Provincial News
- Written by: Peter Robinson
Brethren, their friends, and members of their family enjoyed another super night-out at the latest meeting of the Friday Night Club held at Kettering Masonic Centre on the 25th of May 2018.
On this particular occasion they were treated to an enlightening and informative presentation from Lisa Smith, Professional Make-up Artist, who recounted some of the family weddings she'd helped to make a great success.
The daughter of Kettering Group Officer WBro Michael Branch, Nathia, was only to pleased to assist Lisa so she could demonstrate her superb make-up skills.
- Written by: Craig Bunday
The last meeting of the season of Dr Oliver Lodge No. 3964 was held on Friday the 25th of May 2018.
It was a very special occasion for the the Worshipful Master, WBro Nick Cesare, who welcomed his close friend WBro Charles Hughes together with RWBro David Bloomfield.
From left, RWBro David Bloomfield, WBro Nick Cesare, and WBro Charles Hughes
- Written by: Simon Key
Children and young people in Huntingdonshire who are the primary carers for family members are benefitting from a £30,000 grant from brethren across the Province. The cheque was presented at St Ives Young Carers group on the 16th of May 2018.
WBro Gerry Crawford (PAGDC and Provincial Grand Charity Steward) making the presentation with WBro Francis Margôt (PAGDC and Group Officer), WBro Ged Dempsey (PAGDC and Group Officer), and WBro Simon Perry (Local Communication Officer)
- Written by: Norman Green
Old Time Music Hall returned to Corby Masonic Centre on Sunday the 19th of April as part of the Pro Musica Lodge Ladies Festival Lunch.
John Harvey chaired in the style of Leonard Sachs, ably assisted by Lodge Wardens Jeremy Bush and Sonny Sunderland. A welcoming introduction by Mike Gorrod, well known throughout the Province for his measured, masterful and mellifluous manner, set the scene before the Chairman introduced for our delectation and delight a wonderful whirlpool of entertainment from the sublime to the ridiculous.
Barmy, boisterous, bathetic and bawdy, the spirit of Music Hall lives on in Corby, thanks to John Harvey and the Festival Secretary & Treasurer Brian Chambers …….. but Chiefly Ourselves!