Craft News
- Written by: Simon Perry
The meeting of St Ivo Lodge No. 2684 held on the 6th December at the Masonic Temple, The Quay, St Ives, proved to be a special one for WBro Simon Perry.
Thanks to the St Ivo Master, WBro Barry Smethurst, WBro Simon was able to take the Chair of King Solomon and lead his son Matthew through his Obligation, thus initiating him into Freemasonry.
From left, WBro Francis Margôt, Bro Matthew Perry, WBro Simon Perry and WBro Barry Smethurst
- Written by: John Fergusson
As part of the Tercentenary Celebrations, Grand Rank appointments and promotions have been made. I hereby detail below the first appointments and promotions to craft Grand Rank for Brethren in this Province which will take place at the Quarterly Communication meeting in March 2018.
On behalf of the Province, I extend our sincere congratulations on First Appointments to Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies to:
W Bro Barry John Howard – Eleanor Cross Lodge No 1764
W Bro Barry is an experienced Freemason who has served his Lodge and Province well over many years.
Many will recall his significant contribution in bringing the Provincial HQ at Sheaf Close into fruition in 2013 and is now advising Grand Lodge on developing and building Masonic Halls.
W Bro Gerard Thomas Dempsey – Euston Lodge No 2283
W Bro Ged is a very busy Freemason and is well known to many because he was the Provincial Junior Grand Warden in 2015/16, an appointment that he served with some considerable distinction.
- Written by: Jack Summerfield
On Sunday the 3rd December 2017, 400-people booed, hissed, yelled, laughed, screamed and cried during two performances of the latest pantomime from the Corby Masonic Players.
Snow White, written by WBro Jack C. Summerfield, was very well received by all who attended. It contained all the usual panto puns, plus a generous helping of local, topical and Masonic comedic content.
Entrance to the pantomime was free of charge. Corby Masonic Complex also donated selection boxes, which were gifted to the children in the audience.
- Written by: Simon Key
Thursday the 16th of November 2017 was a special evening for WBro Bill Pendray PPJGW (Surrey) when he was presented with a 50-year Golden Jubilee certificate by WBro Richard Brice, Provincial Grand Mentor, at the meeting of Lactodorum Lodge No. 8526 in Towcester.
From left, WBro Chris Oldfield, WM of Lactodorum Lodge; WBro Richard Brice, ProvGMen; WBro Bill Pendray, PPJGW (Surrey); and WBro Bob Cox, PProvDepGDC and DC of Lactodorum Lodge