Following the retirement of WBro. Brian Hayes, the Provincial Grand Master has appointed WBro. Michael Adams PAGDC as Chairman of the South Eastern Group of Lodges & Chapters. WBro. Philip Gibbs is to be Group Vice Chairman.

Group Secretary is to be WBro. Peter Beswick with WBro. Nigel Paton as Assistant / Minute Secretary, enabling Peter Beswick to continue with his excellent work as the Group Charity Steward to the finale of the 2010 Festival in May next year.

Michael Adams said, "The new Team are looking forward to taking the Group onwards and upwards, and working with our newly appointed APGM, WBro. Jon Clipsham."