Provincial News
- Written by: Simon Key
On Tuesday the 25th of April 2017, a special memorial to Freemasons awarded the Victoria Cross during The Great War from 1914 - 1918 was unveiled outside Grand Lodge.
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The order of the memorial service is available below. It contains details of the Freemasons who were commemorated.
- Written by: Michael Genner
On Thursday the 20th of April 2017, the team of WBros Glenn Brown, Danny Wilson and John Westlake visited the Duke of Normandy Lodge No. 245 in Jersey. The occasion was the start of the procession of the Tercentenary Banner through the eight provinces of South-West England and the Channel Islands.
The team were received in a most brotherly manner and with wonderful hospitality. In addition, the team were asked to convey greetings to the Lodge of Fidelity and the Province of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire.
From left, WBro Glenn Brown; WBro Danny Wilson; WBro Christian Edwards, WM of Duke of Normandy Lodge; and WBro John Westlake
- Written by: John Fergusson
Euston Chapter enjoyed an excellent Installation meeting on Thursday 6 April 2017 which was marked by the official visit of E Comp George Clayton, the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal who was escorted by E Comp Tony Winn, Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies.
E Comp Mike Harrison was installed as MEZ, E Comp David Markham was installed as Haggai and E Comp Alan Randle was installed as Joshua.The quality of the ritual throughout the evening was excellent. This Ceremony itself was a great example of team effort. All the officers taking part gave of their very best and provided incoming First Principal E Comp Mike Harrison with a truly memorable, though belated, completion of his journey to the First Principal's Chair. A very warm and fraternal atmosphere pervaded throughout the evening both in the temple and at a great festive board. Companionship at its very best!
We wish the newly installed Principals a very enjoyable year in their respective offices.
The newly installed Principals (left to right) E Comp David Markham, E Comp Mike Harrison and E Comp Alan Randle
along with the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton, E Comp, Tony Winn Provincial Assistant Grand Director of
Ceremonies, E Comp Dr Christopher Clark, Provincial Grand Registrar, E Comp David Bowdler, Provincial Grand Steward
and E Comp Robin Hitchcock Past Grand Standard Bearer
- Written by: John Fergusson
Euston Chapter enjoyed an excellent Installation meeting on Tuesday 4 April 2017 which was marked by the official visit of E Comp George Clayton, the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal who was escorted by E Comp Steve Seward, Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies as well as a personal guest of the incoming First Principal, E Comp Robert Martin, 2nd Provincial Grand Principal of the Province of Sussex.
E Comp Bernie Wells was installed as MEZ, E Comp Lloyd Walker was installed as Haggai and E Comp Ged Dempsey was installed as Joshua.The quality of the ritual throughout the evening was excellent. The 2nd Provincial Grand Principal was supported by four Acting Provincial Grand Chapter Officers; Dr Christopher Clark Provincial Grand Registrar, E Comp Mike Binstead Provincial Assistant Grand Scribe Ezra and E Comp Jeremy Crompton Provincial Grand Steward and David Bowdler Provincial Grand Steward together with several Officers of Supreme Grand Chapter.
We wish the newly installed Principals a very enjoyable year in their respective offices.
The newly Installed Principals (left to right), E Comp Lloyd Walker, E Comp Bernie Wells & E Comp Ged Dempsey flanked
by the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton & E Comp Steve Seward, Provincial Assistant Grand
Director of Ceremonies, E Comp Robert Martin, 2nd Provincial Grand Principal of the Province of Sussex,
Grand Chapter Officers & Acting Provincial Grand Chapter Officers
E Comp Robert Martin, 2nd Provincial Grand Principal of the Province of Sussex along with newly installed First Principal,
E Comp Bernie Wells & 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton.