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Thackeray RAM Collar Dedication

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Monday 5 December ‘marked’ a special day in the calendar The Ark was received with pleasure by Geoff Seaman,
for Thackeray Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners. Immediate Past Commander in the chair & in turn travelled
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The Lodge was honoured by the presence of the Provincial to Nailsea RAM on Wednesday 11 January 2017.
Grand Master, John Morgan, his Deputy, Philip Voisey & W. Brother Geoff next proffered the Sceptre to the PGM, who
many members of the Provincial Team. Amongst the many received it with pleasure, took the chair & Installed members
visitors present were Past Deputy Provincial Grand Masters of the Provincial team to the various Lodge Offices.
Pat Parker & Geoff Nash. After due ceremony, the Officers of the Lodge together with
The occasion? To welcome the Commander, W. Brother Terry the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, Mark Golding,
Hart & Brethren of the Yatton Lodge of RAM, No. 967 & were called upon to retire & escort the new & covered collars
receive from them the Travelling Ark on its continued journey into the Lodge. The Provincial Grand Chaplain, Bro. The
around the Province. Also to witness with due & solemn Reverend Stuart Boyd together with the PGM unveiled the
ceremony, the presentation & dedication of new Collars of collars & the prayer of dedication was given.
Rank for all the present & future Officers of the Lodge. This After which the Sceptre was returned to its rightful place,
evening celebrated 50 years since the consecration of further business was concluded & the Lodge was duly closed.
Thackeray Lodge. All retired to a very welcome Festive Board.
…..copy/pics..Pat Morrisey.

Where was I? More pictures see back page

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