At the Court of Unity at Witesie on Friday 3 November, WBro Ian Fawcett was surprised with a "field promotion" to Past Grand Banner Bearer, that well deserved honour being bestowed on behalf of the MW Grand Master by the RW Deputy Grand Master, RWBro Tony Burke.
All had been arranged in the greatest secrecy to ensure a pleasant surpise for Ian, and it certainly was one! He was delighted if speechless at this well deserved honour recognising his tireless support of the Order over many years. Although Ian's health precluded his staying for the festive board, a glass was also raised in his honour after the formal toasts. Ian is pictured above with the Provincial Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master and the Deputy Provincial Grand Master.