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Grand Lodge Visit - Format of the Day

Some more informaiton is provided for thoses brethren and guests attending the Grand Lodge Visit, on 25th March 2017. 

  • Provincial Ties can be worn on the day
  • All Worshipful Masters can wear their WM Collars
  • Full Dress Regalia for Grand Officers and Provincial Officers
  • Cloakrooms will be opened from 10 am and access is available all through the day.
  • Buffet will be served in several sittings during the day, with early dining priority given to guests booked into any show or event elsewhere in London. 

 Click here to download and print a summons (registered users only).

The breakdown of the day, is below.

10:00 - Tower Entrance to be opened to admit brethren, partners and guests. Cloak rooms will be open, and access is available throughout the day.

10:45 - All Brethren & guests to be seated in the Grand Temple, upper and lower levels.

11:00 - Introduction by the Provincial Grand Master, RW.Bro Max Bayes

11:05 - A lecture will be delivered by UGLE Staff (Approx 45 mins)

11:50 - Closing remarks by W.Bro W Diggins

12:00 - Exit Grand Temple

12:15 - onwards - Buffet in the Gallery Suite and Old Board Room; timing and sittings to be announced

13:45 - Rehearsal for all Brethren involved in ceremony in the Grand Temple

15:15 - Brethren to take their seats in the Grand Temple, Lower level only

15:30 - Second Degree Ceremony

17:30 - Exit Grand Temple

18:00 - Exit Grand Lodge.

18:00 - 18:30 - Coaches depart - further details will be given on the day.