Owing to the government’s restriction on numbers, imposed because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Annual Convocation usually held at Freemasons Hall, Great Queens Street, will instead be held at Ashwell House, St Albans on Monday the 2nd November 2020. Due to the restrictions on numbers, companions other than those whose attendance is Read more
On Thursday 24th September Dacre Chapter No. 2086 were able to meet at The Cloisters in a COVID secure environment. Although small in number, they were great in heart! With a later start time of 7pm the Companions were able to enjoy a socially-distanced and safe drink in the bar Read more
The United Grand Lodge of England and Supreme Grand Chapter has released a special edition of First Rising newsletter in response to the new laws which come into force today, Monday 14 September 2020.
At a recent meeting of key Companions of Dacre Chapter No2086, it was decided, subject to any further “lockdown”, to host our next regular meeting on Thursday 24th September at the Cloisters Masonic Centre, Letchworth and allow those that wish to attend the courtesy of doingso, whilst others that do Read more
Harpenden RA Chapter No 4314 is to meet on 16th September 2020. The Chapter was last able to meet for its Installation in January, but not for an Exaltation Ceremony in April. The Principals, John Smith, Martin Wallis, and Reg East have agreed to remain in office for 2021. The Read more
A joint Royal Arch Chapter and Craft initiative to increase the number of First Aiders at Masonic Centres in Hertfordshire was launched in August at the Cloisters centre in Letchworth. Although defibrillators are available at many centres there are few people that have received any instruction in how to use them. The Deputy Grand Superintendent, David Read more
Gresham Chapter was fortunate that their last meeting was in February before the first lockdown. Able to ballot for the Principals Elect, which reduced some of the pressure. The Scribe E,Pantelis Poullais, realised that it was going to be a difficult task ahead with all the Government social distancing measures Read more
With many questions being asked about the impact of Coronavirus on Lodge/Chaper meetings. The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) has released these ‘Frequently Ask Questions’.
Dear Companions all, You will be aware that all Craft and Royal Arch meetings were suspended, as from 17 th March 2020, for a period of four months owing to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Likewise, you will have received much information and guidance from various sources on how to stay safe. Read more
At the Annual Royal Arch Golf Day held on 12 th July 2019 at Redbourn Golf Club, Mrs Elaine Clift was at the dinner hosted in the evening by the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, James Sharpley, to present the inaugural ‘Ian Clift Memorial Trophy’ to the winner of the best Read more