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On Saturday the 19th November 2016, Bro Benjamin Turvey was initiated into Abington Lodge No. 8041. The meeting was held at the Masonic Centre, Sheaf Close, Northampton.
Bro Ben is the stepson of WBro Selwyn Griffiths; he is also the stepbrother of Bro Jonathan Griffiths.
Performing in his capacity of Junior Deacon, Bro Jonathan conducted Bro Ben around the Lodge during the ceremony. The Master of the Lodge, WBro John Harris, invited WBro Selwyn to take the Master's chair up-to and including the obligation of his stepson.
It was a most enjoyable evening for everyone present, especially the very proud Griffiths family!
From left to right, WBro Selwyn Griffiths PPJGW, Bro Ben Turvey and Bro Jonathan Griffiths
- Written by: Simon Key
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of W.Bro John Witts PPSGW to the Grand Lodge above.
WBro John was initiated into Delapre Lodge on 15 January 1965, became Master in 1972, and served the lodge as organist since leaving the Chair of KS.
He was extremely well known among Northampton Masons being either the organist or honorary organist of Delapre Lodge, Pomfret Lodge, Kingsley Lodge, Lodge of St George, Anglo Scottish Lodge, Lodge of Harmony and Towcestrian Lodge. He was also organist of three Northampton Chapters as well as a number of Mark lodges.
WBro John was Provincial Grand Organist from 1978 to 1987. He rose through the ranks of Provincial Grand Lodge, culminating in the rank of Past Provincial Senior Grand Warden. He was honoured with the Provincial Grand Master's Certificate of Merit in 2010.
WBro John's funeral will take place at 11am on Tuesday 6 December, 2016 at St Andrews Church, Harlestone Village, Northampton NN7 4EN and afterwards at Sheaf Close from 12.30pm to 1.00pm.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
WBro John Witts PPSGW receiving his 50-year Jubilee certificate from WBro Charles Bennett in 2015
- Written by: Michael Genner
At the October meeting of Trinity Lodge No. 9165, Worshipful Master, WBro Jim Annetts called-off the Lodge so that the Brethren could receive a presentation from Det. Chief Superintendent (Ret) Bob Thorogood. The presentation was entitled “Beyond the Call of Duty: A Policeman's Story."
Bob gave a very interesting talk on his life, from his birth in Northampton through his time as a bricklayer and onto his career in the Police as well as his input into the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) and his role at the beginning of the BBC series Crimewatch.
After the presentation WBro Annetts thanked Bob Thorogood for his talk. Bob then left the lodge room and the meeting was called on. This being the meeting before Installation, Bro Darren Garley was elected Worshipful Master for the ensuing year. His Senior Warden will be WBro Martin Thorogood, Bob Thorogood's son, who is also a policeman. After the meeting the Brethren and guests enjoyed the Festive Board.
Det. Chief Superintendent (Ret) Bob Thorogood (left) pictured with Trinity Lodge WM WBro James (Jim) Annetts
- Written by: Simon Key
The inspection of the Naval Cadets taking part in the Kettering Remembrance Day procession was undertaken by Commodore Andrew Kyte RN. Andrew is the son of WBro Jeff Kyte, PM of Cytringan Lodge No 4048. Andrew was educated at Kettering Boys School before going to University College Cambridge and then attending Dartmouth Royal Naval College.
Commodore Andrew Kyte RN undertaking his Inspection prior to the parade
Commodore Andrew Kyte RN with his father, WBro Jeff Kyte PM of Cytringan Lodge No 4048