Provincial News
- Written by: Richard Hill
Compared to the epic voyages of the great Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, mine has been a mere splash in the ocean! But my Masonic Portuguese odyssey has certainly been a pleasurable and often exciting voyage of discovery. Which is why I now recommend it to you.
The Lodge of the Oldest Ally meets just twice per year. Once in our Province and again in Portugal. The membership consists of 50/50 British and Portuguese brethren.
Portugal is indeed Britain’s oldest ally – the Anglo –Portuguese treaty dates 1373 and is the oldest alliance in the world that is still in force today.
- Written by: John Rivett
It is with great sadness we have to report that W.Bro John Lawrence Shelton PPJGD passed to the Grand Lodge above on the 10th September 2023. Lawrence had been ill for a long time and had suffered great pain but with much dignity. He was at home with all his family.
- Written by: Peter Robinson
Starting at 7pm Friday 17th November 2023, this glamorous affair promises an enchanting night of festivities complete with a black-tie and ball-gown dress-code to add a touch of sophistication to the evening.
- Written by: Peter Robinson
WBro Geoff Willis – Local Communications Officer – Northampton and WBro Jason Harris – Local Communications Officer – Kettering & Thrapston
