| News 2010 | |
| Seven Stars Lodge 9855 to be consecrated | |
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By permission of the MW
the Grand Master and meeting under the banner of the United
Grand Lodge of England, within the Province of Devonshire, a
new Lodge is to be consecrated on Friday 28th January 2011.
The Lodge will be called the Seven Stars Lodge and
will meet at Okehampton. The consecration will be held at the Durrant House Hotel, Heyward Road, Northam, Bideford, EX39 3QB and will be presided over by the Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. Michael T. Penny, after which a celebration banquet will be held. The Provincial Grand Lodge will open at 4.30pm All Brethren should be in attendance by 4.00pm.
For more information please
contact
Tim Casey |
| A Mason for the High Jump | |
| A manager who
works for me asked me if I was interested in doing a charity
jump for Holiday 4 Heroes as he is the area organiser. I
looked into the charity and it is a spin off from Help 4
Heroes, but it provides immediate respite breaks for
serviceman and families by giving them breaks. (more info at
www.holiday4eroes.co.uk
) Listening to my manager Roy Blunt
who deals with the charity the work that is carried out and
the things that are given to needy cases is fantastic. It
provides these breaks immediately and helps to deal with whatever has happened to the individual directly or
indirectly to love ones and family. I recieved donations and sponsorship from friends, business associates and employees and raised £1000 ( Thank you to everyone) In the current climate I am delighted with the support received. Not really nervous and strangely looking forward to it, on the day my wife and two daughters came with me to Dunkerswell Airfield and experienced the day with me. Nerve’s didn’t kick in until I sat at the door of the plane and then it was to late !!! |
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| A very professionally run day
as you would expect with the Red Devils and I had total
confidence and trust in them and in particular my
instructor who I was strapped to Lt Cpl Phil Webley. The
weather was superb and we jumped at 13000 feet free falling
to 5000 feet when I am glad to say the chute opened.
Incredible views of the coast. What an exhilarating
experience if anyone gets the opportunity I would recommend
to do it. Max Willey |
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| 60 Year Milestone | |
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Pictured left at Manadon
Lodge No. 3033 is the Provincial Grand Master presenting a
60 year certificate to W.Bro Peter Wakeham PPrJGW.
Peter was initiated in 1950 and was Worshipful Master of the
Lodge in 1963. Well Done! Chris Treeby |
| E.Comp. Reverend Neil Collings | |
| It is with great sadness that the passing to the Supreme Grand Chapter above of E.Comp. the Very Reverand Neil Collings, Past 3rd Grand Principal has been announced by the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent. He died on Saturday 26th June 2010 at 7.30pm. His funeral will be at Exeter Cathedral at 11.30am on the 6th July, 2010 |
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| Dart Lodge No. 2641 hits the target | |
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left is W.Bro. Douglas Rowe
PPrAGDC (Worshipful Master) presenting a cheque for £450 to Sarah Hubbard (Brownie
Leader) and
Victoria Carter (Guide Leader) at the Dartmouth Community
College, on the evening of 23rd June 2010. Sarah and
Victoria
received the cheque on behalf of the Dartmouth Girl Guides
and
Brownies. The Brethren of The Dart Lodge 2641, (through the
Worshipful Master, the Treasurer, W.Bro. Ken Gill, PPrJGW and the Charity Steward, W.Bro. David Bowen) responded to a plea for help to fund a two day trip to Fusion in Yorkshire on 4th August 2010. This once in a lifetime trip is to celebrate 100 years of Guiding. The Dartmouth Guides and Brownies have been fund-raising for some time, but were £450 short of their target. With this donation, the girls will now be able to travel by coach to the venue as well as stopping off at Alton Towers the day before! Stephen Reading |
| A Double First at St. John’s Lodge, No. 70 | |
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| The W.M. of St. John’s
Lodge, No. 70, W. Bro. Ian C. Scriviner flanked by Bro. David Charles Cann and Bro. Christopher James Cann relaxing at the festive board on the evening of their initiation. |
W.Bro. N. White, PPrAGDC, D.C.; W.Bro.
A. Fowkes, PPrAGDC, ADC; Bro. P. Fowkes, SD and Bro. P. Manning, JD carrying their new wands together with W.Bro. R. Bray, PAGDC, PrG.Chap. and W.Bro. P. J. Keaty, PAGDC, PrGDC |
| Thursday 3rd
June 2010 was a unique meeting in the annals of St. John’s
Lodge, No. 70. Brethren at the meeting witnessed a
double first of unusual proportions. The first ‘first’ of
the evening was a double first in the usual sense of the
word but which carried a uniqueness all of its own, the
second ‘first’ was simply something which had never before
taken place in ‘70’ (or, at least, had never been minuted).
The first ‘first’ was the initiation of Bro. D. C. Cann and Bro. C. J. Cann – father and son in the profane world –brothers in Freemasonry, who were initiated together at their own request. The two were admitted and obligated separately, thus allowing Bro. C. J. Cann the privilege of becoming a Lewis, and for the rest of the ceremony they travelled the Masonic path together. Not only was this the first time the Lodge had worked a double ceremony this century, it was the first time in its 251-year history that a father and son had been initiated on the same day! The second ‘first’ was the Dedication and Presentation of a set of new Wands, purchased in memory of W. Bro. David J. Mills, PPrJGW, under whose inspiration and guidance the Lodge’s 250th Celebrations had been born. These were for the use of the Director of Ceremonies, the Assistant Director of Ceremonies, the Senior and Junior Deacons. Up to this time, the Lodge had relied on using wands supplied as part of the ‘furniture’ of whichever Temple in which it has met. W. Bro. Raymond L. Bray, PAGDC, Provincial Grand Chaplain and W. Bro. P. J. Keaty, PAGDC, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies gave the Brethren a fascinating and detailed talk on the origin and development of the Wand of Office from the Asherah of ancient times to the wands of the Churchwardens of today as well as their adoption and development within the ceremonies of Freemasonry. W. Bro. Bray then blessed the Wands and all through whose hands they would pass and pronounced the Patriarchal Benediction. W. Bro. Keaty then presented the newly blessed and dedicated Wands to the Worshipful Master, W. Bro. I. C. Scriviner who, in turn, presented them to W. Bro. N. St.J. M. White, PPrAGDC, Director of Ceremonies; W. Bro. A. J. Fowkes, PPrAGDC, Assistant Director of Ceremonies; Bro. P. J. G. Fowkes, Senior Deacon and Bro. P. A. Manning, Junior Deacon and charged them to use them as custom dictates and wield them with the skill and assiduity their offices demand. Many visitors from Devon and Cornwall, as well as a brother from Hillcrest Lodge, No. 363, Hamilton East, New Zealand enjoyed the evening, both in the Temple and at the festive board afterwards and the evening ended in perfect harmony and sobriety at a very late hour! Bill Seymour-Jones, PPRSuptWks, Secretary, 70. |
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| Roll reversal at Per Mare Per Terram Lodge No. 9355 | |
| W.Bro. Mike Barfoot-Franks
would never have thought that over 30 years ago when he
joined the Royal Marines Band Service, that in 2010, not
only would he be Installed as the Master of a Royal Marine
Lodge, but that he would also appoint three Lodge Officers
that in days gone-by had picked him up for a hair cut
(amongst other things!) W.Bro. Mike, who is actually a
Somerset Mason travels to Exmouth to attend Per Mare Per Terram
Lodge. At his Installation 24 Somerset Masons made the
journey down to witness him take the Masters Chair with a
total of 126 at the Festive board. A truly momentous
evening. It just shows that Masonry not only helps to
start good friendships - it keeps old friendships going too! Pictured right are: Bro. Denis Challis Stwd (former Royal Marines Drum Major) W.Bro. Mike Barfoot-Franks WM (former French Horn Bandsman) Bro. Chris Brookbank JW (former Royal Marines Drum Major) W.Bro. John Ginty DC (former Royal Marines Drum Major) Martin Heskins |
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| Torbay Lodge No. 1358 is Licensed to Thrill | |
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| At a charity social evening held by Torbay Lodge No. 1358 in May and organised by Keith Williams and Chris Roach (not forgetting their wives, of course, who also provided the canapés) £425 was raised for good causes. £225 went to Help the Heroes and £200 went to help fund the Lodge of Instruction. The evening was themed as a James Bond casino evening and fancy dress was worn by almost all who attended. An exceptional night was enjoyed by all. | |
| Sutton Lodge No 6580 Marks Long Service | |
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W. Bro. Maurice Eglinton
PSGD. Assistant Provincial Grand Master very kindly attended
the Lodge on Tuesday 5th January 2010 ( a very cold and
snowy evening ) and presented a 50 year certificate to W.
Bro. John R. Brooks. W. Bro. John also received the Provincial Grand Masters Certificate of Service to Freemasonry at Provincial Grand Lodge on the 19th of April 2010 held at The Riviera Centre, Torquay. On Tuesday 1st June 2010, W. Bro. Maurice Eglinton PSGD Asst PGM returned to the Lodge, this time in bright sunlight, to present Certificates to W. Bro. Ray H Hall. and W. Bro. Roy R Thomson. All three Brethren receive acclamation for their enthusiasm and dedication to the Lodge. The evening concluded with a presentation by Bro, Ken Creber on The Royal Masonic School for Boys. All who attended enjoyed a very happy Masonic evening. Pictured left are W.Bro. J. R. Brooks W.Bro. R. R. Thomson W.Bro. M. Eglinton PSGD & W.Bro. R. H. Hall. |
| W. Bro. D. J. Jones. PPrGSwdBr. | |
| Fortescue Lodge spans the Globe | |
| At a recent
meeting of Fortescue Lodge No. 847 they welcomed some very
long distance visitors from Australia. Two Grand
Officers from the Western Australian Constitution who are
Brothers in the literal sense also travelled to cement the
Bond of Friendship from down under. Picture right are: Rear Rank: W Bro J Chilcott, PPJGD,SW; W Bro W R Rich, DC; Bro P Avery, JW, W Bro H B Price, PPSGD,Sec. Front Rank: W Bro Arthur Berryman, PSGD,WAC; W Bro T R Turner, Master 847; V W Bro Mike A Berryman, PGIW,WAC; W Bro J P Battell, PAGReg. The two Berryman’s are father and son and originally came from Plymouth. V W Bro M Berryman is a past Master of Fortescue Lodge No 329 Western Australia Constitution – hence the connection. Bryan Price |
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| Tavistock Air Cadets receive help from the Holy Royal Arch | |
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2312 Squadron Air Cadets at Tavistock are
£600 better off thanks to the Holy
Royal Arch Provincial Grand Chapter of Devonshire . The
cheque was presented as
part of its ongoing support of local organisations and
charities. The money
will buy equipment for the squadrons Corps of Drums.
Presenting the cheque are E. Comp. Bob Munro, the Provincial Grand Charity Steward and E.Comp. Chris Thomas, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies, the father of a squadron member. It was received by Flt Lt Phil Newcombe, Officer Commanding 2312 Squadron. Bob Munro said: 'We are pleased to support this organisation, which has been such an important part of the local community for many years and, hopefully, for many more years to come.' Bob Munro |
| New Grand Superintendent announced | |
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The Most Excellent Grand
Superintendent Christopher J. Pengelly is pleased to announce
that Supreme Grand Chapter has confirmed that the next
Grand Superintendent of the Holy Royal Arch in the Province of Devonshire will
be
E.Comp. Simon Rowe, PGStB,
E.Comp. Simon (pictured
right) will be
Installed into that office at the Provincial meeting on
Saturday 13th November in Torquay.
I am sure we are all delighted for E.Comp. Simon and will give him all the support we can on the day of his Installation and into the future.
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The Grand
Superintendent (designate) has confirmed that he intends to
re-appoint E.Comp. Brian H. Meldon PGSwdB as Deputy Grand
Superintendent, and E.Comp. Terry H.G. Downe PGStB as 2nd
Provincial Grand Principal.
He will also appoint E.Comp. Christopher A. Roach PGStB (left) as 3rd Provincial Grand Principal
E.Comp. Jeff Bailey
Provincial Grand Scribe E.
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| E.Comp Peter Fairley reaches 50 | |
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E.Comp. Peter Fairley MBE PGStB, a member of the Chapter of Loyalty and Virtue No.251, meeting at Barnstaple has been presented with a certificate to mark "50 years in the Holy Royal Arch". Pictured left Peter is being presented with his certificate E.Comp. Terry Downe, the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal. |
| Personal message to all Brethren from V.W.Bro. Peter Galt | |
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Dear Brethren, Now that I am finally adjusting to “retirement” I would like to express my grateful thanks and appreciation to each and everyone one of you for the great kindness, courtesy and hospitality I have always experienced during the years that I have served as a member of the Executive of this Province, and for the wonderful Retirement Gifts with which I was presented both at our Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting and at the Retirement Luncheon, they were wonderful - thank you. It has been an honour and privilege to have been able to serve this lovely Order of ours and you, as the members of this great Province of ours, in the various offices I have held over the years and I consider myself most fortunate to have been able to do so. I would like to wish our Provincial Grand Master together with my successor and all the Assistant Provincial Grand Masters every continuing happiness and success and pledge to them my unwavering support in the years that lie ahead. |
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Finally brethren, whilst I
intend to take life a little easier now, I have no intention
of vanishing from sight and hope that I will be able, from
time to time, to visit you in your respective lodges, and
renew and once again enjoy the pleasure of your company and
the fun we always had together. May T.G.A.O.T.U. bless
you and I wish you all every continued happiness and joy. Yours sincerely and fraternally. PETER |
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| Lodge of the Seven Hills No.6857 helps Diabetic Research | |
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Dr Richard Paisey, Consultant Physician, Diabetes & Endocrinology, at
Torbay Hospital, offered his grateful thanks to the
Freemasons of Torquay, and in particular the Members of The
Lodge of the Seven Hills, for their generosity in making
this donation to such a worthwhile cause, that of local
diabetes research. Dr Paisey went on to say how much his
Department is involved in locally based projects on diabetic
foot problems, and new therapies for diabetes as well as
linking-in with on-going national studies. Such generous
gifts are always appreciated and well applied. The cheque was presented to Dr Paisey by the Master of The Lodge of the Seven Hills, W.Bro M. Taylor, supported and attended by the Lodge Charity Steward W.Bro T Swingler, W.Bro J F Bowden and W.Bro B J Ashling, Past Masters of the Lodge. |
| Masonic Car Club visits Shepton Mallet Show | |
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On May 3rd the Masonic Car Club met at
Shepton Mallet Classic Car rally and one of the Brethren had
a car placed amongst the winners. The Club also attracted
five new members who were keen to participate in rallies
across the country as well as forthcoming one to Jersey. The
main aim of the club is to raise money for charity and to
promote fellowship.
For more information please email kit.marquand@talktalk.net |
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| Lodge of St Peter in Exeter No. 5806 hosts the Devon Air Ambulance | |
| On Monday 20th
September 2010 The Lodge of St Peter in Exeter No. 5806,
(following a short meeting) will host a presentation from
one of the pilots of the Devon Air Ambulance. The talk and
festive board will be open to the Ladies and non Masons and
is limited to 80 so please book early. All proceeds from
raffle etc. in aid of the Devon Air Ambulance. To book your
place please contact the
Lodge Secretary
by the Sept. 14th. We have all seen them in the sky, and read about them in the papers, now hear from the Pilot! |
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| Spring 2010 Disbursement from the WAKE Fund | |
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On
Friday 30th April, Devonshire Freemasons distributed
donations totalling £24,000.00 from the WAKE Fund to 28
local charities at Teignmouth Masonic Hall.
For a full report please visit the Charity page.
Photos John Smerdon |
| W.Bro. Denis R S Rabley marks a milestone in Masonry | |
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At the April meeting
of Britannia Lodge No.4099, W Bro Denis R S Rabley was
presented with a fifty year certificate
by Rt. W Bro Robin Osborn, PPrGM, having regaled those
present with a detailed explanation of “Den’s” methodical
and measured progress in his private and Masonic life. Den retired in 1980 as Head of Mechanical Engineering Dept at Plymouth Polytechnic. The many Masonic offices willingly undertaken (currently Inner Guard) with a passion to fulfil the duties “to my utmost ability” his renowned delivery of ritual is remembered with awe by Brethren fortunate to receive it. Den’s commitment saw him return to lodge a month after triple heart by-pass surgery. Den is also a member of the Holy Royal Arch and Rose Croix degrees. As a family man Den has been married to Kay for 65 years, they have 3 Sons 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, whom they see as often as possible. At the festive board Den was presented with an engraved glass bowl and Britannia Lodge certificate signed by all the Brethren, as a token of our esteem and gratitude, for being partakers in a remarkable Masonic milestone, of a truly Masonic man. Denis reaches his 90th birthday this September. |
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| Torbay Masonic Widows Association | |
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| Once again
W.Bro Basil Ashling , IPM of the Lodge of the Seven Hills
6857 (aged 90) organised the lunch for the Torbay Masonic
Widows' Association on April 21st 2010. Twenty Eight ladies sat down to a lovely lunch, prepared by Basil in the kitchen at Courtland Road, Paignton. The ladies were treated to a three course meal and after a raffle was held with the proceeds going towards the Courtland Road, building fund. These raffles are completely funded by the ladies and do not come from any monies the Association receives from lodges. The Chairman, Mrs.Janet Bootherstone, thanked the Liaison Officer and his wife Ann for taking the time to setup the tables in the morning and for running the bar. The May meeting will be a talk by Mrs.Kathleen Fender, the retired Matron of Cadogan Court and in June will be talk about a train journey from Crediton to China via Mongolia by Jan Thom. Anyone who knows of a Masonic Widow living in the Torbay Area, who might like to attend, should contact the Secretary, Mrs. Marjorie Horn 01803 522435. Jim Jordan our "Roving Reporter in Paignton" Below article from the Herald Express Saturday 27th March People are sometimes
intrigued by organisations such as the Freemason's Masonic
Order, wondering what kind of ceremonies take place within
the architectural grandeur of these ancient buildings. |
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| The Province says "Cheerio" to giants on Devonshire Masonry | |
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At a luncheon held at the
Dawlish Warren Hotel on the 24th April 2010 the Province
said "Cheerio" to two of the most prominent figures in
Devonshire Masonry. Over a 100 guests witnessed the Provincial Grand Master pay tribute to V.W.Bro Peter Galt and W.Bro. Louis Baycock on their retirement from the active Executive. Whilst their wives were presented with bouquets of flowers, they were presented with certain "domestic equipment" that they will no doubt need now that they will be spending the odd evening at home! To see a full gallery of photos please click here. Many thanks to W.Bro. John Smerdon for the use of his photos |
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| Bro. Mark Ormrod publishes his first book | |
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As a Royal
Marine, Mark Ormrod relished the prospect of a tour of duty
in Afghanistan. And then the unthinkable happened. In one
heart-stopping moment Mark's life was brutally shattered
when a land mine tore off both his legs and his right arm.
The catastrophic injuries he sustained, the race to airlift
him out of danger and the shocking truth behind the doctors'
battle to save him are all described in graphic detail in
this remarkable memoir. This is also the story of how, on
the brink of despair, Mark began the greatest battle of his
life - to walk again and, using state-of-the-art 'bionic'
legs, to stand shoulder to shoulder with his comrades and to
receive his campaign medal. Told with brutal honesty, Marks
book, "Man Down" is a searing, action-packed account of
courage and comradeship, of life on the front line in the
Afghan desert and the terrible legacy of war. Mark was Initiated into the Royal Marines Plymouth Lodge last year and has become an active member ever since. |
| Publisher Bantam Press ISBN 9780593063552 | |
| The Travels of a Provincial Senior Grand Warden | |
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W.Bro. Alan Cockman in his
role as Pr.S.G.W. kept a tally of the mileage he travelled
in fulfilling his duties last year, whilst at the same time
trying to raise funds for the 2012 Festival by organising a
"Guess the Mileage" competition. After 79 visits the
total mileage covered by him was 8907 miles and the nearest
guess, and thus the winner was G. Sawyer, who guessed 8905
miles at the Semper Fidelis Installation at Exeter on 7th
December 2009. Next closest (who doesn’t win anything - not a sausage ) was Martin Heskins who guessed 8917 miles at St. Peter’s Lodge at Tiverton on 10th February.
The Competition raised £1,342
for the 2012 Devonshire Festival. |
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| W.Bro. John LeBalleur PPrSGW | |
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The Worshipful Master of Sun Lodge No.106 , W.Bro. John
LeBalleur PPrSGW, was called to the Grand Lodge Above on the
afternoon of Saturday the 10th April 2010 at the age of 60
years. W.Bro. John who was born on the 16th February 1950 leaves a widow Gina who sat in the Worshipful Masters' Chair of this Lodge less than three months ago when John was Installed in the Chair of Sun Lodge No. 106 an office which he accepted gratefully when the opportunity arose. He also leaves a son, James, who lives in France and a daughter Yvette who lives locally together with their children all of whom he was extremely proud. John was initiated into The Lodge of Concord No.1135 meeting at Ilfracombe on 12th January 1983 some 27 years ago and was Master of that Lodge in 1994/5. He was a very keen and dedicated member of that Lodge and served the office of Treasurer for many years. After moving to the Exmouth area in connection with his Police career he regularly attended the Sun Lodge and WB David Greenaway had the pleasure of proposing him when he became a Joining member on 10th April 1989. He has served this Lodge well over the last 11 years undertaking the offices of Charity Steward, Treasurer, Chairman of the Sun Lodge Charity Association and of course Worshipful Master. He was promoted to the rank of Provincial Senior Grand Deacon on 26th April 2003, Provincial Junior Grand Warden on 22nd April 2006 and Past Provincial Senior Grand Warden the following year. |
| John also had
many other interests in his life: He worked
tirelessly for Sea Bass Protection in which capacity he
travelled extensively around this country and many other
European countries collection data, giving talks and being
present at meetings at Government and Ministerial level.
He was an avid DIY enthusiast and undertook projects with
the confidence of a professional. The latest being a project
to virtually rebuild the house in which he and Gina were
living at the time of his death. He was very socially
minded and enjoyed many outings with the 106 Brethren, which
will never be quite the same again. He was also the Treasurer of the Culver Shooting Club and it was in this capacity that he and W.Bro. Chris Methven were undertaking the task of clearing up after the season when he passed away. Our feelings must go out to W.Bro. Chris at this time having been in that unenviable position. Our feelings must also go out to Gina, James, Yvette and the grand children at this time and I am sure Gina, in particular, will need all our support in the weeks and months to come. John was a first class Mason, a first class family man and a first class bloke. We will miss him. John's funeral took place at 2.30pm at All Saints Church, Exeter Road, Exmouth on Friday 23rd April 2010 |
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| Three Generations in Meridian Lodge | |
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memorable ceremony, three generations of the same family are
now members of Meridian Lodge No. 9653. Being Initiated by the Worshipful Master, W.Bro. T. Coleman PAGDC was Bro. Robert Crowter-Jones (21), he was assisted by Robert's father, Junior Warden Bro. Nigel Crowter-Jones (55) and the ceremony was witnessed by Robert's Grandfather, Bro. John Crowter-Jones (85), thus proving Masonry is timeless and can truly span the generations! Photo Bob Munro |
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| Holy Royal Arch Bowls them over! | |
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Helping with funds towards the refurbishment of Exmouth
Cricket ground and as part of the NatWest CricketForce
initiative, Devonshire Holy Royal Arch Masons recently
donated £1000 to help buy a new set of all weather cricket
nets, enabling younger
members of the club to
practice all year round. Over the years the club has
had strong links with the Craft as their members have
included W.Bro John Tozer and long term opening
batsmen, Rt.W.Bro. Ken Alford amongst others. Pictured on the leg side of the cheque is E.Comp. Chris Pengelly M.E. Grand Superintendent and E.Comp. Bob Munro Provincial Charity Steward. On the off side is Club President Ron Crabb and Club Chairman Peter Langford. |
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| Most. W.Bro. Rt Hon Lord Cornwallis, OBE, DL | |
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The death on 6 March of Lord Cornwallis breaks a chain of
more than one hundred years of continuous distinguished
service to Freemasonry by the Cornwallis family. Fiennes Neil Wykham, 3rd Baron Cornwallis was born in 1921, educated at Eton and served in the Coldstream Guards during the Second World War. As a Farmer of extensive orchards he served on major committees in the House of Lords and the European Commission protecting the interests of fruit growers and small businesses in general, for which he received his OBE. He was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for Kent in 1976. He was initiated in Douglas Lodge No. 1725, Maidstone in 1954 and was Provincial Senior Grand Warden of Kent in 1962 and Senior Grand Warden in 1963. |
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in charity took him to the former Royal Masonic Institution
for Boys, of which he was Chairman 1966 – 1972. In
1971 he was appointed Assistant Grand Master. Shortly after,
the Bagnall Committee was set up to make a fundamental
review of Masonic Charity. On its report being accepted he
was asked by the Grand Master to chair the Grand Master’s
Committee to implement the major changes which resulted in
the reorganisation of the Charities into their present form,
no mean feat. In 1976 he became Deputy Grand Master and Second Grand Principal and in 1982 succeeded the late Lord Cadogan as Pro Grand Master and Pro First Grand Principal, serving for ten years. His period as Pro Grand Master was not an easy one. Public perceptions of the Craft, political interference, major enquiries into the compatibility of Freemasonry and Christianity by the Methodist and Anglican Churches and the problems of the former Royal Masonic Hospital took up a great deal of his time. He gave real support to the then new policy of openness (not popular at that time) and lived to see it begin to bear fruit. After his retirement in 1992 he continued to serve on the Grand Master’s Council and his experience and wise counsel were much appreciated by his successors. |
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| St. Margaret's Lodge Helps the Heroes | |
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St. Margaret's Lodge No. 6128 Topsham recently held their
Ladies Night Festival in the Officers Mess, at the Commando
Training Centre, Lympstone. W.Bro Bob Fletcher, the
current Worshipful Master was until recently a serving Royal
Marine and thus was able to secure this impressive venue. CTCRM is so close to the Lodge that on a clear day you can
almost see the Lodge from the Assault Course! The night was the culmination in what has been a very busy year for St. Margaret's Lodge. Bob and his wife Morven decided at the beginning of the Lodge year that "Help for Heroes" would be the main focus of the Lodge's charitable giving. After kicking the year off with a evening cruise up the river Exe, and Bob and Morven embarking on the sponsored "Dartmoor Yomp", which traces the 30 mile route undertaken by Royal Marines under training, the night started with a bang, as once the guests assembled on the terrace of the Mess they were treated to "Mess Beatings" by the Corps of Drums. |
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As St. Margaret's has in its
ranks quite a number of former Royal Marine Drum Majors &
Buglers, they particularly were pleased to see that the
standards displayed by the
Corps of Drums
on the evening surpassed even what they remembered in "their
day!" The display even brought a big smile to the face of the W.M. - a former Parade Adjutant! After the evening
meal a cheque for £2000 was presented by the Worshipful
Master and his wife Morven on behalf of the Lodge to
Bro. Martin Lambert-Gorwyn, area
organiser for "Help for Heroes". Once the evening had
finished however, and the proceeds of the raffle had been
taken into consideration, the cheque was re-written to read
£3,000 - a truly amazing figure! This amount is in addition to
the £10,000 St. Margaret's has donated
this year to the 2012 Festival in aid of the Royal Masonic
Trust for Girls and Boys which has gained the Lodge
Vice Patron status. |
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| The Corps of Drums perform "Mess Beatings" | Dinner in the Mess |
| Bro. Ron Lee - 50 years in Masonry | |
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Ron Lee was initiated into the Lodge of Good Intention No
6927 in Barnstaple in 1956 and joined The Sun Lodge 22 years
later and has now been a member of Sun Lodge for 31 years. After 10 years loyal service as Almoner in the Lodge, Ron was promoted to Past Provincial Grand Steward. As well as being a member of the Amity Mark Master Masons since 1968, Ron is a respected Mason upholding all its traditions as well as offering wisdom as and when required with that same sense of humour for which he is well known. Ron is pictured being presented with his certificate by W.Bro. Chris Pengelly PGSwdB |
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| 2009 Active Officers Dinner | |
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To mark the end
of what has been a very rewarding and enjoyable year the
Provincial Team came together at the Palace Hotel Torquay on
Friday 5th March for a celebration dinner. Accompanied
by their Ladies, the Active Officers of the Province enjoyed
a well earned night off (almost!) which was expertly
organised by this years Senior and Junior Wardens. If anyone would like a copy of this picture (£5 proceeds to the 2012 Festival) please contact Alan Cockman |
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| Royal Arch Masons help Devon Air Ambulance | |
| Continuing their support for local charities across the Province, pictured below is E.Comp. Chris Pengelly, Grand Superintendent of Devonshire and Provincial Charity Steward Bob Munro presenting a cheque for £2000.00 on behalf of the Holy Royal Arch to the crew of the Devon Air Ambulance based at Middlemoor, Exeter. | |
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| Rt. W.Bro. Edward J Holman | |
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1st February 2010 It was with much regret that the Provincial Grand Secretary announced today that Right W.Bro. Edward J Holman Past Provincial Grand Master for Devonshire passed away peacefully after a short illness. Ted, as he was affectionately known, was initiated into Pleiades Lodge No. 710 in 1959 where he served as Master in 1970. He was installed as Provincial Grand Master in 1994 and served the Province until his retirement in 1999. He also served as Deputy Grand Superintendent in the Holy Royal Arch 1993-95
The Provincial Grand Master R.
W.Bro Michael T Penny has declared a period of mourning for
three months from the His funeral took place at St. Mary's Church, Totnes on Wednesday 17th February at 2.00 pm. To read the very moving eulogy by the Provincial Grand Master please click here.
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| W.Bro. Peter Stabb Fundraising for the British Heart Foundation | |
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W.Bro. Peter Stabb, PPrJGD, Past Master of the Sir Joshua
Reynolds Lodge No. 4782 is currently President of Plympton
Rotary Club. Every incoming President chooses a personal
charity to support in their year of Office. Peter chose the
British Heart Foundation (BHF) - an obvious choice given his
appalling family history of heart disease which includes his
own triple bypass (CABG) nearly 11 years ago. The BHF are
supporting a new local appeal - The Derriford Hospital 3D
Heart Appeal - and are hoping to raise £97,000 in 2010 to
purchase a Three Dimensional scanner. All funds raised will
be earmarked for this new appeal. Looking for a personal challenge, Peter decided to walk from Plymouth to Falmouth in February 2010, which is National Heart Month, to coincide with Rotary Awareness Week and the start of the Rotary District Conference, which was being held in the town. Then he told his wife Jan! She immediately agreed to accompany Peter and they both started planning and training in 2009. |
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The Trek started from the Drake Circus Shopping Mall in
Plymouth City Centre at 11:00 on a wet, cold and windy
Tuesday 23rd February 2010, where an enthusiastic band of
friends, members of the Sir Joshua Reynolds Lodge, including
the Master, W.Bro. George Campbell, members of the local
branch of the British Heart Foundation, Plympton Rotarians,
Rotary District Governor Ken Edmonds and the Lord Mayor and
Lady Mayoress of Plymouth, Alderman and Mrs Kenneth Foster
gave Peter and Jan a rousing send-off.
Peter and Jan’s daughter Laura and Rotary colleagues accompanied Peter and Jan on the first 2½ miles of the journey to the Torpoint Ferry - if only to ensure that they actually get through border security and into Cornwall! The trek is due to end some 55 miles later, in Falmouth, on Friday 26th February 2010 (by coincidence this is also the National Wear Red Day). W.Bro. Peter’s other big challenge for his year is to broaden the contact between Rotarians and Freemasons in the Plympton area. Something that has never happened before. He has already organised a joint social evening of dinner and cabaret and is hoping to host a charity quiz night later in the year. At the time of writing, W.Bro. Peter Stabb has raised more than £1500 towards his target of £2000. If you would like to help Peter towards his target, either individually or through a Lodge donation, please go to www.justgiving.co.uk/peterstabb David J. Purnell, PAGDC Sir Joshua Reynolds Lodge No. 4782 |
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| Trinity Lodge No. 3403 Centenary Meeting | |
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Trinity Lodge 3403
celebrated their Centenary Meeting on Friday 22nd January by
dispensation from the Provincial Grand Master. The meeting
was held at The Mount Edgcumbe Masonic Hall Plymouth and the
festive board was held at The Holiday Inn Plymouth where 115
Brethren attended the meeting. The Provincial Grand Master RW Bro. Michael Penny accepted the gavel from the Worshipful Master W.Bro. Tony Martin and requested that the Prov.GDC W.Bro. Peter Keaty place the following Brethren into their respective Chairs – W.Bro.A.R Cockman Prov.SGW as Senior Warden W.Bro.A.W.A.Vodden Prov.JGW as Junior Warden W.Bro.R.Bray Prov.GChap as Chaplain W.Bro.D.Lyne Prov.GSec as Secretary W.Bro.P.Keaty Prov.GDC as Director of Ceremonies W.Bro.A.Eastman Prov.GPurs as Pursuivant The Lodge Warrant of Confirmation was read by V.W.Bro. Peter Galt PGSwdB DPGM. The Lodge then attended to a reading |
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Consecration Minutes by W.Bro. R.N.Clarke P.Pr.G.Stwd. The
Lodge Centenary warrant was read by W.Bro.David Lyne
Prov.G.Sec.and an oration was given by W.Bro.Raymond Bray PAGDC
Prov.G.Chap.
The PGM then relinquished the gavel to the Worshipful
Master. The Worshipful Master thanked the Provincial Grand
Master and presented him with a Engraved Masonic Firing
Glass and Centenary Jewel as a gift from the Lodge and the
same presentation was given to the Lodge honorary members
the RW R.O.Osborn Past PGM, W.Bro.R.K.Maddock and
W.Bro.S.T.Oxenbury who thanked all the Brethren of Trinity
Lodge for their generosity.
The Prov.GDC called the Brethren to order to allow the RW
PGM accompanied by Distinguished Guests and Provincial Grand
Officers to retire in due form from the Lodge.
The Brethren then retired to The Holiday Inn for a very
enjoyable evening. W.Bro.Paul I Hughes Prov.AGDC Secretary 3403 Photo John Cocks |
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| Holy Royal Arch Provincial Grand Teddy Draw | |
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In 2009 a very large Teddy Bear was donated to the M.E.
Grand Superintendent, E.Comp Chris Pengelly, who wished it
to be put into a draw to raise money to go towards the Teddy
Bear scheme which was and is still running in the Craft. As
you hopefully know this worthy scheme supplies little
teddies to children who have for some reason or other, must
spend some time in hospital. For most youngsters quite a traumatic event, these children receive a teddy as a comforter and for those old enough to understand, a demonstration of the procedure they will receive is carried out on their teddy. This practise seems to reassure them that no harm will befall them. The draw ran from 10th September too 7th December 2009. Unfortunately I was unable to attend every chapter in the province during that period, but very fortunate to attend most. To those I could not attend but took part in the draw, many thanks to the Scribes and charity stewards for supporting it. To those Chapters I was able to attend I also thank you for your support and an enjoyable H.R.A. evening. |
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On behalf of the M.E. Grand Superintendent and myself may I
thank all the companions who took part in the draw for their
support and generosity.
At Sun Chapter No 106 Installation Convocation on the 7th
December, the M.E.G.S. together with the newly installed
Zerubbabel E. Comp, B. R. Woodman (pictured above) drew the
winning ticket for Big Ted and the winner was E. Comp, M. Bennett. of The Friendship
Chapter No, 202.
On completion of the draw I presented the M. E. Grand
Superintendent with cheques to the total of £1,250 too his
surprise. His comment was “he is always amazed at the
generosity of the Companions”
Not only for supporting this fund, but also local charities
at the same time supporting the 2012 Festival. David J Jones PAGDC |
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| Devon and Somerset Farmers Chapter – Somerset Meeting | |
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For their annual foray over
the border the Chapter this year, arranged to visit Yeovil
where Chapter of Brotherly Love meet and had assisted in the
arrangements for the evening. Before the meeting opened the Scribe E read the dispensations that authorised the cross Provincial meeting. The picture on the right shows E Comps Roger Hutchings (H), Rodney Nott (MEZ) and Philip Giorgetti (J), checking their seats prior to the start of the meeting. The distinguished visitors included E.Comps Brian Meldon Deputy Grand Superintendent Devon, D John Bennett Grand Superintendent Somerset and Robert Biggs, Deputy Grand Superintendent Somerset. They were escorted by a large number of Grand and Provincial Officers. |
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Having been offered the
Sceptre by MEZ, E.Comp. Meldon decided he would return it as
he was sure he had not practised the evening’s ceremonial as
recently as the
Chapter officers had! He and the rest of the procession were
then
seated and the Chapter Officers continued with the evening’s
business. Pictured on the left are l – r E Comps Roger Hutchings, Brian Meldon, John Bennett, Rodney Nott, Bob Biggs and Philip Giorgetti. |
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The main item on the agenda was the Exaltation of Bro
Richard Teague. This proceeded very smoothly with all the officers involved appearing well at ease with their ceremonial. The rest of the evening’s business was duly completed and, once the closing address had been given, all the dignitaries processed out. Pictured on the right are the Sojourners with the candidate after the meeting.
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| Grand Charity donates to St Luke's Hospice Plymouth | |
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Pictured left is a photo of Maurice Eglinton, Assistant Provincial Grand Master presenting a cheque for £3465 to Robert Parsons, Director of Fundraising at St Luke's Hospice Plymouth, from Grand Charity on Monday 1st February 2010 |
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A fund set up in memory of
Totnes rugby player Oliver Marsden is £1,000 better off,
thanks to the generosity of the Devonshire’s Freemasons. Oliver, known as Ollie, was getting ready for training in October last year when he complained of feeling dizzy. He started to fetch a bottle of water but, tragically, collapsed and died. At his funeral at St Mary’s Church, it seemed as though the whole of Totnes had come to pay its respects and express its grief. But out of the tragedy, Ollie’s parents Kevin and Linda have forged a link of hope for other young people who, like their 21-year-old son, suffered from an undetected heart defect. Linda said that in their minds, sudden death like that was something that happened to other people, not fit young men like Ollie. As time passed we discovered that in the United Kingdom, 12 apparently healthy young people a week die suddenly of undetected heart defects,’ she said. ‘Many do not die publicly in the way that Ollie had. They die in their sleep, or waiting for a bus, or sitting in a chair. It is indiscriminate and completely avoidable - £35 and 10 minutes would have saved my son’s life, because that's the price for |
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screening a young person and that's
how long it takes.’ Fund raising in Totnes and at Plymouth University where Ollie was training to be a teacher, has already raised £22,000 for Cardiac Risk in the Young. Kevin and Linda hope the money will enable medical screening to be carried out for many local youngsters and university students in the months to come. And they also hope the fund raising will go a long way towards supporting CRY’s campaign for a national screening programme. The Marsdens were at the Masonic Hall in Totnes Tuesday 24th Nov 09 for the £1,000 presentation from Chris Pengelly, Grand Superintendent of the Holy Royal Arch Masons of Devonshire, who said it was ’something they were really pleased to do.’ Without fanfare or much publicity the Freemasons raise well over £33 million annually for charity in Great Briton, putting them second, only to the National Lottery. More information about CRY- of which Sir Ian Botham is honorary president is available at www.c-r-y.org.uk
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| Robert Burns Charity Golf Day | |
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W.Bro John Pritchard of the
Victory Lodge No4189 is also the Captain of the China Fleet
Golf and Country Club at Saltash. John arranged a golf
charity day on Monday 25th January 2010, with all the
proceeds going to his charity for the year, 'Hearing Dogs
for Deaf People'. The day was a great success and a Robert
Burns meal was arranged afterwards for the presentation of
prizes. The Haggis was piped in by Bro Dave Parry of the
Dundas Lodge No1255 and then the address to the Haggis took
place. John said, "I am delighted with the turn out today to support this very worthwhile cause and the sum of £450.00 towards my charity. A big thank you to those brethren in Plymouth who gave so generously it is very much appreciated. J Pritchard. Secretary - Victory Lodge 4189 |
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| District of Devonshire Rose Croix - Visit by the Grand Secretary General H. E., M. Ill. BRO. ROBIN FURBER 33° | |
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Members of the District’s Higher Degrees Chapter, St. Boniface of Devonshire No. 1183, were privileged to receive a visit from the Grand Secretary General of the Order, Most Illustrious Bro. Robin Furber 33°, when they met at Teignmouth on the morning of Wednesday, 16th. September, 2009. He was welcomed by the Inspector General, V. Ill. Bro. Michael StJ. French 33° and presented with a £1000 cheque towards the Duke Street Centenary Appeal by the Most Wise Sovereign, Ill. Bro. Brian Eastwood 31°. M. Ill. Bro. Furber treated to Chapter to a most interesting and enlightening presentation on the development, work and responsibilities of the Supreme Council including its Chapters overseas and its relationships with other Supreme Councils. A history of the Ancient and Accepted Rite in the District of Devonshire has been compiled by the Past Inspector General, V. Ill. Bro. Douglas M. Penny 33° and the Past District Recorder, Ill. Bro. Gerald P. Rooke 32°. This most impressive and valuable |
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| Holy Royal Arch supports TRIP | |
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Devonshire Royal Arch Companions
have donated £1000 to TRIP Community Transport Association,
which is hoping to raise a whopping £32,000 to upgrade its
fleet of Ring and Ride buses. This donation will go towards
the replacement of one mini-bus. EComp Bob Munro, Provincial
Charity Steward said, “We have long recognised the
importance of the service provided by TRIP to elderly people
in the region, particularly in outlying areas, and are
pleased to support this worthy cause.” Bob Munro |
| Tiverton Freemasons raise £2,500 for Hospiscare | |
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Members of St. Peter’s Lodge No.1125, All Souls Lodge
No.6677 and St. Peter’s Mark Lodge, all from Tiverton,
joined the Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. Michael Penny
at the Tiverton Hospice Day Centre on Wednesday 27th January
when he presented a cheque to Hospiscare for £1,000 from the
William Alexander Kneel Endowment (WAKE) Fund. The Tiverton
Lodges then presented their own cheques totalling another
£1,500. Hospiscare is a local charity which supports people with terminal illness and their families and the donations will go directly towards helping to run the charity’s day care centre at Fig Tree Lodge, Canal Hill, which opened last year. The nurse-led centre provides a range of services and activities for patients including crafts, complementary therapy and hairdressing. Alison Palfrey, Director of Fundraising for Hospiscare, said: “We are very grateful for this generous donation for Hospiscare in |
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| St. John’s Lodge No. 70 | |
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At the regular January
meeting of St. John’s Lodge No. 70 in Plymouth, the brethren
were delighted to welcome W. Bro. Maurice W. Eglinton,
Assistant Provincial Grand Master, to the evening. It is a modern tradition in 70 that formal aspect of the January meeting is kept as short as possible and, immediately after the Lodge has closed, the brethren join their families and friends for a social gathering at the festive board. This year, as the Lodge nears the end of its 250 Anniversary Year, the brethren had also invited representatives from 8 local charities which had been nominated by members of the Lodge to receive cheques for £250 each. They were: Plymouth Area Alzheimer’s Association, Shekinah Mission, Cardiology Department, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth Eddystone Trust, Young People’s Liturgy Group, Parish of St. Peter and the Holy Apostles, The Mustard Tree, Derriford Hospital, Tamerton Young Leisure & Wessex Children’s Heart Circle. A ninth Charity which had been nominated, the Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit at Derriford Hospital had received its cheque earlier in order that the children might receive the benefit at their Christmas party in the hospital. |
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Despite the atrocious
weather conditions all but one of the Charities were
represented and W. Bro. Eglinton with the Worshipful Master,
W. Bro. Ian Scriviner, welcomed them, together with our
families and friends into the Temple. W. Bro. Eglinton
then presented the cheques and the Charity representatives
gave a brief outline of the use they would be making of the
money. All then retired to the refectory where a
superb meal, prepared by W. Bro. Bill Phillip and his
excellent team, was enjoyed in great conviviality before
everybody made a safe if perilous journey home in the arctic
conditions. The Anniversary Year will end, as it began, with a birthday lunch at the Staddon Heights Golf Club for Lodge members their families and guests on the 21st March 2010. The photograph above shows Miss Ellie Bailey receiving a cheque for £250 on behalf of the Wessex Children’s Heart Circle from W. Bro. Maurice Eglinton Assistant Provincial Grand Master, accompanied by the W.M., W. Bro. Ian Scriviner. Bill Seymour-Jones |
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| History in the making for Royal Naval Chapter No.3337 | |
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At our last convocation we
were privileged to perform a double Exaltation, now I here
you saying, what’s so special about that, it’s been done
many times? But has any other Chapter, in the history
of the Holy Royal Arch, performed a double Exaltation of a
father and son on the same evening? The father, Comp. Martin Yeoman and his son, Comp. Nick Yeoman, are both members of the Royal Naval Lodge no.3337. The ceremony was carried out in the presence of EComp. Brian Meldon, Deputy Grand Superintendent and EComp. Simon Rowe the Provincial 3rd Grand Principal, who were also accompanied by officers of the Provincial Support team. Pictured l to r : EComp. Simon Rowe, Comp. Nick Yeoman (Son), Comp. Martin Yeoman (Father) & EComp. Brian Meldon |
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E.Comp Tony Moore, Past Prov.3rd Grand Principal, at
an earlier meeting presenting to the Chapter a Horn
of Oil to show his appreciation to the members of
the Chapter.
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| Brent Chapter visit for the Three Companions | |
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Continuing their series of
historical mini plays, EComp. John Eaton, EComp John Cornish
and EComp Ian Passmore of the
Three Companions Demonstration Team
recently visited the Brent
Chapter No. 1284 at Topsham.
After the Chapter was closed, they performed a re-enactment of events leading up to the founding of the first Holy Royal Arch Chapter in Redruth, Cornwall, following a successful petition by Companions of Plymouth Dock in 1791, proving once again that Cornish Masonry started in Devonshire! The play is based on the writings of Thomas Dunkerly and is in three parts. For more information click here Pictured left are the Three Companions along side EComp Ken Winfield (H), EComp Barry White (Z) and EComp J Coulthard (J). Picture - Martin Heskins |
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Continuing the work of the Grand Charity, Assistant
Provincial Grand Master Colin Turner and his wife Wendy are
pictured here presenting a cheque for £667 to Ian
Roome, Community Fund Raiser for the Childrens Hospice
Southwest on Monday 25th January at the Fremington Hospice.
For more information about the Hospice please visit their
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| W.Bro. Ian Kingsbury, one of the new Assistant Provincial Grand Masters designate, visited the North Devon Hospice recently to present Ali Hunt, the Head of Fundraising with a Cheque for £1,863.00 from The Grand Charity. The Hospice has received great support from Freemasonry in Devonshire and this donation from the Grand Charity will certainly be put to good use. Ali Hunt later said "Sincere thanks for all the good work that you do. It was a great pleasure to meet Ian and his wife and on behalf of all the patients and their families who will be supported because of your generosity we offer our sincere thanks". | |
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| The day after our Christmas meeting at Devon Lodge, I wrote to Derek Phillips a Past Master of the lodge who with his wife moved to the town of Carnoet in Brittany some years ago to be near their daughter and her family. As Almoner I try to cover in my letters to Derek news of the lodge, its members and of Newton Abbot, where Derek was born and still has family members. I was surprised not to have received a reply from him as he usually replies quite quickly to my letters. But matters then took another course two days before Christmas when I received via the Provincial website Webmaster, a message from the Secretary of The Beaumont Lodge in Brittany, W.Bro. Nick Thompson saying that a member of Devon Lodge was in hospital there. He gave me the email address of their Almoner, W.Bro Malcolm Rogers, who confirmed that it was in fact Derek Phillips who had collapsed while walking his daughters dog through snow near his home. |
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They were not sure what had caused him to collapse, but the
local Paramedics were able to stabilise him and removed him
to hospital where he was admitted for a stay of ten days
where lots of tests were carried out before he was finally
discharged. It was very gratifying for me to know that
the Secretary of Beaumont Lodge took time to get in touch
with me concerning Derek and for their Almoner to visit him
in hospital on our behalf. I have thanked both W.Bro.
Nick and W.Bro. Malcolm for their truly Masonic care in
visiting Derek during his stay in the local hospital and
keeping me informed accordingly. On the 10th January I was pleased to receive a letter from Derek thanking me for my letter which he had received two days before his accident. He said that he had no recollection of what had happened when he collapsed, but was glad to be home from hospital although very bruised and battered. Tony Winser (Almoner - Devon Lodge ) |
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| The Prestonian Lecture 2010 | |
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This years Prestonian Lecture entitled “Music in Masonry and
Beyond" delivered by W.Bro. W. Warlow, will be held at
5pm on
Tuesday 2nd November. It will be
hosted by the Torbay Masters Lodge No. 8227 at the Masonic
Hall Courtland Road Paignton. Further
details can be obtained from W.Bro.C.P.Le.Marquand
01626354168 or email
kit.marquand@talktalk.net.
The Prestonian Lecture is named after W.Bro.William Preston,
a noted ritualist, who left a bequest in 1818 to fund “some
well-informed Freemason to deliver annually a Lecture on the
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