Right Worthy Grand Preceptor Andy Clapp
I am delighted to extend a very warm welcome to you and introduce our new website for the Province of Wessex in the Commemorative Order of St Thomas of Acon. This website is intended to provide information and insight into our wonderful Christian Masonic Chivalric Order, as we strive to live our lives based on the fundamental principles of Humility and Charity.
The Commemorative Order St Thomas of Acon completes the Masonic Knight Templar experience rather beautifully in that it encourages an exemplary practice of the gentler lessons of the wonderful Knight Templar Order – namely: Humility, Brotherly Love in Practical Charity and Care and Concern for Others – it is, I believe, expressly encouraging us to bring out the inner Almoner in all of us.
It is a uniquely English Chivalric Order based on a true historical account and I have absolutely no doubt that those of you who wish to develop your “Inner Almoner” further, will benefit from the lessons evident in the St Thomas of Acon story, and the unique manner in which they are delivered, makes this a very special Order indeed.
Within the Province of Wessex we have 6 Chapels. These Chapels meet at Masonic Centres throughout the Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire areas and all are within easy reach of its members.
We are always delighted to welcome new members – so if you are interested in joining us, then please contact our Provincial Grand Secretary (details on the contact page) who would be very pleased to put you in touch with a local Chapel Secretary.
Kind regards
Sir Andrew (Clapp) of Milton,
Right Worthy Grand Preceptor for the Province of Wessex.
News
Christmas Message from Sir Steven of Santiago de Compostela
May the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the perseverance of the wise men, the obedience of Joseph and Mary and the peace of the Christ-child be yours this Christmas; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always.
Amen.
Paul Bushe No 101 Meeting 17th December 2025
Wednesday 17th Daye of December In Ye Year of Our Lord 2025, what a lovely evening spent at Paul Bushe Chapel No 101 in Keynsham. We witnessed 3 newly installed Sir Knights, Sir Malcolm of St Anne’s, Sir Michael of Henfield & Sir Stephen of Hatfield, and we welcomed all 3 to our wonderful order. A super ceremony was orchestrated by Sir John of Smitborne WM & Sir Stuart of Amport EP. The evening was rounded off with 41 Sir Knights sampling the wonderful & famous, in the Somerset area, ‘Keynsham buffet’ which was well received.
Thank you to all the visitors especially those making the long drive down the M5 from the West Midlands, across the bridge from South Wales, and the West Country Provinces.
Finally a warm welcome to Sir Garry and, Sir Steven both joining and re joining members respectively.
Sir Andrew of Milton wishes all Sir Knights a very Merry Christmas & a prosperous New Year.
H et C
Sir Sean of Sarum
King Ina No 102 Meeting 25th November 2025
25th day of November in Ye year of our Lord 2025 witness a new Worthy Master and a candidate at the Chapel of King Ina, Taunton. 28 members settled in for a wonderful evening as Sir Michael of Sedgemoor, the installing Master, installed Sir Christopher of Effingham as the new Worthy Master.
Once over up stepped a fine Knight whom became a member of our wonderful order, Sir Sam of Porlock.
Supper was up to the standard we know and love from the catering team in Taunton. Over supper we laughed and wine & port was shared with wonderful company.
Thanks for your support yesterday hope you enjoyed it, I for one did. Sir Sean of Sarum.
Kind regards
HetC Sir Andrew of Milton
St Martin of Tours No 114 Meeting 5th November 2025
Super meeting at St Martin of Tours Chapel in Beaminster tonight. Well done Sir James and team, congratulations to Sir Christopher on receiving his Grand Council certificate, and welcome to Sir Brian joining the order
Kind regards HetC Andrew
Richard Chaloner No 98 Meeting 18th October 2025
Richard Chaloner No 98 Chapel meeting in Warminster,
Well done Worthy Master Sir Raymond
Reginald Fitzjocelyn No 74 Meeting 26th September 2025
Reginald Fitzjocelyn No 74 Chapel meeting in Bath,
Sir John of Bradford on Avon joined the Order, super evening, dined in the Architect restaurant in Bath city centre
Priory of Woodspring No 97 Meeting 11th September 2025
Priory of Woodspring No 97 Meeting 11th September 2025
Priory of Woodspring No 97 Meeting 11th September 2025
11th day of September in ye year of our lord 2025, saw 5, yes 5 new Sir Knights come into the order, and what a wonderful night it was.
Pictured here are all the members and visitors to Priory of Woodspring Chapel in the Province of Wessex.
The Worthy Master Sir Darrell, and his stand in Eminent Prior Sir Garry the REPGP of Wessex were joined by Sir Andrew the RWGP of Wessex.
Thank you to all whom made this an excellent enjoyable evening. H et C