Dear Brethren,

I was delighted that the Provincial Grand Master, R W Bro David Purdie, was able to present me with a cheque from your various lodges at the June Meeting of Mark Grand Lodge.

I very much appreciate the generosity of the Brethren in these difficult times, but above all I thank all of the Brethren for their support, kindness and friendship over the seven years that I was honoured to be the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, and then the six years I enjoyed as Provincial Grand Master.

As in all successful Provinces, it is always a team effort, and I was blessed to have considerable support from so many Mark Master Masons, and I look forward to meeting you all again once October 2023 is here.

May you all enjoy the summer break and come back re-invigorated for the 2023/24 Mark Year.

Yours sincerely,

Peter Balsom