Written by: Rob Taylor

Published: 18 December 2015

At the December meeting of the Lodge of St Paul 6516 in Kettering, a well deserved Jubilee presentation was made to WBro Jim Scott (Snr) on attaining 50 years in Freemasonry. WBro Jim was initiated into the Lodge in 1965 and was Worshipful Master in 1976. In 1982, he received  Provincial honours  as  Senior Grand Deacon and was Director of Ceremonies in the Lodge from 1983 to 1992. He joined  Cytringan Chapter, becoming First Principal in 1980 and was later awarded the active rank of Provincial Steward.

WBro Tim Almond, Provincial Grand Senior Warden in making the presentation said, `W Bro Jim has set a fine example throughout his Masonic career and thanked him for his excellent service`.

Written by: Rob Taylor

Published: 18 December 2015

WBro Philip Litchfield proudly initiated his son, Bro Red Litchfield at the Lodge of St Paul 6516 meeting on 8^th December 2015. This was the second `Lewis` initiation in Kettering in the past month and so perhaps is setting a trend? Worshipful Master WBro Mark Titterton led an excellent ceremony and then a most enjoyable Festive Board, made for a very special evening.

Written by: Rob Taylor

Published: 15 December 2015

On an overcast although dry day, Euston Lodge held a charity golf day at Wyboston Lakes golf course, where 40 players competed.

There where refreshments where available on the 1^st tee, 10^th tee and 19^th tee followed by a luncheon. The Worshipful Master of Euston Lodge, WBro Cecil Collins and his wife along with other member’s wives joined the players for lunch, the prizes of the day where presented and sponsored by Richmond Hill Financial.

£840 was raised for WM's designated charities.

Photos show the winning Stapleford team. Eaton Socon FC Veterans, Single winner Mr James Tanswell and highest finishing freemason was Bro Steven Rodley.

Written by: John Fergusson

Published: 14 December 2015

On Sunday 13 December, Peterborough Cathedral was the setting for the Province’s Annual Festival of Lessons & Carols.  It was very well attended by members, their friends and families from across the Province. The Mayor of Peterborough, Cllr John Peach, was amongst the civic dignitaries in attendance which included the Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Cambridgeshire, Richard Barnwell as well as the Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Northamptonshire, Simon Leatham.

The service itself was led by the The Very Reverend Charles Taylor, Dean of Peterborough, and the lessons were read by our Provincial Grand Master, RW Bro Max Bayes as well as the Heads of Orders from within the Province including the Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams and the Provincial Grand Master for the Mark Degree, RW Bro George Bonham.

The Peterborough Cathedral choir was magnificent throughout the service. In his opening remarks, the Dean of Peterborough expressed his gratitude for the support that the Cathedral had received over a number of years from the Province. Afterwards, there were mince pies and glasses of wine to savour and help start the Christmas feeling for those who enjoyed the service.

Below: Our Provincial Grand Master, RW Bro Max Bayes is pictured with the Mayor of Peterborough (on the far left), Cllr John Peach.