Provincial News
As far as Bro Gerry McCrory from Old Northamptonian Lodge No 5694 is concerned, having tested positive for COVID-19 at Christmas, becoming very ill and spending time in hospital where he received excellent treatment and support from the NHS staff and his GP, there was no question that he should put himself forward for the NHS COVID-19 vaccination team.
- Written by: Peter Robinson
More than 30,000 young people with disabilities and special educational needs will be able to take part in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, thanks to a grant of £300,000 from the Freemasons.
The Freemasons have become a strategic partner of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE), funding a new national programme to upskill its team and volunteers. The programme will also help enrol more schools and clubs, to ensure all young people have access to DofE.
- Written by: Peter Robinson
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of WBro Christopher Martin Smith PAGDC to the Grand Lodge Above on Saturday the 22nd of May 2021. WBro Chris had been receiving treatment for bowel cancer at Bedford Hospital. His family moved him to St John’s Hospice, Moggerhanger for his last night.
- Written by: Michael Genner
On Tuesday the 1st June 2021 the Companions of Gildenburg Chapter were ‘thrilled’ to begin operating again as a RA Chapter in Ellindon Masonic Centre in Peterborough – albeit under a Rule-of-Six framework.
Gildenburg Chapter, by dispensation as their May 2021 meeting fell within the closing days of the suspension of masonic activity, was able to undertake its usual ‘elections’ to ensure it is well placed to hold its Installation Convocation in October 2021. Additionally, on the 1st June the Chapter was able to undertake all the outstanding administrative and procedural activities from 2020 and early 2021, which included the 2020 election and Installation, to enable the Chapter to move forward with no outstanding business when the new season begins again in September 2021.
After this June 2021 Convocation the Companions were able to enjoy refreshment and convivial ‘Companionship’ in the garden of the home of their MEZ.
E Comp Dr Christopher Clark PGStB (ScE), E Comp Stan Goakes PGStB (visitor and acting PS), E Comp David Treasure PPGSoj (acting H),
E Comp Steve Winterton (MEZ), E Comp Andrew Johnson LGCR (J), E Comp Mike Henton PPGScN (acting DC)