Mark Masons' Hall

Mark Masons' Hall Mark Masons' Hall, 86 St James’s Street, London, SW1A 1PL is the administrative headquarters of 10 Companion Orders in Freemasonry.
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Last night Valley Council No. 229 held an emergency meeting at the Masonic Centre, Salters, St.George, Barbados. To Intr...
09/10/2026

Last night Valley Council No. 229 held an emergency meeting at the Masonic Centre, Salters, St.George, Barbados. To Introduce, Receive and Admit Brothers Andrew Sean Frederick Harding, (Asst Dist.G.M. in the Mark District and Past District Grand Master SC), Stephen Alec Brathwaite, Ryan St.Elmo Medford and Ryan Delisle Simmons to the Degree of St. Lawrence the Martyr and the Admit them into the Degree of Knights of Constantinople.

The W.M.Bro. Stanton Haynes invited W.Bro. Maurice Gaskin, JP, Deputy District Grand Prefect and District Grand Prefect Elect to take the chair for the two degrees. It was two well worked degrees with some great ritual work by the Brethren involved. These are four solid Masons who will strengthen Valley Council. There was twenty two Brethren present. Made up of the District Grand Prefect, eight Grand Rank Officers, five District Grand Officers and eight members.

Content credits: Richard Mayers

On Friday, 2 October 2026, King Edwin Lodge No. 7 under the Grand Priory of the Knights Beneficent of the Holy City held...
09/10/2026

On Friday, 2 October 2026, King Edwin Lodge No. 7 under the Grand Priory of the Knights Beneficent of the Holy City held its installation meeting at Newcastle East Masonic Hall, Byker.

During the ceremony, Regional Grand Prefect R.Revd.Kt. David J. Roach installed Revd. Kt. Robin Francis Knight, K.B.H.C., as Worshipful Deputy Master.
Having been received into the order in 2013, Robin expressed his long-held anticipation for this special milestone in his Masonic journey.

The event welcomed distinguished guests, including Grand Visitor General R.Revd.Kt. Graeme Hutchinson, several Grand Officers, and past and present Intendent-Generals of the Order of the Red Cross of Constantine. Immediately following his installation and the appointment of his officers, Worshipful Deputy Master Robin received E.Kt. Robert Anthony Young as a ‘Scottish Master and a Scottish Master of St Andrew’.

The proceedings concluded with a festive buffet luncheon where members and visitors gathered to congratulate WDM Robin and welcome Brother Robert.

Industry Lodge of Mark Master Masons welcomed Provincial Grand Master David Hanson and his team to Gateshead Masonic Hal...
09/10/2026

Industry Lodge of Mark Master Masons welcomed Provincial Grand Master David Hanson and his team to Gateshead Masonic Hall for a special ceremony celebrating four newly advanced members: Jack Quigly, Gareth McGee, Richard Hamlin Tucker and Cameron Douglas Connor. The evening included an informative presentation explaining the history and significance of the Grand Lodge Certificate, followed by personal presentations to each recipient. The initiative aims to bring new Mark Master Masons together, strengthen fellowship across the Province and give them a warm welcome into the wider Order. Following its successful introduction in Durham, the Provincial Team hopes to make these presentations a regular feature at venues throughout the Province, celebrating new members and encouraging a lasting sense of belonging.

Content credits: David Battensby

Lieutenant Colonel Vincent Maher MBE (Retd), Household Cavalry, reflects on how the values of military service, integrit...
09/10/2026

Lieutenant Colonel Vincent Maher MBE (Retd), Household Cavalry, reflects on how the values of military service, integrity, loyalty, friendship, respect and duty, continue beyond life in uniform through Freemasonry. Drawing parallels between military camaraderie and Masonic fellowship, he explores his journey through Craft Freemasonry, the Royal Arch and the Knights Templar, highlighting the importance of family support, charitable giving and service to others. Through initiatives such as supporting Fisher House and raising funds for worthwhile causes, he demonstrates how the principles learned in military life can continue to make a meaningful difference in the community. Military service may end, but the commitment to serving others need not.

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Content Credits: Vincent Maher

On Saturday morning, 3 October 2026, members of the Bristol and Somerset Division of the Red Cross of Constantine gather...
09/10/2026

On Saturday morning, 3 October 2026, members of the Bristol and Somerset Division of the Red Cross of Constantine gathered at Nailsea Masonic Hall for a well supported Divisional meeting. The meeting was led by the Intendant-General, John Housedon, and brought together members from Conclaves across Bristol and Somerset for an enjoyable morning of ceremony and fellowship.

The Intendant-General thanked everyone for their continued support of both their individual Conclaves and the wider Division. He reflected on the successes of the past year and looked forward to building upon them in the year ahead, strengthening the Division and continuing to encourage participation across its Conclaves.

The strong attendance at Nailsea reflected the enthusiasm and support for the Order throughout Bristol and Somerset and provided a positive start to the year ahead.

Above all, the meeting was a wonderful opportunity for members to renew old friendships, make new ones and enjoy the warmth and fellowship that are such an important part of the Order. The morning concluded in excellent spirits, with members looking forward to meeting again and continuing to support the success and friendship of the Bristol and Somerset Division.

Content Credits: Peter Carpenter and Craig Harding

With our M.B.F. Trustee, V.W.Bro. Ian Wolstencroft, P.G.J.O. and his wife Christine, I visited the Support Dogs charity ...
09/10/2026

With our M.B.F. Trustee, V.W.Bro. Ian Wolstencroft, P.G.J.O. and his wife Christine, I visited the Support Dogs charity in Sheffield. This is an organisation that provides specially trained dogs to support those with autism, those with epilepsy and those needing some extra support in their lives.

They are currently developing a leading National Training and Development Centre for dogs and their trainers. In the photos you can see the beginning of the training arena where dogs and trainers will work together. Their main focus is further developing their epilepsy dog program. A fully trained Support Dog can alert its ‘human’ to a seizure well in advance of the event. Whilst people generally think that a seizure happens quickly, Support Dogs can give notice of anywhere between 29 and 55 minutes. These amazing dogs give the sufferer plenty of time to adjust and to find a safe place before the seizure happens.

Content Credits: Darren Coleman-Heald

On 5 October 2026, 60 years to the day, R.E.Kt. Benjamin (Ben) Addy celebrated his 60 years as a member of the Order of ...
09/10/2026

On 5 October 2026, 60 years to the day, R.E.Kt. Benjamin (Ben) Addy celebrated his 60 years as a member of the Order of the Knights Templar at Hyde Masonic Hall, Cheshire.
Leading the celebrations with Ben was the Very High and Right Eminent Great Seneschal, R.E.Kt. Andrew Rainbow, G.C.T., together with the Provincial Prior for Cheshire and North Wales, R.E.Kt. Alan Pierce JP accompanied by acting Provincial Officers of the Province, and with many friends and colleagues of Ben.
The Great Seneschal chatted informally with Ben, who gave a fascinating insight into his early life - both of his family, his business as a printer and Freemasonry.
Ben reminisced about the time when he first joined Royal Edward Preceptory - now No. 14 but previously 76B - when the Preceptory was stationed at the Masonic Hall in Stalybridge before the hall closed and many Masonic units moved to Oaklands Hall in Hyde.
A very relaxed and most enjoyable Festive Board concluded the celebrations when Ben received a number of gifts, given in gratitude for all he has done for not only Knights Templar but also his wider involvement in many Orders. Ben served as Pro-Grand Master of the Mark from 2011 to 2014 and holds high rank in many of the Companion Orders.

Content Credits: Alan Pierce

On Thursday, 8 October Coulsdon Loyalty Lodge of M.M.M. No. 1268 celebrated a double presentation of a 50 year certifica...
09/10/2026

On Thursday, 8 October Coulsdon Loyalty Lodge of M.M.M. No. 1268 celebrated a double presentation of a 50 year certificate in both Mark & R.A.M. for W.Bro. James Martin Dunham, known to all as Martin. He joined the Mark degree at Coulsdon Lodge on 10 June 1976 & then the R.A.M. on 11 October 1976 & has remained an active member ever since, Being the W.M. of the Mark 4 times & doing a ‘big’ stint as Treasurer in both.
On reflecting how times have changed, when Martin joined the average price of a house was £12,000, a new Ford Cortina was £2026, a gallon (not litre) was 64pence (14p a litre), a pint of b**r was 33p, a packet of ci******es was 38p & Southampton won the FA Cup.
Martin was presented with both certificates by R.W.Bro. John French, the Prrov.G.M. for Surrey )who is also a member of both lodges)
Good news is candidates for both lodges were read out & they both welcomed a new member Bob Oddy, who will take on the mantle of Secretary following the sad passing of Bob Breeze earlier in the year.
The Mark meeting was further enhanced with the installation of Steve Godsell as the new W.M. & this was conducted by W.Bro. Phil Clare.

Content Credits: Philip Clare

Ascension Conclave No. 499 held its final meeting of the year in South Brent on 6 October 2026. Although it was mainly a...
07/10/2026

Ascension Conclave No. 499 held its final meeting of the year in South Brent on 6 October 2026. Although it was mainly a business meeting and attendance was low, the evening proved to be both productive and enjoyable.
A highlight of the meeting was an interesting talk by III.Kt. Barry Slade on the Royal and Select Masters.
His presentation was very well received by everyone present.
After the meeting, the members retired to enjoy the festive board together.

Content credits: David JG Brett

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