Provincial News
- Written by: John Fergusson
Our Provincial Team visited Whytewell Chapter in Wellingborough on Tuesday 7th April to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the inaugural meeting of this very fine Chapter, a truly remarkable evening of Royal Arch Masonry was enjoyed by all. Our congratulations and best wishes go to newest member Comp Matthew Horton who was Exalted into this supreme Order in the most exemplary manner. This very special evening was supported by nineteen Officers of Provincial Grand Chapter, all of whom were most appreciative of the very kind hospitality received throughout the evening.
- Written by: Michael Genner
For the first time Waynflete Lodge held its festival in Bournemouth. Festivals have usually been held locally but this time the WM WBro Kevin Rush PPGSwdB received direction from higher authority. Mrs Alison Rush had her wishes fulfilled and a weekend away to remember as did all the families, guests and brethren.
£800 was raised for breast cancer and S.A.N.D.S (Still birth and neonatal deaths) charities and a brother in the real spirit of Masonry won a weekend break in Bournemouth auction and immediately donated it to a family who were not able attend this festival.
- Written by: Michael Genner
At the England’s Centre Lodge March meeting the WM and the DPGM presented a cheque for £1,500 to John Helm who is the Fund Raising Manager for the Cynthia Spencer Hospice. The Lodge contributed £1,000 and the Provincial Grand Charity £500 towards the donation.
Mrs Z Bowers, wife and Gareth Bowers son of the late Bro John Bowers also attended the presentation.
Last year two of The Lodge members were nursed by the Hospice before departing to The Grand Lodge Above. The WM said that the Lodge has been delighted to support such a worthy cause.
From left to right: WM WBro Rob Walker, Mrs Z Bowers, John Helm of Cynthia Spencer Hospice, DPGM VWBro Viv Thomas and Gareth Bowers.
- Written by: Michael Genner
WBro Bob Hall was initiated into the Lodge of St Paul 6516 Kettering on 10 January 1955 and became the Worshipful Master in 1964. He was the Lodge Almoner from 1979 for 7 years and awarded Provincial Rank in 1979. He received his 60 year Jubilee Certificate Certificate on 10 March 2015. It was presented by W Bro Michael Branch.
It’s been quiet a time for WBro Bob because he also celebrated his 100th birthday in October.
W Bro Bob still takes a keen interest in Lodge affairs and we all send him our congratulations and best wishes.