Written by: John Fergusson

Published: 31 October 2016

St John's Chapter in Northampton enjoyed an excellent Installation meeting on Wednesday 19 October 2016 which marked by the official visit of E Comp George Clayton, the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal who was escorted by E Comp John Payne, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.

E Comp Phil Martin was installed as MEZ by E Comp Richard Stokes in most exemplary manner, E Comp Geoff Allen was installed as Haggai and E Comp John Bennett was installed as Joshua.The quality of the ritual throughout the evening was very high. 

We wish the newly installed Principals a very enjoyable year in their respective offices. 

Pictured above right from left to right:- E Comp John Payne, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, E Comp Geoff Allen, Haggai,
E Comp George Clayton, 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, MEZ, E Comp Phil Martin, 
E Comp John Bennett, Joshua & E Comp Dr Chris Clark, Provincial Grand Registrar

Written by: John Fergusson

Published: 26 October 2016

On Saturday 22 October 2016, the Deputy Provincial Grand Master VW Bro Trevor Boswell, had the privilege of attending a splendid fundraising event for the Northampton Punjabi Association  at Freemasons' Hall in Northampton. During the course of the evening he had the great pleasure in presenting a cheque on behalf of the Northampton Punjabi Association to the Sikh Union and then he was quite delighted to receive a cheque for £500 towards Teddies for Loving Care.

The Deputy Provincial Grand Master commented. "The work by the Northampton Punjabi Association and the Sikh Union is to be commended they should also be congratulated as recipients of the Queens Award for Voluntary Service. It is a pleasure for us a Freemasons to be able to host their function and to be recipients of their charity work."

Written by: John Fergusson

Published: 26 October 2016

St Crispin Chapter enjoyed an excellent Installation meeting on Thursday 20 October 2016 at Kettering Masonic Hall which marked by the official visit of E Comp Mike Coleman, the Deputy Grand Superintendent who was escorted by E Comp Steve Seward, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies.

E Comp Dabinder Basra was installed as MEZ by E Comp Neil Langford, E Comp Jason Brice was installed as Haggai and E Comp Keith Dickson was installed as Joshua.The quality of the ritual throughout the evening was very high. The meeting was well supported by both Supreme Grand Chapter and Provincial Grand Chapter Officers. 

We wish the newly installed Principals a very enjoyable year in their respective offices. 

Pictured above right from left to right:- E Comp Jason Brice, Haggai, MEZ, E Comp Dabinder Basra, Deputy Grand Superintendent,
E Comp Mike Coleman, & E Comp Keith Dickson, Joshua

Published: 22 October 2016

WBro Bill Reason had a good reason to celebrate this week, after being presented with a 50 Year Certificate. Not only is WBro Bill celebrating 50 years in Freemasonry, but he is soon to be recognising his 70th year in Scouting!

WBro Bill was initiated into St Johns Lodge 3972 on 17th October 1966, and became Worshipful Master in 1982. Bill has held many offices in the Lodge during his 50 years, including Treasurer, Almoner, and Charity Steward, as well as going back in the chair as master again in 1994. Bill attained Provincial Grand Steward in 1984, PPGSuptWrks in 1988 and PPSGW in 1944.

Outside of Masonry, Bill has had an even longer interest in Scouting. Bill's first warrant was as Assistant Scout Master at the 36th Northampton St Matthews Troop, July 1947 - March 1956. Bill then became Scout Master from 1956 to 1960. Bill has remained as a member of the organisation in many roles; as a member of the County Executive, District Chairman for many years, and District Present. Bill has achieved many awards over his 70 years in Scouting, notably the Medal of Merit in 1973, The Silver Acorn in 1997, The Bar to the Silver Acorn in 2005, and in April 2013 Bill was awarded the Silver wolf - the highest award in Scouting.

To help mark the special occasions, two of Bill's scouting friends, WBro Bunny Ingram and WBro Barry Weigleb both attending the recent St Johns lodge meeting wearing their scout regalia.