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It is with great sadness that we learned today, 15th May 2022, of the death of R.W.Bro. Ken Keast P.G.J.W. Funeral Arrangements are as follows at All Saints Church, Brixham at 2pm on the 6th June followed by a wake at The Berry Head Hotel. Mark ties may be worn.

The Provincial Grand Master has, with great sadness, informed us of the sudden passing of R.W.Bro. Stephen Davison Assistant Grand Master who died unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on Tuesday 19th April. He was very well respected and liked by the members of our Province and officiated at many of our special meetings.

R.W.Bro. Peter Balsom, V.W.Bro. David Purdie and W.Bro. John Clendinning are delighted to announce the Mark Grand Lodge Appointments for Devonshire for 2022. Well deserved recognition of services to the Order and our Province.

Download the Standing Order Mandate from the link below. Fill out the form and send to: W.Bro. Paul Jones Follow this link to the details.

The Celebration Weekend will be held at The Grand Hotel, Torquay. Covering Letter, Booking Form and Menu are on the website. Follow the link below

Presentation of a cheque at North Devon Union Mark Lodge No.540

W.Bro. Dennis Challis, the Provincial Almoner, has produced a selection of helpful documents for use by Almoners but may also of interest to all brethren. Topics include Mental Health, Anxiety, Debt and other Almoner information.

April brings the message of Renewal and growth, Sad News of Stephen Davison, Around the meetings and the quiz......

W.Bro. Chris Elliott has updated the application form and the Information leaflet for the Royal Ark Mariner Degree. Both can be found in the Information Section for Royal Ark Mariners. The Link will take you to the Information Leaflet

W.Bro Betts has written requesting Lodges consider applications for grants to non-Masonic Charities. Follow the link to the letter and application form. Information/Charity Stewards/Forms

Check our directory of Halls and Lodges to see your nearest Lodge. Ideal for Freemasons holidaying in Devon.

Province of Devonshire Brethren & Companions all, Every Tuesday commencing 14th April, we would like to take “Wine at Nine” with you all. Absent Brethren

W.Bro. Alistair Duncan has produced two new items for sale. Funds will go to the Devon Mark Charity Association. Two drinks coasters, Mark and Royal Ark Mariners. Details on the order form.

Five a Day takes on a new meaning... How about ringing 5 of your brethren in a day? Many of you Brethren, Secretaries and Almoners are already doing this but please keep in mind your Brethren who are not so good with Social Media and are in isolation at the moment. We have Wine at Nine on a Tuesday, worldwide there is Absent Brethren at Nine and we have Tea at Three also running our from MMH. Try Five a Day to keep healthy, ring 5 of your Brothers today, keep in touch, see if there is anything the masonic family can do to help where needed.Keep well and Safe!

W.Bro Alistair Duncan has sent in an article about 'The Lost Lodges of Devonshire' Find by following the link.

The Devon Mark Charity Association (DMCA) acts as a collecting agency for the Province and the normal target for our giving is the Mark Benevolent Fund which is administered by Mark Grand Lodge in London.

The Devon Mark Charity Association will be celebrating its Centenary in September 2022 and we will be marking this important event by a Project to donate funds to LOCAL deserving causes.

Both Craft Freemasonry and Holy Royal Arch in Devonshire have more information at their website.

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Find out more about Mark Master Masons at the Grand Lodge MMM website.

W.Bro. Peter Martin, has been the very successful 'Provincial eBay Seller' for many years now and he has to step back from this role. He says the site is continues to be very successful in raising funds for DMCA. If you can take on the role to support the DMCA Please contact as a matter of urgency, W.Bro. Alastair Duncan or W.Bro. Paul Howard-Baker.

The MBF came into existence in 1868 on the suggestion of the Reverend George Raymond Portal, Grand Master of the Mark.

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