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Somerset Antient Mark Masons(SAMS)

May 2019 - SAMMs celebrate a quarter of a century!

It was a marvellous celebration of a quarter of a century of the Somerset Ancient Mark Masons! Barrie
Baker, SAMM's secretary ably assisted by his wife Philippa organised a truly memorable occasion for
the Team with their partners and friends. Among the guests were the PGM Phil Voisey and his wife
Gill, Deputy PGM Tony Guthrie and his partner Jayne Bush, Past PGM David Nelson with his wife
Cath and Past PGM John Morgan and partner Derek Shailer.
We were blessed with excellent weather and were able to enjoy the early evening on the deck of the
SS Great Britain, chatting in the sunshine and enjoying the views of Bristol and the dock area before
retiring below to an excellent dinner. Dinner was preceded by a short and very interesting talk on the
life and times of this wonderful old ship, given by one of the members of staff.
After dinner the formal toasts were given and the Past PGM R.W.Bro John Morgan gave an interesting
and enlightening toast to the SAMMs and their work over the past 25 years.

The SAMMs secretary, Barrie Baker then introduced the members of the Team to the assembly, with
some considerable humour and the occasional presentation. It was a splendid evening, well done
Barrie!

Programme of Demonstrations 2019

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