Provincial News
- Written by: Michael Genner
Held at Sheaf Close Northampton, EComp Tony Avery, Installing MEZ, opened the Chapter and coordinated the installation of his successor EComp Jim Boughton – Most Excellent Grand Superintendent. The Robes & Sceptres were wonderfully presented by EComp David Docherty, EComp Andy Petrie and EComp Mike Binsted. After the appointment of the officers, the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent went on to make an impassioned presentation on “Post Covid, the Way Forward”. There was a great atmosphere at the festive board with over 60 in attendance.
Left to Right: EComp Andy Walker - ProvAGDC, EComp Del Pearson - Third Provincial Grand Principal, EComp Neil Handley - Deputy Grand Superintendent, EComp Mike Green - Haggai, EComp Jim Boughton MEZ & Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, EComp Mark Constant - Joshua, EComp John Payne - Second Provincial Grand Principal, EComp Kevin Foreman - ADC, EComp Tony Avery - IPZ, EComp David Hargreaves - DC
- Written by: Michael Genner
At their April Convocation, Perseverance Chapter welcomed their official visitor, EComp Del Pearson, Third Provincial Grand Principal, accompanied by EComp Steve Seward Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies. After a successful ballot their excellencies proceeded to Exalt WBro Robert Everard a self employed drone operator of Wentworth Lodge No737. EComp Del Pearson had the honour of not only presenting a Grand Chapter Certificate to Companion Mark Alderman, but as a complete surprise, proceeded to provide an emotional presentation of a 50 Year Certificate to EComp Barry Cole.
Back Row: EComp Peter Robinson - Haggai, EComp Duncan Childs - MEZ, EComp Mick Abbot – Joshua
Front Row: EComp Del Pearson – Third Provincial Grand Principal, EComp Barry Cole EComp Steve Seward – Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.
Front Row: Companion Totan Nguyen – Principal Sojouner, Companion Robert Everard Oliver Candidate/Exaltee on the left,
far right EComp Mike Coleman – Acting Scribe N and Past Deputy Grand Superintendent.
- Written by: Gerry Crawford
Three Northampton Freemasons have completed an 85-mile walk from Northampton to Grand Lodge to raise money for the 2024 MCF Festival.
So far, Mark Hunt, David Crossley, and John Line have raised over £4,000 with a few extra quid thrown in for good measure thanks to an impromptu dip in the Grand Union Canal by David!
- Written by: Peter Robinson
We are saddened to report the passing to the Grand Lodge above of the following senior Brethren:
- WBro Norman Manser PJGD, holder of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master’s Certificate of Merit (CoM)
- WBro Michael Richards PAGDC, PPSGW
- WBro Richard (Dick) Bedells PPSGW, LGR
These brethren will be sorely missed. We send our heartfelt condolences to their respective families.
More detailed tributes, together with funeral details (subject to family approval), will follow.