Royal Arch News
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With thanks to our Second Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Mike Binsted, for compiling it.
Royal Arch Newsletter no 2 2023/24
- Written by: Jason Brice
Not to be outdone by Socrates Lodge recent Double celebrations, Socrates Chapter delighted in its very own Double this week, a double Exaltation, expertly choreographed by E Comp Mick Smith, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies. Huntingdon Royal Ach Ambassador, E Comp Jeremy Crompton, MEZ, praised his team for their motivation and dedication in welcoming the new Companions.
Both Exaltees, Bro Geoff Douthwaite and Bro Lee Swiggalaar completed their journey through Pure Antient Masonry together and are keen to encourage other Master Masons to follow their example. Both are visiting nearby Chapters in the very near future to help develop their knowledge of Royal Arch Masonry and share in the Companionship of the Order.
Back row: E Comps Phil Miles, Neil Handley DepGSupt, Brian Bennett, Jeremy Crompton, Cliff Summers, and Francis Margot.
- Written by: John Napper
It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of WBro/E Comp Ian Nelson to the Grand Lodge above on 4th October 2023 at the age of 73. Funeral details added below.
- Written by: Mike Binsted
On Tuesday 12 September, Cytringan Chapter 4048 held their installation ceremony. Not only well supported by its members but also Active Provincial Officers supporting EComp Mike Binsted on his first official visit as Second Provincial Grand Principal. EComp Bob Lyman carried out an excellent installation of his successor EComp Peter Chown. EComp John Cummings was appointed as the Chapter’s Assistant Director of Ceremonies and was congratulated by EComp Jason Brice.
Those featured in the photo above, left to right are:
Front Row:- EComp David Markham ProvAGDC, EComp Keith Riddle Haggai, EComp Mike Binsted, 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, EComp Peter Chown MEZ, EComp Steve Seward 3rd Provincial Grand Principal, EComp Geof Hill Joshua, EComp Bob Lyman IPZ, EComp John Cummings ADC
Back Row:- EComp John Flavil ProvGSjn, EComp Mick Smith ProvGDC, EComp Sandy Cruikshank Prov1stAssGSjn, EComp John Napper ProvGMem, EComp Ducan Childs ProvGTreas, EComp Tim Lucy ProvGScN, EComp Keith Dickson ProvGStB, EComp Jason Brice ProvGCO
The Second Provincial Grand Principal provided an update from Province at the festive board including confirmation of this years PSA testing campaign which will be run again at the Northampton, Peterborough & Corby Centres.
It was a great start to an exciting season ahead of the companions.
- Written by: Robert Oliver