Craft News
- Written by: Simon Key
We are pleased to confirm the appointment of a new Local Communications Officer, W. Bro Nigel Dickens of Kingsley Lodge 2431. Nigel replaces W Bro Tony Potter who has retired from the role after many years of distinguished service. Nigel will work with the other Northampton Communications Officer, WBro Andy Moore, to facilitate communications to/from the Northampton Lodges.
W. Bro Nigel Dickens of Kingsley Lodge 2431
Nigel was initiated into Apollo Lodge 7886(EC) in the District of Cyprus in October 1988 while serving in the RAF, but because of his posting back to the UK in 1990 and the arrival of his first daughter, his progression in Freemasonry paused for a time.
However, on leaving the RAF in 2002 and settling back in Northampton, he became a joining member of Kingsley Lodge, working his way through the ranks to become Master in 2011. He is currently Lodge Mentor.
Nigel was Exalted into Kingsley Chapter in 2007 and is presently 2nd Principal. He is also a member of Northampton Castle Mark and Victory Preceptory No 207 Knights Templar and is currently the Deputy Commander of the Provincial Priors Bodyguard.
Nigel married his wife Helen in 1979 and they have two grown up daughters. Since leaving the RAF, he has been working as an IT and Information Security specialist and is currently a Cyber Security Consultant.
We are very pleased to welcome Nigel to our Provincial Communications Team.
- Written by: Simon Key
Members from across the Province laid wreaths in remembrance of all those who fell with honour in defence of our Country. We must never forget.
On behalf of the Province, Deputy PGM VWBro Trevor Boswell and his wife Daphne, laid a wreath at All Saints Church, Northampton
WBro David Burton AsstProvGM at Peterborough
At Kettering, from left, WBro David Watson ProvGTreas, WBro Andy Murray WM of Rockingham Forest, WBro Bryan Rowney PM of Trinity Lodge, and WBro Graham Rogers the WM of Perseverance Lodge
At Daventry, from left, WBro David Smith WM of Coritani Lodge, W Bro Anthony Pointing WM of Danetre Lodge, W Bro Neville Whithead WM of Buckby Castle Lodge and W Bro Cyril Haynes WM of Beneventa Lodge
At Brackley, WBro Mark Burgess, ME of Waynflete Lodge
At Corby, from left, WBro Jimmy Spence PAGDC PPSGW and WBro Ronnie Stone PPSGW
The wreath laid at the Rushden War Memorial on behalf of the Rushden lodges
- Written by: Rob Taylor
At the Petriburg Lodge No 8767 on Tuesday 8th November 2016, the Worshipful Master, WBro David Cawkwell invited WBro Eric Samler to occupy the chair of King Solomon. WBro Eric proceeded to initiate his son, David Samler, in a very moving ceremony, which was unique in several ways and enjoyed by everyone present. WBro John Harvey gave an explanation of the preparation of a Candidate and the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro David Burton gave an explanation of the working tools, which he stated he had not performed for over twenty years! The ceremony concluded with WBro Leo McCormick giving the charge after initiation.
From left to right: WBro John Humphrys (JW), WBro David Burton, APGM, WBro Eric Samler, Bro David Samler, WBro David Cawkwell (WM), Bro Jonathon Shelton (SW) and WBro Neil Handley (JD)
- Written by: Michael Genner
The Lodge of Prudence No. 8946 enjoyed a double celebration at its recent Installation meeting on October 22nd, 2016.
WBro Eddie Hilton was installed into the Masters Chair for the second time, however on this occasion, the outgoing Worshipful Master, WBro Renaud Foussal de Belerd, kindly allowed WBro Eddie’s son, WBro Anthony Hilton, to conduct the Inner Working and install his father into the Chair of King Solomon.
From left to right: WBro Jerry Higgins PAGDC & PGM's Official Representative, WBro Anthony Hinton, WBro Eddie Hinton PPJGD and WBro Renaud Foussal de Belerd
The second cause for celebration was for WBro Arthur Jolly who received a certificate from the Province celebrating his 50 years of service to Freemasonry. WBro Jerry Higgins, presented the certificate to WBro Arthur and referred to WBro Arthur's long and varied Masonic career during which he had received Provincial Grand Honours in three provinces, including our own. WBro Arthur made a heartfelt reply, thanking the brethren of the Lodge and the Province for honouring him with the presentation of this special certificate.
WBro Arthur Jolly PPJGW with the PGMs Representative, WBro Jerry Higgins PGADC