Craft News
- Written by: Michael Genner
At the October meeting of Trinity Lodge No. 9165, Worshipful Master, WBro Jim Annetts called-off the Lodge so that the Brethren could receive a presentation from Det. Chief Superintendent (Ret) Bob Thorogood. The presentation was entitled “Beyond the Call of Duty: A Policeman's Story."
Bob gave a very interesting talk on his life, from his birth in Northampton through his time as a bricklayer and onto his career in the Police as well as his input into the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) and his role at the beginning of the BBC series Crimewatch.
After the presentation WBro Annetts thanked Bob Thorogood for his talk. Bob then left the lodge room and the meeting was called on. This being the meeting before Installation, Bro Darren Garley was elected Worshipful Master for the ensuing year. His Senior Warden will be WBro Martin Thorogood, Bob Thorogood's son, who is also a policeman. After the meeting the Brethren and guests enjoyed the Festive Board.
Det. Chief Superintendent (Ret) Bob Thorogood (left) pictured with Trinity Lodge WM WBro James (Jim) Annetts
- Written by: Simon Key
The inspection of the Naval Cadets taking part in the Kettering Remembrance Day procession was undertaken by Commodore Andrew Kyte RN. Andrew is the son of WBro Jeff Kyte, PM of Cytringan Lodge No 4048. Andrew was educated at Kettering Boys School before going to University College Cambridge and then attending Dartmouth Royal Naval College.
Commodore Andrew Kyte RN undertaking his Inspection prior to the parade
Commodore Andrew Kyte RN with his father, WBro Jeff Kyte PM of Cytringan Lodge No 4048
- Written by: Simon Key
We are pleased to confirm the appointment of a new Local Communications Officer, W. Bro Nigel Dickens of Kingsley Lodge 2431. Nigel replaces W Bro Tony Potter who has retired from the role after many years of distinguished service. Nigel will work with the other Northampton Communications Officer, WBro Andy Moore, to facilitate communications to/from the Northampton Lodges.
W. Bro Nigel Dickens of Kingsley Lodge 2431
Nigel was initiated into Apollo Lodge 7886(EC) in the District of Cyprus in October 1988 while serving in the RAF, but because of his posting back to the UK in 1990 and the arrival of his first daughter, his progression in Freemasonry paused for a time.
However, on leaving the RAF in 2002 and settling back in Northampton, he became a joining member of Kingsley Lodge, working his way through the ranks to become Master in 2011. He is currently Lodge Mentor.
Nigel was Exalted into Kingsley Chapter in 2007 and is presently 2nd Principal. He is also a member of Northampton Castle Mark and Victory Preceptory No 207 Knights Templar and is currently the Deputy Commander of the Provincial Priors Bodyguard.
Nigel married his wife Helen in 1979 and they have two grown up daughters. Since leaving the RAF, he has been working as an IT and Information Security specialist and is currently a Cyber Security Consultant.
We are very pleased to welcome Nigel to our Provincial Communications Team.
- Written by: Simon Key
Members from across the Province laid wreaths in remembrance of all those who fell with honour in defence of our Country. We must never forget.
On behalf of the Province, Deputy PGM VWBro Trevor Boswell and his wife Daphne, laid a wreath at All Saints Church, Northampton
WBro David Burton AsstProvGM at Peterborough
At Kettering, from left, WBro David Watson ProvGTreas, WBro Andy Murray WM of Rockingham Forest, WBro Bryan Rowney PM of Trinity Lodge, and WBro Graham Rogers the WM of Perseverance Lodge
At Daventry, from left, WBro David Smith WM of Coritani Lodge, W Bro Anthony Pointing WM of Danetre Lodge, W Bro Neville Whithead WM of Buckby Castle Lodge and W Bro Cyril Haynes WM of Beneventa Lodge
At Brackley, WBro Mark Burgess, ME of Waynflete Lodge
At Corby, from left, WBro Jimmy Spence PAGDC PPSGW and WBro Ronnie Stone PPSGW
The wreath laid at the Rushden War Memorial on behalf of the Rushden lodges