Old Plymothian And Mannameadian Lodge No. 6279, Plymouth, Devon

OPM Lodge No.6279 Installation on Wednesday 21st November 2018.Visitors & guests welcome £19.00pp 5.30pm Manadon Masonic Hall. Installation Menu
Sweet Potato, Chilli and Coconut Milk Soup.... ∞ Braised Beef Served with Mash Potato, Seasonal Vegetables and Gravy. ∞ Chocolate and Cherry Mousse. ∞ Selection of Cheese and Biscuits. ∞ Coffee and Mints.
Contact Steve Welsh, Secretary secretary@opmlodge6279.co.uk
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NOTICE Installation Meeting Postponed
NOW 21st November 2018

Provincial Grand Wardens for 2019/20 announced tonight by RW Bro Ian Kingsbury JP, Provincial Grand Master. Many congratulations to both Bob and Antony. Both will be appointed on 15th April 2019.

The 71st Annual Festival of School Lodges was held at Taunton School, Taunton on 1st September 2018. It was hosted by Taunton School Lodge No. 8215. For Taunton Lodge this was the first time they had hosted the event and celebrating its Golden Jubilee and to have that twinned with the Annual Federation of School Lodges was a particular honour. After registration and a welcome tea/coffee for those having travelled many miles It began with a short service in the School Chapel. ...This included Organ Voluntaries by David Bridges GRSM (Chapel organist and choirmaster) Hymns, two readings by VWBro. Dr.Nigel Bramley-Harworth PGSwdB, DeptPGM(East Lancs) and President of the Federation of School Lodges and W.Bro. Michael H.N. Button PPrJGW,SLGR. A paper on Taunton School WW1 – “Least we forget” by RWBro. David Jenkins PastPGM, Somerset and Worshipful Master of Taunton School Lodge No.8215. An Address, a prayer of Intercession and a Blessing by The Revd. Jeremy Hellier PPrGChap. After the Service there was a Lodge meeting held by Dispensation. As part of the labour of the lodge The President of the Federation of School Lodges was received accompanied by Officers, Patrons, Vice-Patrons and Committee of the Federation. After which the lodge received The Right Worshipful Brother Sir David Hugh Wooton, Assistant Grand Master, accompanied by the RWBro. Stuart Hadler PGM Somerset, Grand Officers and other distinguished Brethren. The secretary then called a Roll of Lodges and Chapters of the Federation. A paper was then given by VWBro. Dr. Roger Jago PGSwdB,PM, entitled “The History of Grand Lodge since 1717”. While the lodge meeting took place the wives and partners were treated to a presentation by Frances Benton entitled “A Passion for Pearls”. The meeting and presentation were followed by a gala lunch at the school followed by Toasts and a few short speeches. The Brethren with their wives and partners were all from School Lodges across the whole country and all our Provinces. Included in this was the representative for the Federation of School Lodges for The Old Plymothian & Mannameadian Lodge No.6279, W.Bro Brendan Brookshaw along with 5 other members of the same Lodge to support the whole event and the Federation. Details of the 72nd Federation of School Lodges to be held in 2019 will be announced in due course. The Federation was launched in 1949 and has pursued a successful course, it now numbers 173 Lodges & Chapters (including three Mark Lodges) from all over the country. These include Lodges associated with colleges and universities.
Article & Pictures W.Bro. John Smerdon PAGDC Old Plymothian & Mannameadian Lodge No. 6279
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A date for your diary if you will be bringing children would you please let us know so we can ensure sufficient gifts.

The OPM Club once again held its Cricket week, fine weather was enjoyed by all, here are some of the photos taken at the cricket lunch on 29th July 2018. A superb lunch and enjoyed by all who attended. Photos by John Smerdon

September Lodge Meeting , OPM Lodge Members only

Grand Rank @UGLE_GrandLodge appointments and Promotions announced at Royal Naval 3337 and Benevolent 303 Installations @PGLDevonshire tonight, many congratulations to all of them. 👏🎉🎉👏

As the charity Steward of Shaun Lynch 's Lodge OPM 6279 can We thank all those Brethren and Volunteers of all ages Masonic and Non Masonic who turned up today in Vans, Cars and on foot to assist in putting together the 120 hampers, from the early dark hours of this morning your time has been invaluable to assist in bringing a cheer to many needy homes in the Plymouth Area. To those who delivered (at their expense) the hampers during the day again a big thank you. But most of all to all those who assisted in raising the funds to support the Terrace Hamper Brigade, to the Lodges who kindly made generous donations and those who supported the functions at the Terrace Café by again giving personal donations. A BIG THANK YOU !!................but the work goes on ...see you all again next year.

Celebrating 300 years of Masonry at the Royal Albert Hall, a spectacular day to remember for those who were there. A superb production by all those who took part.

Brethren for those unable to attend........

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