The Mark Benevolent Fund had donated, through Lifelites, a sum of £12,274 for the purchase of a ‘TechnicTrunk’ for the use of the children at Hope House. The PGM was shown how the equipment worked and had the opportunity of a ‘virtual’ flight over Paris.
Over 100 Brethren assembled at the Masonic Hall in Bangor in the presence of R.W.Bro. John H. Prizeman Deputy Grand Master, and R.W.Bro Peter Talbot Provincial Grand Master.
On 9th September our PGM joined a further 40 or so PGMs and District GMs at a Seminar held at Mark Mason’s Hall in London.
This is the second occasion that such a Seminar has been held and it now looks to be firmly established in the Diary of Grand Lodge.
Matters discussed included Membership, Keystone on Line, Data Protection, Recruitment and Retention, Relations with other Orders, Communication, Succession Planning and Finance and Administration.
The following day, the PGM was joined by W. Bro. John Evans, W. Bro. Colin Lemin and W. Bro. Phil Edwards at Mark Grand Lodge. The highlight of the meeting was seeing the Pro Grand Master invest those Brethren who were receiving Promotion in Mark Grand Lodge.
There was an excellent attendance with over 900 in Grand Lodge.
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.
Many thanks to Bro. Martin Wynne Jones and his wife Caroline for the catering. Thanks also to W. Bro. Brian Sion Jones for providing the background music.
The event raised £250 towards Charities.
There were over 70 in attendance including Brethren from Ruabon and Wrexham who made the long trip to Bangor, great support.
The 151st MBF Festival took place at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, Brighton on Saturday 6th July, 2019.
The Festival total amounted to £1,351,349, the highest total ever achieved.
The 2020 Festival will take place in Kent on 13th June, 2020.
North Wales Mark Master Masons
