Craft News
- Written by: Craig Bunday
At the September meeting of Medeshamstede Lodge No. 6104, there was quite a surprise for the Lodge's tyler, Bro Peter Sidwell, when he was summoned into the Lodge room and presented with a certificate by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, VWBro Trevor Boswell, to celebrate 60-years in Freemasonry.
Bro Peter Sidwell receiving his Diamond Jubilee Certificate from the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, VWBro Trevor Boswell
Bro Peter was initially a member of Jersey Lodge No. 2334 at Bicester, Oxford before joining St Peters Lodge No. 442 after moving to Peterborough.
He is currently a member of Medeshamstede Lodge No. 6104, Scout Lodge No. 9814, Nantahala Lodge No. 9805 and Dr Oliver Chapter No. 3964.
Before he retired, Bro Peter was a commercial traveller selling household products to businesses covering the Midlands. He used to sell shoe laces to Richard Morris's late father-in-law, Reg Wright.
- Written by: Simon Perry
The meeting of St Ivo Lodge No. 2684 held on the 6th December at the Masonic Temple, The Quay, St Ives, proved to be a special one for WBro Simon Perry.
Thanks to the St Ivo Master, WBro Barry Smethurst, WBro Simon was able to take the Chair of King Solomon and lead his son Matthew through his Obligation, thus initiating him into Freemasonry.
From left, WBro Francis Margôt, Bro Matthew Perry, WBro Simon Perry and WBro Barry Smethurst
- Written by: John Fergusson
As part of the Tercentenary Celebrations, Grand Rank appointments and promotions have been made. I hereby detail below the first appointments and promotions to craft Grand Rank for Brethren in this Province which will take place at the Quarterly Communication meeting in March 2018.
On behalf of the Province, I extend our sincere congratulations on First Appointments to Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies to:
W Bro Barry John Howard – Eleanor Cross Lodge No 1764
W Bro Barry is an experienced Freemason who has served his Lodge and Province well over many years.
Many will recall his significant contribution in bringing the Provincial HQ at Sheaf Close into fruition in 2013 and is now advising Grand Lodge on developing and building Masonic Halls.
W Bro Gerard Thomas Dempsey – Euston Lodge No 2283
W Bro Ged is a very busy Freemason and is well known to many because he was the Provincial Junior Grand Warden in 2015/16, an appointment that he served with some considerable distinction.
- Written by: Jack Summerfield
On Sunday the 3rd December 2017, 400-people booed, hissed, yelled, laughed, screamed and cried during two performances of the latest pantomime from the Corby Masonic Players.
Snow White, written by WBro Jack C. Summerfield, was very well received by all who attended. It contained all the usual panto puns, plus a generous helping of local, topical and Masonic comedic content.
Entrance to the pantomime was free of charge. Corby Masonic Complex also donated selection boxes, which were gifted to the children in the audience.