Provincial News
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Excellent Companion Geoffrey Barnes PAGDC 1938-2015
Geoffrey was born and raised in Manchester in the year preceding the Second World War. As a youngster he enjoyed a career in the Boy Scouts, after which he joined the Navy in whose care he travelled extensively World Wide for a number of years. After leaving the Service he returned to Rochdale and set up a successful business in the shoe trade, became married to his beloved Susan and became the father of two sons, Simon and Michael.
Much of his later life was spent in Ramsey where he quickly became involved in the local scene and was able to enjoy his many hobbies of shooting, fishing ,bowls and golf………and Masonics but not necessarily in that order!
He was Installed as MEZ in Ailwyn Chapter 3535 in 1998 and promoted to PAGDC by the MEGS in 2012 in recognition of his sterling work on behalf of the HRA in the easternmost borders of the Province. As he was always keen to tell us….. “that glorious luminary the Sun, rises in the East from whence it diffuses light and influence to rest of the Province…”
The packed Memorial Service, held at St Thomas a Becket Church, Ramsey on Thursday 12 March was a testament to his popularity within the wider community. A poem “Footprints” was read by his dear friend Ex. Companion Esmond Edwards and a comprehensive and moving Eulogy was presented by his sons, Simon and Michael who between them gave an amazing insight into his long and very full life.
He will, of course, be greatly missed by his widow Susan, his family and the “Ramsey Boys” at the Abbey Rooms. We send them our deepest sympathy.
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The Province was again represented in the Silverstone Half Marathon on Sunday 15 March 2015 when four Brethren ran in aid of Lifelites, the children’s charity being supported by the Province.
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It is still possible to add to the total they have raised by clicking on the below MyDonate logo.
They thank all who have supported them.
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At the beginning of the AGM of the Provincial Grand Charity on Saturday 14 March 2015, the Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Max Bayes, was delighted to present a cheque for £10,000 to the CEO of Lifelites, Simone Enefer-Doy. This represented the sum raised by brethren in the Province since the last presentation in June 2014.
In making the presentation, the Provincial Grand Master said
We very much support the good work that Lifelites does and we trust this cheque will help to sustain that work.
Receiving the cheque the Lifelites CEO, Simone Enefer-Doy, said she was very grateful for the continued support of the Province assured the PGM that the money would be put to good use.
At the Annual Meeting of the Provincial Grand Charity on Saturday 14 March 2015 the Provincial Grand Master, RW Bro Max Bayes, was delighted to announce the following Appointments/Promotions/Reappointments to Grand Lodge which will take place on Wednesday 29 April 2015.
Receiving First Appointments to the rank of Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies
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WBro Trevor Cooke, Provincial Grand Registrar, Abington Lodge No 8041
- WBro Jerry Higgins, Past Provincial Senior Warden, Old Wellingburian Lodge No 5570
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WBro James Spence, Past Provincial Senior Warden, Thistle & Rose Lodge No 6644
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WBro David Watson, Provincial Grand Treasurer, Lodge of Perseverance No 455
Receiving Promotions
- WBro Barry Cole, Ferraria Lodge No 9278, to Past Junior Grand Deacon
Reappointments
- VWBro James Newman, Old Wellingburian Lodge No 5570, being reappointed as President of the RMBI
We send our sincere congratulations to all these Brethren.