New Year, new membership?
2nd January 2024
Category: Royal Ark Mariner Degree
Master’s and Commander’s Dinner
20th March 2023
On 10th March at Bury Masonic Hall, the East Lancashire Mark held their Master’s and Commander’s 2023 dinner.
In attendance on this special occasion were the Provincial Grand Master RWBro John Hartley Smith and his good lady Jane, with additional support from the DepPGM, WBro David Rainford, along with the two APGMs, VWBro David H Thompson and WBro Kevin M Reaney with their wives and partners.… Read more “Master’s and Commander’s Dinner”
Lathom RAM 136 – Installation Meeting
13th February 2023
On Tuesday evening, 7th February at Bury Masonic Hall, Parsons Lane, Bury, Lathom Royal Ark Mariners Lodge no 136 held their Installation meeting.
In Attendance were the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of East Lancashire RWBro John Hartley Smith RAMGR and the Provincial Assistant Director of Ceremonies, WBro Steven Lord ProvRAMGR along with 12 members of Lathom Lodge.… Read more “Lathom RAM 136 – Installation Meeting”
990 RAM installation meeting
1st February 2023
On Monday, 30th January at the Manchester Hall, Bridge Street, Manchester, the East Lancashire Provincial Grand Officers Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No 990 held their installation meeting.
In attendance were the Provincial Grand Master, RWBro John Hartley Smith, and the Deputy Provincial Grand Master WBro David G Rainford.… Read more “990 RAM installation meeting”
Royal Ark Mariner Investiture
9th January 2023
On Monday,12th December it was the Royal Ark Mariners annual investiture meeting at Great Queen Street, London. 16 brethren met up at 9:45 at Piccadilly train station to catch the 10:15 to Euston and on this day the trains were running nearly on time.… Read more “Royal Ark Mariner Investiture”
Christmas Dinner and Brass Band
7th December 2022
Saturday, 3rd December at Bury Masonic Hall, William Romaine Callender Mark Lodge No 136 and Latham Royal Ark Mariners held their Xmas 4 course dinner & Brass Band evening.7 for 7:30 was the start time with 55 Brethren and their partners/friends/family members in attendance.… Read more “Christmas Dinner and Brass Band”
60 Royal Ark Mariners
8th November 2022
On 31st October at Rochdale Masonic Hall the East Lancashire Provincial Grand Officers RAM Lodge No 990 held their investiture meeting.
In attendance was RWBro John Hartley Smith, Provincial Grand Master of East Lancs along with his two APGM’s, VWBro David H Thompson and WBro Kevin M Reaney along with a full deputation team visit.… Read more “60 Royal Ark Mariners”