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PGM's Foreword

ay I first of all wish all Essex Brethren and their families a happy and
Mprosperous New Year. We have a busy programme in the coming
year with the prospective consecration of three new lodges.
We are progressing well with the 2022 Festival and two important events
at Saxon Hall - the launch of the Members Pathway scheme which was
on 2nd February and taking place shortly is Conference for all Charity
4 ProvinciaL newS Stewards on 21st March.

This year we are going to try and consolidate our efforts to engage with and support local communities.
To this end I very much support and welcome Masonic Hall open days or other events open to the
10 Long Service general public. We are also in the process of establishing a Provincial Community fund so that we
can, for example, give support to Lodges for local good causes to augment our broader and well
established local charitable giving. You will hear more of these initiatives in the coming months.
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In the meantime, let us all continue to enjoy our masonry, if you are receiving honours this year, please
consider getting your regalia from Essex Mason.

15 ProvinciaL Dc corner Rodney L Bass ProvGM/GSupt

Dear Readers,
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Welcome to Issue 85 of Essex Mason, the Official Magazine for the Province of Essex.
This issue features a report on the successful Provincial Grand Chapter Convocation held at Great Queen Street
in September 2018 and a diverse range of interesting articles and topics including various Charity Fundraising
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events, New Brethren and Masonic Pride.
Please support the business’s that advertise in the magazine, which subsidises the publication costs and thank you
for all of the articles submitted to be included in this issue which once again was overwhelming.
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Please submit articles to be considered for inclusion in Issue 86, which will be circulated in August to
magazine@essexmason.co.uk with a copy deadline of the 31st July 2019.
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greatly appreciated and directly benefits Essex Charities.
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