The First District Council of Improvement

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Published: Friday, 02 February 2018 11:22

Borne from a desire for somewhere to practice and discuss our lovely Allied rituals, the District's first ever meeting of its Council of Improvement was held on 30 January at Mark Masons' Hall.

The attendees proceeded to work the Degrees of St Lawrence the Martyr and Knights of Constantinople, under the helpful eye of the Preceptor WBro Roger Keys. Everyone agreed it was a very well-worth evening as, in addition to practicing the ritual, the brethren were able to ask questions and analyse the Degrees further.

The COI meets on the last Tuesday of every month at 7pm. If you would like to learn more about the Allied Masonic Degrees, or perhaps are a Council Officer who wants to brush up on your ritual, then why not come along? For more details please contact either the Preceptor (Roger Keys), the Secretary (Vincent Fattorusso) or look at the District website.

New London District Council of Improvement

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Published: Monday, 18 December 2017 15:58

A new London District Council of Improvement is to meet on the last Tuesday in each month at MMH.  The CofI is open to anyone who would like to gain a greater understanding of the degrees to help deliver a confident performance of both the ritual and floorwork.  One or two degrees will be worked at each meeting in accordance with the attached programme.

Tuesday 30 January      St Lawrence the Martyr & Knights of Contantinople BOOK
Tuesday 27 February    St Lawrence the Martyr & Grand Tylers of Solomon BOOK
Tuesday 27 March        Red Cross of Babylon BOOK
Tuesday 24 April          The Holy Order of Grand High Priest BOOK
Tuesday 29 May          Knights of Contantinople & Grand Tylers of Solomon BOOK
Tuesday 26 June         Red Cross of Babylon BOOK

Annual Meeting 2017

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Published: Tuesday, 28 November 2017 15:04

On the dot of 11.00 the first procession – the Past District Grand Prefects (the self-styled “decrepits”!) - entered the Grand Temple, followed shortly by RW Bro Colin Woodcock to enthusiastic applause accompanied by his Officers of District Grand Council.
 
After the Council was opened, the District Grand Secretary then proceeded to call the roll of District Grand Officers, and reported that every one of the District's Councils were represented at the meeting.
 
The District Grand Prefect then warmly welcomed all the official visitors, who were duly saluted.
 
The various reports were delivered, elections held and officers appointed and invested with both the District Grand Prefect and his Deputy spending a few minutes thanking each of those receiving preferment for their work in supporting the District.
 
Having welcomed the new members of the Allied Masonic Degrees, the District Grand Prefect then proceeded to deliver his address which can be read here.
 
After the District Grand Lodge was closed, the brethren headed to the bar before going to the Festive Board. During the dinner, the Allied Keep Calm mugs in support of Shelter (which the DGP had announced in his address earlier) were snapped up by many of those present and raised £780. Coupled with the proceeds of an auction held at the Autumn Social Event, the total raised amounted to a terrific £885. A great start to an important AMD initiative being spearheaded by the London District.
 
Special thanks must go to the District Secretariat and the Executive team for another excellent Annual Meeting!

GALLERY

DGP’s Address to District Grand Council – 18th November 2017

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Published: Saturday, 18 November 2017 20:23

DGP’s Address to District Grand Council

GALLERY    AMD SHELTER MUG

Distinguished guests, brethren all, I have already made so many ‘welcomes’ here but let me, once again welcome you all to our District Meeting.  I do appreciate the support you have all given by making the effort to be here today, our numbers are up this year, yet again, and it certainly enhances any meeting to have good numbers.

It continues, for me, to be an enormous privilege to hold the office of District Grand Prefect for London and I am conscious of this every time that I visit a council or when I represent you in other Districts.  Between Steven, myself and the Wardens of the year we have visited widely across the District and on every occasion we have been met with all we would expect from this Order – good Companionship, well worked ceremonies and an enthusiasm and commitment to the Allied Masonic Degrees.  

Before I go too much further I must thank those who make such an effort to ensure that everything in our District goes smoothly and efficiently.

Today we see the stepping down of two stalwarts of the District, Philip Freedman as DC and Doug Hopton as Treasurer, I cannot thank them enough for their commitment, loyalty and dedication to this District and our Order, we welcome Mike Adkins and Gordon Trew to take over those roles, both are highly experience and very well respected Masons and we are fortunate that they are dedicating their efforts to us in such important positions.

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