Whitley Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No 788 meeting at ( surprise surprise) Whitley Bay Masonic Hall held their Annual Installation on Tuesday 8th March 2023. Their new Worshipful Commander, W Bro Jeff Ormiston, (Provincial Grand Charity Steward) going into the big chair for the first time. W Bro Sam Watt, as Installing Commander performed the ritual to the highest level. Watching on was W Bro Clifford Jenkinson RAMGR representing the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master.