Craft News
- Written by: Simon Perry
At the March meeting of St Ivo Lodge, held in the ancient town of Slepe in the old county of Huntingdonshire, Bro Tom Mantle was initiated into Freemasonry.
Tom's father, Bro Stephen Mantle, acted as Junior Deacon; Tom's grandfather, WBro Brian Higgins, worked the Obligation.
From left, Bro Stephen Mantle, WBro Douglas Jackson WM, Bro Tom Mantle, WBro Brian Higgins
All 80-brethren who attended the meeting had a most enjoyable time welcoming Tom into Freemasonry in such a wonderful setting.
We congratulate Bro Tom on joining our fraternity and wish him many happy years at St Ives. We also hope he has many enjoyable evenings visiting other lodges, near and far.
- Written by: Neil Langford
Members of St. Crispin Lodge No. 5627 were recently pleased to welcome two of their members' sons into their number.
On Friday the 12th January 2018, the Worshipful Master, WBro Tom Reed, Initiated his son, Adam, into Freemasonry.
WBro Tom Reed pictured with his newly initiated son. Bro Adam Reed
At the next meeting, which was held on the Friday 9th February 2018, Bro Johnathon Thompson was also initiated into the Lodge. Johnathon is the son of WBro Brian Thompson, Kettering Group Officer and holder of the Provincial Grand Master's Certificate of Merit (CoM).
Bro Johnathon Thompson (4th from left, front row) and W.Bro. Brian Thompson (5th from left, front row) pictured with other members of St. Crispin Lodge and visitors
We congratulate both Adam and Johnathon on their respective initiations and wish them many happy years in the Craft.
- Written by: Gerry Crawford
At last, we’re off! Our 2024 MCF Festival is under way.
Over the weekend, despite arctic conditions, successful launch dinners were held on Friday 2 March 2018 and Saturday 3 March, respectively at Peterborough and Northampton. About 300 braved the treacherous conditions to attend.
- Written by: John Fergusson
On Saturday the 10th February 2018, Anglo Scottish Lodge hosted their annual Beer Festival at Sheaf Close, Northampton to raise funds for 3 Pillars Feeding The Homeless Trust.
During the event, the Italy-Ireland and Wales-England Six Nations matches were shown to keep the drinkers entertained. WBro Ged Dempsey took the opportunity to explain more about 3 Pillars Feeding The Homeless Trust and the work that they are doing across in Peterborough. The afternoon was supported by Brethren from many different Lodges from across the Province and a number of non-Masons.
There was a range of fine ales on offer. All bar one, were brewed locally by Bro Lee Kellett and Bro Ian Bosworth, and proved to be very popular. There was also a Prosecco Bar as well as some food provided by WBro Tony Marshall, WBro Barry Weigleb, Bro Gary Thornton and their wives.