Provincial News
Members of the TBP Club (The Three Penny Bit Club) this week presented a cheque for £1500 "Do if for Dementia" at Northampton General Hospital.
The TPB Club was set up after the loss of a Northampton Mason, Bro Sedja Hunt, in November 2013, and requires all members to carry a 1967 Three Penny Bit coin with them. If a member is caught without their TPB coin, then a £5.00 contribution (or fine!) to charity is required. The TPB has previously donated over £1000 to charity, and this most recent donation is made up of £900 in "fines" and a hefty provincial enhancement of £600. You can follow the TPB club here, and see some of the members who regualrly appear on the wall of shame!
These funds will go towards creating a sensory garden within the Elderly Care area of Northampton General Hospital, where its hoped a small patch of rather sad land can be turned into a safe, tranquil area where patients, family and friends can sit in peace and safety.
WBro Andy Moore, Mrs Denise Hunt and WBro Aaron Day, all members of the TPB Club, along with Kate McGinty-Gifford, and Gill two representatives of NGH
The site of the garden to be re-developed with funds from the TPB club
- Written by: John Fergusson
A most enjoyable evening of Royal Arch Masonry was there for all that attended on Tuesday 11 October 2016 at Thistle & Rose Chapter's Installation Meeting which marked by the official visit of E Comp Mark Constant, the Third Provincial Grand Principal who was escorted by E Comp John Payne, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.
E Comp David Docherty was installed as MEZ, E Comp Chris Goode as Haggai and E Comp Gordon Brown stood in as Joshua throughout the ceremony as E Comp Paul Seaton was unavoidably absent and will be installed at the next convocation.
The quality of the ritual throughout the evening was very high . The Robes and Sceptres were delivered in a memorable manner by E Comp Martin Dimmock, Comp John Wooding and E Comp Ken Rogers. E Comp Ken Marris also invested the Past Z, E Comp Graham Rodgers with his jewel. Finally, Comp James Milne was presented his Grand Chapter Certificate by E Comp Mark Constant.
Pictured above right from left to right:- E Comp Mark Constant, 3rd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Chris Goode, Haggai,
E Comp David Docherty, MEZ & E Comp Gordon Brown , Joshua
Third Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Mark Constant, congratulates E Comp David Docherty on being installed as MEZ of Thistle & Rose Chapter
- Written by: John Fergusson
Chapter of St. Giles in Corby hosted a fine Installation meeting on Friday 7 October 2016 with E Comp George Clayton, the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal as the official visitor, escorted by the Provincial Deputy Grand of Ceremonies, E Comp. S. Seward.
E Comp. Malcolm Atkins was installed as MEZ, E Comp David Docherty as Haggai and E Comp John Webster as Joshua. The quality of the ritual throughout the evening was outstanding. E Comp M. Atkins invested the Past Z, E Comp Jack C. Summerfield, with his jewel in an exemplary manner.
E Comp D. Bowdler provided an excellent delivery of the Robes and Sceptres for Z, after standing in at very short notice. Also two visiting Z’s helped with the Reading & Robes and Sceptres for H & J; E Comp P.W. Montgomery of Perseverance Chapter No. 455 and E Comp N.S. Langford of St. Crispin Chapter No. 5627.
Our congratulations to the three newly Installed Principals and Officers of the Chapter and we offer them our sincere best wishes for a very happy and enjoyable year ahead.
A most enjoyable Festive Board brought the evening to its conclusion.
Pictured above right from left to right:- E Comp George Clayton, 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp David Docherty, Haggai,
E Comp Malcolm Atkins, MEZ, E Comp John Webster, Joshua & E Comp Steve Seward, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies
The 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton congratulates E Comp Malcolm Atkins on his installation as MEZ of Chapter of St Giles. 
- Written by: John Fergusson
On 14 October 2016, Bro Will Lawson became Comp Will Lawson on being exalted into the Holy Royal Arch and completed his journey in Pure Antient Masonry. He is now the third member of Piscator Lodge to be exalted into Piscator Chapter since it moved up from London a year ago.
The Companions enjoyed a fine ceremony which was led by the MEZ, E Comp Bob Green and who was very well supported by his officers as well as Comp Mike Howells who presented the Third Principal's or Historical lecture in a superb manner.
The ceremony was followed by a fine festive board to welcome Comp Will into the Holy Royal Arch and Piscator Chapter and we wish him a long and happy future as a member of this fine Chapter.
Below is a picture from the evening
Pictured above right from left to right:- E Comp David Brown, Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra, E Comp Aaron Day, Haggai, Comp Will Lawson,
MEZ, E Comp Bob Green & E Comp Roger Blason, Joshua