Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall

Great Queen Street in London hosted one of the most anticipated events in the Masonic calendar—the United Grand Lodge of England's Annual Investiture Meeting. Freemasons from across the country and beyond gathered to witness the formal appointment of new Grand Officers, in what was a proud and dignified occasion for all involved.
Among those honoured from the Province of Cornwall were:
Craft 1st Appointments

• Jon Arnold to Junior Grand Deacon
• Andrew Douce to Past Junior Grand Deacon
• Derrick Welsh to Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies
• Phil Venning to Past Assistant Grand Standard Bearer

Craft Promotions

• David Pascoe to Past Junior Grand Warden (making him a Right Worshipful Brother)
• John Sleep to Past Senior Grand Deacon
• Ian Wass to Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies

Chapter 1st Appointments

• Trevor Dawes to Past Grand Standard Bearer
• Michael Rees to Past Grand Standard Bearer

Chapter Promotions

• Michael Barnard MBE to Past Grand Sword Bearer
• Barry Kessell to Past Assistant Grand Sojourner

Their achievements were warmly supported by 40-plus Cornish Brethren who travelled to the capital to share in the moment, concluding with a celebratory dinner at the Victory Services Club.
Congratulations to the Brethren and Companions on these well-deserved honours. A truly memorable couple of days for all involved.