District Grand Council of West Yorkshire Annual Meeting 2026 On Saturday, 1 August 2026, the District Grand Council of West Yorkshire convened its Annual Meeting on a glorious summer’s day. The fine weather provided a fitting backdrop to what proved to be another highly successful and enjoyable occasion for the District. Companions from across West READ MORE
A day out over the border
Today’s visit was to the Annual Meeting of the North and East Yorkshire District of the Royal and Select Masters, held in Hull. Five of us crossed the border to support our sister District on what proved to be a very special occasion. The meeting was particularly significant as the Grand Master and his team READ MORE
Team Visit to Saddleworth Council
The Royal and Select Masters District of West Yorkshire team visit to Saddleworth Council on 1 May was marked by a strong attendance and a positive, engaged atmosphere throughout. A good turnout of Companions gathered to witness two candidates receiving their Most Excellent Master degree, with the ceremonies delivered to a high standard and received READ MORE
Cumberland and Westmorland
Excellent meeting and Lunch in Carlisle at the Annual meeting of the District of Cumberland and Westmorland. That many other meetings on today we were stretched Thin on the ground but the Deputy District Grand Master Ian Cotton and the District DC Trevor Jones received the normal warm and friendly greetings we receive at all READ MORE
White Rose Council
District Grand Master R.Ill.Comp Fraser presented Ill.Comp Richard Beecroft with his Silver Trowel Certificate during a recent visit to his Council. At last year’s Annual General Meeting it was announced that, rather than present Silver Trowel Certificates at the AGM, they would instead be presented in the recipient’s own Council. The aim of this change READ MORE
Lancashire District Meeting 2026
A real pleasure to attend the District Annual Meeting of Lancashire at Brookfield Hall, Westhoughton. The meeting was well supported and conducted in a calm and dignified manner., and the reports showed steady work taking place across Lancashire. West Yorkshire was proud to be represented by Ill Comp Ian Cotton, Deputy District Grand Master; Ill READ MORE
A very enjoyable day at the Annual District Meeting of Derbyshire.
The District Grand Master, Fraser McPherson, was supported by the Deputy District Grand Master, Ian Cotton, the District Grand Recorder, Jason Cunningham, and the District Director of Ceremonies Trevor Jones, all of whom were pleased to attend. The meeting was well organised and conducted in a calm and dignified manner. It was good to see READ MORE
District Grand Meeting 2025
On a bright and sunny August day, Companions from across the country gathered in Leeds for the Annual Meeting of the District Grand Council of West Yorkshire. The event commenced with a welcoming breakfast of bacon sandwiches and coffee, providing an opportunity for fellowship before the formal proceedings began. The meeting was officially opened by READ MORE
District Meeting 2023
On a damp Saturday morning the companions of West Yorkshire gathered at castle grove Masonic hall to welcome the guests from other districts in including the Grand Master to our annual district meeting. The meeting was opened by R.Ill Comp Fraser McPherson and then the Grand Master was admitted under the direction of the deputy READ MORE
