East Midlands 2024

The annual meeting will be held on Saturday 23 May 2020 at Freemasons’ Hall, Sheaf Close, NORTHAMPTON NN5 7UL at 11:00 (seated by 10:45).

Coffee will be available from 09:30, bacon butties available at a small charge, with lunch (including table wine/soft drinks and pre-lunch drink) at about 13:00.

The meal will be Smoked Salmon, Lemon Crème Fraîche, Granary Bread for starter, Roast Loin of Pork, Apple Sauce, Stuffing Gravy and Seasonal Vegetables for main followed by Strawberries and Clotted Cream for dessert with Tea or Coffee to wind up, all at a cost of £30.00 per head.  Closing date is 22 Apr 2024

If you would like to attend, please use the contact form below or get in touch with the DistGRec.

Consecration of Deva Victrix Council 346

The District of Cheshire & the Marches will be consecrating their latest Council on Thursday 21st March 2024 at the Cheshire View Masonic Centre, Christleton, CHESTER CH3 7PT at 11:00.  It will be carried out by a team of Grand Officers headed by the Grand Master, Most Illustrious Companion Kessick John Jones.

Lunch will be served at 13:00 and will cost £32. The menu will be Chicken Liver Pâté served on Ciabatta Croutes & Salad, Confit Duck Leg served with Dauphinoise Potatoes, Buttered Greens and a Port and Orange Jus, Cheese & Biscuits.  Wine will be included.  Alternative main courses are Smoked Haddock served with Mash Potato, Cheese Sauce & Green Vegetables or Vegetable Curry served with Pilau Rice and Naan Bread.  The alternative Dessert is Mixed Ice Cream.

Time is short for booking so please contact the DistGRec as soon as possible if you wish to attend this very interesting event.

District Meeting of Surrey 2024

The Annual District Meeting of Surrey will be held at the Croydon and District Masonic Halls, Oakland Road, Croydon CR0 2UX on Saturday 23rd March 2024 at 1100hrs, when they will invest Ill Comp William Agnew Caughie GSwdB as their new District Grand Master.

Coffee and Bacon/Sausage Sandwiches/Rolls will be available from 09:15hrs.  Lunch will be at 13:00hrs.

The menu for lunch is Fan of Melon with Parma Ham and Fruit Coulis, Chicken with Green Thai Curry and Rice followed by Ice Cream then Fresh Coffee or Tea. The cost is £40.00 per head, inclusive of wine.

If you are interested in attending, please get in touch using the link below and you will be contacted with details as soon as possible.

Closing date is 15th March 2024.

RSM Grand Council 2024

Grand Council will be held on Tuesday 16th April 2024 commencing at 12:30.  The meeting should be over by 14:30 with dining in the Grand Connaught Rooms commencing at 15:15 and finishing around 17:00.

Three of our members are receiving honours and they are:
John Ernest Vince – promoted to Past Grand Chancellor
Graham Henry Fenwick – promoted to Past Grand Conductor of the Council
Denis Raymond Stubley – first appointment to Past Grand Standard Bearer

You can find the booking form online at:
https://markmasonshall.org/rsm-events/royal-select-masters/grand-council/rsm-grand-council-2024

District Meeting of Cumberland and Westmorland 2024

The Annual District Meeting of Cumberland and Westmorland will be held at the Masonic Hall, 10 Portland Square, Carlisle CA1 1PY on Saturday 9th March 2024 at 11:00.

The menu for lunch is Pâté and Salad Leaves, followed by Traditional Cumberland Sausage with Onion Gravy, Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables and Pan Fried Gravy.   Dessert will be from the selection available or Cheese served with Savoury Biscuits, Celery & Butter followed by Tea or Coffee.  The cost is £26.00 per head including wine.  There is a Vegetarian alternative menu available.

There is a car park 3 – 5 minutes walk from the MH.  It is called Cecil Street Long Stay Car Park and the post code is CA1 1NL.  Local on-street parking near to the MH is in a Disc Zone for 1 to 2 hours.

If you are interested in attending, please get in touch using the link below and you will be contacted with details as soon as possible.

Closing date is 28th February 2024.

District Meeting of Lancashire 2024

The Installation of the new District Grand Master for Lancashire by our RW Grand Master, will be held in Preston Masonic Hall, Ashlar House, Saul Street, PRESTON PR1 2QU on Saturday 17th February 2024 at 11:00, the AGM will then follow.  Companions to be seated by 10:45.

The menu for lunch is Leek and Potato Soup or Bury Horseshoe Black Pudding, Slow Cooked Shin of Beef with Rich Onion Gravy plus Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables (Vegetarian Option), Fresh Fruit Salad, Apple Crumble with Custard or Cheese and Biscuits.  The cost is £26.00 per head, inclusive of wine.

If you are interested in attending, please get in touch using the link below and you will be contacted with details as soon as possible.

Closing date is 2nd February 2024.

District Meeting of Derbyshire 2024

The Annual Meeting of Derbyshire will be held at the Grange Banqueting Suite, 457 Burton Road, Littleover, DERBY DE23 6XX on Saturday 3rd February 2024 at 11:00, with tea or coffee with bacon rolls from 09:30.

The meal will be: Prawn Cocktail, Pan Fried Chicken with a Mushroom & Black Pepper Sauce served with seasonable vegetables, Sticky Toffee Pudding served with Custard, with wine or soft drink at table.  All at a cost of £28.00 per head.

If you wish to attend, please use the contact form.  Closing date is 20th January 2024.

District Meeting of South Wales 2023

The Annual Meeting of South Wales will be held at the Masonic Hall, Coychurch Road, Bridgend CF31 2AP on Saturday 9th December 2018 at 11:15hrs.

The meal will be selection of Pakoras, Samosas and Poppadom with Mango Chutney, Beef Rogan Josh with rice and chips followed by Apple Pie and Ice Cream.  Dietary requirements can be catered for.  All at a cost of £22.00 per head.

Following the District Annual Meeting Festive Board, and starting at approximately 14:30hrs, is the Installation Meeting of the Ambat Zaphan Council 287 and all are welcome to attend.

If you wish to attend, please use the contact form.  Closing date is 1st December 2023.

District Meeting of Middlesex 2023

The Annual Meeting of the District Grand Council of Middlesex will be held at Uxbridge Masonic Centre, Western House, Hercies Road, HILLINGDON UB10 9NA on Saturday 25th November 2023, starting at 11:00hrs

Tea, coffee and bacon rolls will be available from 09:30 at a modest cost.

The lunch menu is: Beef Wellington & Seasonal Vegetables or Vegetable Alternative, and Traditional Trifle with Pouring Cream for dessert plus there is Wine at table with Coffee/Tea to finish off.  All for the price of £35.00.

If you are interested in attending, please get in touch using the link below and you will be contacted with details as soon as possible.

District Meeting of Somerset and Wiltshire 2023

The AGM for the District Grand Council of Somerset & Wiltshire will be held at The Masonic Hall, The Crescent, Taunton. TA1 4EB on Saturday the 18th of November 2023 at 11:00hrs, followed by lunch at 13:00hrs.  Companions to be seated in the Temple by 10:45hrs.

The cost of lunch for Companions wishing to attend the meeting is £22.00 per head, inclusive of wine/soft drinks.

Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits will be available from 09:30hrs and the menu is: Smoked Salmon with Cumber and Dill Mayonnaise, Roast Pork Loin with Apple Sauce and Stuffing, Bread and Butter Pudding with Custard and Sharing Cheeseboard Platter.

Cloing date is beefore Monday the 6th of November 2022.

Car parking at Taunton is available at the High Street Car Park TA1 3NX a ten-minute walk from the Temple. Short stay parking (maximum of three hours) is available at the Crescent Car Park, behind the Temple, TA1 4ED for those not staying to lunch.

If you are interested in attending, please get in touch using the link below and you will be contacted with details as soon as possible.