Provincial News
Saturday the 17th of March 2018 was a special day for both Abington Lodge No. 8041 and the Griffiths family.
Not only did the Lodge welcome another initiate, which is always a special event, but the candidate on this occasion was Lt David Griffiths, a serving officer of the Royal Navy and the son of WBro Selwyn Griffiths.
From left, Bro Ben Turvey, Bro David Griffiths, WBro Selwyn Griffiths, and Bro Jonathan Griffiths
Thanks to WBro Tony Engel, the Master of Abington Lodge, Selwyn was able to take the Master's chair and initiate his son into the Craft.
- Written by: Craig Bunday
The Initiates Supper held at Ellindon Masonic Centre, Peterborough on Friday the 23rd of March 2018 proved to be a most successful event.
The Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Max Bayes, speaking at the event
Over 100 brethren and visitors gathered in the lodge room to hear presentations from the Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Max Bayes, the Provincial Grand Treasurer, WBro David Watson and the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro Charles Bennett.
The Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro Charles Bennett, also addressed those attending the event
The presentations were followed by an informal meal, which was well received by all who attended.
- Written by: Neil Langford
The inaugural meeting of the monthly York Road Social Evening (aka the Friday Night Club) took place at the Kettering Masonic Hall on Friday 23rd March 2018.
Approximately 40-people attended the event. They enjoyed a buffet meal and a talk given by local author Sue Moorcroft.
Author Sue Moorcroft
The event was the brainchild of Kettering & Thrapston Group Officer, WBro Michael Branch, who felt that there were few opportunities for Masons, their friends, and family to meet other than at ladies' festivals.
Sue with WBro Michael Branch
- Written by: Craig Bunday
On Wednesday the 21st of March 2018, Richard Sandbach Lodge of Research No. 9600 held its annual Lecture at Ellindon Masonic Centre, Peterborough.
What took place was a heartwarming presentation from the retiring Most Excellent Grand Superintendent of The Holy Royal Arch (HRA), VWBro Wayne Williams.
VWBro Wayne Williams (left) being toasted by WBro Jonathon Hibbins, Master of Richard Sandbach Lodge of Research
The presentation detailed Wayne's personal journey starting from humble beginnings in South Wales.
Wayne talked about leaving school at 16, his working life in the banking world of Northampton, and (of course) his introduction into Freemasonry in the eighties.
Wayne explained how his interest in the Holy Royal Arch came much later into his Masonic career - after he had risen to Assistant PGM in the Craft.
He went on to give a fascinating explanation of how the history of Craft Freemasonry and the Holy Royal Arch interweaved in the early 1700s and beyond.