The Masonic and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine and the Orders of the Holy Sepulchre and St. John the Evangelist
Division of Devon and Cornwall
Rt.Ill. Kt. Richard A. Lucas
Intendant-General
Ill.Kt. Nicholas (Nic) St.J.M. WhiteP.G.St.B.(C)
Deputy Intendant-General
RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE
DIVISIONAL HANDBOOK
& YEARBOOK
2017-2018
Divisional Recorder:
Ill. Kt. Alan CockmanP.G.St.B.(C)
Trefusis, Westfield Avenue,
Barnstaple
Devon email:
EX31 2DY Telephone: 01271 372319
Web Site:
Divisional By-Laws (Approved and affirmed 14th December 2003)
1.Divisional Grand Conclave shall meet annually at such a time and place, as the Intendant-General shall appoint. (Note: traditionally the second Saturday in December, and, last year, at Mount Edgcumbe Masonic Hall, Plymouth.)
2.At such meetings the appointment of Divisional Officers and the election of the Divisional Treasurer and two Auditors shall take place. The ordinary business of Divisional Grand Conclave shall be transacted together with any other business of which due notice shall have been given. Any motion which is desired to be brought before a meeting of the Divisional Conclave must be sent in writing to the Divisional Recorder not less than thirty days before such meeting.
3.Fees payable to Divisional Grand Conclave shall not exceed the maximum approved by Grand Imperial Conclave (See the Tenth Schedule of the Statutes)
Fees payable to Grand Lodge are:-
(a)Registration of a Knight Companion
on Installation including Registration
as a Knight of the Appendant Orders£29.00
(b) Registration of a Joining Member £22.50
(c)Div. Fees Subscribing member per annum£3.50
4.Every Knight appointed to the Rank of Divisional Officer present or past, shall, on acceptance, pay a fee determined by the Intendant-General, but such fee shall not exceed the maximum approved by Grand Imperial Conclave. (See the Tenth Schedule of the Statutes). The fee of honour payable on promotion in Divisional Rank, or Past Divisional Rank, shall be the difference between the fee payable for the rank held and that due for the highest Office.
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5.The Divisional Treasurer shall receive and pay all monies due to or from Divisional Grand Conclave and keep a correct record of the same and produce a statement of account up to and including 31st August each year. He shall deposit all monies in an approved Bank in the name of the Division. The accounts shall be audited and certified by the two elected auditors. A copy of the statement of account shall be forwarded to all Conclaves.
6.The Divisional Executive Committee shall consist of the Intendant-General, Deputy Intendant-General, Viceroy, Generals, Treasurer, Recorder and Marshal, while the Intendant-General may co-opt other Knights as deemed necessary. The Sovereign and Recorder of each Conclave may attend such meetings.
7.The Recorder of each Conclave shall send a copy of the summons for each meeting to the Intendant-General, Deputy Intendant-General and Divisional Recorder. (See also page 19)
8.No alteration, additions or annulments of any of the foregoing By-Laws shall be considered until approved by the Intendant-General and Divisional Executive Committee, and shall not be effective until affirmed by a majority of those present and voting in Divisional Grand Conclave. Such alteration must be submitted for approval by the Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign through the offices of the Grand Recorder.
9.A copy of these By-Laws, when approved by the Grand Sovereign, shall be given to every subscribing member within the Division or at the time of his admission to membership and, by his acceptance thereof, shall be held binding upon him.
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Intendant-GeneralRt.Ill.Kt. Richard Lucas(311)
9 Church Walk, Avonwick, South Brent, Devon TQ10 9EJ
0364 72369
Deputy Intendant-GeneralIll.Kt. Nic StJ.M. White (327)
85 Durnford Street, Plymouth, Devon PL1 3QW
01752
ViceroyV.Ill.Kt. Bill Lissamer (253)
Woodland Close, Lanivet, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 5JF
01208 832663
Senior GeneralP.Kt. Chris Thomas (327)
Kestrel House, Wilmingstone, Tavistock, Devon PL19 0JP
01822 613021
Junior GeneralP.Kt. Kevin Jones (238)
Drewsland Farm, Bonleigh, North Tawton, Devon EX20 2AW
01837-880140
High PrelateV.Ill.Kt. Rev. Louis Baycock (432)
7, Grove Meadow, Sticklepath, Okehampton, Devon EX20 2NE
01837 840617
RegistrarP.Kt. Mike Davison(270)
7 Penrose Terrace, Bodmin Street, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6BQ
01409 253085
TreasurerIll.Kt. Frank Corbridge (270)
21 Pondfield Road, Saltash., Cornwall PL12 4UA
01752 848785
RecorderIll.Kt. Alan Cockman (342)
Trefusis, Westfield Ave., Barnstaple, Devon EX31 2DY
01271 372319
AlmonerP.Kt. Peter Durrant MBE (327)
136 Fort Austin Avenue, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon PL6 5NP
01752 782456
MarshalIll.Kt. Paul Ackland (342)
Newland House, 8 Old Torrington Road, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 2DD
01271 329055
Sword BearerP.Kt. Tony Moyle (253)
Broadlands, 23 Trewirgie Hill, Redruth, Cornwall TR15 3TB
01209 313177
Deputy MarshalV.Ill.Kt. Roy Rudling (270)
4 Horsewhim Drive, Kelly Bray, Cornwall PL17 8GL
01579
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Appendant Order Meetings:
1.The Appendant Order Meetings are listed under the Conclaves and Meetings in the Division. Conclaves nominated are to arrange their own Appendant Order Meetings, or link with other Conclaves as nominated.
2.The dates being fixed, it is the responsibility of the Captain of the Divisional Sepulchre Guard to alert the Guards that their services will be required. He, in turn, will need to work with the Conclave Recorder to ensure that the Guards receive summonses and conform to the Conclave requirements for dining.
3.Although it is desirable for all candidates to receive the Appendant Orders as soon as is practicable and, wherever possible, within the Masonic season in which they are installed, there is a limit of three on the number of candidates. This allows each to be ‘Representative Candidate’ for one part of the ceremony. No change to this limit may be made without the express permission of the Intendant-General.
4.To assist candidates to complete their Appendant Orders promptly any Conclave having a ‘vacancy’ should notify theDivisional Recorder who will offer it to the next most seniorKnight available within the Division who is still waiting. (He willof course, consult that Knight’s own Conclave Recorder beforemaking such an offer.
Divisional ‘Appendant Orders’ Equipment:
1.Use of the Appendant Orders equipment is controlled by the Divisional Warden of Regalia. A small charge may be made for the use and this is added to a Conclave’s Annual Divisional charge.
2.When contacted by a Conclave, the Divisional Warden of Regalia will arrange a time for the equipment to be issued to a Conclave representative and another time when it can be returned.
3.In both instances a full inventory of the equipment will be taken so that the equipment is checked out and in.
4.The responsibility for care of the equipment, its storage and transportation between those times lies entirely with the Conclave using it.
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ChamberlainP.Kt. John Bate (311)
The Gables, 22 Treesdale Close, Paignton Devon TQ3 3QB
01803 269767
Sub PrelateV.Ill.Kt. Keith Waters (349)
Glen Trewithan, Trewithan Road, Penzance, Cornwall TR18 4LS
01736 369369
Standard Bearer(C)P.Kt. Jim De Lisle Inniss(270)
Arscott, Ashwater, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5DL
01409 221715
Standard Bearer(L)P.Kt. David Forward (327)
9 Old Barn Mews, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9EU
01256 355104
PrefectP.Kt. Sidney George (311)
24 Elsdale Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5NX
01803 369118
Warden of RegaliaP.Kt. Chris Hodgson (432)
48 Crediton Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1NU
01837 53347
Assistant RecorderP.Kt. John Whitfield(342)
15 Abbots Meadow, Chittlehampton, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9QE
01769 540700
OrganistV.Ill.Kt. Roger Freeman (349)
1 Trevarno Close, Trewoon, St. Austell, Cornwall PL25 5SS
01726871003
Herald 1P.Kt. Mark Richardson (238)
12 Watson Place, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4SF
01392 430029
SentinelP.Kt. Mike Daniels (238)
Siskins, Ford Cottages, Byes Lane, Sidford, Devon, EX10 9QU
01395 513275
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Divisional Sepulchre Guard 2018
Captain of the Sepulchre Guard V.Ill.Kt. Bernard Winsor (311)
20 Broadsands Court, Paignton, Devon TQ4 6LD
01803 842506
Guards
W.Kt. Philip Adams (238), W.Kt. Paul Bradfield (311), W.Kt. Graham Cribbett (499), W.Kt. Adrian Garrity (499),W.Kt. David Lloyd (311), W.Kt. Colin Pomeroy(342), W.Kt. Andrew Paterson (327), W.Kt. Kevin Taylor (499)
These Knights provide the Guard of Honour on formal Divisional occasions and for all ceremonies of the Appendant Orders in the Division.
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Notes for Conclave Recorders:
1. Information to be sent to the Divisional Recorder.
a. New member forms for GIC with cheque for fees
b. Enthronement returns for GIC.
c. Summons for each meeting.
d…..Minutes for each meeting
e. Changes of membership (resignations, deaths)
f. Changes of member’s details (address, telephone, e mail)g. Serious illnesses of members.
h. Annual Accounts (as soon as approved by Conclave).
i. Annual returns to GIC with GIC and Divisional Fees.
j. Requests for changes to By-Laws.
k. Requests for dispensations.
l. Ensure invites to MPS are replied to ASAP for booking of
meals
2.Summons should be sent to:
a. Intendant-General
b. Deputy Intendant-General
c. Divisional Viceroy
d. Divisional Senior General
e. Divisional Junior General
f. Divisional High Prelate
g. Divisional Recorder
h. Divisional Marshal
i. All Conclave Sovereigns
Ritual Books:
Only the most recent versions of the ritual books should be used for Ceremonies. The old books MUST be taken out of use or amended to reflect the most current ritual. The only acceptable versions now are:
Ritual No. 1 (Red Cross of Constantine), 2010 amended 2016
Ritual No. 2 (Appendant Orders), 2010 amended 2012
Ritual No. 3 (College of Priests Masons), 2011
Ritual No. 4 (Senate of Princes-Mason) 2011
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Conclave of Ascension No.499
Held at the Masonic Hall, South Brent, DevonTQ10 9BX
First Tuesday in March and October, and Third Wednesday in June Enthronement Meeting - March
Officers as at 7th March 2017:
Sovereign:Ian Pollock
Atlas Cottage, High Street, Combe Martin, Devon EX34 0EP
01271
ViceroyDave Silman
St. Christopher’s, 8 Upton Hill Road, Brixham, Devon EX34 0EP
01803
TreasurerJon Moran
6 Firtree Rise, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 0AY
01752 892736
RecorderRichard Walter Baber
15 Lamas Lane, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1PS
01803
MarshalWarner Barton
10 Lydwell Park Road, Torquay, Devon TQ1`3TQ
01803 215185
AlmonerFrederick Richard Thomas
103 Mannamead Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, Devon PL3 5OJ
01752
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Notes for Divisional Officers:
Divisional Grand Conclave – 25thNovember 2017
The Viceroy is the only Divisional Officer who takes on his duties immediately he is appointed. All other Officers assume their duties the day following their appointment.
The current 2017-2018 team of Divisional Officers are those who will be ‘on parade’ for the next Divisional Conclave. If you are a Divisional Officer and are unable to be present it is essential that you let the Divisional Marshal know immediately.
Divisional Officers visiting Conclaves:
The Intendant-General would encourage all Divisional Officers to visit Conclaves other than their own and to support him or to be his official
Representative by attending. Officers making such visits should of course arrange their visit with the Conclave Recorder and pay for their meal.
Divisional Sepulchre Guard:
The Guard are on duty for all formal Divisional occasions including the Intendant-General’s Official visits, Enthronements and for all ceremonies of the Appendant Orders. Although appointment to the guard is not a ‘Divisional Office’, it is nevertheless an honour. The wearing of the purple collarette and tie is a mark of distinction within the order. All guards are expected to make themselves available if at all possible when called upon by the Captain to attend ceremonies or rehearsals.
Intendant-General’s Official Visits:
The Official visits this year will be totheMount Lebanon Conclave No.270 on Monday 26th February, 2018 andto St. Brannock’s Conclave No.342 on Thursday5th June 2018. Members of the Divisional Team who cannot be present at these meetings please let the Divisional Marshal know as soon as possible.
Divisional Regalia:
The sash of a Knight invested with Divisional Office, Past or Present, is the white sash of the Order embellished with red piping and a circular motif showing the Division of Devon and Cornwall
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Conclave Meetings 2018
Day/Date Conclave
5th January - FridayJoseph of Arimathea No 253
10th January –WednesdayHoly Trinity No 311
29th January - Monday Barnstaple: Appendant Orders No. 342Cancelled
6th February - TuesdaySt. John the Evangelist No 238
23rd February - FridayConclave of the Resurrection No 432
26th February – MondayMount Lebanon No 270 Official Visit
6th March - TuesdayConclave of Ascension No 499- ENTHRONEMENT
13th March - TuesdaySt. Ercus No 349
18th March - SundayDIVISIONAL LUNCHEON
23rd March - FridayRoyal Citadel No 327
27th March - WednesdayTopsham: Appendant Orders No. 238
10th April - TuesdayConclave of Light No 498
18th April - WednesdaySt. Brannock No 342 – ENTHRONEMENT
16th May - WednesdayHoly Trinity No 311
31st May - ThursdayTiverton: Appendant Orders No. 432
1st June - FridayJoseph of Arimathea No 253
4th June - MondayMount Lebanon No 270 – ENTHRONEMENT
6th June - TuesdaySt. John the Evangelist No 238 – ENTHRONEMENT
14th June - ThursdaySt. Brannock No 342Official Visit
19th June - TuesdaySt. Ercus No 349
20th June - WednesdayConclave of Ascension No 499
22nd June - FridayRoyal Citadel No 327
3rd July - TuesdayGrand Imperial Conclave - London
6th July - FridayConclave of the Resurrection No 432
10th July - TuesdayConclave of Light No 498 - ENTHRONEMENT
27th July - FridayPerranporth: Appendant Orders 253,270,349 &498
5th September - WednesdaySt. Brannock No 342
7th September - FridayJoseph of Arimathea No 253 – ENTHRONEMENT
12th September - WednesdayHoly Trinity No 311 – ENTHRONEMENT
16th September - Sunday Annual Service:
24th September - MondayMount Lebanon No 270
2nd October - TuesdayConclave of Ascension No 499
4th October - ThursdayTorquay Appendant Orders 311,327,499 & Div Mtg.
9th October - TuesdaySt. Ercus No 349 – ENTHRONEMENT
22nd October - MondayRoyal Citadel No 327 – ENTHRONEMENT
6th November - TuesdaySt. John the Evangelist No 238
13th November - TuesdayConclave of Light No 498
23rd November - FridayConclave Resurrection No 432 – ENTHRONEMENT
24th November- SaturdayDIVISIONAL MEETING 11:00
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Conclave of Light No. 498
Held at the Masonic Hall, Bodmin, CornwallPL31 4GA
Second Tuesday, April, July and November
Enthronement Meeting – April
Officers as of 11th July 2017
Sovereign:Bill Lissamer
9 Woodland Close. Lanivet, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 5JF
01208
Viceroy:Andy Paterson
13 Hirmandale Road, West Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 2JZ 0
07971
Treasurer:Marc J. Quigley-Ferriday
135 Manor View, Par, Cornwall Pl24 2EN
01726
Recorder:Colin John Williams
68 Shallowford Road, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, Devon PL6 5TO
01752
Marshal:Colin Arthur Adams
17, Meadow Breeze, Loswithiel, Cornwall PL22 0BJ
01208
Almoner:Marc J. Quigley-Ferriday
135 Manor View, Par, Cornwall Pl24 2EN
01726
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Conclave of the Resurrection No. 432
Held at the Masonic Hall. Castle Street, Tiverton, DevonEX16 6RE
Fourth Friday in February, First Friday in July and the Fourth Friday in November.
Enthronement Meeting – November
Officers as of 25th November 2016
Sovereign:Alan Jones
38 Stafford Way, Dolton, Nr. Linkliegh, North Devon, EX19 8FY
01805
ViceroyChristopher Seabrook
14 Herons Brook, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1UU
01837 658638
Treasuer:David Jaques
Merlin’s Well, 4, St. Lawrence Green, Crediton, Devon EX17 3LH
Recorder:Brian Richard Tyacke
8 Walnut Drive, Crediton, Devon EX17 1JB
01363
Marshal:Brian Emmerson
13 Hederman Close, Silverton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 4HW
01392
Almoner:Brian Meldon
6, Woodland Road, Exeter, Devon EX1 3PL
01392
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St. John the EvangelistConclave No. 238
Held at the Masonic Hall, Topsham, Exeter, DevonEX3 0EU
First Tuesday in February, June and November.
Enthronement Meeting – June
Officers as of 6thJune 2017
Sovereign:Michael Robin Jones
41 Eyewell Green, Seaton, Devon EX12 2BN
01297
Viceroy:Alexander Barahona-Wills
25 Old Abbey Close, Salmon Pool Lane, Exeter, Devon EX2 4SW
07976 796040
Treasurer:Mervyn D. Symes
Higher Jackleigh Farm. Wyke Road, Axmouth, Devon EX13 8TN
01297
Recorder:Keith James Lockyer
4 Glenwater Close, Axmouth, Devon EX12 4BT
01297
Marshal:Michael John Daniels
‘Siskins’ Ford Cottages, Byes Lane, Sidford, Devon EX10 9QY
01395
Almoner:Mervyn D. Symes
Higher Jackleigh Farm. Wyke Road, Axmouth, Devon EX13 8TN
01297
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Joseph of Arimathea Conclave No. 253
Held at Masonic Hall, Perranporth, CornwallTR6 0HR
First Friday January, June and September
Enthronement Meeting – September
Officers as of 1st September 2017
Sovereign:Graham Hooper
90 Phernyssick Road, Boscoppa St.Austell PL25 3TY
Viceroy:Colin Rescorla
Lower PenMellyn, New Road, St. Columb, Cornwall TR9 6AZ
01637 880629
Treasurer:Angus John Herdman
75 Fore Street, St. Stephen, St. Austell, Cornwall PL26 7NS
01726 823045
Recorder:Marc J. Quigley-Ferriday
135 Manor View, Par, Cornwall Pl24 2EN
01726
Marshal:Colin Arthur Adams
17 Meadow Breeze, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0BJ
01208
Almoner:Nidrel Walsh
1 Goss Moor, Moorland Road, Indian Queens, St. Columb, Cornwall,TR8 6HJ
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St. Ercus Conclave No. 349
Held at Freemasons’ Hall, Foundry Square, Hayle, CornwallTR27 4AE
Second Tuesday in March and October, Third Tuesday in June
Enthronement Meeting – October
Officers as of 10thOctober 2017
Sovereign:Stuart P. Goody
Bellogas Farm, Buryas Bridge, Penzance, Cornwall TR19 6AP
01736
Viceroy:Marc J. Quigley-Ferriday
135 Manor View, Par, Cornwall Pl24 2EN
01726
Treasurer:Roger Wilfred Freeman
1 Trevarno Close, Trewoon, St. Austell PL25 5SS
01726
Recorder:Neville Roy Don
23 Boscarnek, St. Erth., Hayle, Cornwall TR27 6JD
01736
Marshal:Bill Lissamer
9 Woodland Close. Lanivet, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 5JF
01208
Almoner:Alan John Jenkin
The Brambles, Mary’s Well, Illogan, Redruth, Cornwall TR15 3UU
01209 842603
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St. Brannock Conclave No. 342
Held at the Masonic Hall, Trafalgar Lawn, Barnstaple, Devon
EX32 9BD
Third Wednesday in April, second Thursday in June and the first Wednesday in September.
Enthronement Meeting – April.
Officers as of 19th April 2017
Sovereign:Steve Marshall
16, Lansdown Terrace, St. Georges Road, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 7AW
01271
Viceroy:Ian Pollock
Atlas Cottage, High Street, Combe Martin, Devon EX34 0EP
01271
Treasurer:Paul Howard Baker
23 Hazel Avenue, Braunton, Devon EX33 2EL
01271
Recorder:Roger Frank Guest
13 Fairlea Crescent, Northam, Bideford, Devon EX39 1BD
01237
Marshal:Eddie Dymond
Venn Vale, East Street, Bishops Tawton Barnstaple, Devon EX32 0BJ
01271
Almoner:John Michael Vooght
2 The Firs, Sowden Lane, Barnstaple, Devon EX32 8BU
01271
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Mount Lebanon Conclave No. 270
Held at the Masonic Hall, Pym Street, Tavistock, DevonPL19 8AH
Fourth Monday in February and September, and First Monday in June.
Enthronement Meeting – June
Officers as of 5th June 2017:
Sovereign:Barry W. Slade
28 Shapleys Gardens, Staddiscombe,Plymouth, Devon PL9 9TY
01752
Viceroy:Roger J. Pulleyblank
8 Abbotsfield Close, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8EX
01822 614240
Treasurer:Frank Holden Corbridge
21 Pondfield Road, Saltash., Cornwall PL12 4UA
01752
Recorder:John Edgar Redman
22 Borough Park, Torpoint Cornwall PL11 2PY
01752
Marshal:Roy Rudling
4 Horsewhim Drive, Kelly Bray, Cornwall PL17 8GL
01579 383552
Almoner:George Evatt OBE
The Annexe, 182 Launceston Road, Kelly Bray, Cornwall PL17 8DT
01579
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Holy Trinity Conclave No. 311
Held at the Masonic Hall. Tor Hill Road, Torquay, DevonTQ2 5RN
Second Wednesday in January, third Wednesday in May and the second Wednesday in September.
Enthronement Meeting – September
Officers as of 10th January2018
Sovereign:Simon N. Wills
4 Barchington Avenue, Torquay, Devon TQ2 8LB
01803
Viceroy:Paul Bradfield
4 Barchington Avenue, Torquay, Devon TQ2 8LB
01803
Treasurer:David Lee
5 Cliff Park Avenue, Paignton, Devon,TQ4 6LT
Recorder:John F. Bate
The Gables, 22 Trees Dale Close, Paignton Devon TQ33 QB
01803
Marshal:Warner Barton
10 Lydwell Park Road, Torquay, Devon TQ1`3TQ
01803 215185
Almoner:Paul D. Lloyd
22 Priory, Bovet Tracey, Newton Abbot,, Devon TQ13 9HU
01626 836488
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Royal Citadel Conclave No. 327
Held at Mount Edgcumbe Masonic Hall, Citadel Road East, Plymouth, DevonPL1 2NG
Fourth Friday in March and June, and the fourth Monday in October
Enthronement Meeting – October
Officers as of 23rdOctober 2017:
Sovereign:P.Kt. Chris Thomas
Kestrel House, Wilminstone, Tavistock, Devon PL19 0JP
01822
Viceroy:E.Kt. Nigel John Frude
33 Kinross Avenue, Plymouth, Devon PL4 7EX
01752 481740
Treasurer:W.Kt. Norman Leslie Yarde
226 Old Laira Road, Plymouth, Devon PL3 6AF
01752
Recorder:W.Kt. William Frederick Clemens
1 Edgcumbe Avenue, Millbridge, Plymouth, Devon Pl1 5ND
01752
Marshal:Ill.Kt. Michael William Charles Oats
1, Dolphin Court Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, Devon PL9 8RS
01752
Almoner:Ill.Kt. Nic St.J.M. White
85 Durnford Street, Stonehouse. Plymouth, Devon PL1 3QW
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