Michael Dufton: 50 years a member
written on April 27, 2026, 5:20 pm
At the meeting of Stonebow Conclave No. 301 on 25th April held at Castlegate House, York we held 2 Princes Degrees and followed the Ceremony with a celebration of 50 years membership of the Order of the Secret Monitor for Rt. Wy. Bro. Dr. Michael Dufton PGG.
Whilst the Grand Supreme Ruler will be presenting Michael with his 50 year certificate in November at the Annual meeting of Grand Conclave the members of Stonebow Conclave and the members of the Province of North & East Yorkshire wanted to share the special occasion with Michael. We were joined by the President of the Executive Committee Rt. Wy. Bro. Stewart Carley PPGSR for West Yorkshire plus 2 of Michaels friends who are members of Chantry Conclave.
Stonebow Conclave donates £1000 to Scarborough and Ryedale Rescue Team
written on April 5, 2026, 6:54 pm
Well done Stonebow Conclave 301, who, despite inclement weather, recently presented a cheque for £1000 to support the work of the Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue team.
Provincial Conclave 2025
written on June 27, 2025, 3:13 pm
Provincial Conclave was held at Beverley Rd, Hull on Saturday 21 June.
Here are some images from a memorable day.
Bringing Christmas Joy
written on January 5, 2025, 1:46 pm
Brethren of Anchor Lodge 1337 with Companions from Anchor Chapter 1337, WHIPS 9807 and brethren of The Order of The Secret Monitor, from Centenary Conclave 347 and Roseberry Conclave 442 have been supporting the Salvation Army's Annual Toy Appeal, for the benefit of local children and families.
Provincial Conclave 2024
written on June 26, 2024, 2:55 pm
The annual Provincial Meeting of the Order took place at Beverley Road, Hull on Saturday 15 June in our usual spirit of warm-hearted cameraderie.
A guest of honour at the festive board was RWBro Dr David Chambers, Provincial Grand Master for Yorkshire N&E Ridings, who was presented with a cheque for £500 from the Province in support of the 2029 Festival by the Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, RWyBro Philip Ellenor, and his Deputy, WyBro Stephen Cox.
Provincial Grand Visitor visits Stonebow Conclave
written on June 26, 2024, 2:34 pm
The Stonebow Conclave No 301 welcomed the newly invested Provincial Grand Visitor, Wy Bro Stephen Kearns on his maiden outing on Saturday 22nd June, watched over by the again newly appointed Provincial Grand Guide, Wy Bro Stephen Priestley and the Provincial Grand Recorder, Terry Mansell.
Going coast to coast for Festival 29
written on May 30, 2024, 9:56 am
Wy.Bro. Gary Calder, Prov. Asst. Grand D.C. and Supreme Ruler of Roseberry Conclave 442, is cycling coast to coast in one day on 6 July 2024, in aid of the Yorkshire N&E Ridings 2029 Festival.
Please support Gary with sponsorship which can be made at:
Stonebow Conclave - 27 April 2024
written on April 30, 2024, 8:32 pm
The Stonebow Conclave No 301 welcomed the PGSR and the DPGSR supported by a hearty number of Grand and Provincial Grand Conclave Officers to their April meeting held at Castlegate House, York on Saturday 27 April.
The SR, Wy Bro J David Swales, presided over the Induction ceremony of Brother David Grainger (image above) a master mason of Francis Drake of York Lodge. It was the first ceremony which the SR had conducted since being Installed in February and I would like to add that he did an excellent job.
Provincial Conclave 2023
written on March 13, 2024, 6:06 pm
Images taken at Provincial Conclave in Hull at the meeting held on 17 June 2023.
