Provincial AGM 2026

The 2026 Provincial Annual General Meeting was a significant day for Somerset Mark Masonry, as W.Bro Tony Guthrie was installed as the 17th Provincial Grand Master for Somerset by the Deputy Grand Master, R.W.Bro Prof. Denovan K. Wilson.

“I look forward to visiting every Lodge throughout the Province over the next year, meeting brethren across Somerset.”

Tony Guthrie

There was a real sense of pride at the meeting, with the presence of the Deputy Grand Master and accompanying Grand Officers, including both Wardens and the DC, adding to the atmosphere of the day. It was also made particularly special by the presence of Tony’s father, R.W.Bro Ray Guthrie, Provincial Grand Master for Somerset in the Craft and Most Excellent Grand Superintendent for Somerset in Royal Arch Chapter.

Tony’s installation as Somerset’s 17th Provincial Grand Master places him within a distinguished line of provincial rulers which received a warm welcome from the brethren present.

The meeting also saw the investiture of W.Bro Darren Sinclair as Deputy Provincial Grand Master, alongside the appointment and investiture of the new Provincial team, all of whom will help support the Province over the coming year.

In his closing remarks, R.W.Bro Tony Guthrie thanked the brethren for their support and spoke about the year ahead. He said he was looking forward to visiting every Lodge in the Province over the next year, meeting brethren from across Somerset in both the Mark and Royal Ark Mariner Degrees.

The Brethren then retired to greet their ladies for post meeting drinks before heading in to the banqueting hall for lunch to round of this memorable day.