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Bereavement - Thornton Abbey Conclave

Earlier this week Thornton Abbey suffered the sad loss of their Recorder, P. Kt. Terence Willis who died in hospital after a short illness. Terry worked hard for the Conclave and will be sorely missed.

 Field appointment 

P.Kt. Iain M. Wilson (Tattershall Castle Conclave) was appointed as Assistant Divisional Recorder by the Intendant-General at Ancaster Conclave on 26 January 2024.

Make them Smile

Presentation by the Intendant-General

27 November 2023

Make them Smile - a voluntary based Lincolnshire Children’s Charity - received a grant from the Grand Sovereign’s Care for Children Fund of £2,500. The money will help towards the wonderful work they do in providing support to children and young adults in the UK that are below 18 years of age who have a wide range of adverse medical/emotional conditions. The Charity also provides respite and holidays for young people and their families at their specially adapted holiday homes along the east coast at Golden Sands, Mablethorpe and at Butlins, Skegness.

 

Pictured presenting the cheque is the Intendant-General, R. III. KT. Steve Roberts, received by two of the Charity Trustees - Tony and Richard - at the Charity's respite holiday home at Butlins, Skegness which is shown below.

 

 Presentation to Intendant-General

Heneage Preceptory 22 November 2023

A great night at Heneage Preceptory of Knights Templar at Grantham which got even better when Eminent Knight Steve Roberts, aka the Intendant-General of the Lincolnshire Division of the Red Cross of Constantine, was presented with a donation of £200 by the Trustees of the Lincolnshire pre-loved Regalia, Ivor Hallam and Mark Driffill.

 

Along with their wives, Ivor and Mark accept unwanted regalia for all the Masonic Orders which is then sold on after cleaning and any necessary refurbishment - the profits of which are then donated back on an equal share basis to every Masonic Order that operates in the Province of Lincolnshire, which in the case of the Red Cross will be added to the Benevolent Fund.

A definite win-win scenario, not least for those who benefit, be they Masonic or public recipients.

Thanks Bro. Knights for the donation and the service you provide.

 

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Grand Sepulchre Guard

Great news - P. Kt. Peter Mason has just been appointed Deputy Captain of the Grand Sepulchre Guard and W. Kt. Wayne Lagden has been appointed a member of the Grand Sepulchre Guard! Congratulations Peter and Wayne from all the Worthy Knights of the Division - we wish you both well in these very prestigious offices.  

 Presentation to Intendant-General 24 May 2023

The Intendant-General receiving a donation of £225 from P. Kt. Ivor Hallam from the "Preloved Regalia" sales.

This, in addition to a previous donation of £350 last month, will supplement the Division's charity fund which supports the Grand Sovereign's Care for Childrens Fund and local charities in Lincolnshire. 

 

 

 N & E Lancashire Divisional Meeting Saturday, 20 May 2023

The Intendant-General, Deputy Intendant-General and the Divisional Junior General received a warm welcome as guests at North and East Lancashire Divisional Meeting which was attended by the Grand Eusebius, R.Ill. Kt. Timothy John Nichloas L'Estrange.

  

L to R: P. Kt. Mike Knowles, R.Ill. Kt Stephen Roberts, Ill. Kt. Ray Wade 

 

Grand Rank Appointments 2023

Congratulations to the following worthy Knights on their well-deserved appointments.

These appointments are effective from the 4 July 2023. 

Promotions:

Ill. Kt. I.H Maxey, P.G.St.B.(C.) to P.G.Chamb.

Ill. Kt. M. Cooper, P.G.Pref. to P.G.Chamb.

Ill. Kt. R.F.Rodgers, P.G.Vice-Chamb. to P.G.St.B.(C.)

First Appointments: 

P. Kt. M.J. Lock, Div.Mar. to G.Vice-Chamb.

P. Kt. M.L. Allen, Div.Rec. to P.G.St.B.(L.) 

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Sleaford Masonic Rooms 29 October 2023

Sunday morning and nothing to do....?

Definitely not the case with the Divisional Sepulchre Guard who have assembled at Sleaford Masonic Rooms to practice their drills before the Divisional Meeting next month, under the watchful eye of our Divisional Marshal, Ill. Kt. Mike Lock and Captain of the Guard, P.Kt. Gary Lusty.

We often talk in Freemasonry about commitment - here it is in practice and the main reason that our Divisional Guard are second to none.

If you are not a member of the Guard and wish to join and participate in their special camaraderie, contact Ill. Kt. Mike Allen, our Divsional Recorder, who would be more than pleased to give you the necessary details.

 

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Church Service of the Festival of the Holy Cross

St. Nicholas Church, Newport, Lincoln

2.00pm Sunday 11 September 2022 

Chaplain and Assistant Provincial Grand Master of the Mark Degree.

The Intendant-General did the Reading from the Phillipians 2.6-11, and Rev. Alan Moses delivered a very interesting sermon which was very well received.

 The Service was followed by an excellent high tea at the Lincoln Masonic Centre at which the Intendant-General thanked all those involved in the organisation of the day.

He especially thanked the Rev. Alan Moses and P. Kt Michael Allen, the Divisional Recorder, who had organised the Service on behalf of the sponsoring Order (Lincolnshire Division of the Red Cross of Constantine).

 In thanking everyone for their attendance, the Intendant-General looked forward to seeing everyone again next year.

 

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

Unfortunely, V.Ill. Kt Barry Topliss and Ill. Kt. Rod Rouse 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.

 

 

 

Presentation to the RNLI Skegness

 
Ill. Kt. Peter Paige, Divisional Treasurer had the privilege of presenting a cheque for £250 to Alan Fisher, Operations Manager, RNLI, Skegness, on Thursday 9 June 2022. 
 
Peter had a great time being shown around the Lifeboat Station as well as being invited on a tour of the Lifeboat.  

 

Another Charity Donation from the Lincolnshire Pre-loved Regalia Enterprise

A further cheque for £250, given to our Intendant-General from the Pre-loved Regalia Enterprise, was received with great pleasure and also donated to the Grand Sovereign's Care for Children's Fund.  

 

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. 

 

Letter of thanks from Grand Sovereign

Cliick on this for link to Letter of thanks for donation 2.12.21

Presentation to the Intendant-General

The Intendant-General was delighted to receive a £50 cheque for the Grand Sovereign's Care for Children's Fund from the Provincial Prior, R. E. Kt Malcolm Bilton, who was attending the Heneage Preceptory KT meeting in Grantham with the Provincial Team. 

The Provincial Prior made the donation on behalf of Ivor Hallam and Mark Driffield who now oversee the 'Lincolnshire pre-loved regalia' enterprise, previously managed by the late Ill. Kt. Mel Barrowcliffe.

  

 

End of Suspension of meetings

Please see latest letter in "Messages from the Intendant-General" 

 

Bereavement 

 I am sad to report the passing of Ill. Kt. Maurice Barry Hazelwood, who died on Monday, 17 May aged 88 years.

 Maurice was a member of Tattershall Castle Conclave for 25 years - the last 5 as an Honorary Member. He attained the rank of Past Grand Vice-Chamberlain in 2016. 

He was a much loved and well-respected mason and was active in several Orders. Sadly, he resigned many of his memberships a few years ago because of ill health. 

He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

 

 Grand Conclave Investiture Meeting

Please note that the new date for the above meeting is 12 October 2021 at 12.30pm - Covid restrictions permitting!

 Grand Rank Appointments 2021

Congratulations to the following worthy Knights on their well-deserved appointments and particular congratulations to Terry Pannell on his first appointment to Active Grand Prefect.

It is still possible that there will be an Investiture Meeting this year, however these appointments are effective from the 6 July 2021. 

Promotions:

Ill. Kt. Barry John Humphrey, BEM, P.G.Chamb., P.Dep.I.-G., to P.G.H.Alm.

Ill. Kt. Michael Frank Bull, P.G.Chamb., to P.G.H. Alm.

These two Illustrious Knights now Very Illustrious Knights

First Appointments:

P. Kt. Terence John Pannell, Div.S.G., to G.Pref.

P. Kt. Terence Frederick Aldridge, P.Div.S.G., to P.G.Vice-Chamb. 

 

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.