On Wednesday 13 March 2024 there was a changing of the guard at St Ivo Chapter Installation.

 E Comps Mick Smith, Neil Handley (DGS), Phil Miles, Jeremy Crompton, David O’Neill(H), John Flavill, John Hitchin(Z), Tim Lucy, Jon Channon(J), Sandy Cruickshank, Barry Smethurst, Harvey Cooke, Francis Margot.

 Forty-one Royal Arch Masons, including eight Active Provincial Officers, experienced an enjoyable evening as E Comp Barry Smethurst Inducted his successor, E Comp John Hitchin as MEZ.

The Deputy Grand Superintendent not only delivered the address to the Principals in fine style but also presented two SGC certificates to recently Exalted Companions. (On being offered two versions, they made the correct choice!)

E Comp Francis Margot presented E Comp Barry Smethurst an IPZ Jewel in an emotional tribute to his outstanding impact to St Ives Masonry. Recent health difficulties have unfortunately forced Barry to curtail his masonic activities, but he honoured his duty as MEZ and persisted with three Exaltations delivered to his usual impeccable standards.

 E Comp Barry Smethurst hands three payment promises to the DepGSupt Neil Handley, for The Provincial PSA Testing Initiative, The Provincial Festival Appeal and the TLC