Provincial News
- Written by: Michael Genner
Bro Roy Stockbridge of Fitzwilliam Lodge 2533 cycled 83 miles around Cambridgeshire in the Grand Fondo on the weekend of 6 June. Roy raised £670 through sponsorship in aid of Teddies for Loving Care.
Congratulations to Roy and his sponsors for a fantastic effort in providing support for children who need those small but important Teddies to ease them through critical moments in their lives.
For cyclists with an interest in the physical, in 4 hours 27 minutes, at an average speed of 18.6 mph, Roy turned the pedals 21,000 times, climbed 1,500 feet and lost 5 lbs in weight to burn off 3,660 calories.
- Written by: Gerry Crawford
One day in early June 2015 a lady left an unusual message on the Provincial website about a Brother in distress.
She had acquired a small stone figure of a man dressed in what she imagined was a Masons' uniform. Standing on a plinth inscribed Pro Musica Lodge No 9547, he was distinctly unhappy since he had been included as part of a job lot in a car boot sale!
The message was forwarded to the Lodge’s Secretary, WBro Eric Samler, who immediately set about repatriating our lost Brother and restoring his injured pride.
He opened negotiations with the lady. After many emails and telephone conversation with her he was finally managed to broker a deal for the lost Brother’s return.
At a discreet location in Peterborough Bro Eric was pleased to receive from her the returning brother who, would you believe, he had a smile on his face.
- Written by: Gerry Crawford
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.
- Written by: Gerry Crawford
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.