After several years of planning, the Province’s 98th lodge, Leather On Willow Lodge No. 10062, was finally Consecrated on Saturday the 22nd March 2025 at Freemasons' Hall, The Griggs Centre, Sheaf Close, Northampton.
Over 120 brethren attended the Consecration of this specialist lodge for brethren with an interest in cricket, which included a wonderful ceremony and a most enjoyable festive board.
The Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Mark Constant, with founding Worshipful Master, WBro Mark Hunt and his wardens being presented with a Signed Cricket bat.
The wonderful ceremony was led by the Provincial Grand Master, together with his Executive team and included both thought-provoking, and at times amusing, addresses by the Provincial Grand Chaplain, WBro Aaron Day. It was well orchestrated throughout by the Provincial Secretariat and the Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies, WBro Ian Wilson, who was ably assisted by his DC team.
The occasion was further enhanced by the music of the Provincial Grand Organist, WBro Bill Wright, and a choir comprising members of Pro Musica Lodge No. 9547, both of which contributed to a wonderful atmosphere.
Once the consecration ceremony had concluded, the Lodge’s first installation meeting was led by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, WBro Tim Almond PSGD, who installed WBro Mark Hunt in fine style as the Lodge’s founding Worshipful Master.
WBro Mark then appointed and invested his officers in a wonderful manner. Bro Matt Sturgess was appointed as Senior Warden and WBro Tim Mills as Junior Warden. Other officers were duly invested, and the lodge’s joining members provided excellent support throughout.
With membership of the lodge aimed at brethren who have an interest in cricket, they have made an excellent start with 31-founding members and the Lodge set to be most successful.
In addition to congratulating all those whose efforts made the consecration such a successful event, we send the Master, Wardens, and Brethren of Leather on Willow Lodge No. 10062 our very best wishes for the future. Howzat!
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