On Tuesday 11th October 2016, the Deputy Grand Superintendent, E Comp David Hampton had the honour of hosting the annual Deputy Grand Superintendent’s Forum at which 24 Provinces were represented with their respective Deputies and other Distinguished Companions, 46 guests in total. The Forum was held at Ashwell House, St Read more
On Sunday 2nd October 2016, 106 guests attended a Luncheon for Provincial Officers, Chapter Principals and Scribes at the Cloisters Masonic Centre, Letchworth Garden City. The event was presided over by the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, James Sharpley who commented that it was a delight to see so many guests Read more
On 6th July 2016, a cheque was presented from Icknield Chapter (plus a similar donation from the Hooks Cross Ladies Festival) to the “Friends of Lister Hospital” at the Cloisters Masonic Centre, Letchworth Garden City. Icknield Chapter has always liked to support local charities and they recently approved a donation Read more
On Thursday July 7th 2016, E Comp Paul Blakemore, the 3rd Provincial Grand Principal, presented a Royal Arch 50 Year Service Certificate to E Comp Vernon Elphick, PAGDC. He was exalted into Doric Chapter No 933, in London on March 15th 1966 but this Chapter was sadly erased 2012. He Read more
Halsey Chapter No.1479 celebrated its’ 125th Anniversary earlier this year and at the next Convocation on Thursday 13th October at Ashwell House, St Albans, the MEZ, E. Comp. Paul Doran has organised a talk entitled “Thus Saith Cyrus, King of Persia” to be given by E. Comp. Harold Grant, PAGSoj Read more
At the meeting of the North Watford & Oxhey Chapter, No 6918, held on Saturday 18th June 2016 at Watford Masonic Hall, 28 companions marked the 10th Anniversary of the amalgamation of Oxhey Chapter with North Watford Chapter. The Immediate Past Grand Superintendent, E Comp John Ilott, who presided at Read more
On Friday July 8th the Royal Arch Golf Day took place at Redbourn Golf Club with the sun shining. 52 Companions took part in the golf, joined by wives and partners in the evening for dinner. ME Comp Jim Sharpley and ME Comp Wayne Williams (Northants and Huntingdon) were also Read more
E Comp Anthony (Tony) Matthews was initiated into Icknield Lodge 4670 in 1962, by his father, therefore Tony is a true Lewis. He rose through the ranks becoming Worshipful Master in 1973. He was exalted into the Holy Royal Arch, again by his father, in December 1965, and again rose Read more
The next Convocation of Provincial Grand Chapter will be held on Monday 7th November 2016 in the Grand Temple in Great Queen Street, London. It is the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent’s wish that the Principals from each of the Chapters attend to represent their Chapter. The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent Read more
The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, James Sharpley is pleased to announce that the First Grand Principal, H.R.H. The Duke of Kent, has been pleased to promote or appoint the following Companions in Supreme Grand Chapter: APPOINTMENTS Stephen William BAILEY AGDC David Charles GREENLAND PAGDC Jon LYDON PAGDC John Laurence SHULMAN Read more