At the Lodge meeting on 10 May we had a fraternal visit by a number of brethren from Fortescue Lodge (No. 847) from Honiton together with a number of other visitors.  We enjoyed a very interesting explanation of the First Degree Tracing Board which our entered apprentices seemed to learn much from followed by an informative Mentor’s Moment, which we hope will be the first of many, to enlighten us on various aspects of freemasonry. 

 During May the Worshipful Master has had the pleasure of visiting Old Helean Lodge (No. 6797) where one of the brethren gave a very informative talk about his work with the Military Police and to St Andrews Lodge (No. 4097) in Uffculme where he enjoyed a very well performed third degree ceremony and at the festive board he replied on behalf of the visitors. 

 Brethren of St Thomas visited Miles Coverdale Lodge in Paignton (No. 5069: http://www.milescoverdalelodge.org.uk/) as a fraternal visit. Unfortunately the Worshipful Master couldn’t make it due to other commitments but the  8 brethren who attended had a most enjoyable time. The ceremony was an enactment as the candidate had to cry off due to work commitments. The step-in candidate was very good as was the Senior Deacon who took him round in a most confident manner. Afterward the festive board was held at Redcliff Hotel (http://www.redcliffehotel.co.uk/ ) where W.Bro Walsom replied on behalf of the visitors.  We look forward to seeing the Brethren from Miles Coverdale at St Thomas in October when we will be having a third degree ceremony

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