Provincial News
- Written by: John Fergusson
Provincial Grand Chapter 2018 Convocation
The annual Convocation of Provincial Grand Chapter on Thursday 28 June 2018 was blessed with glorious weather and was another special occasion. It was, as has become the norm, very well attended and the occasion was the first annual Convocation of the recently installed Grand Superintendent, Excellent Companion Jim Boughton. There were many distinguished guests from other Provinces who were warmly welcomed.
Following the business part of the meeting, the Grand Superintendent was pleased to reappoint Excellent Companion Mike Coleman as Deputy Grand Superintendent and Excellent Companion Neil Handley as Second Provincial Grand Principal,. He thanked them not only for their commitment to the Province but also their friendship.
The Grand Superintendent then appointed Excellent Companion John Payne as Third Provincial Grand Principal after which he thanked Excellent Companion Mark Constant for his dedicated service as Third Provincial Grand Principal over the last three years.
After the Provincial Grand Chapter appointments and promotions had been made, the Grand Superintendent addressed the Convocation congratulating Excellent Companion David Brown, Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra and his team, for their meticulous arrangements in preparation for the day’s successful event.
The Grand Superintendent was particularly keen to stress the importance of a strong link between the Royal Arch and Craft, thanking the Provincial Grand Master for his support in this matter.
As part of this link, the Provincial Grand Superintendent made two uncollared appointments with Excellent Companion John Fergusson becoming the Royal Arch Membership Officer to mirror his role as Craft Provincial Membership Officer, and Excellent Companion Duncan Childs, Craft Provincial Grand Mentor, becoming Provincial Royal Arch Craft Liaison Officer.
A full copy of the Grand Superintendent's address can be found at the following link:
From left: E. Comp. Neil Handley - 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E. Comp. JIm Boughton - Grand Superintendent, E. Comp. John Payne - 3rd Provincial Grand Principal, & E Comp Mike Coleman – Deputy Grand Superintendent
- Written by: Richard Hill
Every year, three Daventry-based Lodges, Coritani Lodge No. 8079, Danetre Lodge No. 8594, and Buckby Castle Lodge No. 8932, unite to raise funds for a charity chosen by one of their masters.
This year that honour fell to WBro Rick Hill, Worshipful Master of Danetre Lodge, who was very pleased to nominate The Lewis Foundation as the 2018 joint charity recipient.
- Written by: David Watson
Devonshire Court, the RMBI care home in Oadby, Leicester, has opened a new boutique care centre.
RWBro Max Bayes, the Provincial Grand Master, and Mark LLoyd, RMBI Care Co.'s Managing Director, revealed the centre's plaque.
- Written by: Simon Key
We are pleased to be able to show a picture of two of our latest Grand Officer appointees - WBro Bill Caswell PAGDC, ProvGOrat, and WBro Dale Gilbert PAGDC, ProvGDC - in all their finery!
