The Provincial Annual Meeting is largest event in our Surrey calendar and reminds those who attended, that their Lodges and Chapters are part of something much larger.
Seeing literally hundreds of Surrey Brethren & Companions gathered together in the magnificent Grand Temple really couldn’t fail but offer a real feeling of unity and shared purpose, at the same time as celebrating the success of those honoured with appointments and promotions, as well as being a superb jollyboys outing!
As the ProvGM promised, this year, like last, there would be tweaks and new additions; and hopefully those who came along enjoyed the return of the duelling horns, as well as the addition of screens in the Grand Temple, complimentary refreshments between the shortened meetings, improved storage and bar facilities but also the added pomp and ceremonial of the ProvGMs procession and parade of the banners.
The Festive Board at the Connaught Rooms rounded off the day perfectly as the pics below show.
The next Surrey Provincial Annual Meeting is on Monday 17th May 2027
Article adapted from V.W.Bro. Robbie Dobbie DepProvGM.