The Province has enjoyed further success at The Emulation Lodge of Improvement in London.
WBro Billy Glover PProvGSwdB of Corbie Lodge No.9155 (pictured below) has been awarded with a 'second strike' Silver Matchbox award for a perfect 3rd degree ceremony and is now the holder of two 'strikes' following his initial success in the 1st degree in 2015.
This follows WBro Eddie Storey being awarded in October 2024 with his own 'Silver Matchbox' as reported in the article below:
Eddie Storey wins the Silver Matchbox Award
In addition, N&H success has further continued with WBro Mark Titterton PPJGW, Group Officer in Kettering, having passed the test to be an approved Preceptor for an Emulation Lodge of Improvement on Friday 15th November 2024.
WBro Mark Titterton (centre) flanked by Preceptors of The Emulation Lodge of Improvement.
This opens up the possibility of setting up an Emulation Lodge of Improvement in our Province, which would be recognised by The Emulation Lodge in London and further details are likely to follow.
This has been work in progress over a long period following WBro Billy setting up ‘The Matchbox Anoraks’ to learn and practice perfect Emulation ritual.
Mention must be made of WBros Allen Betts and Richard King who have played a significant role in assisting with the frequent practise sessions, helping Billy, Eddie and Mark in their advancement.
As a footnote, usually only one or two ‘strikes’ are awarded in a single year, so these N&H achievements are special and the last few weeks outstanding !
Masonry is a progressive science - the journey continues!