The Antient Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of England
THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE and
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF DURHAM 8 The Esplanade, Sunderland, SR2 7BH, Tel. 0191 567 5365 Email: enquiries@durhamfreemasons.org Website: www.durhamfreemasons.org
Dear Sir and Brother
March 2020
Provincial Honours Arrangements 2020 Following the Suspension of Masonic Activity by the Grand Master for a period of 4 months, please be advised of the following in relation to the previously planned Provincial AGMs and Honours events: • •
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The Chapter Annual Convocation scheduled for Saturday 16th May and the Craft Annual General Meeting scheduled for Saturday 20th June – ARE NOW ABANDONED. Those Companions who have already received notification of Chapter Honours can be assured that their new rank will become effective from 16th May and therefore the appropriate regalia can be worn as soon as meetings are resumed. Bookings already made for the Chapter meeting banquet have been refunded. Craft Appointment letters will be posted to arrive around May 1st and these will also become effective from the previously planned meeting date of Saturday 20th June. Replies should be returned as normal as will be explained in the offer letter. It is intended to rearrange the business for both meetings (and to include Craft Promotions) on the same day. This has been scheduled for SATURDAY 17th OCTOBER (subject to the current Health situation being resolved). Further details and updates will of course be issued in due course. We hope all will be available to attend to formally receive their Provincial Honour on this day. The Craft ‘Promotions’ Meeting currently scheduled for FRIDAY 27th November is therefore now cancelled. Craft Promotions offer letters will be posted to arrive around 1st September.
I will update you with any further details as they become available. Sincerely and fraternally
WBro Tom Gittins, PAGDC / PGStB Provincial Grand Secretary / Provincial Grand Scribe E