A Euston Nomads Euston Nomads charity golf day is taking place on 23 October 2015 at Wyboston Lakes Golf Cluib (near St Neots, Cambridgeshire).

WBros Mick Pescod (who is organising the event) and John Clarke recently did a check of the course and the photograph shows them on the first tee.

John has his brand new electric trolley and is sporting “L” plates.  This is because recently he has had a couple of unfortunate self inflicted car accidents.  A few of the local members therefore clubbed together to provide the the “L” plates for health and safety reasons.

The golf charity day is for teams of four players and is open to Freemasons and friends.  Click here for flyer.

If interested or for more details please contact Mick Pescod or John Clarke.

The Festival was hosted by the Worshipful Master, WBro Michael Raine at Daventry Court Hotel on Saturday 6 June.

WBro Robin Brown gave the Toast to the Ladies and WBro John Wilkes performed an outstanding rendition of the Ladies Song. The Worshipful Master’s Lady Mrs Maureen Raine gave a most sincere response on behalf of the Ladies, followed by the Worshipful Master who said that it was an important occasion that allowed wives and partners to be honoured for their understanding and support in the brethren’s lodge duties.

The Worshipful Master thanked WBro Graham Ballinger the Festival Secretary and WBro Malcolm Payne the Master of Ceremonies for organising the event, and the 138 present for their generosity. He said that it was beyond all his expectations to have raised a total of £936 in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind and other charities.

Following the formal proceeding the evening culminated with live popular music, performed by Brothers United, comprising of WBro Graham Ballinger and WBro John Wilkes (Buckby Castle Lodge), Bro Ray Robins, (a Worcestershire Mason), Mr Terry Ballinger (Graham’s elder brother), and Mr David Hylton of Long Buckby.

At May’s Provincial Grand Lodge, WBro Bill Caswell was appointed Provincial Grand Orator.  Initiated in 1979 he is a Past Master and DC of the Lodge of Perseverance No 455, Past Deputy Provincial DC and Past Provincial JGW.

He was delighted to accept the appointment and will try to lift the profile of the Oration scheme.  His aim will be to ensure the scheme continues to be a real opportunity to help brethren with their ‘Daily Advancement’ by way of thought provoking insights into both the ritual and symbolism of the Craft.  He also plans to deliver an annual Provincial Grand Orator’s oration along similar lines to the annual Sandbach Lecture.

He will be assisted in his role by many brethren throughout the Province who act as assistant orators and are willing and able to give both short lectures or musings, as well as longer ceremony replacements involving one or two presenters including a Q&A session.

All he needs is an invitation to your Lodge or meeting and can be contacted through the Provincial Office.  He is particularly keen to visit the Lodges of Instruction and work with the Preceptors.

On a gloriously sunny day (much appreciated by the ProvGStwds on parking duty) the 2015 Provincial Grand Lodge was held at Sheaf Close on Thursday 21 May.  Almost 400 brethren attended with the Hall full to capacity.

At the meeting the Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Max Bayes, rewarded WBro Max Griggs, for his significant effort in supporting the Province both at Its former St George's Avenue premises and at the new Sheaf Close centre.  The PGM bestowed on him the Provincial Grand Master’s Certificate of Merit.

The PGM went on to pay glowing tributes to two of his Provincial Executive who were standing down, VWBro Vivian Thomas retiring as Deputy Provincial Grand Master and WBro Norman Pope retiring as Assistant Provincial Grand Master.

The Provincial Grand Master was pleased to appoint their replacements, WBro Trevor Boswell as Deputy Provincial Grand Master and WBro David Burton as Assistant Provincial Grand Master.

There were also changes in the Provincial Secretariat with WBro Mike Caseman-Jones being appointed as Provincial Grand Secretary and WBro William Diggins being appointed as Assistant Provincial Grand Secretary.