Craft News
- Written by: Gerry Crawford
A Euston Nomads Euston Nomads charity golf day is taking place on 23 October 2015 at Wyboston Lakes Golf Cluib (near St Neots, Cambridgeshire).
WBros Mick Pescod (who is organising the event) and John Clarke recently did a check of the course and the photograph shows them on the first tee.
John has his brand new electric trolley and is sporting “L” plates. This is because recently he has had a couple of unfortunate self inflicted car accidents. A few of the local members therefore clubbed together to provide the the “L” plates for health and safety reasons.
The golf charity day is for teams of four players and is open to Freemasons and friends. Click here for flyer.
If interested or for more details please contact Mick Pescod or John Clarke.
- Written by: Gerry Crawford
At May’s Provincial Grand Lodge, WBro Bill Caswell was appointed Provincial Grand Orator. Initiated in 1979 he is a Past Master and DC of the Lodge of Perseverance No 455, Past Deputy Provincial DC and Past Provincial JGW.
He was delighted to accept the appointment and will try to lift the profile of the Oration scheme. His aim will be to ensure the scheme continues to be a real opportunity to help brethren with their ‘Daily Advancement’ by way of thought provoking insights into both the ritual and symbolism of the Craft. He also plans to deliver an annual Provincial Grand Orator’s oration along similar lines to the annual Sandbach Lecture.
He will be assisted in his role by many brethren throughout the Province who act as assistant orators and are willing and able to give both short lectures or musings, as well as longer ceremony replacements involving one or two presenters including a Q&A session.
All he needs is an invitation to your Lodge or meeting and can be contacted through the Provincial Office. He is particularly keen to visit the Lodges of Instruction and work with the Preceptors.
- Written by: Gerry Crawford
On a gloriously sunny day (much appreciated by the ProvGStwds on parking duty) the 2015 Provincial Grand Lodge was held at Sheaf Close on Thursday 21 May. Almost 400 brethren attended with the Hall full to capacity.
At the meeting the Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Max Bayes, rewarded WBro Max Griggs, for his significant effort in supporting the Province both at Its former St George's Avenue premises and at the new Sheaf Close centre. The PGM bestowed on him the Provincial Grand Master’s Certificate of Merit.
The PGM went on to pay glowing tributes to two of his Provincial Executive who were standing down, VWBro Vivian Thomas retiring as Deputy Provincial Grand Master and WBro Norman Pope retiring as Assistant Provincial Grand Master.
The Provincial Grand Master was pleased to appoint their replacements, WBro Trevor Boswell as Deputy Provincial Grand Master and WBro David Burton as Assistant Provincial Grand Master.
There were also changes in the Provincial Secretariat with WBro Mike Caseman-Jones being appointed as Provincial Grand Secretary and WBro William Diggins being appointed as Assistant Provincial Grand Secretary.
- Written by: Gerry Crawford
In celebration of its 175th anniversary, the Lodge of Merit held its Monday 18 May 2015 meeting at Stamford Town Hall (by kind permission of the Town Council). It was attended by 120 Brethren including the Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Max Bayes, many other Grand Officers, Provincial Grand Officers and Brethren.
After the Lodge had been called off, the Worshipful Master, WBro David Stimson, welcomed into the room the Stamford Town Mayor, Councillor Mrs Susan Sandall, and her entourage.
WBro Alan Breeze presented a brief history of the Lodge which can be seen by clicking here.
The Worshipful Master presented her with a cheque for £3,000 in aid of her Mayor’s Charity Fund for which she expressed her grateful thanks.
After she had left the room and the Lodge was called back on. In a superb manner, the Provincial Grand Master and his team then officially dedicated the Lodge’s new banner, to mark the 175th anniversary.
Before the meeting concluded the Worshipful Master presented the Provincial Grand Master with cheques for the Provincial Grand Charity, Teddies for Loving Care, the Provincial Building Fund and Devonshire Court.
The Festive Board was held at the Stamford Masonic Centre with both the dining room and the Lodge Room both being used for diners. During this part of proceedings VWBro Dr Viv Thomas was presented with a gift as to mark his retirement as Deputy Provincial Grand Master and his contribution to Freemasonry in Stamford. He is to shortly move to his native South Wales.