Provincial News
- Written by: Michael Genner
Cytringan Chapter No 4048 have made two significant donations to local charities.
The Northamptonshire Health Charity Fund was delighted to receive a cheque for £300 and agreed that this would be `ring fenced` for the New Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Kettering General Hospital (KGH).
Our photograph shows Cytringan member Comp Peter Chown with Lorraine Devereaux (KGH Charity Fundraiser) and Danielle Mellows (Macmillan Cancer Information Specialist), together with Ex Comp John Payne, PGStB, P2ndProvGPrin.
A second donation of £300 has also been made by Cytringan Chapter to the Lakelands Hospice in Corby and this was also recorded at the recent visit to KGH by Chapter members Peter Chown and John Payne.
Speaking on behalf of Cytringan Chapter, MEZ Ex Comp Alastair Rae explained, `We are delighted to have been able to provide much needed assistance to these worthy causes, who do so much in our local community`.
Danielle Mellows (KGH) explained, `We are so grateful to Cytringan Chapter for their donation. This will help which our new MacMillan Cancer Support Centre at KGH to provide a full range of vital cancer information and support services under one roof`.
- Written by: Peter Robinson
We are saddened to report the passing to the Grand Lodge above of WBro Roy Bradley PPSGW, PAGDC.
- Written by: Peter Robinson
As we look forward to the Installation of WBro Mark Robert Constant, PSGD, APGM as Provincial Grand Master, we have looked back in history and found significant Kimbolton Castle links between WBro Mark, a previous Provincial Grand Master of our Province, and a Grand Master of the Premier Grand Lodge of England!
- Written by: Rob Taylor
The Worshipful Master of Chicheley Lodge 607 (Thrapston) W Bro Chris Gauntlett, accompanied by the Lodge Charity Steward W Bro David Redden, have been on the road again presenting cheques to local registered charities that have been generously match funded by the Provincial Grand Charity.