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