Craft News
- Written by: Peter Robinson
On Thursday the 7th of November 2019, at Sheaf Close, Northampton, the brethren of Pomfret Lodge No. 360 were thrilled to receive their Bicentenary Warrant from the Deputy Grand Master, RWBro Jonathan Spence, accompanied by the Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies, WBro Edward Goodchild.
VWBro Graham Redman PGSwdB was also in attendance as were the Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Max Bayes, the Provincial Executive, and the Past Provincial Grand Masters, RWBro Nicholas Hart and RWBro Barrie Hall.
- Written by: Alex Willis
On Thursday the 28th of November 2019, WBro David Redden PPJGD, the Charity Steward of Chicheley Lodge No. 607, and WBro John Rivett PAGDC, Secretary of Northants & Hunts Provincial Grand Charity, presented the Headway East Northants brain-injury charity with two brand-new Apple iPad electronic tablet devices.
- Written by: Gerry Crawford
The rags to riches story of one of Northampton’s greatest philanthropists, local Freemason, Alfred Cockerill, has not received the recognition it deserves. His fascinating story will be related by Bob Farey at the Grey Friars Lodge White Table meeting starting at 6pm on Monday 16th December at Sheaf Close. Everyone is invited, including ladies and non-Masons.
Alfred Cockerill in his Masonic regalia (original photo hangs in entrance to Lodge Room 2 at Sheaf Close)
In his day, Alfred Cockerill, was a well known local businessman and benefactor. He was also a senior Freemason, Past Master of Pomfret Lodge No 360 and Provincial Grand Treasurer. He gave the Province the beautiful stained glass windows that are now displayed in the bar lounge at Freemasons Hall, Sheaf Close, Northampton.
Despite achieving a pre-eminent status in Northampton during his lifetime and being a generous local benefactor, he is today a little known figure in the town’s history.
To find out more about this great man and great Mason come to Grey Friars Lodge on 16th December at Sheaf Close when WBro Bob Farey will enlighten us and our guests on the life and works of Alfred Cockerill.
Booking through Grey Friars Lodge Secretary, WBro Ian Nelson.
- Written by: Jack Summerfield
At the regular meeting of Ferraria Lodge No. 8489 held at Corby Masonic Complex on Tuesday the 19th of November 2019, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro Mark Constant JGD, assisted the Lodge to present WBro Samuel Hagen PPJGW with a Diamond Jubilee certificate and jewel from the Grand Lodge of Scotland marking Sam's 60-years in Freemasonry.
