150 Draw winners Sep - Dec 2022
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W.Bro. Paul Jones is delighted to announce the winners of the end of the year 2022 150 Draws...
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Lewis Lodge of MMM No.1284 Celebrations
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On Friday 16th December 2022 a landmark event happened..... 
Cats and Dogs benefit this winter
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W.Bro. Bill Philip again ran a Christmas Dinner event to raise funds for The Gables Cats and Dogs. 
Royal Ark Mariner Annual Assembly December 2022
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It was a cold and frosty morning in December, when Mariners from around the country headed for a cold and very snowy London for the Annual Assembly of the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Royal Ark Mariner at Great Queen Street...
WCN of Sir Francis Drake RAM finally able to Install his sucessor
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It was again a very damp Saturday afternoon, not unlike the deluge experienced by Noah, that the members of Sir Francis Drake Royal Ark Mariners Lodge No.617 assembled on high ground at Manadon Masonic Hall Crownhill to support WCN Dominic Primmer relinquish the Chair of Worshipful Commander after a three-year stint as WCN throughout the pandemic.
A fine attendance at Hawton Mark Lodge No.100
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The Installation meeting of Hawton Mark Lodge No.100 was blessed with a fine attendance from the Province...
DMCA Luncheon 2022
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W.Bro. Roger Inman was delighted to resurrect the DMCA Lunch on Sunday 6th November at the Dartmoor Lodge Hotel, Pear Tree Cross, Ashburton.
Cedric Stone - 50 Year Certificate at Benevolence Mark Lodge No.1264
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W.Bro. Cedric Stone was delighted to receive a 50 Year Certificate at Benevolence Mark Lodge No.1264 on Thursday 3rd November 2022.
Royal Ark Mariner Grand Rank Appointments 2022
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R.W.Bro. David Purdie has been pleased to announce the appointments to Royal Ark Mariner Grand Rank....
Overseers gathering at Lavender House Hotel 2022
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The overseers of 2022 organised, as only overseers of any work can, a fabulous lunchtime event at Lavender House Hotel Ashburton on Sunday 25th September....
Provincial Active Officers Lunch September 2022
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The Dolphin Hotel at Bovey Tracey saw the gathering of the Active Officers for the year as their terms of office come to a close in October.... 
The Lodge of St Simon Mark Master Masons No.1116 Installation
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Thursday the 29th saw the Installation of Bro. S.W.Rowe (Past Most Excellent Grand Superintendent Holy Royal Arch) as the newest master in the Province at Exmouth.
Grand Lodge Communications September 2022
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At a capacity gathering at Grand Lodge, Queen Street, 20 Brethren from Devonshire gathered to celebrate the appointments of new rulers in the Order and Promotions...
R.W.Bro John Horace Wickstead D.Sc. Ph.D. – Past Provincial Grand Master
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The Provincial Grand Master, R W Bro Peter Balsom, is sorry to report the passing, on 21 July 2022, to the Grand Lodge Above of R W Bro John Horace Wickstead at the age of 97.
A Greek Wine presentation & tasting evening
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W.Bro. Bryan Julian, a Master Somellier, has arranged a wine education and tasing evening.... 
DMCA at the Heart of the Community
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As part of the DMCA 2022 Project a cheque was presented to Devon Disability Collective in Marsh Barton, Exeter on 28th June 2022. 
Winners of the 150 Draw May 2022
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Here are the winners for May’s 150 draw and information vital to you for joining the 150 Draw (if you are not already in it!)....
The Mark Lodge of St George No.383 Jubilee Luncheon
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The Worshipful Master, accompanied by the Assistant Provincial Grand Master W.Bro. John Clendenning...
Worshipful Brother Dennis Kelly celebrates his hundredth year
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The Deputy Provincial Grand Master, V.W.Bro. David Purdie and members of St. John’s Mark Lodge No. 1029, visited W.Bro. Dennis Kelly at his home to mark the occasion of his 100 birthday.
Winners of the 150 Draw November 2021 to April 2022
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Brethren, with regret the Webmaster has been very tardy in reporting the winners of the '150 Draw'. However, for those who watch the news, here is the updted list to April 2022 as reported by W.Bro. Paul Jones. As always Brethren, you have to 'be in it to win it' so please point your brethren and Lodge Charity Stewards to the information about how to sign up!
R.W. Bro. Ken Keast. P.G.J.W. Requiescat In Pace
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It is with great sadness that today, 15th May, we have learned of the death of Right Worshipful Brother Ken Keast, Past Grand Junior Warden 
Volunteers at Riviera Centre Vaccination Centre
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W.Bro. Chris Woods is well known to us all at the Rivierra Centre on the days we hold Provincial Grand Lodge Meetings for the Mark and other degrees... 
Deputy Grand Master voyages to Strode Royal Ark Mariner
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Thursday the 3rd of February was a landmark day for Royal Ark Mariners Strode No.696, the centenary of their warrant in 1920... 
An Advancement for Devon Mark Lodge No.215
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On the first Tuesday in February Devon Mark Lodge were delighted to have the company of V.W.Bro. David Purdie, Deputy Provincial Grand Master to witness the Advancement of a brother....
Cornerstone Royal Ark Mariners 1992 Newest Member
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In the presence of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, V.W.Bro. David Purdie, Cornerstone RAM Lodge 1992 were delighted that the first meeting of the year was an Elevation.
St George's Day Dinner - Hauley Masonic Club
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Hauley Masonic Club are holding a 'Black Tie Evening' on Saturday 23rd April 2022 at 7pm to dine at 7.30pm. 
Russell Mark Lodge No.23 Supporting a local voluntary organisation
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For a number of years now The Russell Lodge of Mark Master Masons has invited the Ladies to their Christmas Meeting Festive Board....
St Aubyn Royal Ark Mariners No.1100 a Jubilee Night
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At the regular meeting of St Aubyn Royal Ark Mariners Lodge No.1100 on Friday 21st January 2022 R.W.Bro. Peter Hawken MBE stood in for the WCN for the evening as the WCN was unable to attend due to work R.W.Bro. Peter last sat in the same chair 40 years previously.
A Busy Night at Hawton Mark Lodge No.100
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Burns Night in any Lodge is a special event and greatly enjoyed by all those who can attend. Those brethren who were at Hawton Mark Lodge No.100 on Wednesday 19th January can
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The Ashburton Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.1038 Charity Donation
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It has been a tradition over the years for the Installing Master at the Lodges Installation Meeting not only present a sizable cheque to the Presiding Officer for the Devon Mark Charity Association but also have a cheque himself to distribute to a charity of his own choosing.
Unity Mark Lodge No.783 Notification of Lunch and a Quiz Event in 2022
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Unity Mark Lodge together with Unity Lodge No.1332 are hosting an informal joint Ladies Lunch in February and a Quiz in March
RNLI Ilfracombe gets support from DMCA
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The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is the charity that saves lives at sea and well supported by the Mark Degree....... 
Mark Grand Lodge Appointments 2022
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The Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. Peter Balsom, his Deputy, V.W.Bro. David Purdie and the Assistant Provincial Grand Master. W.Bro. John Clendinning are delighted to announce the following First Appoinments to Grand Rank and Promotions for 2022.
Active Provincial Officers for 2022 - 2023
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The Provincial Grand Master is please to announce the following Brethren have been appointed as the Active Officers of the Province for 2022 - 2023 as follows.....