West Wales Visit to the Province of Bristol
The Grand Superintendent has organised a unique opportunity for the companions of West Wales to visit a meeting of St Augustine Chapter no 3108 which…
Royal Arch
What a memorable occasion for the Province of Monmouthshire
On October 24th the Province of Monmouthshire was fortunate to have the installation of a new Provincial Grand Master and Most Excellent Grand…
Improvement Delivery Group is launched to succeed the Membership Focus Group
At a special roundtable held at Freemasons’ Hall, members of the newly launched Improvement Delivery Group explained how they intend to support lodges and chapters as they build a strong and sustainable future for Freemasonry
Tony sees a father install his son at Barlow Moor
Members and visitors of Barlow Moor Lodge No 4525 were most honoured and delighted in receiving Tony Harrison, Provincial Grand Master, to their installation meeting at Urmston Masonic Hall. Tony was accompanied by Mike Adams, (South Eastern Group Chairman) and fellow grand officers Brian Hayes, Chris McNab, David Durling (group vice chairman) and Gareth Jones along with Provincial Senior Grand Warden John Lee and Provincial Junior Grand Warden Jonathan Hall and acting Senior Grand Deacon Colin Ellis.
Tercentenary update from Coordinator of Planning Keith Gilbert
Made in England As more events are announced in the build-up to 2017, Coordinator of Tercentenary Planning Keith Gilbert finds out how the commemorative…
The Athole Family and Freemasonry
As the more energetic of the Grand Lodges, which formed the United Grand Lodge of England in 1813 was denominated the “Ancients” and the majority of the Lodges under its supervision were known as “Atholl” Lodges, it appeals to us that an article consisting of references thereto by many of the Masonic writers may not prove uninteresting.
Thomas Harper Royal Arch Jewel – 1819
On the bottom scroll is inscribed the motto “Nil nisi clavis deest, nothing but the key is wanting”, which may be taken in its literal sense. Then the…
50th Certificate Presentation to Richard James Richardson
W Bro Richard James Richardson was born on 23 January 1922 in Doncaster. At that time, the nation was still rebuilding its strength after the carnage of the First World War and the principles of commitment to one’s family, friends and colleagues which were very much to the fore, created an environment which shaped the attitude of many young men. What emerged were men who recognised the value of service to others and it is therefore probably not surprising that Dick Richardson became the man we know.
E Companion Penney Receives R A Certificate
E Companion Penney Receives R A CertificateLast evening, the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent In and Over the Masonic Province of Lincolnshire, Excellent Companion Graham Ives made a surprise visit to Edward Albert Chapter in Long Sutton in order to present a 50 year Royal Arch Certificate to Excellent Companion Les Penney. He was accompanied by the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, Excellent Companion Tony Greswell and the Provincial Scribe E, Excellent Companion Tony Miller.
Geoffrey Cooper Chapter Receives Bristol Team
Geoffrey Cooper Chapter Receives Bristol TeamOn Friday 9th September 2016, the Geoffrey Cooper Royal Arch Chapter hosted a visit by the Province of Bristol Demonstration Team who conducted a simulated Exaltation Ceremony. This is a unique event as only this Team is permitted by Supreme Grand Chapter to deliver this Ceremony, which has not changed for over 200 years. Over 100 Companions enjoyed a spectacular presentation where E Comp Simon Butler acted as the Exaltee. The photographs show some of those attending and the Demonstration Team.