Provincial News
- Written by: Rob Taylor
During their recent Coffee Morning, Rushden LAMS saw Caroline Rivett and WBro Jerry Higgins present cheques for £1,200 to The Stroke Association and Northamptonshire Young Carers, their chosen charities for 2014 fundraising. Stuart Grange, a former stroke victim and Louie Robinson of the Young Carers each gave a short presentation of the work of their respective charities. The Provincial Grand Charity had generously enhanced the amount raised by the LAMS and WBro Higgins, who is one of the Trustees, told the members how it worked, how it raised funds and how and to whom these were dispersed.
- Written by: Michael Genner
The Lodge of St James 6838 recently presented a cheque to The Andi Bull Cancer Trust for £1,500. The Trust was formed in 2010 and named after Andi Bull who had lost his battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, it works closely with local hospitals to help and improve the quality of the stay in hospital for young people receiving treatment.
Lin Bull from the ABC Trust expressed special thanks to all at St James for their generous donation that she said will make a real difference to those young people undergoing treatment for cancer within the locality.
The Trust aims to help divert young people’s minds from cancer treatment by providing a link between the isolation of hospital and the outside world. At Northampton General Hospital, the Trust is working to provide a wireless network to help young people maintain a link with the outside world.
- Written by: Michael Genner
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There will be a presentation by WBro Mike Caseman-Jones at the next meeting of Lactodorum Lodge covering the competing options in military tactics and developing technology. This will be an excellent evening for anyone interested in military history and an opportunity to meet the next Provincial Grand Secretary.
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Places are restricted so act urgently if you wish to attend. The cost of a meal following the meeting will be £17 and must be booked before 6pm on 10 May.
Visiting masons will be most welcome.
Venue: Towcester Masonic Hall
Date: 14 May at 6pm
Bookings can be made through this Contact form. In the event of any difficulties please contact the Lactodorum secretary, W Bro Dave Eaton.
- Written by: Super User
Thursday 23 April saw the Acting Provincial Officers, Principals & Scribe Es dinner in Corby. This dinner was extremely well supported by the Principals and Scribe E’s of the Province together with an almost full complement of the Provincial Team.
Our ME Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams, gave a very comprehensive address on the state of the Holy Royal Arch in Northants & Hunts, particularly thanking E Comp David Jackson for his exceptional contribution to the Holy Royal Arch over his 14 years as a Provincial Officer, nine of which being as Deputy Grand Superintendent. All were pleased to note, from the MEGS, that E Comp David will continue his active involvement in our Provincial Grand Chapter, albeit in a different capacity.
The Grand Superintendent went on to expand on the forthcoming ‘Ceremony of the Passing of the Veils’ by the Province of Bristol team. This will take place on 3rd September at the Chapter of First Principals in Northampton. Demand is expected to be high for this event and early application for tickets is advised.