Provincial News
- Written by: Stephen Kingan
On Friday evening, 2nd June 2023, at the 322nd regular meeting of the Old Wellingburians’ Lodge No.5570, a “Rescuing Party” from the Old Kimboltonians’ Lodge No.7204 consisting of The Provincial Grand Master, RW Bro Mark Constant; WBro Bob Turner (Master elect) and Past Masters, WBros Robin Hitchcock and Steve Kingan successfully claimed the Federation of School Lodges `Travelling Gavel`. The OW’s had had the gavel in their care since August 2022 when they attended the annual Festival at Bradford School, beating the OK’s who were the next most represented school lodge.
- Written by: Tony Potter
On Saturday 10th June 2023 (the hottest day of the year so far), saw the annual Hackleton Fete and Fun Day.
- Written by: Peter Robinson
Aaron Day, Provincial Grand Chaplain, who is leading this project in Northampton confirmed they have served over 170 meals in the last 3 nights and over 100 food parcels have now gone out.
On Tuesday 23rd May 2023, the opening pairs match of the Northants & Hunts Golf Society season was played at Rushden Golf Club at Chelveston.
The players enjoyed a bright, sunny and warm day that produced some very good golf.
- Written by: Peter Robinson
The first of two major events in 2023 to celebrate the 200 year history of Socrates Lodge No 373 was the Banner Rededication Ceremony held on Tuesday 21st March 2023 and attended by 75 Brethren in Huntingdon, including the Provincial Grand Master RW Bro Mark Constant, the Assistant Provincial Grand Masters W.Bro Brother Michael Caseman-Jones and W.Bro Tim Almond, along with 22 other Grand and Active Provincial Grand Officers.
- Written by: Peter Robinson
On Wednesday the 24th of May 2023, The Three Counties Lodge No. 9278 held a most successful Past Rank Promotions meeting at Freemasons' Hall, The Griggs Centre, Sheaf Close, Northampton.