Provincial News
- Written by: Jack Summerfield
On Friday 5th October 2018 at the Corby Masonic Complex, the Provincial Grand Chapter Team of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire came out in force to the Chapter of St. Giles No. 8736 for their Installation evening.
At the start of the evening the Three Principals received The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent E Comp James Boughton accompanied by E Comp Stephen Seward, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies. Also present was The Deputy Grand Superintendent, E Comp Mike Coleman; The Second Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Neil Handley; and The Third Provincial Grand Principal E Comp John Payne, along with 24 distinguished Companions holding Grand Chapter Rank and Acting Provincial Rank in a magnificent display of ceremonial splendour.
The evening saw E Comp David Docherty remain as MEZ of the Chapter for another year, whilst EComp Garth Coward was installed as H and EComp Stephen Harker was installed as J.
The Robes and Sceptres were delivered magnificently by EComp DJ Smith ProvGTreas (Z), EComp ML Smith ProvAGDC (H) and EComp PH Ellis ProvGSoj (J).
The Second Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Neil Handley delivered the Presentation of the Supreme Grand Chapter Certificate to Comp Donald Campbell, which was very well received by all present. With nearly 60 attending the convocation there was a great sense of occasion and colour and the evening ended with a very enjoyable festive board.
Centre of front row left to right : H - EComp Garth Coward, MEGS EComp James Boughton, Z – EComp David Docherty and J – EComp Stephen Harker, along with the rest of the Provincial Team
Comp Donald Campbell being presented with his Grand Chapter Certificate by The Second Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Neil Handley.
Written by Jack Summerfield
- Written by: Andrew Robb Murray
WBro Terry Woodward, Past Master of Rockingham Forest Lodge No. 9491, suffers from Parkinson's disease to such an extent that he has virtually no movement. Also, speech is very difficult for him.
On Saturday the 29th of September 2018, WBro Andy Murray and the rest of his Chain Gang started work transferring Terry and his wife Carol's garden into something they could enjoy for years to come.
- Written by: Simon Key
We're pleased to announce that Devonshire Court has been rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission:
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Huge congrats to the whole team at Devonshire Court from everyone at RMBI Care Co.!
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- Written by: Simon Key
Palmer Court is a sheltered housing scheme for those still able to live independent lives. It was founded by RWBro Peter Palmer in 1984 and is located in the Hatton Park area of Wellingborough.
The scheme provides residential accommodation for both Masons and non-Masons aged 60-years or over, or for those 55-years and over who are registered as disabled.
The scheme is managed by an on-site manager and deputy-manager. It is supported by a voluntary committee of local Masons called the House Committee.
- Written by: Neil Langford
Tuesday the 11th September 2018 was the Installation Convocation of Cytringan Chapter 4048 in Kettering. The ceremony was a delight to behold and was made even more special by the fact that all three Principals are members of The Lodge of Heritage 9344 in Corby. Installed as 1st Principal was EComp John Cummins, 2nd Principal EComp Stuart Nichols and 3rd Principal Ali Rae.
The Robes and Sceptres were delivered in the most fantastic manner by EComp Jason Brice Prov. Grand Steward, EComp Robert Watts Prov. Grand Steward and EComp Scott McNeil Prov. Grand Organist. The ceremony continued with the presentation of two Supreme Grand Chapter certificates by none other than the Deputy Grand Superintendent EComp Mike Coleman, the Official Visitor for the evening. Finally, the Installation meeting was concluded with the welcoming of the Chapters newest Honorary member EComp Wayne Williams Past Grand Superintendent.
Back row (L to R) EComp Wayne Williams PGSupt, EComp DM Coleman DepGSupt, EComp Stuart Nichols 2nd Principal,
EComp John Cummins 1st Principal, EComp Ali Rae 3rd Principal, EComp Steve Seward ProvGDC and EComp Trevor Cooke PGStB.
Front row (L to R) EComp Jason Brice ProvGStwd, EComp Robert Watts ProvGStwd, EComp Scott McNeil ProvGOrg and EComp Jeff FreemanProvAGDC.
Written by Neil Langford
- Written by: Simon Key
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