Simon Anthony Atkinson was invested as Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies (PAGDC) at the United Grand Lodge of England Annual Investiture at Great Queen Street, London.
Initiated into Trinity Lodge in 1989, Simon became Worshipful Master in 2002. He joined Old Barnardian Lodge (Barnard Castle) in 1990 and Huntcliff Lodge (Saltburn) in 2003, serving as Worshipful Master of those lodges in 2000 and 2007. He joined Neville Lodge of Installed Masters in Darlington in 2008, and was appointed Provincial Senior Grand Warden of Durham in June 2007.
In the Royal Arch, exalted into Old Barnardian Chapter in 1995, he served as First Principal in 2007 and was appointed Past Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies for Provincial Grand Chapter of Durham in 2012. He is also a member of St Cuthbert Rose Croix Chapter and St Cuthbert Knights Templar Preceptory in Darlington.
Outside Freemasonry, Simon is married to Melanie with three children. He owns a financial services business in Darlington and his interests include golf, dog walking, and supporting Middlesbrough FC.