On Saturday 6th July Concord Chapter held their first meeting using an adapted version of the ritual Exalting three brethren into our wonderful order, in not only a dramatic fashion, but one that engaged all those present. The ritual was heavily adapted by Tom Golds and Peter Lucas, assisted by Read more
The International Men in Sheds movement was created to give men a chance to meet together when they might just be sitting at home with nothing much to do. Retired Engineer Craig joined about 9 months ago and was quickly absorbed with the other men (and a lovely lady) in Read more
At the regular convocation of Gladsmuir Chapter No 1385 held on Thursday 27th June 2024, the Deputy Grand Superintendent, E Comp David Hampton had the pleasure of presenting E Comp Philip Lever with a certificate to mark his 50 years’ loyal service to Royal Arch Masonry in Hertfordshire. Before he Read more
On Saturday 18 th May 2024, the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp James Sharpley with the Executive members of the Province, attended the amalgamation of Letchworth Garden City Chapter C5109 and the Cloisters Chapter C7100 at the Cloisters Masonic Centre, Letchworth Garden City. It was 15 years since the Read more
On 28th March 2024 an entourage of Hertfordshire Companions, accompanied the Deputy Grand Superintendent E.Comp. David Hampton and the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal E.Comp. Robert Asser to St. Augustine Royal Arch Chapter No. 3108 meeting at Freemasons’ Hall, Park Street, in the Province of Bristol, to witness a Ceremony of Read more
“Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp James William Sharpley it is now 9 years’ since you were installed as the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent and I have had the privilege and pleasure to propose a toast to your health over as many years. Today, you have successfully presided over your Read more
Today, 6th November 2023, the E Comp James Sharpley presided over his last convocation as the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent of Hertfordshire. Read the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent Address here Like all meetings of Provincial Grand Chapter, the day starts early for the active officers. The first rehearsal was underway Read more
Companions all, I bid you a hearty welcome to our Provincial Convocation which finds us once again in the magnificent surroundings of the Grand Temple after our forced change of venue last year due to the Rail Strike. This also means that we have the pleasure of the company of Read more
On October the 18th Cranbourne Chapter 1580 celebrated their Centenary and were presented with their Centenary Charter by the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent James Sharpley. 84 Companions attended the Convocation and 83 attended the Centenary Banquet. The Centenary ceremony followed the Installation Ceremony and a significant Provincial presence of ten Excellent Read more
The Royal Arch Province of Hertfordshire has for many years, hosted a Sunday Luncheon, presided over by the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, James Sharpley. This year was no exception and the luncheon was held at Ashwell House, St Albans, where over 80 Companions and their wives, partners, friends and relatives Read more