The moment when Sir Chris Hoy went public about the fact that at the age of forty-eight, he had been diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer, he went from “National Olympic hero” to “National Treasure”. Recognising that prostate cancer is the #1 cancer amongst males in the UK the Provincial Royal Read more
Monday the 28th of October was James Sharpley’s last attendance as Most Excellent Grand Superintendent at Hertfordshire First Principals Chapter prior to his retirement. Little did he or others at the meeting know or expect that when the advertised talk had finished the Chapter would be called off for period. Read more
The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, James Sharpley, is pleased to announce that E. Comp. David Hampton is to be appointed as his successor from 1st November 2024. Subject to confirmation, it is anticipated that he will be installed by members of the Supreme Grand Chapter at the outset of the Annual Read more
On Friday 13th September 2024, the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp. James Sharpley accompanied by the Deputy Grand Superintendent E Comp. David Hampton; the Provincial Grand Scribe E, E Comp, David Broomer; the Provincial Deputy Director of Ceremonies, Jason Roberts and the Past Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies and Read more
The Cloisters, Letchworth was home to another ‘Sailsbury Union Super Saturday’. 5 Orders met in just 3 hours starting with Ravenscroft Rose Croix then Gladmuir R.A.M followed by Gladsmuir Mark then Concord Chapter 767 and closing the meetings was Salisbury Union Lodge 767. The meetings were short and to the Read more
On Sunday 4th August 95 adults and 15 children enjoyed an afternoon of entertainment, companionship and great food at Mayflower Place. We were entertained by Louise, a wonderful singer who ran through a wide selection of tunes that got everyone singing, tapping and even dancing! A magician, Tony Tripiani, baffled Read more
The 12th July saw the playing of the annual Royal Arch Golf Day which was held at Redbourn Golf Club. 46 Golfers shared a superb day in the July sunshine with some fine golfing skills on display. This was followed by a sumptuous dinner in the clubhouse where 55 golfers and Read more
On Saturday 6th July at Concord Chapter, the MEGS, E Comp James Sharpley awarded E Comp David Hance his Certificate of Service to Royal Arch Masonry for all his dedicated and long service to the Royal Arch in general and Hertfordshire in particular. Initiated into Salisbury Union Lodge No 767 Read more
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