Written by: John Fergusson

Published: 22 October 2016

On 14 October 2016, Bro Will Lawson became Comp Will Lawson on being exalted into the Holy Royal Arch and completed his journey in Pure Antient Masonry. He is now the third member of Piscator Lodge to be exalted into Piscator Chapter since it moved up from London a year ago.  

The Companions enjoyed a fine ceremony which was led by the MEZ, E Comp Bob Green and who was very well supported by his officers as well as Comp Mike Howells who presented the Third Principal's or Historical lecture in a superb manner. 

The ceremony was followed by a fine festive board to welcome Comp Will into the Holy Royal Arch and Piscator Chapter and we wish him a long and happy future as a member of this fine Chapter. 

Below is a picture from the evening

Pictured above right from left to right:- E Comp David Brown, Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra, E Comp Aaron Day, Haggai, Comp Will Lawson,
MEZ, E Comp Bob Green & E Comp Roger Blason, Joshua

Written by: Michael Genner

Published: 21 October 2016

WBro Simon Key, the Provincial Webmaster, was installed into the Chair of Lactodorum Lodge on Thursday the 20th of October 2016 at Towcester Masonic Centre. Seventy-six brethren attended the meeting including WBro Charles Bennett, the Assistant PGM. Many fellow members of the Provincial Communications Committee were also present.

The work within the Lodge Room was an absolute credit to all those who took part as was the excellent Festive Board. At the latter, WBro Simon read touching words from his ritual book that had been written some twenty years ago when it was presented to him by his seconder, WBro Andy Palmer-Smith, who was present and to whom he offered grateful thanks. 

Written by: Simon Key

Published: 17 October 2016

On Wednesday 12^th October 2016 Bro Rhys Derreck Perrin was initiated into Vale of Nene Lodge No. 7006 aged 22 years. Both Rhys's father and grandfather were freemasons in Essex but have since passed away. As a result of talks he'd had with his father, Rhys was keen to carry on the family tradition once he became old enough.

Three members of his father’s Lodge, Stanford-le-Hope Lodge No 5217, secretly travelled to the Peterborough Masonic centre at Ellindon to surprise Rhys at his initiation.They presented him with a gift from his grandmother: his grandfather’s Masonic wristwatch.

Written by: Michael Genner

Published: 17 October 2016

The meeting was held on Friday the 23rd September 2016 in the Whitehall State Room of Kimbolton Castle.

There were one hundred and forty seven brethren in attendance including the Assistant Grand Master, RWBro Sir David Hugh Wootton, the Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Max Bayes, and four other Right Worshipful brethren including the Provincial Grand Master of Bedfordshire. Forty Officers of Grand Lodge and ten acting Provincial Grand Lodge Officers were also present.

A fine installation ceremony was led by the Installing Master, WBro Jeremy Allen, and concluded by the Worshipful Master, WBro Michael Herbert, who welcomed three new honorary members: RWBro Max Bayes, RWBro William Barrington Hall and VWBro Graham Redman. There were also propositions for two initiates and two joining members. A busy year is assured!

Whilst replying to the toast to Grand Lodge, the Assistant Grand Master expressed his delight at being present.

Proposing the toast to the WM, VWBro Derek Young spoke fondly of their days at school together and referred to WBro Michael`s glittering Masonic career in some detail.

A special evening concluded with Peace, Love and Harmony, and the Tyler’s Toast.