The Most Antient and Honourable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of England
The Most Worshipful Grand Master H.R.H. THE DUKE OF KENT, K.G., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., A.D.C.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF DURHAM PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER RW Bro NORMAN ERIC HEAVISIDE 8 The Esplanade, Sunderland, SR2 7BH Tel: 0191 567 5365 Email: pgl@pgldurham.org Website: www.durhamfreemasons.org
Dear Sir and Brother,
Deputy Provincial Grand Master VW Bro JOHN ARTHUR, PGSwdB Assistant Provincial Grand Masters W Bro DAVID SANDERS HAY, PSGD W Bro JOHN DAVID WATTS, PSGD W Bro STEPHEN WILLIAM WALKER, PSGD W Bro SIMON CRAIG STEELE, PSGD Provincial Grand Secretary W Bro THOMAS FRED GITTINS, PPJGW
September 2017
‘Promotions’ Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge – Thursday 30th November 2017 I am directed to inform you that a Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge will be held at The Lancastrian Suite, Federation Brewery, Dunston, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9JR on THURSDAY, 30TH NOVEMBER 2017. Provincial Grand Lodge will be opened PROMPTLY at 6.00pm. The Provincial Grand Master hopes that many of you will attend this meeting and looks forward to welcoming you on the day. General Information: • All Master Masons are invited to attend. • A Signature sheet must be signed on entering Provincial Grand Lodge. • Dress is to be Dark Clothes, Craft Regalia - gloves ARE NOT required. • Brethren must be seated by 5.30 pm. • Provincial Grand Lodge will be opened PROMPTLY at 6.00 pm. • Dinner will follow the meeting in the Lancastrian Suite at approximately 8.00pm • Ample car parking is available at the venue. Booking details and deadlines: • Letters to those individuals receiving honours will be posted to arrive by 1st September 2017. • All banquet bookings need to be made by 16th November 2017 at the latest. • In the unlikely event that you are unsuccessful, you will be advised accordingly. • You do NOT need to apply if you are attending the meeting only and do not wish to dine. • No paper tickets for dining will be issued – bookings MUST be made either using the attached web link durhamfreemasons.org/tickets or on the form reproduced below. • PLEASE NOTE ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL RECEIVE A DISCOUNT OF £1 PER TICKET DUE TO LOWER ADMIN COSTS IN PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS AND BANKING. • Lodge Secretaries, if not already done so, I request you to announce at the next regular meeting of your Lodge receipt of this communication, enter a note of its contents in the minutes, and send details of the date, time and place of the meeting to each member with or upon your Lodge Summons. PLEASE NOTE - ONLINE BANQUET APPLICATIONS ARE PREFERRED – BUT ANY PAPER APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO: To: Gavin Rowell, Banquet Secretary, Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham, 8 The Esplanade, Sunderland, SR2 7BH, Where a bank transfer of funds has been made the form can be completed and sent by email to events@pgldurham.org . Yours sincerely and fraternally
Thomas F Gittins Provincial Grand Secretary.
Office Use Only: Form received: Banked: Bank transfer confirmed: Initials: Comments:
Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham Annual Promotions Meeting Banquet Application November 2017 Please reserve me …………….. places for the Banquet at The Lancastrian Suite on THURSDAY 30th November 2017 at £27 each. Please note the Banquet will take place at approximately 8pm following the conclusion of the meeting. No tickets will be issued. Assume a request will be fulfilled if forms and payment received by the requested date. DISCOUNTED BOOKINGS OF £1 PER TICKET CAN BE MADE AT: durhamfreemasons.org/tickets
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Sort Code: 20-25-29, Account Number 93883027 Account: ‘DPGSL EVENTS’ AND please quote your SURNAME PLUS LETTER ‘P’ AS A REFERENCE FOR THE TRACKING OF YOUR PAYMENT.