Les Chapman

Semi-retired marine professional who is heavily involved in the voluntary sector.

[Past President of the Mark Benevolent Fund @PresidentMBF]

1/2 A super visit to @TeesRiverRescue in Stockton-on-Tees yesterday. Delighted to present a cheque for £57,000, which paid for a new rigid inflatable boat. Thank you to our members, families and friends that have supported the MBF and made this possible.
#MBF
@MarkMasonsHall

[Tunbridge Wells Sea Cadets - TS Brilliant @twells_seacadet]

As the summer months progress all of our cadets have spent time on the water with the majority earning Rowing or Paddlesports qualifications. Our sailors continue along their RYA syllabus

#TSBrilliant #SeaCadets #TunbridgeWells #RoyalMarinesCadets #CadetExperience

[Tunbridge Wells Sea Cadets - TS Brilliant @twells_seacadet]

Unit refurbishment update - stud walls are up and more demolition done.

We continue to raise funds for Phase 3 and donations can be made at https://t.co/lF9ewEsseL.

Any local business wishing to provide sponsorship, please contact us via this page

[Tunbridge Wells Sea Cadets - TS Brilliant @twells_seacadet]

Well done to Cadet First Class Oliver who last weekend attended West Kent District MACT aboard HMS Cavalier and obtained his Basic Seamanship qualification #TSBrilliant #SeaCadets #RoyalMarinesCadets #TunbridgeWells #CadetExperience #CamdenRoadTW #Seamanship

[Tunbridge Wells Sea Cadets - TS Brilliant @twells_seacadet]

Since May our training programme has seen us over @bewlwater with waterborne activities focusing on Rowing and sailing. #TSBrilliant #SeaCadets #RoyalMarinesCadets #CadetExperience #rowing #Sailing #TunbridgeWells #CamdenRoadTW

[Tunbridge Wells Royal Marines Cadets @TSBrilliant_RMC]

Last week whilst the Sea Cadets were boating the Royal Marines Cadets entered phase 2 of their summer training with a lesson on camouflage and concealment # #TSBrilliant #RoyalMarinesCadets #SeaCadets #CadetExperience #TunbridgeWells #CamdenRoadTW #Youth

[Kent Mark Masons & Royal Ark Mariners @KentMarkMasons]

What a fantastic result for a fantastic charity

[Tunbridge Wells Royal Marines Cadets @TSBrilliant_RMC]

On Saturday 22nd of June our band joined forces with Royal Tunbridge Wells Males Orpheus Male Voice Choice at St James' Church for a fundraising Concert. A total of £914 was raised towards the unit re-build project

#TSBrilliant #SeaCadets #RoyalMarinesCadets #CadetExperience

[Tunbridge Wells Sea Cadets - TS Brilliant @twells_seacadet]

Photos credited to the uni press officer Mr David Walters

[Tunbridge Wells Sea Cadets - TS Brilliant @twells_seacadet]

At the end of week one of the Phase 2 internal build, our contractor G F Groves Limited have done some amazing work alongside British Gas who have started plumbing works.

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

We are so grateful for the many kind and lovely messages we have received on our Silver Wedding Anniversary. Wishing everyone who is celebrating their own anniversaries a special day too. 

- Edward & Sophie

📷 Chris Jelf

[Kent Mark Masons & Royal Ark Mariners @KentMarkMasons]

Thousands Forked Out For KMBF...

https://t.co/dwpJ1SMhCJ

[Tunbridge Wells Sea Cadets - TS Brilliant @twells_seacadet]

Derek Ireland Memorial Trophy
Derek was our past Unit Chairman and had a long connection with the unit going back to the 1950s. This trophy is awarded to the cadet showing aptitude and committed to the values of the SCC and unit. The winner for 2023/2024 was Able Cadet Kaia

[Mark Masons' Hall @MarkMasonsHall]

The Mark Grand Lodge June Investiture 2024, held today in the splendid Grand Temple at @freemasonshall , was a tremendous success. The presence of M.W.Bro. HRH Prince Michael of Kent, GCVO, Grand Master, served to enhance the special nature of the meeting.

[The Honourable Company of Master Mariners @HCMM_UK]

Today saw The Company hold its Annual Service at St Michael’s Corn Hill. We had a well attended service followed by an informal lunch.

[Kent Mark Masons & Royal Ark Mariners @KentMarkMasons]

We are heading back to the east of the Province for this week's #TrusteeTuesday, where we meet Ramsgate's Dr John Shervington, another of the hard-working Trustees of our Provincial Charity, the Kent Mark Benevolent Fund...

https://t.co/xQI5g8pRpP

[Kent Mark Masons & Royal Ark Mariners @KentMarkMasons]

A warm welcome to the Friendly Degree to Bro. Eric.

Enjoy your Advancement in King Charles the Martyr Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 267 this evening.

[London's Air Ambulance Charity @LDNairamb]

Earlier this week to mark #InternationalNursesDay, Her Majesty Queen Camilla visited The Royal London Hospital.

As part of her visit she also met some of our team to chat about the life-saving service we provide to London.

@NHSBartsHealth @RoyalFamily

📷 Aaron Chown/PA Media

[Sir Jeremy Hunt MP @Jeremy_Hunt]

After a tough period with the pandemic and the energy shock, today’s figures are proof that the economy is returning to full health.

And more important than that, the IMF say our long term prospects are the strongest of any major European economy over the coming years.

[Nick Samuels @generalalarm67]

The Mother Lodge https://t.co/ZOWPy312w5
A wonderful poem, with an interesting history, we should all be familiar with both it's background and sentiment.
@UGLE_GrandLodge @GrandChapter