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Grand Imperial Conclave Tuesday 5 July 2022
Knights receiving their Grand Rank appointments and promotions were well supported by Lincolnshire Knights at the Annual meeting in Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street. Ill. Kt. Malcolm Bilton and Ill. Kt. Reg Brittan are pictured below in front of the Lincolnshire window. Malcolm received his promotion to Past Grand Chamberlain and Reg his first appointment to active Grand Herald.
L to R: P.Kt. Michael Lock, Malcolm Bilton, Reg Brittan, Ray Wade, Andrew Pascoe and Mike Allen
An excellent meal followed at the Connaught Rooms which was thoroughly enjoyed by all, as you can see from Malcolm's broad smile!
Jonathan Roberts found the experience of being photographed by P,Kt. Peter Mason quite amusing!
L to R: Mike Lock, Ray Wade and Reg Brittan
L to R: Ray Wade, Reg Brittan and John Wickes newly-appointed active Grand Senior General
Unfortunately, V.Ill. Kt Barry Topliss, P.G.H.Alm., and Ill. Kt. Rod Rouse, P.G.Chamb., were unable to attend the meeting.
Presentation to the Lincs. & Notts. Air Ambulance
On the 14 June the Deputy Intendant-General, Ill. Kt. Ray Wade, accompanied by his wife, Dorothea, was delighted to present a cheque to Karen Carter, Fund Raising Manager (Lincs.), who expressed her grateful thanks to the Division for the donation. She also offered to entertain a group visit of RCC members to the new station headquarters which had been totally funded by the government and other grant bodies.
Ladies' Festival - Friday 10 June 2022
A very much awaited evening was hosted by our Intendant-General at the Annual Ladies' Festival held at The Dower House Hotel, Woodhall Spa. It was an excellent evening and was well attended by Knights of the Division, their Ladies and many guests.
Following an excellent meal, superb entertainment was provided by "Charlie Russell", a singer guitarist who performed some of his own songs as well as well-known standards.
Grand Rank Appointments 2022
Congratulations to the following worthy Knights on their well-deserved appointments.
These appointments are effective from the 5 July 2022.
Promotions:
Ill. Kt. Victor Barry Topliss, P.G.Chamb. to P.G.H.Alm.
Ill. Kt. Malcolm F. Bilton, P.G.St.B.(L.). to P.G.Chamb.
Ill. Kt. Rodney Charles Rouse, P.G.St.B.(L.). to P.G.Chamb.
First Appointments:
P. Kt. Reginald Leslie Brittan, Div.J.G. to Grand Herald.
Divisional Meeting Saturday 20 November 2021 - Louth Masonic Centre
A very successful Divisional Meeting was well attended and enjoyed by Lincolnshire Knights and their guests at a new venue - the Louth Masonic Centre. Because the impact of Covid had restricted our actvities during the past year all officers were reappointed for a further year. The Division was honoured to have the Provincial Grand Master, R.W. Bro. David Wheeler and the Inspector-General for Lincolnshire, V. Ill. Bro. Trevor Clingan as guests at the festive board at which the Intendant-General presented a cheque for £250 to the Provincial Grand Master for the Craft 2025 Festival. The Address given by the Intendant-General and appointments, etc., can be found under the "Division" tab.
Pictured below after the meeting are the Intendant-General, R. Ill. Kt. Stephen Roberts with the Deputy Intendant-General, Ill. Kt. Raymond Wade and the Divisional Eusebius, V.Ill. Kt. Michael Bull.
And below with the R. Ill. Intendants-General from other Divisions
L to R: R. Ill. Kt. Dr. Alan Beckerton, R. Ill. Kt. Raymond Johnson, R. Ill. Kt. Ralph Hitchin, Ill. Kt. Raymond Wade, R.Ill. Kt. Stephen Roberts, V.Ill. Kt. Michael Bull, R.Ill. Kt. Stuart Graves, R.Ill Kt. Michael Daws and R. Ill. Kt. Robin Knight. Hiding in the background is the Divisional Standard Bearer (C), P. Kt. John Cooper!
Photos by Mike Allen, Divisional Recorder
Presentation to Provincial Grand Master
Photo by Trevor Clingan
Grand Imperial Annual Assembly 12 October 2021 - Great Queen Street
Lincolnshire was, as always, represented at the Grand Imperial Conclave Assembly held in the Grand Temple, London on Tuesday 12th October 2021.
Pictured above our current Senior General, Terry Pannell and Terry Aldridge, Past Senior General, after receiving their first appointments to acting Grand Herald and Past Grand Vice-Chamberlain respectively, standing before the Lincolnshire Window at Grand Lodge with the Intendant-General and Deputy Intendant-General. V. lll. Kt. Barry Humphrey was invested as Past Grand Almoner but had to leave early to catch his train home!
Below, after enjoying the meal at the Connaught Rooms afterwards, the Intendant-General, R. Ill. Kt. Steve Roberts with Terry Pannell, Peter Mason, and Ray Wade.
Below the Intendant-General is seen 'centre stage' in Mark Masons Hall prior to the Grand Sovereign's I-G Conference the following day!
Bereavement
I am sad to report the passing of Ill. Kt. Brian Francis Richards, who died on Tuesday, 9 February aged 85 years.
Brian was a member of Ancaster Conclave for 29 years. A former Divisional Senior Warden, he attained the rank of Past Grand Standard Bearer Constantine in 2009.
He was a well-respected and very active mason holding Grand Rank in many Orders. Sadly, he resigned his membership in January 2020 because of ill health.
He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Presentation to St Andrew's Children's Hospice (Andy's)
The R.Ill. Intendant-General, Steve Roberts and Ill.Kt. Ray Wade, Divisional Recorder, were very pleased to visit St Andrew’s Children’s Hospice (Andy’s) in Grimsby today (20th October) to present a cheque for £2,500 on behalf of the Grand Sovereign’s Care for Children’s Fund.
Andy’s offers free palliative care to children and young people from birth to the age of 25 years with any progressive life-limiting illness; the care is available in a wide range of settings which includes 24-hour care as well as day care and bereavement support.
Receiving the cheque, Fundraising and Events Coordinator John Stobart expressed the Hospices deep gratitude and reminded us that their services were only made possible by the generosity and assistance of corporate organisations, local businesses and individuals, as statutory sources only partially cover their running costs (around 19%).
L to R: Ill. Kt. Ray Wade, John Stobart, R.Ill. Intendant-General
Photos by Becky Darnell, Charity Fundraising and Campaigns Lead
Bereavement
I am sad to report the passing of V. Ill. Kt. Ian Gordon Walker, P.G.H.Chan., who died on Tuesday, 15 September aged 77 years.
Ian was a member of Spalding Conclave for 34 years and a Founder member of Viceroy Conclave for 23 years. He was promoted to Past Grand High Chancellor in 2009 for his excellent service to the Order.
He was also a member of Past Sovereigns Conclave of East Anglia, No. 454, and made an Honorary member of Breckland Conclave, No. 454, in 2018.
He was a dedicated Red Cross mason, was respected throughout the Province and he will be sorely missed by us all.
I am sad to report the passing of two of our very senior members.
V.Ill.Kt. Derek Mawer, P.G.Alm., died on the 1st March. He was a member of Tattershall Castle Conclave and Viceroy Conclave and for his services to the Order was promoted to Past Grand Almoner in 2013.
V.Ill.Kt. Les Penney, P.G.H.Chan., died on the 28 March. He was a member of Spalding Conclave and a Founder member of Viceroy Conclave and for his services to the Order was promoted to Past Grand Hgh Chancellor in 2011.
Both were excellent masons and were well respected throughout the Province and will be sorely missed by us all.
Ancaster Conclave, No. 282 - Appendant Orders 24 January 2020
The Intendant-General seen here before the meeting with the new Pop-up Banner which will be put on display at Masonic centres over the next few months - the first being Spalding!
The Appendant Orders meeting was very well attended and supported by the Divisional Team - photographs below showing all enjoying the festive board.
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Viceroy Conclave, No.445
Enthronement 30 September 2019
Masonic Hall, Horncastle
The Enthronement of P.Kt. Des O’Neill, P.Div.W.ofReg., as MPS and Ill. Kt. Martin Cooper, PG.Pref., as EV. was attended by the R.Ill. Intendant-General, Steve Roberts and the Divisional Viceroy, Ill.Kt. Mike Bull, P.G.Chamb. who was making his official visit.
The Viceroy Conclave is a Past Sovereigns’ Conclave for which one of its roles is to support Conclaves who need assistance with their ceremonial workings.
L to R: R.Ill. Intendant-General, Steve Roberts, P.Kt. Des O'Neill, Ill.Kt. Martin Cooper, Ill.Kt. Mike Bull
Ancaster Conclave Presents Cheque
The Sovereign of Ancaster Conclave, P. Kt. Chris Jones, and other Knights assembled in Sleaford recently to present a cheque for £500 to St George’s Combined Cadet Force.
The unit is going to use the money to buy a Standard which they hope to parade for the first time at the towns Remembrance Parade in November.
Grand Imperial Annual Assembly 2 July 2019 - Great Queen Street
Lincolnshire was as usual well represented at the Grand Imperial Conclave Assembly held in the Grand Temple, London on Tuesday 2nd July 2019.
All seen below enjoying the meal at the Connaught Rooms afterwards with the Intendant-General, R. Ill. Kt. Steve Roberts and other Divisional members.
And finally Ill. Kt John Winter 'fraternising' with Cumbria Division's Marshal, Ill. Kt. David Stewart
Ladies' Festival - Friday 14 June 2019
A very enjoyable evening was hosted by our Intendant-General at the Annual Ladies' Festival held at The Dower House Hotel, Woodhall Spa. It was very well attended by Knights of the Division, their Ladies and many guests.
Following an excellent meal, superb entertainment was provided as last year by "The Blighty Belles", who this year performed songs from the 1970's featuring ABBA and also the1980's.
DIVISIONAL TEAM VISIT TO SPALDING CONCLAVE, No. 346 – 12 JUNE 2019
The second Divisional team visit of 2019 took place on Wednesday 12th June when 23 members of the Divisional team visited Spalding Conclave No. 346, including 9 members of the Divisional Sepulchre Guard.
The visit marked the occasion of the Conclaves’ Enthronement meeting which saw Em. Kt. Jon Cooper Enthroned as the new Most Puissant Sovereign and W.Kt. Chris Ladner Installed as Em. Viceroy for the ensuing year.
The first photograph shows the Rt. Ill. Intendant-General, Rt Ill. Kt. Steve Roberts with the new Most Puissant Sovereign and Eminent Viceroy.
L to R: Em.Kt. Chris Ladner, R.Ill. Intendant-General, M.P.Kt. Jon Cooper
The remaining photograghs show the visiting Knights of the Divisional Team, Divisional Sepulchre Guard and members of Spalding Conclave enjoying an excellent Festive Board with good company and companionship throughout.
Report by Barry Humphrey – Recorder Spalding Conclave, No. 346
SPALDING CONCAVE, No.346 - ANNUAL PRESENTATIONS
Each year the Lincolnshire Red Cross Division gives one of its Conclaves the sum of £750.00 to be distributed to local charities. In 2018 it was the turn of Spalding Conclave No. 346, who members resolved to give £250.00 to each of three charities.
These were:
- The Garth School in Spalding which meets the needs of pupils aged between 2 and 19 with complex, severe and profound learning difficulties. Their aim is to provide an inclusive education in the most real sense, preparing pupils to take a confident and active place in society despite their special needs.
- Don’t Lose Hope, a new Bourne based charity that offers means related counselling services for children, young people, their families and other members of the community affected by mental health issues. The service is provided free of charge for families and individuals on low income or state benefits.
- The Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance based at RAF Waddington.They receive no direct government funding so rely almost entirely on the support and generosity of local people and their fundraising activities.
P. Kt. Tony Stanberry, Div. Senior General, presenting a cheque for £250 to a representative of the Friends of Garth School.
P.Kt. Derek Bontoft presenting a cheque for £250 to Nicola Brister from "Don't Lose Hope".
Ill. Kt. Philip Pearson presenting a cheque for £250 to Heather Chambers representing the Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance.
Report from Ill. Kt. Barry Humphrey
Recorder – Spalding Conclave No. 346
GRAND IMPERIAL CONCLAVE ASSEMBLY 3rd JULY 2018
Lincolnshire was well represented at the Grand Imperial Conclave Assembly held in the Grand Temple, London on Wednesday 3rd July 2018.
Pictured with the Intendant-General R.Ill.Kt. Stephen Roberts are those knights who received their first appointments standing before the Lincolnshire window at Grand Lodge.
Left to right V. Ill. Knight Bryan Robinson, MBE, who received promotion to P.G.H. Chancellor, Ill. Kt. Eric Phipps who received promotion to P.G. Chamberlain, R. Ill. Kt. Steven Roberts, Intendant-General, Ill. Kt. Chris Butt who received promotion to P.G. Orator, Ill. Kt. Terry Walton who received his first appointment to P.G. Prefect and Ill. Kt. Colin Brader who receved his first appointment to P.G. Vice-Chamberlain.
All seen below enjoying the meal at the Connaught Rooms afterwards with other Divisional members.
A very enjoyable evening was hosted by our Intendant-General at the annual Ladies' Festival held at The Dower House Hotel, Woodhall Spa. It was very well attended by Knights of the Division, their Ladies and many guests.
Superb entertainment was provided by "The Blighty Belles", who performed songs from the 1940's and 1950's.
The Divisional Junior General, P. Kt. Rob Stevens proposing the toast to the Ladies
Mrs Susan Roberts, wife of the Intendant-General, in replying on behalf of the Ladies,thanked the Hotel for an excellent meal, the guests for supporting the event and the Festival Secretary for organising the evening. She looked forward to the entertainment about to be performed by "The Blighty Belles" seen here with Ill. Kt. Wade.
The evening was a great success
Visit of the Divisional Team to Lindum Colonia Conclave, No. 257 – 21st May 2018
On Monday 21 May 2018, Lindum Colonia Conclave No. 257 in Lincoln received a visit from the Rt. Ill. Intendant-General, R. Ill. Kt. Steve Roberts, and members of the Divisional Team including the Divisional Sepulchre Guard on the occasion of their Appendant Orders meeting to receive and appoint W. Kts. C.P. Burke and D.J. Atkins as Knights of the Holy Sepulchre and of St. John the Evangelist. The Rt. Ill. Intendant General was well supported with the attendance of 18 members of his Divisional Team and 5 members of the Divisional Sepulchre Guard who, with the members of Lindum Colonia Conclave, made a total of some 44 Red Cross Knights in attendance.
They were privileged to witness an excellent Appendant Orders Ceremony for Lindum Colonia’s two newest Knights and the R. Ill. Intendant-General was also privileged to be asked to present G.I.C. Certificates to W. Kts. C. P. Burke and D.J. Atkins.
Replying to his toast at the Festive Board, the Intendant-General reflected not on how lucky and proud he personally felt, principally to be a Freemason, but also to be a member of the Order of the Red Cross of Constantine with the honour and privilege of being the Intendant-General, the icing on the cake.
Congratulating the two candidates and all those who took part in the ceremony, he also noted the excellent attendance and fellowship of the evening and felt that the evening exemplified the spirit of the Order and its members in the Division of Lincolnshire.
Concluding, he commented, "A good ceremony and great friendship at a convivial festive board - what more could we have asked for from a Masonic meeting?"
The R. Ill. Intendant-General with members of his Divisional Team and the M.P.S. Jonathan Lee and Viceroy, Em. Kt. David Gratrick
The R. Ill. Intendant-General with G.I.C. Certificate recipients W. Kts. D.A. Atkins and C. P. Burke
The R. Ill. Intendant-General responds to his toast
Visit by Deputy Intendant-General to Thornholme Conclave, No. 314 – 3 May 2018
The Deputy Intendant-General, Ill. Kt. Barry J Humphrey BEM, P.G. Chamb. paid a return visit to Thornholme Conclave, No. 314 in Scunthorpe on Thursday 3 May 20 having previously visited the Conclave just over six months earlier on Friday 13 October 2017. On this occasion he was privileged to witness a ‘double’ Installation Ceremony of Thornholme’s newest Knights, Comp. Kenneth Fountain of The Isle of Axholme Chapter, No. 1482 and Comp. Trevor Davey of the Chapter of St. John, No. 7840, in the presence of 21 members.
On his previous visit in October 2017 he had witnessed the Installation of Knight Stephen Spavin and so was equally pleased on this occasion to be also asked to present him with his RCC Certificate.
In his response to the toast to the Lincolnshire Division, the Deputy Intendant-General said “It was good to see Thornholme Conclave continuing to succeed in attracting candidates into our wonderful Christian Order with this ‘double’ ceremony tonight and, I understand one, possibly two, further candidates in the pipeline. Thornholme Conclave is in good spirits, having had a very successful 18 months with ceremonies conducted at every meeting and this can only bode well for Red Cross masonry in Lincolnshire”. He also took the opportunity to congratulate Pt. Kt. Terry Walton on his forthcoming first appointment to Grand Imperial Conclave Grand Rank of P. G. Prefect, in recognition of his hard work at both Conclave and Divisional level.
Visit by Deputy Intendant-General to Fryston Conclave, No. 366 - 4 April 2018
On Wednesday 4th April 2018, Fryston Conclave, No. 366, in Louth received an official visit from the Deputy Intendant-General, Ill. Kt. Barry J Humphrey, BEM, P.G.Chamb. His ‘travelling companion’ on this occasion was none other than our R. Ill. Intendant-General, R. Ill. Kt. Steve Roberts, who desperately tried to remain ‘incognito’ all evening, so much so that he ended up standing in as 2nd Lieutenant for part of the ceremony! They were privileged to witness an excellent Appendant Orders Ceremony for Fryston’s newest W. Kt, Keith Hazlewood, and the Deputy Intendant-General was also pleased to be asked to present him with his G.I.C. Certificate.
The Deputy Intendant-General presenting GIC Certificate to W. Kt. Keith Hazlewood
Conclave Members with the Intendant-General and Deputy Intendant-General
Visit by Deputy Intendant-General to Thornholme Conclave, No. 314 - 13 October 2017
The Deputy Intendant-General, Ill. Kt. Barry J Humphrey BEM, P.G. Chamb. Made his official visit to Thornholme Conclave 314 in Scunthorpe on Friday 13th October where he witnessed the Installation Ceremony of Thornholme’s newest Knight, Comp. Stephen Spavin of The Isle of Axholme Chapter, No. 1482 in the presence of 19 members. In his response to the toast to the Lincolnshire Division, the Deputy Intendant-General said “It is pleasing to see Thornholme Conclave in good spirits, having had a very successful year with ceremonies conducted at every meeting” and this can only bode well for Red Cross masonry in Lincolnshire.
He went on to say that “Thornholme Conclave was held in very high regard by the Division as evidenced by the fact that no less than eight of its members are to receive either re-appointments, first appointments or further promotions at Divisional Conclave on 18 November 2017.
Deputy Intendant-General with Thornholme Conclave Members
MPS P. Kt. Colin Markham and Acting Viceroy P. Kt. David Vaillant
Deputy Intendant-General with newest member W.Kt. Stephen Spavin
Visit by Deputy Intendant-General to Ancaster Conclave, No. 282 - 5 September 2017
On Tuesday 5th September 2017, Ancaster Conclave No. 282 in Sleaford received a visit from the Deputy Intendant-General, Ill. Kt. Barry J Humphrey BEM, P.G.Chamb. He witnessed the Installation Ceremony of Ancaster’s newest Knight, Comp. Peter Doyle of Shire Chapter, No. 5610 and was also privileged to be asked to present two G.I.C. Certificates to W. Kts. Jim McQuade and John Baigent.
In his response to the toast to the Lincolnshire Division, the Deputy Intendant-General said “It is pleasing to see Ancaster Conclave on the up with five new Knights having been installed into the Conclave over the past year and, I understand there are two further candidates in the pipeline”.
He went on to say that “Ancaster Conclave is currently setting the bar at a very high level in Lincolnshire Red Cross masonry thanks to the encouragement and enthusiasm of the Most Puissant Sovereign, Pt. Kt. Mike Lock, who had introduced most of the candidates, and, with the full support of all members, this had turned into a splendid all-round team effort”.
Pictured at the Conclave meeting are the Deputy Intendant-General with Ancaster Conclave Officers
The Deputy Intendant-General with the MPS P. Kt. Mike Lock and Viceroy Em. Kt. Peter Daubney
W. Kts. Jim McQuade and John Baigent receiving their GIC certificates
Presentation to 2018 Mark Benevolent Fund Festival
At a recent team meeting of the active Officers of the Mark Masonic Province of Lincolnshire, it was the privilege of our R. Ill. Intendant-General to present a cheque for £315 on behalf of the Knights of the Division, to the R. W. Provincial Grand Master, the Rev. Trevor John Walker, towards the 2018 Mark Benevolent Fund Festival, which is being hosted by the Mark Province of Lincolnshire.
R.W. Bro. Walker - who is our Divisional High Prelate - expressed his grateful thanks to our Intendant-General and commented how this would further strengthen the close relationship that existed between the two Orders.
Presentation to St. Andrew's Children's Hospice
Divisional Recorder, Ill. Kt. Ray Wade, presenting £1,000 cheque from the Grand Sovereign’s Care for Children Fund
to Keegan (aged 1 year) on 10 October 2016 at St Andrew’s Children’s Hospice, Grimsby
Looking on are Leighton (aged 2 years) and Nurse Tracey Wilson
Pictured at the Conclave meeting are the Deputy Intendant-General with
Ancaster Conclave Officers
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