After receiving the Assistant Provincial Grand Master: WBro Wesley Marchant PSGD, accompanied by a provincial delegation comprising the  Chairman – WBro Nigel Johnson, the  Secretary – WBro David Thomas, the  Almoner – WBro Vic Murphy, and the Communication Officer – WBro Bruce Robbins, were admitted.

The Worshipful Master offered the Gavel to the APGM. On this occasion, the offer was declined.

The incumbent Worshipful Master, WBro John Davies, commenced the installation of WBro Alex Heap PProvDepGDC as the Worshipful Master, with the assistance of the Director of Ceremonies – WBro George Scaife PAGDC.

The ensuing Festive Board was well attended and took place in an atmosphere of good humour.

No surprise guests attended the Duke of Athol Festive Board, but the absence, due to illness, of the Secretary, WBro Steven Boyle ProvSGW, was felt, and the brethren wished him a speedy recovery.