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Provincial Grand Chapter of Devonshire Savage Ritual The Devonshire Savage Ritual is a streamlined, efficient version of the Royal Arch Exaltation Ceremony, originally practiced by the Savage Club Chapter No. 2190. It eliminates repetition, shortens the ceremony and keeps the candidate fully present in the room throughout. Developed to make the ceremony more engaging and […]

This years Annual Convocation (and lunch) will be held at Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DJ on the 14th November 2026 Watch this space for more information shortly

On the evening of 5 Mar 2026, Dundas Chapter No. 1255 celebrated their sesquicentenary meeting in style.In the esteemed company of EComp Paul Hughes Deputy Grand Superintendent, EComp Andy Vodden MBE Second Provincial Grand Principal and EComp Gavin Caldwell Third Provincial Grand Principal (not to mention our very own EComp Simon Rowe Past Most Excellent

Sidmouth had the pleasure of receiving E Comp Paul Hughes, Deputy Grand Superintendent, at Perseverance’s 2026 Installation Meeting. He was accompanied by a large number of active Provincial Officers. Just before they all processed up the stairs into the Temple they gathered in the dining room for the following photo to be taken. The main

Dear Brethren and Companions, I am delighted to announce that we are launching a new combined Craft and Chapter Provincial Tie for Devonshire. This will be available at the Provincial Grand Chapter Convocation at the Riviera International Centre in Torquay. The tie is made of silk and will be priced at £15. At Present, it

Thanks to the generosity of the Budleigh Salterton Mason they were able to support the Budleigh Community Larder which is housed in Wesley’s, the coffee shop attached to the Temple Methodist Church Hall, Budleigh Salterton. Carole Brown the CEO of Launchpad (SW)CIC, receives a donation of £250 from Chris Bird of the Chapter of Harmony

All Companions of the Royal Arch are invited to attend the Provincial Grand Chapter of Devonshire Annual Convocation. Come and support: Our Most Excellent Grand Superintendent as he reinforces his vision.Your own Chapter in the calling of the “Roll of Chapters”.Your own Companions as they receive their Appointments and Promotions.Our Distinguished Guests from surrounding Provinces.

On the 5th June 2025 at the Pelican Lodge No 7878, W. Bro. John Pritchard was presented with his Solomon Academy Diploma. This diploma is a significant achievement, as only about 350 diplomas have been awarded out of approximately 55,000 registered users on Solomon (Solomon.ugle.org.uk), a Virtual Learning Environment designed to support Masonic education. The Diploma

The Solomon Academy DiplomaOne Journey – One Organisation Solomon is hosted by United Grand Lodge of England (www.Solomon.ugle.org.uk ) and serves as a virtual learning platform for Craft and Chapter Masons, providing resources on the history and meaning of Masonry. It also features Welcome Modules for Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, Master Mason and Companion. Thus

Grand and Active Provincial Officers LunchOnce again, the Grand and Active Provincial Officers, together with their partners & guests came together at the Livermead Hotel, Paignton for their annual summer lunch.Hosted by our new Grand Superintendent, E.Comp Nic Ball,  the lunch was relaxed and informal and very enjoyable.  Presentations of flowers were made to the

Companions,Our new ME Grand Superintendent E.Comp. Nick Ball has just announced that those attending the Service of Thanksgiving for the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day to be held in Exeter Cathedral may wear either Craft regalia or Royal Arch regalia to help highlight a new era in the close Masonic relationship between the

CompanionsI must reluctantly announce the impending retirement of two pivotal members of the Chapter Executive:  Excellent Companions Steve Joint PGStB, Second Provincial Grand Principal and Mark Richardson PGStB, Third Provincial Grand Principal, have expressed their wish to retire from the highly demanding positions in which they have each dedicated ten years of service at the

Companions, The M.E Grand Superintendent is pleased to announce that, at Supreme Grand Chapter, to be held on Thursday 1 st May 2025, the following Companions will be honoured by the M.E. First Grand Principal with Appointment to, or Promotion in, Supreme Grand Chapter:

Companions, Please find the below Summons for the Special Provincial Convocation to be held on Monday 7th April 2025 at the RICC, Torquay, for the purpose of installing E. Comp Nicholas A. Ball as the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent in and over the Province of Devonshire.  This meeting will precede the Craft Annual meeting held

A Busy and Well Attended Evening in Sidmouth On Thursday 20th February the ME Grand Superintendent, with his Deputy and the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, were escorted by around 20 other Grand and Provincial Grand Officers into the 104th Installation meeting of Perseverance Chapter No 164. Despite the fact that all three Principals were being

With Christmas just a few days away the Royal Arch has again supported Foodbanks across the Province thanks your support to the MEGS Fund. £500 has been sent to foodbanks in Okehampton, North Devon, Plymouth, Exeter, Exmouth and Torquay to help those that may need a little support during the Festive Season and into the

Welcome to the December 2024 Newsletter aiming to keep you  up to date with what is happening within the Royal Arch and also giving some information on why the Royal Arch Matters as a part of the masonic journey.

On behalf of the ME Grand Superintendent, pictured below is EComp Mark Richardson, 3rdPrGP presenting a cheque for £250 the CEO of Devon In Sight Grahame Flynn at a recent meeting at Gandy Street. Devon in Sight offers a range of holistic services for anyone affected by sight loss across Devon. They provide support to

Plymouth Freemasons came together this week in support of Goosewell Primary Academy. Maristow Chapter 2725 , St George Chapter 2025 together with Walter Raleigh Lodge 2958 and the Fidelity Huish Mark Lodge 91 presented cheques to the value of £1000 to Mrs Laura Warren and Mrs Jo Penk of Goosewell Primary Academy. The money will

There were no ‘men in white coats’ today but there were men in blue as the Most Excellent Grand Superintendant and his Deputy, along with E.Comps Chris Taylor and Arthur Blamey visited Exeter University Research Centre and met Dr Sarah Bailey and some of her team. Dr Bailey is heading a project researching the causation

Companions all, please see the attached links to two new tools that have been created to help with recruitment and retention in line with the ‘Grow’ section of Archway. The first is an information leaflet which can be given to Master Masons so that they have an increased awareness of the Royal Arch and why,

For a full list of the new seasons Installations please click here or see below      

The Royal Arch Summer Dinner – Jazz in the Bay – Sat 21st Sept 2024This years annual Summer Dinner was held at the Riviera Centre Torquay where Companions and their Ladies were treated to a wonderful evening of food, wine and entertainment.The ME Grand Superintendent Chris Roach welcomed everyone including E.Comp Nick Ball and also

Welcome to this edition of ‘Arch Matters’ and I hope that you all having a fantastic Summer.  The autumn season is upon us and we are edging towards the 9th of November and our Provincial meeting. There are just 12 Installation meetings between the 1st of September and the 9th of November for the current

As a part of his year as Worshipful Master of Torbay Lodge 1358, WBro Jeff Hughes organised a “Round the Bay Walk” raising funds for Rowcroft Hospice. He was joined on Saturday the 8th of June 12 Brethren from neighbouring Lodges plus family members and ages ranging from 15 to 80. A fantastic coastal plod

Thanks to the generous support of Devonshire Companions, E.Comp. Mark Richardson has been able to visit Exeter and Mid Devon Hospiscare to present them with a cheque from the MEGS Fund for £1000 – one of four such donations to Devon’s much-needed hospices.  

Welcome to the second edition of a quarterly Newsletter aiming to keep you  up to date with what is happening within the Royal Arch and also giving some information on why the Royal Arch Matters as a part of the masonic journey.

Charitable donations totalling £4000 have been presented to local hospices in Plymouth, North Devon, Exeter & Torbay.E.Comp Paul Hughes Deputy Grand Superintendent & E.Comp Arthur Blamey Provincial Grand Charity Steward presented £1000 to St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth & £1000 to North Devon Hospice. St Luke’s Hospice care for over 300 patients within the community of

The installation meeting of the Chapter of Harmony No.372 last night promised to be a memorable one – but not for the right reasons! The meeting started early due to Western Power informing the hall that the electricity was to be switched off at 6.30pm and so we needed to commence the festive board whilst

Provincial ties may be purchased from Chris Taylor, PGSE pgse@devonshirehra.org.uk They cost £12.50 plus £3.50 postage & packaging.  If you are attending an Installation, Chris will probably there, but please contact him before so he knows to bring one with him

Summer Dinner Saturday 21st September 2024  The Grand Superintendent E. Comp Christopher A. Roach wishes to resurrect the Summer Dinner which was previously held at the Langstone Cliff Hotel. This year it has been arranged for a Summer Dinner to be held at the Riviera Centre Torquay on Saturday 21st September 2024. It is hoped

At the Installation meeting of Fortesque Royal Arch Chapter, Honiton, EComp Paul Hughes, Deputy Grand Superintendent presented E.Comp Raymond Lee with a Certificate commemorating his 50 years of service to Royal Arch Masonry. E.Comp Paul presented the Certificate is a wonderful manner informing all present of E.Comp Raymond’s masonic history before sitting beside him in

Welcome to the first edition of a quarterly Newsletter aiming to keep you  up to date with what is happening within the Royal Arch and also giving some information on why the Royal Arch Matters as a part of the masonic journey.

Discover More is gathering speed as a part of the One Journey – One Organisation message. Using the linked below you can register for the upcoming Solomon Live webinar, Discover More in the Royal Arch, scheduled for 9th April at 7.30pm. During this session, Mike Rix, Elliott Chevin, and Paul Renton will share their insights

In February 1974 – Excellent Companion Peter Davey completed his journey in pure and ancient Freemasonry when he became a member of the Royal Arch ‘Friendship Chapter’ No.202 meeting in Plymouth.In the 50 years since joining, Peter has enjoyed a full and dedicated career as both a man and a Freemason, and Companions from all

In December we were delighted to receive a charitable gift of £500 from The Provincial Grand Chapter of Devonshire Grand Superintendent’s Fund. Devon in Sight offers a range of services for anyone affected by sight loss across Devon. They can provide support to people who are blind or partially sighted, their families, friends and carers.

HAPPY NEW YEAR ! Dear Companions All Welcome to 2024 and another year of Royal Arch masonry, with all of the companionship that comes with it. I am very much looking forward to catching up with you all over the next 12 months. I am positive that in this coming year we will build on

At the recent Installation meeting of the Brent Chapter No. 6128 Topsham, our MEZ E.Comp Tony Dudley-Clarke presented a cheque for £750 to E.Comp Chris Roach our ME Grand Superintendent for his personal fund. The Chapter also then announced the presentation of £250 to the Motor Neurone Association (Devon) to aid their work locally. On

The Grand Superintendent has again been busy and in the company of E. Comp Dave Bowen and E. Comp Kevin Langworthy of Hauley Chapter 797 has presented a cheque for £1000 to Bob Gilbert a representative of the RNLI. Another worthy cause close to the hearts of those Companions of Hauley Chapter in Dartmouth. Chris

Grow, Thrive & Prosper. Archway aims to steer Royal Arch Chapters to a more secure future. The new UGLE Strategy for Freemasonry is an integrated one that reinforces the fundamental connection between the Royal Arch and the Craft. Participation in the Royal Arch provides a new dimension to our members’ experience and a more complete

Thanks to your contributions to the MEGS Fund our most Excellent Grand Superintendent is helping worthy causes throughout the year. With Christmas fast approaching he has once again supported Foodbanks across the Province to the value of £3000. £500 has been sent to foodbanks in Okehampton, North Devon, Plymouth, Exeter, Exmouth and Torquay to help

Another successful Dinner at the Cottage Hotel , Hope Cove, Nr Salcombe on Saturday 25th November. The annual dinner has now been held for over 25 years at the same venue and has only ever been cancelled during the Covid lockdown period. This year the Chapter were pleased to welcome the New Deputy Grand Superintendent,

At the Installation meeting of Brent Chapter No. 1284, Topsham the MEZ, E.Comp Tony Dudley-Clarke presented the Grand Superintendent, E.Comp Chris Roach with a cheque for £750 towards the Grand Superintendents Fund. The Chapter then donated £250 to Motor Neurone (Devon) and on hearing of this, E.Comp Roach matched the donation with an additional £250

Certificates of Service to Royal Arch Masonry Those of us who were at the Provincial Grand Chapter meeting on the 11th of November will have seen our MEGS, E.Comp Christopher Roach, present Arthur Blamey and Richard Buckler with Certificates of Service to Royal Arch Masonry In Devonshire. Paul Astal Stain was unfortunately unable to attend

Click HERE for photos of the Annual Convocation held 10th November 2023   Many Thanks to E.Comp. John Smerdon PPDepGSwdB 

Following the annual Convocation held on the 10th November 2023 here is the new toast list to be used until further notice

Tavistock Freemasons, Michael Hughes and Arthur Blamey dropped in on The Lower Deck Cafe in Tavistock on Friday the 3rd of November to find out a bit about the services that they provide to the local community. The Lower Deck Cafe is a not-for-profit organisation located in Russell Street and it is run by  volunteers from the

A 150 year celebration for Benevolent Royal Arch Chapter Companions from across the Province gathered in Teignmouth of Friday the 27th October to celebrate the 150 year anniversary of the consecration of Benevolent Chapter 303.  Visiting Companions were warmly welcomed by the Principals and members, and together we enjoyed a fantastic evening. Benevolent Chapter has a rich

Today (9th Oct) E.Comps Arthur Blamey and Chris Hodgson dropped in on the Well Being Cafe in Okehampton to talk to the Manager, Gemma, about the great work they do. Gemma talked about various support mechanisms available to all members of the community across Okehampton and the wider area. In particular discussion centred on the

At the annual Convocation, to be held on the 11th November, the ME Grand Superintendent E.Comp Chris Roach will be honoured to received E.Comp. David Medlock, Past 3rd Grand Principal, Assistant Grand Master as his guest.  Please CLICK HERE for the summons which also contain details of the festive Board

On Wednesday the 28th June 60 plus Companions attended Oreston Masonic Temple for the Maristow Chapter Installation meeting.   Before the business of the evening the Companions welcomed Mrs Jo Penk who received a £500 donation from The Most Excellent Grand Superintendents Fund to Goosewell Primary Academy.  This money will be used by the school’s Welfare Fund

Our Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, Excellent Companion Christopher Roach was at Cadogan Court this weekend and made a donation of £2500 to this great Devon Care Home. The money was funded via the MEGS Fund and is donated on the behalf of ALL Devon Royal Arch Masons. Receiving the donation is Excellent Companion Arthur Blamey.