Craft News
- Written by: Rob Taylor
Sothius Lodge No 8774
was consecrated on the 10th September 1977 after it became clear the market town of St Ives needed more than one craft Lodge. WBro Ron Jordan PPSGW was a founder member.
He has now been presented with his 60 year certificate by WBro Gordon Cox the Mentor of Sothius Lodge.
Initiated into Lodge Lorne No 1347 by this father in November 1954, he was exalted into Ebbisham Chapter No 2422, also by this father. He has also served as Master of Plaisterers Lodge No 7390 & Surrey Masters Lodge No 7388.
Now, aged of 92, he is still active in this family business and lives in Surrey.
- Written by: John Fergusson
On Tuesday 17 November, on behalf of Petriburg Lodge & Provincial Grand Charity, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W Bro David Burton along with Immediate Past Master, W Bro Graham Worraker presented a cheque for £5000 to The Well Charity in Peterborough. The Well is an independent counselling service set up in Peterborough for people aged over 18.
Above: W Bro Graham Worraker (left) and Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W Bro David Burton (right) present the cheque to Ann Green from The Well Charity.
The money had been raised from the Lodge relief chest, alms collections, raffles and additional amounts from both the Ladies’ night and other events. These amounts were increased by a further £2000 from the Provincial Grand Charity.
Ann Green, Chairman of The Well Charity, said,
“I would like to thank both Petriburg Lodge and Provincial Grand Charity for their generosity. This money will be put to good use and represents a substantial part of our annual running costs. It will give us a good start for the current year.”
Pictured above are (left to right): Sarah Jackson (Patron of The Well), Angela Worraker, Celina Worraker, W Bro Graham Worraker, Ann Green (Chairman of The Well), W Bro David Burton (Assistant Provincial Grand Master), Michele Hunt, W Bro Mervin Roberts (Petriburg Lodge Charity Steward)
- Written by: Rob Taylor
"It was very much a `Family Affair` at the meeting of Rockingham Forest Lodge 9491, held at Kettering on 12th November 2015, when the Worshipful Master, W Bro Duncan Childs, initiated his son Bro Thomas Childs in the presence of Grand Father, Bro Philip Childs.
It was particularly good to have Bro Philip Childs present & so make three generations of the family for this very special evening. The ceremony was led in fine style by Worshipful Master W Bro Duncan Childs, who is also an acting Provincial Senior Grand Deacon.
The Festive Board was a happy occasion with the Lodge, Guests & Visitors all welcoming Bro Thomas Childs in a very warm & friendly way.
Pictured; Bro Thomas Childs, Bro Philip Childs (seated) & WBro Duncan Childs.
- Written by: John Fergusson
On Tuesday 10 November 2015, at the regular meeting of Petriburg Lodge No 8767, WBro Michael Hudson-Peacock received his Golden Jubilee Certificate from the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro David Burton.
Above: Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro David Burton presents WBro Michael Hudson-Peacock with his Jubilee Certificate
WBro Michael was initiated on 15 April 1965 in De Vere Lodge No1794 at Goldsmith Street, Nottingham. Due to his military career taking him overseas , WBro Michael retired as a Lieutenant Colonel, Royal Army Ordinance Corps, now Royal Logistics Corps. He was passed to the Second Degree in March 1966 and raised to the 3rd degree in March 1967 in a Lodge in which his father in law, WBro Cedric Wield, was a member - Read Lodge No. 2337 in Kuala Lumpur, Eastern Archipeligo. In May 1967 he joined the Centenary Lodge No 7629 in Singapore.
In 1980, having returned to the UK, he became a founder member of Theodore Lodge No 8943 in Bicester, Oxfordshire and became Worshipful Master in 1983.
In 1996 WBro Michael became a joining member of Petriburg Lodge, held office as Assistant Director of Ceremonies from 2004-2007, Senior Warden 2007-2008 and Chaplain from 2008 to 2011. Provincial honours were awarded in 2005, Past Provincial Senior Grand Deacon and a promotion in 2013 to Past Provincial Grand Sword Bearer.
WBro David Burton in presenting the certificate thanked WBro Michael for his services to Petriburg Lodge in particular and Freemasonry in general and expressed his regret that for health reasons WBro Michael had found it necessary to submit his resignation from the Lodge.