Grand Rank Conferred

Brethren Appointed and Invested in Grand Rank

Wednesday 24th April saw brethren from across the English Constitution transit to the spiritual home of Freemasonry, Freemasons Hall, Covent Garden, many of whom looking forward to receiving well-deserved Appointments to and Promotions in Grand Rank, presided over by the Most Worshipful The Grand Master, HRH The Duke of Kent.

The Grand Temple s a magnificent sight at all times, but most particularly when it is at full capacity for this most special of occasions, and The Province of Durham was as usual extremely well represented as brethren from every part of our Province congregated to support those receiving honours.

Thursday 25th April saw the turn of of our Durham Companions who were to receive First Appointments to and Promotions in Supreme Grand Chapter congregate within the hallowed halls of Great Queen Street, the day began for most with an early train journey from the Northeast to the capital in support of friends and colleagues to appointed and Invested on this occasion by The Most Excellent Pro First Grand Principal Jonathan Spence, which again was undertaken with the Grand Temple at maximum occupancy.

Following the investitures the Appointees supported by the Provincial Grand Master and members of the Executive retired to enjoy a sumptuous banquet at the historic London Guildhall in the Moorgate area of the City, central to the City’s development since the Romans founded Londinium 2000 years ago. Originally the site of London’s amphitheatre to enjoy (built AD 70),

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We congratulate them on their preferment and wish them the best of health and happiness to enjoy and perform their new duties.

Appointed to Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies

David John Atkinson-Norman Lodge No 1134

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Appointed to Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies

Roderick Andrew Scott- Quest Lodge No7102

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Appointed to Past Grand Standard Bearer

David Dorwood - The Lodge of Concord No6859

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Promoted to Senior Grand Deacon

Dr Rakesh Bhalla - Mowbray Lodge No5373

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Promoted to Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies

Martin Rankin - Eslington Lodge No4623

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Promoted to Past Grand Sword Bearer

John David Watts - St Aidan Lodge No4080

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Promoted to Past Grand Junior Deacon

Thomas Fred Gittins - Tees Lodge No 509

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Companions Appointed and Invested in Supreme Grand Chapter

Thursday 25th April saw the turn of our Durham Companions who were to receive First Appointments to and Promotions in Supreme Grand Chapter congregate within the hallowed halls of Great Queen Street, the day began for most with an early train journey from the Northeast to the capital in support of friends and colleagues to appointed and Invested on this occasion by The Most Excellent Pro First Grand Principal Jonathan Spence, which again was undertaken with the Grand Temple at maximum occupancy.

Following the investitures the Appointees supported by The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent and members of the Executive retired to celebrate at the adjacent Grand Connaught Rooms, one of the most unique and prestigious banqueting halls in in the City, named the Connaught Rooms after the Grand Master, Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn.

We congratulate them on their preferment and wish them the best of health and happiness to enjoy and perform their new duties.

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