At last a ceremony! The chapter of Grand Design, like so many others, had to delay their installation. Unable to happen in February, it was moved to 24th June. Regrettably the Government decisions concerning lifting restrictions on 19 June were not as hoped for. But the meeting went ahead, observing Read more
On Wednesday 21 st July 2021, the Provincial Grand Master, RW Bro Paul Gower and the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp James Sharpley invited the Grand Officers who had been honoured with appointment to or promotion in Grand Lodge or Grand Chapter to a celebratory dinner, which was hosted Read more
Icknield Chapter was consecrated on Wednesday 26th May 1926 at the Icknield Halls, Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City by the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, Comp Charles Edward Keyser. Icknield Lodge was the sponsoring Lodge for the new Chapter but the initial petition to form a new Chapter was rejected by Supreme Read more
Following the general suspension being lifted and meetings allowed to recommence from 17th May, Kingswood was one of the first Chapters to meet, at Letchworth, under the new rules. The Companions – smiling behind the masks and happy to be back. This was followed a few days later by Provincial Read more
At the meeting of Supreme Grand Chapter at midday today, the following Companions would have been in attendance, but owing to the COVID-19 restrictions, were unable to be present to receive either their appointment or promotion from the First Grand Principal: FIRST APPOINTMENTS Name Rank David Richard ELLIS, OBE PAGSoj Read more
You will be aware that when suspension of Royal Arch meetings was announced by the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent on 15th December 2020, he indicated that suspension was to be effective until midnight on Monday 5th April 2021 and that the date on which the suspension would be lifted would Read more
The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent and the Provincial Executive extend their congratulations to those who received 1st appointments and promotions to Grand Chapter Rank through Hertfordshire. Unfortunately, there will be no investiture this year but the appointments will take effect from 11.15am on Thursday 29th April 2021. FIRST APPOINTMENTS David Read more
Following recent formal approval of the designs, there are to be two banner dedications in Hertfordshire Province this year (subject to Covid19 restrictions) and another one for the following year. However, it has been no easy road to travel and, in some quarters, it has caused a bit of consternation. Read more
The Provincial Director of Ceremonies is responsible for co-ordinating ceremonies and ritual across the Royal Arch Province of Hertfordshire. He is also responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the ceremony at the annual Provincial convocation, held at Freemasons’ Hall in London. James was born in Perthshire in 1972 Read more
The Provincial Assistant Grand Scribe E works with the Scribe E to ensure all the administrative matters within the Province are delivered successfully. Iain will also be working with the Hermes working group and Hertfordshire Royal Arch Chapters to ensure the digitisation of UGLE processes is successfully implemented in 2021/22. Read more