The DPGM of the Province of Yorkshire (North & East Ridings), VWBro Jonathan Smith, together with at team of 24 Active Provincial Officers made a surprise visit to Mitre Lodge of York No 7321 on the evening that they carried out a 3rd Degree ceremony on behalf of St Michaels Lodge No 4353 in the Province of Yorkshire West Riding with whom they have a Fraternal relationship.

When they Tyler knocked and the Provincial Deputy DC entered there was great surprise when he announced that the DPGM demanded admission.

This surprise visit enhanced what was already going to be a special evening for both Mitre & St Michaels members.

The Provincial Team had gathered in the local Halford’s car park to rehearse their entrance and as they were not booked in to dine ventured off the to local Balti House for a convivial meal after the meeting.

This proved an exceptional team building exercise positively talked about afterwards by the Active Officers.

It was an memorable evening for the members of Mitre and St Michaels but in particular the candidate Brother Harpal Bansal.