The Grand Assembly weekend of the District of Spain Mark was held on Friday the 6th and Saturday the 7th of February 2026 at the Gran Hotel Bali, La Cala, Playa Poniente (Benidorm), Alicante, Spain.
Friday Evening
The weekend’s activities started on Friday the 6th of February with an illustrated and informative talk by W.Bro. Mike Neville, a retired Detective Chief Inspector from New Scotland Yard. Mike has unparalleled expertise in using imagery, such as CCTV, to catch criminals. He founded the world’s first Super Recogniser unit, revolutionising offender identification, and now assists law enforcement agencies in locating their own Super Recognisers.
Following W.Bro. Mike Neville, the District Grand Master, R.W.Bro. Barrie Roy Mansell, invited all Mark men and their families and friends who attended the District weekend to a welcome drinks reception within the Gran Bali Hotel. This was an informal get together and was a great chance to catch up with old friends, as well as make new ones.
Saturday
Saturday the 7th of February the Grand Assembly of the Mark District of Spain’s meeting was held in the Crystal Auditorium of the Gran Bali Hotel.
After the meeting there was a Festive Board held in the Gran Hotel Bali. Brethren enjoyed a tapas selection followed by a lemon sorbet with cava, before a main course of beef sirloin steak with sauteed asparagus and gratin potato millefeuille, or a fish option of sole filled with shrimps. The meal concluded with a three-chocolate dessert and coffee.
While the Brethren enjoyed their meeting and Festive Board on Saturday, partners and friends were invited to join a delightful excursion and meal. Departing from Hotel Gran Bali in the morning and returning later in the afternoon, this event was a wonderful day out for all. It was a fantastic opportunity to explore and appreciate the hidden gems and unique facilities near the area that tourists often overlook.