Provincial News
- Written by: Peter Robinson
We are saddened to report the recent passing of WBro Ken Briers PGStB to the Grand Lodge Above. He was 89-years old.
Over the years, WBro Ken was a regular visitor to the Provincial Office having served as acting ProvAGSec for a brief period, Provincial Information Officer for several years in the late 90's, and more latterly, secretary to the Board of Freemasons’ Hall (Northampton) Limited.
Ken was promoted to Grand Rank in 1994 and also served as a Group Officer in Northampton.
- Written by: Gerry Crawford
The meeting of Grey Friars Lodge No. 4990 held on Monday the 26th of July 2021 was not only the first be held at Sheaf Close since COVID lockdown restrictions were relaxed, it was also the first ever meeting of the Lodge to be held in the month of July.
- Written by: Peter Robinson
The Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Max Bayes, has been pleased to confirm the appointment of WBro Dan Cooke as the new joint Local Communications Officer (LCO) for the Wellingborough and Rushden group of lodges.
- Written by: Daniel Cooke
The Freemasons' Challenge 2021 is a walk around the UK by lodges from the United Grand Lodge of England's Universities Scheme.
During the walk, the Universities Scheme Travelling Loving Cup, the DKW Cup, is passed from one Universities lodge to another. It is a great opportunity to mark the reopening of society following the Coronavirus pandemic whilst raising money for the Duke of Edinburgh Memorial Fund.
Brethren and supporters of St John’s Lodge No 3972 - which meets at Sheaf Close, Northampton and is a member of the Universities Scheme - will do their bit by walking 28-miles of the Challenge on the weekend of the 7th and 8th of August 2021. The agenda is as follows:
- Day 1 - Freemasons’ Arms, Market Harborough to Freemasons’ Hall, Sheaf Close, Northampton
- Day 2 - Daventry Masonic Centre to Rugby Masonic Centre
WBro Michael Long, Master of St John's Lodge said:
Why not join us for a section of the walk? Alternatively, you may wish to support us with a donation.
Anyone wishing to show their support for St John's Lodge can donate via the following link:
Any Brother wishing to take part in the walk does not need to be a member of St John’s Lodge, just someone who is keen to offer their support.
A detailed route (including all sections for each day) will be provided to all walkers and there will be an online briefing session beforehand. For more details, including a downloadable flyer, please click the following link:
- pdf Memo - Freemasons' Challenge (652 KB) (Members-only link)