Provincial News
- Written by: Neil Langford
Thanks to the generous support of members and visitors together with the Provincial Grand Charity, Chicheley Lodge No. 607 has been able to donate £750 to the children's charity Dreamdrops.
- Written by: David Watson
On Saturday the 7th of July 2018, the residents of Devonshire Court were treated to strawberries and Prosecco whilst watching England beat Sweden in the World Cup quarter-finals.
The Masters of Lodge of Perseverance No. 455 and St Crispin Lodge No. 5627 were on hand to provide expert culinary assistance while St Crispin Brass Band played on.
- Written by: John Fergusson
Provincial Grand Chapter 2018 Convocation
The annual Convocation of Provincial Grand Chapter on Thursday 28 June 2018 was blessed with glorious weather and was another special occasion. It was, as has become the norm, very well attended and the occasion was the first annual Convocation of the recently installed Grand Superintendent, Excellent Companion Jim Boughton. There were many distinguished guests from other Provinces who were warmly welcomed.
Following the business part of the meeting, the Grand Superintendent was pleased to reappoint Excellent Companion Mike Coleman as Deputy Grand Superintendent and Excellent Companion Neil Handley as Second Provincial Grand Principal,. He thanked them not only for their commitment to the Province but also their friendship.
The Grand Superintendent then appointed Excellent Companion John Payne as Third Provincial Grand Principal after which he thanked Excellent Companion Mark Constant for his dedicated service as Third Provincial Grand Principal over the last three years.
After the Provincial Grand Chapter appointments and promotions had been made, the Grand Superintendent addressed the Convocation congratulating Excellent Companion David Brown, Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra and his team, for their meticulous arrangements in preparation for the day’s successful event.
The Grand Superintendent was particularly keen to stress the importance of a strong link between the Royal Arch and Craft, thanking the Provincial Grand Master for his support in this matter.
As part of this link, the Provincial Grand Superintendent made two uncollared appointments with Excellent Companion John Fergusson becoming the Royal Arch Membership Officer to mirror his role as Craft Provincial Membership Officer, and Excellent Companion Duncan Childs, Craft Provincial Grand Mentor, becoming Provincial Royal Arch Craft Liaison Officer.
A full copy of the Grand Superintendent's address can be found at the following link:
From left: E. Comp. Neil Handley - 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E. Comp. JIm Boughton - Grand Superintendent, E. Comp. John Payne - 3rd Provincial Grand Principal, & E Comp Mike Coleman – Deputy Grand Superintendent
- Written by: Richard Hill
Every year, three Daventry-based Lodges, Coritani Lodge No. 8079, Danetre Lodge No. 8594, and Buckby Castle Lodge No. 8932, unite to raise funds for a charity chosen by one of their masters.
This year that honour fell to WBro Rick Hill, Worshipful Master of Danetre Lodge, who was very pleased to nominate The Lewis Foundation as the 2018 joint charity recipient.
