Provincial News
- Written by: Peter Robinson
At the Installation meeting of John Pyel Lodge No. 5195 held on Tuesday the 21st of September 2021, the Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Max Bayes, was pleased to present WBro Michael Anthony Gorrod PPSGW, CoM with a Diamond Jubilee Certificate in recognition of his 60-year’s service to Freemasonry.
- Written by: Mike Binsted
E Comp Wayne Williams
Most Excellent Grand Superintendent 2007 – 2018
E Comp Wayne Williams, Past Grand Superintendent past to the Grand Lodge above on the evening of Friday 1st October 2021 aged 79 years following injuries sustained in an accident at home a few weeks prior.
E Comp Wayne was a much loved and respected member of our Masonic community. A Companion and Brother with real charisma, compassion and humour.
He was Initiated in to Freemasonry and Lodge of Harmony 9048 in 1984 and Exalted in to the Royal Arch and Northampton Chapter 360 in 1988.
He rose to become Assistant Provincial Grand Master in the Craft (2005 – 2012) and Most Excellent Grand Superintendent in the Royal Arch (2007 – 2018). He held several Craft Grand Rank Appointments, Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies (AGDC) (2001), Past Senior Grand Deacon (PSGD) (2006 – 2008), Past Deputy Grand Sword Bearer (2008 – 2012) and Past Grand Sword Bearer (from 2012). In the Royal Arch he was appointed Past Provincial Grand Sojourner (PPGSoj) (2002) before being appointed MEGS in 2007. An office he would hold for eleven years, building the membership and enthusiasm for our beautiful Order.
He was a Founder of two Craft Lodges – Sulgrave 9462 and Webb Ellis 9740. He was an Honorary Member of seven Lodges. He was an Honorary member of no fewer than eleven Royal Arch Chapters in the Province.
A banker by profession, he bought his wider professional and people skills to our Provinces. He was a great rugby fan and supporter of Northampton Saints, and of course Wales. We will no doubt mis his sharp wit and repartee in our gatherings.
Our thought and prayers are with his wife, Jean and his family at this trying time.
- Written by: Gerry Crawford
At 6pm on Wednesday the 27th of October 2021, Lodge of Installed Masters No. 3422 will be holding its Installation meeting at Sheaf Close, Northampton. It is expected that the the Lodge's current Master, WBro Barry Stephenson PPSGW, will continue in office.
At the meeting, the Provincial Grand Charity Steward, WBro Gerry Crawford, will be announcing the relaunch of the 2024 MCF Festival.
- Written by: Mike Binsted
We are saddened to announce the passing of Past Assistant Provincial Grand Master VWBro Wayne Edward Williams PGSwdB to the Grand Lodge Above on the evening of Friday the 1st of October 2021.
VWBro Wayne died from injuries received during an accident at his home a few weeks prior. He was 79-years of age.
