Provincial News
- Written by: Rob Taylor
"It was very much a `Family Affair` at the meeting of Rockingham Forest Lodge 9491, held at Kettering on 12th November 2015, when the Worshipful Master, W Bro Duncan Childs, initiated his son Bro Thomas Childs in the presence of Grand Father, Bro Philip Childs.
It was particularly good to have Bro Philip Childs present & so make three generations of the family for this very special evening. The ceremony was led in fine style by Worshipful Master W Bro Duncan Childs, who is also an acting Provincial Senior Grand Deacon.
The Festive Board was a happy occasion with the Lodge, Guests & Visitors all welcoming Bro Thomas Childs in a very warm & friendly way.
Pictured; Bro Thomas Childs, Bro Philip Childs (seated) & WBro Duncan Childs.
- Written by: John Fergusson
On 1 October 2015, E Comp Stan Wilford of Wellingborough Chapter celebrated the 50th Anniversary of his Exaltation into the Holy Royal Arch. Our Most Excellent Grand Superintendent E Comp Wayne Williams attended to present E Comp Stan with his certificate and was assisted by E Comp David Brown PrAsstScrE who read the details of the Jubilee certificate to the assembled Companions
Pictured above from left to right: E Comp David Brown PrAsstScrE, E Comp Mark Constant 3rd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp John Lambert, E Comp Jerry Higgins, E Comp Stan Wilford, E Comp Mike Ward and the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams.
- Written by: John Fergusson
On Tuesday 10 November 2015, at the regular meeting of Petriburg Lodge No 8767, WBro Michael Hudson-Peacock received his Golden Jubilee Certificate from the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro David Burton.
Above: Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro David Burton presents WBro Michael Hudson-Peacock with his Jubilee Certificate
WBro Michael was initiated on 15 April 1965 in De Vere Lodge No1794 at Goldsmith Street, Nottingham. Due to his military career taking him overseas , WBro Michael retired as a Lieutenant Colonel, Royal Army Ordinance Corps, now Royal Logistics Corps. He was passed to the Second Degree in March 1966 and raised to the 3rd degree in March 1967 in a Lodge in which his father in law, WBro Cedric Wield, was a member - Read Lodge No. 2337 in Kuala Lumpur, Eastern Archipeligo. In May 1967 he joined the Centenary Lodge No 7629 in Singapore.
In 1980, having returned to the UK, he became a founder member of Theodore Lodge No 8943 in Bicester, Oxfordshire and became Worshipful Master in 1983.
In 1996 WBro Michael became a joining member of Petriburg Lodge, held office as Assistant Director of Ceremonies from 2004-2007, Senior Warden 2007-2008 and Chaplain from 2008 to 2011. Provincial honours were awarded in 2005, Past Provincial Senior Grand Deacon and a promotion in 2013 to Past Provincial Grand Sword Bearer.
WBro David Burton in presenting the certificate thanked WBro Michael for his services to Petriburg Lodge in particular and Freemasonry in general and expressed his regret that for health reasons WBro Michael had found it necessary to submit his resignation from the Lodge.
- Written by: Rob Taylor
In 2011 W.Bro Joe Batten was unfortunate enough to require treatment at the Woodlands Centre in Hinchinbrooke hospital due to suffering stomach cancer. He was treated with chemotherapy on many occasions and experienced the brilliant care provided by all the staff.
During his year as Master of Sothius Lodge they held a number of social events and it was decieded that the amount raised was to be donated to The Woodlands Centre.
On Monday 9th November W/bro Joe Batten, W/bro John Dench and Bro Mark Bramley visited the Centre at Hinchinbrooke and presented a cheque for £3,000 to Janette Birch who was the nurse that attended him during that difficult time.
It is also worth noting that W.Bro Joe Batten is in remission and in good health.