On Thursday 23 June 2011 the Holy Royal Arch Province of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire held its Annual Convocation attended by over 250 Companions.

The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, EComp Wayne Williams, was delighted to welcome the Second Grand Principal, ME Comp George Pipon Francis, accompanied by EComp Stuart Robbens GStB. The 2nd Grand Principal's last attendance at this Convocation was in 2007 when he installed our Most Excellent Grand Superintendent.

(l to r) E Comp David Jackson (Deputy Grand Superintendent)  E Comp Roger Wood (Third Provincial Grand Principal  E Comp Mike Coleman (Second Provincial Grand Principal)  E Comp Wayne Williams (Grand Superintendent)  ME Comp George Francis (Second Grand Principal)  and E Comp Stuart Robbens (Director of Ceremonies)

In his address to the Convocation, the Second Grand Principal warmly congratulated the Province on achieving a further increase in membership in these austere times.

All who received Provincial Honours were delighted to be congratulate not only by the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent but also by the Second Grand Principal who joined the Grand Superintendent on the floor at his request.

The day continued with 250 Companions dining at the Festive Board, managed admirably by EComp Stuart Robbens. There was a liberal smattering of good humoured fun which was appreciated by all present and which further enhanced the warm, friendly atmosphere of the day.

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