2024
Fryston Conclave Enthronement - 26 September 2024
A busy night at Louth with the Installation of a new Knight, W. Kt. Rev. Terry Taggart, and the Enthronement of Mike Boulton as Most Puissant Sovereign and Phil Aitken as Eminent Viceroy seen below after a very enjoyable ceremony carried out successfully by P. Kt. Richard Powell.
Relaxing after the meeting.......!
but not for some....!
Grand Sovereign’s Care for Children Fund
Presentation to "Rainbow Stars" 11 September 2024
Representing the Division of Lincolnshire, members of the Ancaster Conclave recently visited Rainbow Stars in Sleaford to present them with a cheque for £2,500 from the Grand Sovereign’s Care for Children Fund, to assist them with their sensory room and for an exciting children’s project to create a new Mosaic for their building.
Charity CEO, Jane Peck, receiving cheque from the R.Ill. Intendant-General, Steve Roberts
The Lincolnshire Division and Ancaster Conclave sincerely thank the Grand Sovereign and the Grand Sovereign’s Care for Children’s Fund for this generous donation for the severely disabled children supported by Rainbow Stars.
Many thanks also to Darren Coleman-Heald, the Charities’ Manager at Mark Masons Hall, for facilitating the Cheque Presentation.
Rainbow Stars are an inclusive and friendly community group providing care and support for children with severe disabilities or those seeking a diagnosis. It also supports parents, siblings and carers of the children.
The group recently moved into a shop premises next door to Sleaford Masonic Centre – home of Ancaster Conclave.
Niall Armstrong, the Treasurer of the Masonic Building Company and also the Recorder of Ancaster Conclave, has worked closely with Rainbow Stars and has experienced the incredible work the group does, day in day out. His submission to the Grand Sovereign’s Care for Children Fund received support from the Intendant General and the Lincolnshire Division Executive. The funding will be used exclusively to benefit the children and will include support for their sensory room and a very exciting and ambitious and complex project, which will involve all the children supported by Rainbow Stars, in the design and making of a Large Mosaic.
Working with a local art group, MosArt who specialise in Mosaics a new Mosaic is being created by the children which when completed, will be mounted on an external wall facing a shopping precinct and will be a legacy for all the children involved in its creation.
The Charity CEO, Jane Peck, was thrilled to receive the donation and expressed her delight and gratitude on behalf of the Charity and the children.
Grand Imperial Conclave 2 July 2024
Those knights receiving their promotions/first appointments in Freemasons' Hall, Great Queens Street, were very well supported by fellow Lincolnshire knights . They are seen below in front of the Lincolnshire Window. (Details of appointments in "News" column on right of page). It was a wonderful day enjoyed by all - as can be seen by photographs taken at the festive board in the Connaught Rooms after the meeting.
Ill. Kt. Peter Mason, Deputy Captain of the Grand Sepulchre Guard, who received his first appointment to P.G. Prefect. here with W. Kt. Wayne Lagden, also a proud member of the Grand Sepulchre Guard.
Photos by P. Kt. Iain Wilson
Lindum Colonia Conclave - Enthronement 24 June 2024
Lindum Colonia Conclave's Enthonement was made particularly special by a visit from the Intendant-General, R. Ill. Kt. Stephen Roberts and the Divisional Team. As usual on Team visits, the Sepulchre Guards turned out in force - early arrivals see below!
L to R: W. Kt. R. Powell, P. Kt. J. McQuade, W. Kt. W. Lagden, W. Kt. N. Probert
The evening was a great success with E. Kt. Ivor Hallam enthroned as Eminent Viceroy by E. Kt . Conor Burke who was enthroned as M.P.S. by P. Kt. Kevin Woodman. A superb atmosphere prevailed at the festive board at which the Intendant-General thanked the Conclave for their warm reception and hospitality.
L to R: Ill. Kt. Ray Wade, M. P. Kt. Conor Burke, R. Ill. Kt. Steve Roberts, P. Kt. Kevin Woodman
Here joined by E. Kt. Ivor Hallam and the Divisional Viceroy, Ill. Kt. Martin Cooper
On being told "to relax" for the photo by the Assistant Divisional Recorder....!
Photos by P. Kt. Iain Wilson
Ancaster Conclave installs new Knight 18 June 2024
On his first meeting after his Enthronement, M.P.S. John Baigent installed W.Kt. Ian Woodruff White. The ceremony went extrenely well and was followed by an excellent meal in an impressive setting.
L to R: Ill. Kt. R.Wade, MPS, W.Kt. Ian White, E.Kt. David Buckenham
Photos by P. Kt. Iain Wilson
Ladies' Festival 14 June 2024 - Hemswell Court
This year's Ladies' Festival was held at a new venue, Hemswell Court, and was a wonderful evening. A superb meal followed by excellent entertainment provided by the Blighty Belles performing "Mama Mia - Here we go Again, a tribute to ABBA and the successful stage show "Mama Mia"
V.Ill.Kt. Reg Brittan proposing toast to the Ladies Mrs. Susan Roberts responding!
The Blighty Belles
Photos by P. Kt. Iain Wilson
Lindum Colonia Conclave - Presentation to LRSN 13 June 2024
The MPS, Kevin Woodman, was pleased to hand over a donation of £250 to the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network saying that the conclave was proud to support the charity as it is recognised that the farmers and their families have problems with anxiety, stress and problems relating to their families and businesses.
Seen here receiving the cheque, Sarah Poucher said: "A huge thank you on behalf of the LRSN for the support. All donations are used to directly support the agricultural and horticultural communities and allied industries in Lincolnshire. Last year we helped 248 families with support, which unfortunately is a 90% increase in the last two years. Any problem is neither large and small, too complex or simple. We aim to help people make sense of their problems and to give them assistance."
Ancaster Conclave, No. 282 - Enthronement, 24 April 2024
The Enthronement of the new MPS, P. Kt. John Baigent, by P. Kt. Jim McQuade and the EV, E. Kt David Buckenham by E. Kt. John Baigent, was greatly enhanced by the presence of the Divisional Team which, of course, included the Sepulchre Guard. The ceremonies went very well under the guidance of the Divivisional Marshal who is also the Marshal of the Conclave. Both must have been very pleased as can be seen by their smiling faces below!
An excellent candlelit festive board followed which rounded off a very enjoyable evening.
L to R: Ill. Kt. Ray Wade, MPS John Baigent, EV David Buckenham, R.Ill. Kt.Steve Roberts
Below they are joined by the Divisional Marshal, Ill. Kt. Mike Lock,, Deputy Marshal, Pete Mason and W. Kt. Wayne Lagden, Deputy Captain of the Sepulchre Guard.
L to R: W. Kt. Wayne Lagden, Ill. Kt. Ray Wade, MPS, EV, Ill. Kt. Mike Lock, IR. Ill. Kt. Steve Roberts, P. Kt. Peter Mason
Photgraphs by P. Kt. Iain Wilson, Asst. Divisonal Recorder
Thornholme Conclave, No. 314 - Enthronement, 19 April 2024
L tp R: Ill. Kt. Ray Wade, Dep.I.-G., P.Kt. John Cuthbert, IPMPS, MPS Colin Fox, E.V. David Goodwin, Ill. Kt. Martin Cooper, Prelate
The MPS with his officers
Grand Sovereign visits Lindum Colonia Conclave, No. 287
Special Meeting 5 April 24
On the 1 April 2024 III. Kt. Reg Brittan celebrated 50 years membership with the Lindum Colonia Conclave.
On Friday the 5th April the Grand Sovereign, M.III.Kt. Graham Leslie Flight visited Lindum Colonia Conclave to present to III.Kt. Reg Brittan a 50th year celebratory Certificate and Jewel to mark this amazing milestone in his Masonic journey. The Grand Sovereign was accompanied by the Grand Marshal, R.III.Kt. Paul Norman, and 14 Grand Sepulchre Guards.
After the opening of the Conclave the Grand Sovereign congratulated V.III.Kt. Bryan Robinson, a member of Ancaster Conclave, on his wonderful achievement - his 50th Certificate and Jewel, having been previously presented to him at his home by the Intendant-General, R.III.Kt. Steve Roberts.
The Grand Sovereign also congratulated III.Kt. David Lee of the Lindum Conclave who had celebrated forty years membership on the 2 April 2024.
The ceremony of Installation of a new knight by the Most Puissant Sovereign, Kevin Woodman, followed. ably assisted by worthy knights from both the Lindum Colonia and Ancaster Conclaves. The candidate for the evening was Comp. Connor O’Neill. The Obligation was undertaken by P.Kt. Niall Armstrong, Divisional Treasurer, his father-in-law to be and the Grand Sovereign completed the installation by personally knighting Comp. O'Neill – a great honour indeed.
Before presenting III.Kt. Reg Brittan with his 50th year membership Certificate and Jewel, the Grand Sovereign gave a resume of his amazing and very high-profile masonic journey. III.Kt. Brittan gave a most heartfelt response in return. There was also a further surprise for III.Kt. Brittan when the Grand Sovereign announced that he was to confer upon him a field promotion in recognition of his outstanding service to the Red Cross Order and asked the Grand Marshal to read aloud his letter of appointment. The Grand Marshal proclaimed that with immediate effect III.Kt. Reg Brittan would be appointed to the rank of Past Grand Junior General and this news received a rapturous applause from the Conclave.
After the meeting the Intendant-General presented the Grand Sovereign with a £500 cheque for his Care for Children's Fund.
The meeting was followed by an excellent Festive Board.
This was a very special evening which will remain in the memory of those present for many years to come.
L to R: Ill. Kt. David Lee, V.Ill.Kt. Reg Brittan, Grand Sovereign, V.Ill. Kt. Bryan Robinson, MBE, with the Grand Sepulchre Guard
L to R: Grand Sovereign, V.Ill. Kt. Reg Brittan, W.Kt.Connor O'Neill, the MPS, Kevin Woodman, R.Ill.Kt. Steve Roberts
L to R: Grand Sovereign, V.Ill.Kt. Reg Brittan with his 50th Certificate
R.Ill. Kt. Steve Roberts presenting cheque to the Grand Sovereign
After the Festive Board a relaxed Reg Brittan with Ray Wade, Dep. I.-G.
Bereavement
I am sad to report the passing of P. Kt. Michael Knowles, who died on Thursday, 4 April 2024 aged 69 years. He was a member of Fryston Conclave for 19 years and had recently joined Viceroy Conclave. Mike's first Divisional appointment was to Sentinel in November 2013 - a position he held for 3 years. He progessed up the Divisional ladder becoming Junior General in November 2022 and then Senior General on the18 November 2023. He was an enthusiastic Knight and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
West Yorkshire Division - Installation of new Intendant-General
The R. Ill. Intendant-General, Stephen Roberts, accompanied by Ill. Kt. Ray Wade, Deputy Intendant-General, Ill. Kt. Mike Lock, Divisional Marshal, Ill. Kt. Mike Allen, Divisional Recorder, P. Kt. Iain Wilson, Assistant Divisional Recorder, together with Grand Sepulchre Guard Members P. Kt. Peter Mason, the Deputy Captain, and W. Kt. Wayne Lagden attended West Yorkshire’s Divisional Conclave held in Tapton Masonic Hall on Saturday 16 March 2024.
The Grand Sovereign, M. Ill. Kt. Graham Leslie Flight and his team from Grand Imperial Conclave were in attendance for the installation of a new Intendant-General, Ill. Kt. Keith Tolan, P.G.St.B (L.), and the re-appointment of Ill. Kt. Alistair Booth, P.G. Chamb. as Deputy Intendant-General. The Grand Sovereign and new Intendant-General thanked the outgoing Intendant-General, R. Ill. Kt. Dr. Raymond Charles Johnson, for his service in office over the last five years.
L to R: Ill. Kt. Mike Allen, R. Ill. Kt. Steve Roberts, Ill. Kt. Ray Wade, P. Kt. Iain Wilson
L to R: W. Kt. Wayne Lagden, R. Ill. Kt. Steve Roberts, Ill. Kt. Ray Wade, P. Kt. Peter Mason
The Grand Sepulchre Guard
W. Kt. Wayne Lagden and Deputy Captain P. Kt. Peter Mason
L to R: Ill. Kt. Mike Allen, Ill. Kt. Mike Lock, R. Ill. Kt. Steve Roberts, P. Kt. Iain Wilson
Fryston Conclave, No.366 - AO 28 February 2024
A warm welcome by the members of Fryston Conclave, No. 366 was given to all the visitors at their 158th regular meeting, held at Louth Masonic Centre.
The Conclave was opened in due form by the M.P.S. Richard Powell (Sep. Gd), and Ill. Kt. Martin Cooper, P.G.Chamb., Divisional Eusebius, was welcomed into the Conclave and brought the greetings of the R. Ill. Intendant-General, Stephen Roberts.
A very touching eulogy was delivered by W. Kt. Neil Hollingsworth in memory of W. Kt. Jeff Stephenson,Jeff will be missed by his friends, the Conclave and masonry in general. All stood for a moment of quiet reflection.
Grand Imperial Conclave KHS certificates were presented to W. Kts. Phil Aitken and Chris Tandy, and a thorough explanation of which was given by the Divisional Eusebius.
L to R: E. Kt. Mike Boulton, W.Kt. Phil Aitken, MPS Richard Powell, Ill.Kt. Kt. Martin Cooper and W. Kt. Chris Tandy
L to R: E. Kt. Mike Boulton, Ill. Kt. Terry Pannell, MPS, W. Kt. Neil Hollingsworth, Ill. Kt. Martin Cooper, P. Kt. Colin Markham
A thoroughly wonderful evening was enjoyed by all!
Ancaster Conclave, No. 282 - 50th Anniverary Celebration
Ancaster Conclave celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Friday 26th January, 2024.
Since it was consecrated in the Masonic Rooms, Watergate, Sleaford, on Saturday 19th January, 1974, the Conclave has provided 5 out of the 8 Lincolnshire Division’s Intendants-General and the present and past Intendants-General were very much part of the celebrations.
The Conclave welcomed 20 guests, which included Founder Member and holder of the 50th year Membership Certificate, V.Ill.Kt. Bryan Walter Robinson, P.G.H.Chan., BEM., and the following Intendants-General - R.Ill.Kt. Dr. Alan Beckerton ( Derbyshire Division), R.Ill.Kt. Ralph Everett Hitchin and Immediate Past Intendant-General, R.Ill.Kt. Terence Desmond Ward (Nottinghamshire Division) and our Deputy Intendant-General, Ill.Kt. Raymond Wade, P.G.Chamb.
Before the celebrations commenced, the Conclave installed a new knight, David Alan Williams of Shire Chapter, No. 5610.
During the celebrations of the anniversary, various elements of the Consecration meeting were presented by the Sovereign, M.P.Kt. James McQuade. The origins of the name Ancaster by Ill.Kt. Michael J. Lock, G.Vice-Chamb., and the Consecration Oration was delivered by P.Kt. Christopher G. Jones.
A surprising highlight of the meeting was when the Intendant-General, R.Ill.Kt. Stephen Roberts, presented 40-year Membership Certificates to Past Intendant-General John Raymond William Clements, KCC, and V.Ill.Kt. Victor Barry Topliss, P.G.H.Alm.
A wonderful evening was concluded with a 5-course meal the same that was enjoyed at the Consecration dinner. During the meal, several members of the Conclave presented amusing reminiscences and tributes to members over the 50 years.
Newly Installed Kt David Williams being congratulated by the MPS and Em. Viceroy
MPS with his distiguished Guests
The MPS with his Distinguished Guests, the new knight and 40-year Certificate recipients
MPS proposing toast to "The Ancaster Conclave"
W. Kt. Keith Robinson reminiscing
W.Kt. David Buckenham proposing the toast to Kt. Williams (contemplating his response!)
The response!
Photographs kindly taken by W. Kt Wayne Lagden
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