On the warm summer evening of July 23, 2024, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master (APGM) of the Mark Province of Cheshire presided over the ceremony at The Benjamin Addy Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 1107 to assist in elevating Bro Simon Truswell. The Provincial Grand Master (PGM) and the Provincial Team were also present, and it was an excellent ceremony that will surely be remembered by the newly elevated Brother.
Following that, the ASHTON DISTRICT LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS T.I. opened and welcomed the Provincial Grand Master, the APGM, and the Provincial team to the ancient Mark lodge. The Worshipful Master invited W.Bro Major Matthew Christmas PPrGSW (Oxon) to give a lecture titled “The Travelling Mark Lodge of Ashton Under Lyne: 1830-1900,” which was wonderfully received.
W.Bro Norman Haigh’s 30-year anniversary in Mark Masonry and as a member of the lodge was a significant milestone and a cause for celebration. The festive board was a great success, with 54 Masons enjoying a wonderful dining experience.
