Dear Companions, It is that time of year when we look back and reflect on the last twelve months. What a twelve months it has been! Can I on behalf of the Executive thank you all for your support and enthusiasm for the Order. The warmth of your hospitality at meetings and the general standard of the ritual at your ceremonies has been outstanding. Our candidates have been delighted. I think we are all of the same mind that your District Meeting in Bath in November was a most e

Deputy Grand Master applauded a flourishing District and dedicated companion support.

A distinguished visit and the advancement of two Companions.

A new Companion, Drew Huskisson, was chosen as a Select Master and honoured as a Royal Master in two Ceremonies by the acting TIM, Ill. Comp Stephen Simmons along with the DistGPCW, Ill. Comp Julian Frost carrying out the perambulations in the Royal Master along with the District GDC, Ill. Comp Richard Cooper, carrying out the Office of Conductor of the Council in the Select Degree as well as delivering the Secrets. Not to be outdone the DGM, R.Il l. Comp Keith Surr