Peter Balsom

A cheque for the PGM from the Wardens of Devonshire Provincial Mark Lodge presented by V.WBro. David Lee.

Another donation within Devon from the DMCA 2022 Centenary PROJECT of a motorised trike for Henry and a bike for his twin Percy. Thanks to John Musty for liaising and to Brett Varker and John Betts for their work@MarkMasonsHall#markbenevolentfund

Okehampton Agricultural Show in my capacity as Treasurer on a very very hot day, but a good crowd and the usual high number of show entries for livestock. Good to be with Show President John Heard and his wife Sandra. Time now to start preparing the accounts!

Excellent evening at Torbay Craft 1358 to celebrate 150 years. Support from the Mark Degree in Devonshire hosted by V W Bro Jeff Attwood the senior Past Master of Torbay Craft. Good to see Devonshire Freemasons enjoying a happy event@MarkMasonsHall@The SquareMag#masons

Large attendance at Hawton 100 RAM for their Annual Birthday Meeting with elevation of Bro Andy Russell by W Bro Jim Davis and John Jenkins, Mick Carter and Roger Goulding all contributing. The surviving Founder R W Bro Peter Hawken said a few words of thanks @MarkMasonsHall

Good to be out with the PGM APGM and PPGM supporting Hawton 100 RAM Birthday Meeting excellent Elevation of Bro Andrew Russell with over 50 in attendance @markpgmdevon1 @MarkMasonsHall @TheSquareMag #masons

St George Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners 383 for the final meeting as the lodge agreed to surrender their Warrant [1907] the good news is that most of the members will join Sincerity 35 [1873]. Also presentation of MBF Collaret to George Evatt @MarkMasonsHall

Installation at Cornerstone RAM 1992 to see the Provincial Secretary Chris Elliott install Brett Varker into the Chair in a delightful and sincere manner also to present a MBF Collaret to Alan Dummett. A new lodge on the way up with two candidates proposed. @MarkMasonsHall

Shirtsleeve order at Topsham for Installation at Athelstan Mark 958 Excellent ceremony by W Bro Dennis Challis [Provincial Almoner] to install Stephen Benford into the Chair. Two Active Grand Lodge Officers and many Active Provincial Officers to offer their support@MarkMasonsHall

Wow how many other Masons donned regalia last night? The Somerset RA were delighted to witness a super Advancement by W Bro Derek Wilton at St Andrews Mark Lodge at Keynsham MH. We were hot but stronger together, with a Craft APGM/ MEGS and 2nd PGP @SomersetMasons @PGLSomerset

Excellent two days at Dyfed Mark for their annual PGL meeting. Happy atmosphere led by PGM Gary Hicks @MarkMasonsHall

Joy and Sorrow at Strode last night. Sorrow that Strode Mark surrendered their Warrant but joy at another elevation at Strode Royal Ark Mariners 696 and another candidate announced @MarkMasonsHall

Good support at Spencer Mark no 1495 installation congratulations to W Bro Mike Hutchinson who installed W Bro Chris Chapman in a delightful manner Cheque for £250 for DMCA ⁦⁦@MarkMasonsHall⁩

Great turn out for the Installation of WBro Bill Daw one of the original founders of Ashburton RAM 1038 excellent ceremony conducted by WBro Tim Hobday held at the Dolphin Hotel Bovey Tracey @markpgmdevon1 @MarkMasonsHall @TheSquareMag #masons

Another donation from the DMCA 2022 Centenary Fund, this time to the Devon Disability Collective for a defibrillator for use in the premises and available for other businesses close by. Good to have support of Brett Varker, Mike Daniels and Chris Elliott @MarkMasonsHall

Good to be at Athelstan 958 with W Bro Brian Pady Asst G St B for what should have been an installation meeting but illness caused it to be postponed. Good discussion on 'the Magic of the Mark' and the future of the lodge. MBF Collaret to Gerry Smith and a further cheque for DMCA

Cheers to the WM Colin Osborn and brethren of De La Pole MMM on a successful Installation evening £600 for charity a joining member and a proposed new candidate congratulations to you all. @markpgmdevon1 @MarkMasonsHall #markmasons #masons #Charity

Pleasant trip to Plymouth with our new Grand Steward Rob Summers for Installation at Fortitude Mark 66 of Bro Paul Manning ceremony by Bill Oats and Gilson Rowe. Also yet another MBF Diamond Collaret for the Province and also individual collarets @MarkMasonsHall

Lovely train trip down the Exe Estuary for the advancement of Bro Mike Davison by W Bro Jim Gow with good support from Brett Varker,John Musty and Jim Waldock. Two more candidates proposed for this fine Mark Lodge @MarkMasonsHall#masons

Superb evening at St Aubyn Ram No 1100 Bro Llyr Mercer was elevated in an excellent manner by W Bro Peter Fowkes and his officers our Past Dep PGM became a joining member applications for another five candidates for elevation ⁦@MarkMasonsHall⁩ #masons