St Thomas of Acon – Wessex Province
The Province of Wessex encompasses the 3 Craft Provinces of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. With six chapels in total.
The next 3 meetings in 2026 will take place as follows:
Beaminster, Dorset – Wednesday 4th November: A candidate will be installed into the Order.
Taunton – Tuesday 24th November: The new Worthy Master will be installed, this promises to be a particularly special occasion, with representatives from four other Provinces expected to attend – an uncommon and welcome opportunity for fellowship across the Order.
Keynsham – on Wednesday 16th December: it is hoped that two candidates will be installed into the Chapel, with visitors from the Central Midlands Province already planning to attend. The evening will also feature the Chapel’s renowned hot and cold buffet, which is always eagerly anticipated by members and visitors alike.
The Province also has Chapels in Bath, Weston-s-Mare, Warminster. They will meet again in the New Year.
The Annual Provincial meeting takes place at Keynsham on Saturday 23rd January 2027 at 11am.
Any Subscribing member of Craft & R.A Chapter and Knights Templar may apply to join a Chapel. For further information please contact the Provincial secretary Jeff Penfold by
email: penfold48@live.co.uk
