Provincial News
- Written by: John Fergusson
On Friday 6 November 2015 some of the Brethren of Silverstone Lodge 9877, W Bro Trevor Ray (Worshipful Master), W Bro Paul Sparks (Secretary), W Bro Tim Almond (Director of Ceremonies), W Bro D Jolly (Mentoring Officer) and W Bro Richard Collins attended the Consecration of a new motor sport related Lodge, Chequered Flag Lodge 9914, in the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, at the Novotel Hotel in Southampton. They were warmly welcomed and treated to a very special afternoon and evening with the Stewards ensuring that they were all looked after and kept refreshed, especially at the Festive Board.
Left to Right: W Bro Tim Almond, W Bro Trevor Ray, W Bro Neil West (Primus Master of Chequered Flag Lodge), W Bro Paul Sparks & W Bro Duncan Jolly
The ceremony was truly memorable with the Provincial Grand Master for Hampshire & Isle of Wight, RW Bro Michael Wilks, consecrated the Lodge, his Deputy Provincial Grand Master VW Bro Graham Williams installed the Primus Master W Bro Neil West, PAGDC. During the installation ceremony, three of the Province's six Assistant Provincial Grand Masters presented the Working Tools. The Motor Sport theme was carried through to the Lodge with the Worshipful Master, Senior & Junior Wardens using engine pistons as gavels which was a very interesting difference.
W Bro Trevor Ray, Worshipful Master of Silverstone Lodge congratulates W Bro Neil West, Primus Master of Chequered Flag Lodge
The connection with Silverstone Lodge has developed over the last year, with W Bro Neil West and W Bro Paul Sparks talking through the issues with forming a new motor sport lodge and trying to establish a friendship across the Provinces and arranging with an annual visit alternating between Silverstone and the other at Chequred Flag's home at the Borden Masonic Centre in Hampshire.
There is also a hope that there can be some joint social functions relating to motor sport halfway between the two Lodges.
- Written by: Rob Taylor
There was a `full house` at Devonshire Court, Oadby on Friday 6th November 2015 for the Friends of Devonshire Court Casino Night Fundraiser. The evening was well supported, with many Brethren & their Ladies from the Province, led by W Bro Norman Pope, Mrs Kathryn Pope, accompanied by the Provincial Grand Treasurer, W Bro David Watson & his wife Halina.
Pictured from left Mrs Halina Watson, W Bro David Talbot, Mrs Kathryn Pope & W Bro Norman Pope
- Written by: Michael Genner
There were birthday celebrations at Trinity Lodge number 9165 in Kettering on October 28th 2015, when the Lodge held its 30th Anniversary meeting. The Provincial Grand Treasurer W Bro David Watson was the official visitor, representing The Provincial Grand Master. Six founders, together with many Past Masters of the Lodge were present and took part in an excellent ceremony. The Festive Board was most enjoyable, including a special toast to the future health of the Lodge & the next 30 years !
Official Visitor WBro David Watson & Worshipful Master WBro Jim Annetts
Lodge founders from left ; WBro Bryan Rowney, WBro Brian Thompson, WBro John Harvey, WBro Cliff Attwood, WBro Malcolm Smith and WBro Colin Biddulph. In the centre of the picture are WBro David Watson & Worshipful Master WBro Jim Annetts.
- Written by: Gerry Crawford
As in previous years, Freemasonry was well represented at a number of Remembrance Sunday Services across the Province paying tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defence of freedom
In Northampton our Provincial Grand Master, RW Bro Max Bayes, and Deputy Provincial Grand Master, W Bro Trevor Boswell, took part in a procession along with a number of Civic Leaders and dignitaries before attending the service at All Saints Church and laying a wreath at the Town & County War Memorial.
Provincial Grand Master laying the wreath at the Town & County War Memorial.
In Stamford, our Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W Bro David Burton, took part in the service and wreath laying accompanied by the Worshipful Master from the Lodge of Merit.
Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W Bro David Burton, and Lodge of Merit's Worshipful Master, W Bro Nigel Adams
Our Past Provincial Grand Master, RW Bro Barrie Hall laid the wreath in Rushden with W Bro Geoff Smith.
(l to r) W Bro Steve Squires, W Bro Ken Brookes, RW Bro Barrie Hall, Bro Paul Manning, W Bro Geoff Smith & W Bro Simon Harker.
The Provincial Grand Treasurer, W Bro David Watson, represented the Province at the service and wreath laying in Kettering.
Front row; W Bro Andrew Watson (WM Lodge of Perseverance 455), W Bro Brian Rowney (PM Trinity Lodge 9165), W Bro Keith Riddle (W M Cytringan Lodge 4048 )
Back row: W Bro David Watson (Provincial Grand Treasurer), Bro Andrew Murray, W Bro Brian Thompson (Group Officer) & Mrs Thompson
The Provincial Grand Secretary, W Bro Mike Caseman-Jones, supported by members of Waynflete Lodge, W Bro Kevin Rush (Worshipful Master) and Bro Tony McAwley were part of the Remembrance Day parade in Brackley.
