Provincial News
- Written by: John Fergusson
An Evening With The Grand Director of Ceremonies...
On Thursday 1 September 2016, the Holy Royal Arch Province of Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire and the Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire Chapter of Installed First Principals, in particular, was honoured to extend a very warm welcome to the Grand Director of Ceremonies, E Comp Oliver Lodge, TD at their September Convocation.
E Comp Oliver gave the Companions attending an insight into the world of the Grand Director of Ceremonies from the day to day duties of the role for Quarterly Communication, Grand Chapter Convocations and Annual Investiture ceremonies. Equally, having been in post since 2009, he shared some interesting anecdotes from his time in post.
It is fair to say that all Companions left with a far better appreciation and understanding of what our Grand Director of Ceremonies does and our Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams, took the opportunity to express the gratitude of all those present to E Comp Oliver for a most informative and insightful talk. More than 100 Companions then sat down for a very enjoyable Festive Board. It was, all in all, an excellent evening.
The Three Principals of the Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire Chapter of Installed First Principals are pictured below with the Grand Director of Ceremonies, E Comp Oliver Lodge TD and the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams; left to right - E Comp Phil Collins, E Comp Oliver Lodge, E Brian Gebbels, E Comp Wayne Williams & E Comp Trevor Cooke.
Below, the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Wiliams & the Grand Director of Ceremonies, E Comp Oliver Lodge
Thanks to the generosity of numerous Lodges throughout the province, the gardens at Palmer Court, a Masonic Housing Association, have undergone a transformation.
The work on the gardens has recently been completed and included a new decking and patio area, allowing residents to relax outside in more modern and stylish garden.
- Written by: Gerry Crawford
WBro Peter Robinson is the newly appointed Provincial Communication Officer. He succeeds the late WBro Richard Turpin.
Peter, who has been the Local Communication Officer for there Kettering area since the summer of 2012, was initiated into the Lodge of Perseverance No 455 in 1998, serving for 4 years as Charity Steward and then as Master in 2011.
He is also a member of Perseverance Chapter No455, the Palmer Lodge of Provincial Grand Stewards No 8995 and is Treasurer of the Lodge of Installed Masters No 3422.
Northamptonshire born and bred, he attended Northampton Grammar School, but now lives near Kettering with his wife Sue, two sons & a daughter (and their 3 dogs). A keen sportsman and FA Coach in his younger days, he now enjoys a round of golf and the occasional run for charity.
Peter, who works as Managing Director of an Insurance Broker in Kettering, is also involved with a number of organisations within the local community and is a former school governor.
- Written by: Rob Taylor
48 Rushden LAMS and guests enjoyed a cruise on the River Trent at Nottingham. A few Masonic husbands joined the party to maintain order! A delicious lunch and glorious sunshine made for a fun outing. A raffle was held with the proceeds going towards this year's charities, Alzheimers UK and Parkinson's Society.
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