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If you ever attend a Masonic meeting in Ryton you will probably hear the name Alan Chapman. You may not personally know Alan but in any of the Lodges within the Town his name is often mentioned by those who know him and always mentioned by those who have just met him
The Assistant Provincial Grand Master, Simon Craig Steele, accompanied by his Director of Ceremonies, Jeff Awdas, on his last night in the role as DC, attended the Faithful Lodge of Durham, at their last meeting before the summer recess, at the Masonic Hall, Birtley on Monday 20th June.
Saturday 25th June 2016 saw hundreds of brethren from all over the Province and beyond, flock to the Lancastrian Suite in Dunston to attend the annual spectacle that is the Annual Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge. This showcase event is for many the highlight of the masonic calendar and is always thoroughly enjoyed by those who attend.
Once a year the brethren of Nautilus Lodge in Sunderland celebrate the last meeting before the summer recess, with a Nautical Night. The evening is a celebration of all things Nautical and is also open to non-masons. This offers a fantastic opportunity for non-masons to go inside a full lodge room, to see a lecture and then, retire to the festive board for the famous gastronomical delights of the Nautilus Pie as well as the renowned Nautilus hospitality, harmony and friendship.
Should you ever visit the allotments at South Church you are likely to find a spritely gentleman, now in his 85th year called David Ross, fondly attending to the young and nurturing plants in his garden or greenhouse. This being one of his loves in life. Not too far away from his array of gardening implement’s you may be surprised to see a much cared for Masonic Ritual Book
What’s behind a name? Well! The roots of the Hay family are firmly in Billingham. Let us start with George Hay. He is a man who’s is associated in the…
William Geoffrey Dunn is no stranger to recognition of his various achievements during his life. Each have been rightly awarded to him for his contributions and commitments both in professional or voluntary capacity.
Past Deputy Provincial Grand Master, George Clark made the journey down to Manor Lodge in Ferryhill on Monday 13th June to present a 50th Year Certificate to Alan Snaith. George was covering on the evening for David Sanders Hay, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, as he was presenting a 50th Year Certificate at his lodge that evening, to his uncle George
The Provincial Grand Master, Norman Eric Heaviside, having accepted a kind invitation from Ken Thomas, Secretary of St George’s Lodge, to attend their regular June meeting, held at Birtley Masonic Hall. On this occasion Eric was accompanied Deputy Provincial Grand Master, John Arthur, Assistant Provincial Grand Master, Craig Steele, and a strong Deputation of Provincial Officers, to receive a significant donation towards the 2021 Festival.
Roger de Fery Lodge No. 5879 in Ferryhill was the destination on a glorious early summer evening on 7th June, for David Sanders Hay, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, to present a 50-year certificate to Stanley Wren.