Prov GM, PPrGM and DPrGM with some of the teddies.
Our Northern Lodges are continuing to support the Teddy Loving Care TLC initiative promoted by UGLE. Money is raised to provide Teddies to sick and distressed children in hospitals in the area. Our Provincial Grand Master Pat Rothwell (centre), Past Provincial Grand Master Heather Hitchen (left) and Deputy Provincial Grand Master Brenda Cook (right) braved the wind and weather to meet one of the paramedics and his teddy friends.
Fireworks at Justice 4 Installation
On 5th November 2015,( Bonfire Night in case you hadn’t realised), Bro. Susan Henderson was Installed into the Chair of Lodge Justice 4 by Vy Wor Bro. Marilyn Podro. The WM works at UGLE HQ so is very conversant with male freemasonry but she was overwhelmed by the beautiful ceremony of Installation.
WM Sue with IPM Marilyn
WM Sue
WM Sue with her Officers
Royal Arch Chapter Installation
On 20th October 2015, Ex Comp Maxine Priestley was Inducted into the Chair of Zerubbabel in the Royal Arch Chapter at 402 FinchleyRoad, by Ex Comp Lesley Adams, Ex Comp Gibbens was Inducted as Haggai and Ex Comp Cole was Inducted as Joshua.
Ist Principal Maxine with PZ Lesley and 3rd Principal Carol
1st Principal Maxine with 2nd Principal Val
Grand Master's visit to the Northern Province
Our first meeting was on Tuesday 6th October 2015 when we visited Morecambe & Heysham Lodge 15 for a Passing ceremony. During this meeting the Grand Master Christine Chapman was pleased to award the OSM (Order of Service to Masonry) to RW Bro Brenda Cook, Prov. Deputy GM.
On Wednesday 7th October 2015 we visited Morecambe again for a meeting of the Cornerstone Mark 3 when the ceremony of Advancement was performed.
Both these meetings held their Festive Boards at the Headway Hotel.
We rounded off our trip with a visit to the Installation meeting of Royal Ark Mariners 2 when Bro Diane Bennett was Installed as Worshipful Commander by W Bro Cath Greenwood. This was followed by a delicious meal at Rangemoor, Blackpool provided by the amazing Margaret Tanton.
Brenda cuts her celebratory cake
Prov. GM Pat Rothwell with PGM Bernice Abram and Dept Prov.GM Brenda Cook
W Commander Diane with GM
Tranquility 52 Installation
The Installation meeting of Costa Blanca Lodge of Tranquility 52 took place at the Hotel Montepiedra in Campoamor,
Costa Blanca on Saturday 26th September when Bro Jenny Bassett was Installed into the Chair by W Bro Carole Towning.
WM, Officers, Members and visitors
WM Jenny is delighted with her gift from the members
White Stone Mark 5 Installation
W. Bro. Barbara Green was Installed into the Chair of White Stone of Essex Mark 5 on September 8th at Rochford Masonic Centre
WM Barbara with IPM Carol at the Festive Board
PGLOA Summer Tea Party
The Past Grand Lodge Officers Association held their Summer Tea Party on 20th July 2015 for the members at HQ 402 Finchley Road. An excellent tea followed by a musical entertainment which enticed the members to take to the floor. A vote of thanks was given to the Chairman, RW Bro Margaret Clarke, PDGM and her helpers who had worked hard to ensure the success of the day.
Musical entertainment
Rose blows out the candle on her birthday cake
Stella gets her cake a week early
Jeanne gets in the mood
Happy Birthday Jeanne
PGLOA Treasurer Rosa
Members of Gothic 27
Tranquility 52 celebrate in style with a Masquerade Ball
28th June saw the members of Costa Blanca Lodge of Tranquility 52 celebrate the 10th Anniversary of their Consecration with a Masquerade Ball. It even made the local paper, pictured are the Officers standing ready to greet their guests.
18th June 2015
Installation meeting of Gibraltar Lodge No. 47
The Installation meeting of Gibraltar Lodge 47 took place on Thursday 18th June 2015 at the Masonic Institute in Gibraltar. WM Marion Brown was beautifully installed by IPM Sylvia Sheriff. The meeting was held in the presence of the Grand Master Christine Chapman and the Deputy Grand Master Irene Stewart.
WM Marion Brown
WM Marion Brown with IPM Sylvia Sheriff
WM Marion Brown with her Wardens
WM Marion Brown and the members with their distinguished guests
16th June 2015
Calahonda Lodge 53 – Installation meeting
WM Jan Owens with the IPM Alexandra Schumann
WM Jan Owens and members of Calahonda 53 with distinguished visitors
WM Jan Owens with her IPM and Wardens
WM Jan Owens with the Officers of the lodge
On Tuesday 16th June the Installation meeting of Calahonda Lodge 53 took place at the Tamisa Golf Hotel in Mijas Costa, in the presence of the Grand Master Christine Chapman and the Deputy Grand Master Irene Stewart.WM Jan Owens was beautifully installed by her IPM Alexandra Schumann.
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