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Rumbelow welcomes DGP

Details: Published: Wednesday, 22 March 2023 23:29

A fantastic evening of fun and superb ritual at Rumbelow Council No. 67 on Wednesday 22nd March when they welcomed R.W. Bro. Colin Woodcock MBE, District Grand Prefect and a delegation of District officers.

Proceedings got underway in an unusual manner with the Lodge accounts being presented by the lodge accounts Gilbert and Sullivan, channeled via W. Bro. Richard Higginson with full choral support.

Next up was the ceremony of Knight of Constantinople with W. Bro. Mark Riches leading from the chair and the two candidates Bro. Paul Burgess and Bro. Paul Busby being conducted in splendid fashion by V. W. Bro. Jules Greenwall. All finished off by a flawless lecture by W. Bro. Terry Hall.

Both Bro. Pauls were then treated to W. Bro. Keith Florence giving a superb performance as King Solomon for Grand Tilers of Solomon. Once again ably assisted by V. W. Bro. Jules Greenwall who conducted the candidates and again all finished off by another flawless lecture by W. Bro. Terry Hall.

After the meeting was closed, brethren made their way to the holding area on the 2nd floor (aka The Bar), before assembling in the Connaught room to partake in a splendid and convivial festive board. Wine was taken, Toasts were made before brethren toasted to their next merry meeting.

More photos from the meeting can be viewed here

December Newsletter

Details: Published: Sunday, 18 December 2022 09:03

The December edition of the District Newsletter is now available.

To read the latest edition simply click on the link below

Click here for the December Edition

Previous editions can be found under "LATEST" in the menu bar at the top of the page.

Council of the Four Kings Welcomes DGP

Details: Published: Tuesday, 22 November 2022 10:29

On Monday 21st November members of The Council of the Four Kings No.7 assembled in the Brazil room at Mark Masons' Hall for their installation meeting.

After opening they welcomed R. W. Bro. Colin Woodcock MBE, the District Grand Prefect into the meeting. He was accompanied by a large delegation of District Grand Officers.

W. Bro. Terry Gilbert then proceeded to install Bro. David Ashbolt into the Chair. This was conducted in fine manner and W. Bro. David Ashbolt then appointed and installed his officers for the year.

After the meeting was closed, brethren made their way to the holding area on the 2nd floor (aka The Bar), before assembling in the Egerton room to partake in a splendid and convivial festive board. Wine was taken, Toasts were made before brethren toasted to their next merry meeting.

More photos from the meeting can be viewed here

District Annual Meeting 2022

Details: Published: Monday, 21 November 2022 10:06

On the chilly Saturday morning of November 19th 2022 the first of the helpers arrived at Mark Masons’ Hall to assist the District Secretariat to prepare for the Allied Masonic Degrees District of London Annual Meeting.

Signing in sheets were laid out, changing room signs were displayed, Lodge and dining seating plans put up, summons distributed and other jobs assigned all executed like a well-oiled machine.

Distinguished guests from other Districts and Orders started to arrive, along with District members.

At 10:45, the first of the processions was conducted into the Grand Temple concluding with the final procession of the District Grand Officers and the District Grand Prefect R. W. Bro. Colin Woodcock MBE.

District Grand Lodge was then opened and silent periods of reflection were observed for the late Queen Elizabeth II as well as for members of the District who had been called to Higher Service in the last 12 months.

The DGP then welcomed the distinguished brethren from other Districts as well as Heads and representatives of other orders.

All 11 District Councils were represented and there were also a number of newly admitted Brethren who were warmly welcomed to the meeting.

V. W. Bro. Steven Warwick PGReg was re-appointed as Deputy District Grand Prefect.

Before appointing and investing his District Officers for the year, the DGP paid a heartful thanks to W. Bro. Mike Adkins for his years of loyal service as District Grand Director of Ceremonies.

The District Grand Officers appointed and invested for the year can be found here.

First Appointment to Past Rank:

Past Dist. Grand Inner Guard - W. Bro. Brian Ennever

Promotions:

Past Dist. Grand Senior Warden - W. Bro. Matthew Hampson DepGDC

Past Dist. Grand Senior Warden - W. Bro. Glen Sapsford PGReg

Past Dist. Grand Senior Warden - W. Bro. Ben Dykes PGJD

Past Dist. Grand Junior Warden - V. W. Bro. Jules Greenwall PGReg

Past Dist. Grand Junior Warden - W. Bro. Ivor Cook PGIG

Past Dist. Grand Junior Warden - W. Bro. Keith Johnson PGStdB

The District Grand Prefect then delivered his Annual Address, which can be read here.

The District Grand Council was then closed and Brethren retired to the VIP bar area and the main bar for some pre lunch refreshments.

A light lunch was then served to a room full of smiles, chatter and laughter. Wine was taken, Toasts were given until finally the District Grand Prefect wished everyone a safe journey and a final toast to our next merry meeting.