Provincial News
- Written by: Simon Key
There has been a change of Local Communications Officer for Wellingborough and Rushden, with WBro Trevor Cook now taking over from WBro Rob Mallett, who has performed several years of service.
WBro Trevor Cook
Born and raised in Wellingborough just a stone’s throw from the Masonic Hall, WBro Trevor is well known in the area. He was educated at Victoria Junior School on Mill Road and then at the Grammar School in Wellingborough, before working for Unilever at Colworth House in Sharnbrook, for over 40 years.
WBro Trevor was Initiated into The Gates of Billing Lodge in 1999 and passed through the respective offices before being installed into the Chair of King Solomon in 2006. Whilst this means that his “mother tongue” for ritual is Taylor’s working, he is also fluent in Emulation being a Joining Member of John Pyel Lodge, also in Wellingborough.
A keen member of The Holy Royal Arch and several other Orders based mainly in Wellingborough and Rushden, WBro Trevor has also been a member of the Provincial Demonstration Team since its formation in 2008 and has performed with the group at many Masonic Centres across the Province and further afield.
We thank WBro Rob Mallett for all his past hard work and wish WBro Trevor Cook the very best in his new role
- Written by: Simon Key
WBro David Hawkins (Wolverton Trinity Lodge, Bucks), WBro Mick Hull (Roman Way Lodge, Bucks) and Bro Chris Knight (Lactodorum Lodge, Northants & Hunts) entered a "Three Clubs and a Putter" competition at Aspley Guise and Woburn Sands Golf Club in support of a fund raising event for Polio Research. All three are members of Bucks Masonic Golf Club.
The dynamic trio, which went by the team name "Brothers Three" won the event and were presented with a trophy to commemorate their victory.
From left, WBro Mick Hull, WBro David Hawkins and Bro Chris Knight
- Written by: John Fergusson
On Wednesday 19 April, a most enjoyable event in the calendar of Northants and Hunts Provincial Grand Chapter occurred on the occasion of the Annual Principals evening, which was held at Corby Masonic Centre. This brought together Chapter Principals from across the Province, supported by practically the entire Provincial Team, led by the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams and accompanied by his Executive
On replying to his toast, the Grand Superintendent gave an extensive overview of the state of the Province which is clearly in very good heart. Of particular interest to all was the news that our Province exalted in excess of 60 new Royal Arch members over the last calendar year; growth on previous year is almost unprecedented and the MEGS paid tribute to all those present, having contributed to what is an extraordinary result.
This evening also saw the introduction of the new static Royal Arch displays, produced by E Comp Andy Moore, designed to publicise the vital fourth stage in completing the journey through Pure Antient Masonry. These were shipped to ten centres in our Province on that very evening, ensuring that they will be immediately highly visible, thus raising the Royal Arch profile to all Master Masons.
A very warm and convivial atmosphere was most apparent throughout the evening, both in the temple and at the excellent Festive Board, culminating in an extremely happy and memorable evening for all present.
- Written by: Simon Key
On Tuesday the 25th of April 2017, a special memorial to Freemasons awarded the Victoria Cross during The Great War from 1914 - 1918 was unveiled outside Grand Lodge.
Click the picture shown below to view video footage of the ceremony. Hovering your mouse over the video will provide more options including the ability to view the video full-screen and with subtitles.
The order of the memorial service is available below. It contains details of the Freemasons who were commemorated.