meeting;

W.Bro. R. Noel Roberts – Y Geninen RAM Lodge No. 259
W.Bro. Stuart Cole – Hunter RAM Lodge No. 324
W.Bro. Michael Richardson – Holywell RAM Lodge No. 1394

Many Congratulations to all.

Dyffryn Clwyd RAM Installation

September 24, 2018 PGM, Royal Ark Mariners, Team Visits

On 24th September the Provincial Team accompanied the Provincial Grand Master to the Installation Meeting of Dyffryn Clwyd Royal Ark Mariner Lodge.

W. Bro. Graham Sherratt was Installed in an excellent manner by W. Bro. Derek Baldwin who had obviously spent a considerable time in learning the Ritual.

This was the first outing for the new Provincial Team who all seemed to enjoy the evening.

Grand Officers Luncheon 2018

August 14, 2018 Benevolent Fund, Mark, PGM, Royal Ark Mariners, Website

On the 14th of August 2018, the R.W. Provincial Grand Master hosted the annual Grand Officers Luncheon at Elwy Hall, Rhyl.

Following the luncheon, the Provincial Grand Master addressed the brethren present to update them on matters relating to the Province and beyond. On this occasion he also invited the new Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies to speak about the Ritual and the new Provincial Deputy Grand Secretary to speak about the new Provincial website.