Dear Companions all, 2020 has been a challenging year, one which none of us could have imagined twelve months ago and I hope that this message finds you and your families safe and well in these difficult times we are all living through. I am heartened by the fact that Read more
Companions, I have this morning presided over the lowest attended Provincial Convocation that the Province has witnessed, not a statement I had envisaged making on becoming your Grand Superintendent, such are the conditions imposed on us all by the Government during this Coronavirus pandemic. This much reduced Convocation was necessary Read more
A very different Convocation took place today 28th October of White Star Chapter no 8727 where the numbers were restricted to six due to the Covid-19 restrictions and where the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E. Comp Phil Masters standing in for the MEZ, E. Comp. Colin Hellyer who was prevented Read more
An unusual meeting of Hertfordshire First Principals Chapter no 4090 was held today 26th October. Due to the Covid 19 restrictions, the MEZ, E. Comp. Chris Foxcroft was unable to attend. The Second Provincial Grand Principal, E. Comp Phil Masters was invited to stand in and officiated at the Convocation Read more
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