Provincial News
- Written by: Simon Key
On Thursday the 18th of January 2018, a raiding party from Lodge of Unity No. 9495 led by their Worshipful Master, WBro Dave Genner ProvAGDC, descended on the Burns Night meeting of Lactodorum Lodge No. 8526 in Towcester.
A number of distinguished brethren were present including the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro Charles Bennett.
- Written by: John Fergusson
The late E Comp Ken G Bacon, Past Deputy Grand Superintendent, PGSwdB:
We are saddened to announce that on the morning of Saturday 6th January, E Comp Ken Bacon passed peacefully to the Grand Chapter Above.
He had been unwell for some considerable time; his widow, Joan, who has endured her own health problems over the last few years continues to reside in residential care in Kettering.
We remember E Comp Ken as our Deputy Grand Superintendent between the years of 2000-2006 prior to which he served Province as our PrGScribe E for five years. He was a loyal servant to the Royal Arch Province and to E Comp Peter Kitson in particular during his time as our Grand Superintendent. E Comp Ken will be remembered fondly by all those who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him.
In the Craft, he was initiated into St Crispin Lodge No: 5627 in March 1971, progressed through the various offices until made a Grand Officer in 2004 as Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies. He was exalted into St Crispin Chapter No: 5627 in May 1975, progressing through the various Provincial offices in the Royal Arch from PPrGStB in 1987 until attaining the high office of Deputy Grand Superintendent in the year 2000. Ken will be remembered with affection for his relaxed and approachable demeanour in all that he did. He was always ready to share the best of companionship with Companions, young and old, and whilst his active involvement, both in the Craft and the Royal Arch, has been somewhat restricted over recent years for obvious reasons, he will be sorely missed by us all.
Outside of Freemasonry, E Comp Ken was very much involved in public and political life in Kettering. He served as a councillor and was Mayor in 1980. He was also a councillor of St Peter and St Paul Church, where it's well known that he continued attending even when life proved difficult for him. Football was another passion for E Comp Ken and he played at United Counties Level and was the League Secretary in the 1970s. He was also a keen fan of Kettering Football Club ("The Poppies").
We extend our sincere condolences to Mrs Bacon and to her family. May E Comp Ken now rest in peace.
- Written by: Neil Langford
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It is with great sadness that we report the passing of WBro Kenneth George Bacon PAGDC to The Grand Lodge Above on Saturday the 6th of January 2018. He was 87-years old.
WBro Ken Bacon PAGDC
- Written by: Simon Key
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We congratulate all those brethren who are to receive Provincial honours on their preferment.
- Written by: Jack Summerfield
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of WBro Lyndon Cameron Price PAGDC on Tuesday the 26th of December 2017.
WBro Lyndon Cameron Price PAGDC
- Written by: John Fergusson
Companions,
It’s that time of the year again and once more we rapidly approach the Festive Season with the challenges of a New Year quickly to follow. And I suppose that challenges they will certainly be in the first couple of months of 2018 as I now prepare to stand down from office as at 31st January and arrangements are made, both locally and within Supreme Grand Chapter, for the installation of my successor, E Comp Jim Boughton.
Jim is so well known to you and although I say it myself, he will prove an inspired choice. He and I have worked together before and I can’t recommend him to you highly enough.
But again and perhaps for the final time in my present role, I now resort to the Social Media – be it Website, Facebook or Twitter – to wish you all and your families a very happy and peaceful Christmas and, most importantly, a healthy New Year.
I don’t accept all this nonsense and political correctness – for some 2000 years we have always referred to this special time of the year as CHRISTMAS and long may it continue (winter holiday my foot!) – our doors are open for anyone to join us as we celebrate a very special event that took place so long ago in a far and distant land. But may TTALGMH bring peace and goodwill to that region.
But at Christmas, when the grandchildren are asleep, the dogs have been walked and presents have been opened, it’s a good time to reflect on what we have all accomplished in the Royal Arch over the last 12 months or so and what we might expect in the year ahead. With batteries recharged and with renewed vigour and enthusiasm, let’s make it another successful year for the Supreme Degree, especially here in Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire.
The success of this Province is down to you, my friends – each and everyone of you - and on behalf of my colleagues on the Provincial Executive, may I thank you for your wonderful support as we share with you the very best of Companionship and friendship.
To you and your nearest and dearest, a very happy and peaceful Christmas and I’m sure that we’ll all meet up again very soon.
E Comp Wayne Williams
Most Excellent Grand Superintendent