Provincial News
- Written by: Gerry Crawford
The rags to riches story of one of Northampton’s greatest philanthropists, local Freemason, Alfred Cockerill, has not received the recognition it deserves. His fascinating story will be related by Bob Farey at the Grey Friars Lodge White Table meeting starting at 6pm on Monday 16th December at Sheaf Close. Everyone is invited, including ladies and non-Masons.
Alfred Cockerill in his Masonic regalia (original photo hangs in entrance to Lodge Room 2 at Sheaf Close)
In his day, Alfred Cockerill, was a well known local businessman and benefactor. He was also a senior Freemason, Past Master of Pomfret Lodge No 360 and Provincial Grand Treasurer. He gave the Province the beautiful stained glass windows that are now displayed in the bar lounge at Freemasons Hall, Sheaf Close, Northampton.
Despite achieving a pre-eminent status in Northampton during his lifetime and being a generous local benefactor, he is today a little known figure in the town’s history.
To find out more about this great man and great Mason come to Grey Friars Lodge on 16th December at Sheaf Close when WBro Bob Farey will enlighten us and our guests on the life and works of Alfred Cockerill.
Booking through Grey Friars Lodge Secretary, WBro Ian Nelson.
- Written by: Jack Summerfield
At the regular meeting of Ferraria Lodge No. 8489 held at Corby Masonic Complex on Tuesday the 19th of November 2019, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro Mark Constant JGD, assisted the Lodge to present WBro Samuel Hagen PPJGW with a Diamond Jubilee certificate and jewel from the Grand Lodge of Scotland marking Sam's 60-years in Freemasonry.
- Written by: Jack Summerfield
On Thursday the 21st of November 2019, a raiding party from Lodge of Hospitality and Concord No. 8645 from Poole in the Province of Dorset attended the meeting of Lodge of Unity No. 9495 held at Corby Masonic Complex to reclaim the Travelling Gavel.
- Written by: Simon Key
During the Remembrance Day ceremonies on Sunday the 10th of November 2019, Freemasons from across the Province paid tribute to those who lost their lives in defence of their country.
The tributes were led by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, VWBro Charles Bennett, who laid a wreath at St Lawrence Church at Towcester. Also, WBro David Burton, Past Assistant Provincial Grand Master and Senior Group Officer (shown on the right in the following picture), who laid a wreath at Peterborough.
