The Deputy District Grand Prefect W.Bro. Mark Davis will be invested and installed as Deputy Provincial Grand Master in the Mark Degree at the regular meeting of Whitestone Mark Lodge on Friday 17th January. The District would like to thank Mark for all his efforts and endeavours in supporting the District and wish him well in his future role.
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Our newley appointed head of our order in East Lancashire, Graham Newton, District Grand Prefect, had the honour of heading the procession into Grand Council held in London on Tuesday 22nd October.
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Three East Lancashire Directors of Ceremonies past and present seeking hospitality at the recent meeting of Grand Council in London. From left to right, Peter Hegarty, Chris Welton and Mike Green
This year’s District meeting took place at Rochdale Saturday 14th September 2024. It was Graham Newton’s first full meeting as District Grand Prefect and was very well attended and most enjoyable!
At the summer meeting of Constitution Council No.183 we were treated to an excellent working of the Knights of Constantinople degree at Accrington Masonic Hall on Tuesday 27th August 2024.
It was a most enjoyable and memorable evening, enhanced by the attendance of our Right Worshipful District Grand Prefect Graham Newton (who is a member of the Council).
Following the opening of the Council, VWBro Adrian Hunter PGReg, offered the gavel to RWBro Newton, who graciously accepted it, but immediately returned it with thanks.
VWBro Hunter (acting WM) then proceeded with the ceremony.
Bro. David Sharpe was the Conductor ably assisted by other members of the Council.
The Brethren taking the Degree were:
Bro’s John Ling, Stephen Holcroft, David Greenhalgh and Gary Williams. All of whom conducted themselves in a very creditable manner.
There were a total of 16 Allied Masons present all of whom, following the meeting, enjoyed a first class Social Board of Chicken Salad followed by Raspberry Cheesecake and Cream.
Article by WBro Ivan Millington.
The District Officers were out in force at David Lamb Council 197 on Wednesday 21st August. This was the last team visit before the annual District meeting in September where the new team will be appointed. They were treated to a most enjoyable evening of Allied masonry under the leadership of Worshipful Master Aubrey Oldham. Following the opening there was a moving eulogy for MWBro Michael Edward Herbert P.G.M. who was the consecrating officer of David Lamb, given by RWBro Alex McLaren P.Dist.G.Pref.
The new District Grand Prefect, RWBro Graham Newton then introduced the team and thanked the Council for their reception. The Worshipful Master proceeded to ballot for and admit to the Order as a Bro of St Lawrence, Stephen Holcroft, in fine style, assisted by officers of the Council. Stephen is the fourteenth new admission to the District this year, a fact that the District Grand Prefect is justifiably proud. District membership levels are now fully recovered to pre-covid numbers.
The fellowship continued at the festive board, with speeches kept to a minimum.
We now have a District Calendar which details the dates of our Council meetings as well as many other events.
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Our District Grand Prefect has the following Team Visits planned :
13th November 2024 – Perseverance No.42
18th January 2025 – Matier ‘B’
Saturday 12th July 2025 – HBS No 234
RWBro Graham Newton has been paying some visits to his Councils and sends us this report from his travels:
Thursday 13th June: Rochdale St Lawrence Council 122 admitted three new members to the Order and installed a new Worshipful Master. Both the outgoing Master, Kevin Reaney, and the incoming Master, Roger Fielding did splendid jobs in the ceremonies.
Wednesday 10th July: Shuttleworth Council 50, which is made up of District Grand Secretaries from around the country, held it’s midyear meeting at Mark Masons Hall in London, hosted by Londinium Matutinus Council 202. The current Worshipful Master, Peter Warner was on top form as Director of Ceremonies of 202, directing a ceremony of installation and the Grand Tylers of Solomon. Then under the Shuttleworth banner we welcomed 25 members of Londinium Matutinus including their Dist Grand Prefect, Colin Woodcock. The Council accepted three new joining members from other Districts. The main part of the proceedings was to be treated to a most entertaining and very interesting talk from a retired Scotland Yard detective chief inspector and renowned masonic author, WBro Col Mike Neville, titled “Crafty Characters – Tales of Famous and Infamous Freemasons”. We then enjoyed a wonderful buffet at Mark Masons Hall in London.
Saturday 13th July 2024: Herbert Barrington Slater Council 234 admitted a new member to the Order, Anthony Smith and there were three candidates for the Knights of Constantinople ceremony. Both ceremonies were performed with complete confidence and with great sincerity by the Worshipful Master, David Entwisle.
The summons for this meeting can be found in the summons section of this website or contact: web.amdel@gmail.com
The Installation meeting of Consitution Council No. 183 was honoured by the attendance of the Deputy District Grand Prefect Mark Davis, which was Mark’s first meeting following his installation as our Deputy District Grand Prefect. He was offered the gavel of the lodge by the Worshipful Master which he accepted but promptly returned it with grateful thanks.
WBro Davis then presented the junior warden Mark Rowe to the Worshipful Master Robert Michael Summers for the benefit of installation. The Worshipful Master then proceeded with the installation ceremony in a most excellent manner.
He was ably assisted by:
WBro Ivan Millington as installing SW
WBro Martin Blades (guest) installing JW
WBro David Sharpe as installing inner guard
VWBro M Adrian Hunter as installing D.C.
Following the ceremony the Worshipful Master Mark Rowe was saluted in the traditional manner.
Following the ceremony everyone in attendance were treated to an excellent, happy and convivial Festive Board.
Content provided by Ivan Millington.
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