Provincial News
- Written by: Max Bayes
At the Provincial Grand Charity AGM on Saturday the 9th of March 2019, I announced details of the appointments and promotions to Grand Rank for 2019.
On behalf of the Province, I extend our sincere congratulations to the following brethren.
First Appointment - Active Grand Rank - Junior Grand Deacon
- WBro Mark Robert Constant PProvSGW, AsstProvGM (Designate) – Old Kimboltonians Lodge No. 7204
First Appointments - Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies
- WBro Timothy Joseph Almond PProvSGW – Towcestrian Lodge No. 9510
- WBro Robert Thomas Smith PPSGW - Wentworth Lodge No. 757
- WBro Andrew Joseph Pickwick PProvJGW (Oxon) - Waynflete Lodge No. 4452
- Written by: Simon Perry
On Wednesday the 13th February 2019, WBro Francis Margôt PAGDC, Huntingdon Group Officer, and WBro Barry Smethurst, Charity Steward of St Ivo Lodge No. 2684, visited the East of England Children's Hospice in Church Lane, Milton, Cambridge to witness the outstanding work undertaken by Lifelites charity.
- Written by: Peter Robinson
On Saturday the 2nd March 2019, WBro David Watson PAGDC and WBro Graham Rogers PPGSwdB were most pleased to visit 97-year old WBro Eddie Lyles at home, so that WBro David could present him with a 60-Year Diamond Jubilee Certificate.
- Written by: Michael Genner
All of the Companions that attended the Installation Convocation of Piscator Chapter in Northampton on 8th February 2019 witnessed an excellent Installation Convocation. The Chapter was honoured to receive E Comp John Payne, Third Provincial Grand Principal who was escorted by E Comp Tim Almond, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies.
E Comp Michael Howells was installed as First Principal and E Comp Gary Robins as Third Principal. Unfortunately, E Comp Steve James was unavoidably absent so will be installed as Second Principal at the next Convocation. The Robes and Sceptres were presented by Acting Provincial Officers; E Comp Jason Brice, E Comp Scott McNeil and E Comp David Smith all of which were delivered to an excellent quality of ritual.
Prior to the Installation, Bro Peter Walton became Comp Peter Walton and completed his journey in Pure Antient Freemasonry in an Exaltation ceremony that was ably led by his good friend E Comp Trevor Sherman who was assisted by E Comp Gary Robins and Comp Reuben Freeman.
The evening was finished off with a superb Festive Board which was enjoyed by all. Our congratulations to the three newly Installed Principals and Officers of the Chapter and we offer them our sincere best wishes for a very happy and enjoyable year ahead.
Back Row - left to right: E Comp Jason Brice, E Comp David Smith, E Comp William Diggins & E Comp Tim Almond
Front Row - left to right: E Comp David Brown, E Comp Mike Howells, E Comp John Payne, E Comp Gary Robins & E Comp Scott McNeil
Created by Ex Comp John Fergusson