In January 2026 the Installation meeting of the Lingfield Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1419 was held at the Nutfield Masonic Centre, Redhill, in the presence of W.Bro. John Massey, OBE, P.G.J.D., Assistant Provincial Grand Master.
Welcoming the Assistant Provincial Grand Master
After opening the Lodge, the Worshipful Master, W.Bro. Christopher Da-Silva Skinner, P.Prov.A.G.St.B., had much pleasure in receiving and welcoming the Assistant Provincial Grand Master and offered him the gavel.
The Assistant Provincial Grand Master was saluted with five under the direction of the Escorting Officer, W.Bro. Brett Willingale, Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies. He responded by saying how pleased he was to be visiting Lingfield Lodge.
He then introduced the Provincial Officers who had accompanied him, spoke about several Provincial initiatives, took the minutes, and vacated the Chair as the Lodge had work to do.
Installation of Bro. Dale Brunt
The main item on the agenda was to Install Bro. Dale Brunt as Worshipful Master. The Worshipful Master invited W.Bro. Bob Soper, P.G.St.B., Provincial Grand Organist, to conduct the Ceremony of Installation. This was done in an excellent manner by W.Bro. Bob Soper.
As a good friend of Dale, V.W.Bro. Chris Eley, P.G.J.O., P.A.Prov.G.M., gave the Address to the Master. The Officers were then appointed and invested.
A Convivial Festive Board
After the Lodge was closed the Worshipful Master, accompanying the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, retired in procession under the direction of the Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies.
The Brethren of Lingfield Lodge and their guests sat down to an enjoyable meal together at the Nutfield Masonic Centre.