Dear Sir and Brother,

Updated guidance on the wearing of face coverings

Today new rules come into effect making the wearing of face coverings in shops and on public transport mandatory.

The new rules bring England into line with Scotland, Continue reading →

Dear Sir and Brother,

Changing Covid rules with effect from 19 July 2021

Earlier this week, the Prime Minister announced that from next Monday, England would move to Step 4 of the roadmap for exiting lockdown and it is significant Continue reading →

To All Royal Ark Mariners

Dear Sir and Brother,

Change of date of Grand Assembly 2021

Due to circumstances beyond our control, it has been necessary to move the date of this year’s Grand Assembly to Tuesday, 7th December 2021, Continue reading →

Dear Sir and Brother,

Mark Benevolent Fund – Major Capital Grant to support Hospices in England & Wales

In recognition of a lifetime of service and dedication to the Crown and the nation by His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Continue reading →

Dear Sir and Brother,

Resumption Strategy

Following the UK Prime Minister’s recent progress update on the roadmap to exit lockdown in England, we have been considering our strategy for a resumption of meetings, while maintaining our commitment to create options Continue reading →

Dear Sir and Brother,

His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

As a mark of respect following the sad death of The Duke of Edinburgh on Friday, 9th April 2021, Brethren are requested to wear a plain black Continue reading →

Dear Sir and Brother,

Discount on Annual Dues payable in September 2021

At the beginning of February, we announced a further package of financial measures to help our members, which included an extension of the reduction in Registration and Joining Continue reading →

Dear Sir and Brother,

Resumption of Masonic meetings

By now, many of you will have received this morning’s communication from the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) about the relaxation of government restrictions and the options for a resumption of Continue reading →

Dear Sir and Brother,

Changes to Covid alert levels in England and what this means for masonic activities

Today’s announcement by the Secretary of State for Health that London, Essex, York and other areas face tougher Tier 2 Covid measures Continue reading →