First District Social Secretary

The District Grand Prefect, RW Bro Colin Woodcock, is pleased to announce that Bro Alan Perry has joined the District Communications Team as Social Secretary.

The role is an important one as social events allow members of our District to get to know each other better, enjoy themselves more, and ultimately helps attract new members to our wonderful Order.

Working in conjunction with the Communications Team under WBro Scott Cargill, Al will be putting together a programme of 4-5 events a year. So do keep an eye on Facebook, our website and future newsletters for more information!

Second of the District’s luncheons

GALLERY

The second of the District’s luncheons was held April 6th at the Bleeding Heart restaurant in the middle of Hatton Garden. After a refreshing glass or two of fizz, the 50 or so members and guests took their seats and were given a warm welcome by the District Grand Prefect, R.W.Bro Colin Woodcock.

We were then treated to a fascinating presentation on Jack the Ripper by criminologist Attilio Grandani. In his inimitable style, Attilio transported us back to 1888 and the 5 gruesome murders committed by Aaron Kosminski – or were they? Attilio explained that not only was there a question mark over exactly how many “ladies of the night” had met their grisly end in Whitechapel at the hands of the Ripper, but that the jury was most definitely out on whether the likely perpetrator was indeed Kosminski.

After having heard about the horrors of late nineteenth century East-end London, we then enjoyed a most delicious meal of pumpkin soup, roast maize-fed chicken and a mandarin and blossom honey mousseline. The beautiful room we were in buzzed with conversation and laughter the whole time.

At the end of the lunch, the District Grand Prefect thanked Attilio for his presentation, Scott Cargill for organising the lunch, Julian Trought for taking photographs and the restaurant staff for looking after us so well. Colin finished by saying that, in the style of the James Bond films, “we will return” with another luncheon being planned for October – so keep an eye on the AMD London website and Facebook page for more information!

Richard Criddle
AMD London Comms Team

Breaking News - The District Grand Prefect to Consecrate a new AMD Council in London

Dear Brethren,

I am delighted to announce that, as District Grand Prefect, I plan to request of The Grand Master that we be permitted to Consecrate a new AMD Council in London, to meet on a Saturday and particularly for those who may be challenged by midweek meetings; particularly young, professional, time-challenged Freemasons. Of course all are welcome.  The proposed dates for the meetings will be the 3rd Saturday in October & 1st Saturday in May.

I now offer this to current members of the District of London who may be interested in being involved in this exciting opportunity and seek your support in terms of Founders, Joiners and Candidates. If you feel this opportunity may be of interest to you, or if you know anyone who would wish to be Admitted please register the same, by email, to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Best wishes to you all.
RW Bro Colin Woodcock MBE
District Grand Prefect

Spring Luncheon

The District Grand Prefect would like to warmly invite you and your partner / friends to the AMD London Spring Luncheon, which is being held at the Bleeding Heart Restaurant in the City.


The afternoon promises to be one of fine food, fine wine and fine conversation combined with a frisson of horror as criminologist Attilio Grandani regales us with tales about Jack the Ripper. Attilio has over 20 years’ experience as a Ripperologist, and is renowned for applying a range of psychological techniques by which the audience’s imagination is transported into the past. Descriptive, educational, and slightly off the wall is how his talks can be characterised!


Places are limited, so please use the attached form to book your tickets by 1st April. Non-members are also most welcome.

Date:    Wednesday 6th April, 2016
Time:    12:00 – 16:00
Venue:    Bleeding Heart (Terrace Room), Bleeding Heart Yard, off Greville Street, Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8SJ

Spring Luncheon Booking Form