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
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
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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
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.
