Provincial News
The Old English Night at Ceres Lodge No. 6977 is always a great event, and that held on Wednesday the 8th of January 2020 was no exception.
Those in attendance enjoyed a superb presentation by Lodge Organist, Bro Paul Needle, followed by a truly delicious meal of roast beef and Yorkshire pudding.
- Written by: Alex Willis
Brethren attending the packed Christmas meeting of Lodge of Perseverance No. 455 held on Monday the 16th of December 2019 enjoyed a superb presentation of the 2019 Prestonian Lecture, English Freemasonry and the Great War, given by WBro Mike Karn PJGD.
The Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Max Bayes, was also pleased to unveil two aprons previously belonging to RWBro H Brian Smith PProvGM. The aprons will be displayed at Kettering Masonic Centre.
- Written by: Craig Bunday
The meeting of Dr Oliver Lodge No. 3964 held at Ellindon on Friday the 27th of December 2019 was one to remember for WBro (Elvin) Roy Cole as it saw him receive his 60-year Diamond Jubilee Certificate from Past Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro David Burton PSGD.
- Written by: Peter Robinson
140 Companions and Brethren from around Northampton attended the PSA Testing Session of this seasons PSA screening programme for Prostate Cancer held at Sheaf Close on Saturday 30th November 2019.
The series of events are organised by Companions of the Supreme Degree of the Royal Arch (Chapter, the completion of the Third Degree) in conjunction with the Graham Fulford Trust and underwritten by both the Royal Arch and Craft Provinces.
A similar programme took place in 2017/18 as a result of which several Companions/ Brethren were found, unbeknown to them, to have Prostrate Cancer and then went on to receive treatment. Without this intervention they may well not be around today to tell the story and express their gratitude for the opportunity to be screened.
Further sessions are planned in the New Year for Peterborough (Saturday 29th February 2020) and Corby (Saturday 25th April 2020) for which Companions and Brethren in those areas will receive notice. All are urged to take the opportunity to be screened in this manner as it may, as some have found, save their lives.