Notts MasonsAid Albania
# By WBro Les Cooper on 21st April, 2008
At least five Nottinghamshire brethren are involved in Nottinghamshire Police Aid Convoys. Most of them are to be trustees of this charity when it becomes registered. The charity which had its beginnings during the conflict following the breaking up of the former Yugoslavia and is still delivering much needed aid to the Balkan states. However, the emphasis is now on Albania, Bulgaria and Zambia. Indeed 4 x 40 tonne articulated lorries filled with essential supplies put together by the charity have just landed in Albania today the 11th of April. The lorries are all being driven by NPAC volunteers.
Pulling out all the stops or another view from the Organ Bench
The peculiarities and wonderment of each and every Lodge meeting presents an ongoing and unique challenge to the musical and mental faculties of the long suffering Lodge Organist.
London Nottinghamshire Lodge - Emergency Meeting
A visit to the Portland Training College on Monday, 7th April 2008 by The Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire R W Bro. Robin K. Wilson. W.Bro. Bill Stansby Provincial Grand Charity Steward and W.Bro. John Hastie, Provincial Grand Almoner show a cheque officially presented for £3,235.00 for the
Meningitis Trust - Sponsered Cycle Ride - Results
Nottinghamshire Masonic Ladies Associate Members.
Pheonix Farm Open Door Project - Presentation
# By Bro Peter Olko on 14th March, 2008
The Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire RW Bro. Robin K. Wilson presenting W.Bro. Peter Grinnell and Mr Keith Barnes, 3 Laptop computers with software and carrying bags for use in the community cafe at the Pheonix Farm Open Door Project, Gedling. Bill Stansby Provincial Grand Charity Steward on the right.
For all Widows Sons of Nottingham and other Masonic Motorcyclist
# By Bro Peter Olko on 13th March, 2008
Whilst not truely a Nottinghamshire Provincial event, a team of the WidowsSons Association from Nottinghamshire will be attending the Mike Hailwood Lodge No 9839 Consecration Meeting on Friday 25th April 2008.
Presentation to Mark Provincial Grand Master RW Bro R G Bradley
The attached photograph, taken on Tuesday 26th February 2008, shows the Worshipful Master of West Bridgford Mark Lodge No. 1307, W. Bro. Simon Morris presenting a portrait to the Past PGM of Mark Degree, R W Bro R G Bradley in memory of his time in this role.
Another photograph to accompany previous article on 1940's night - W Bro Page in "everyday" attire !!!!!!!
W Bro Bill Bristow`s ( Chlilwell Mark Lodge)Guessing Game
# By W Bro Gordon Beastall on 12th March, 2008, in Site News
The Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Nottinghamshire
Widows Sons; Bottesford Egg Run
# By Bro Peter Olko on 4th March, 2008
We will be joining the Nottingham Triumph Owners MCC's for the Egg Run on 9th March 2008.
"40`s Revisited" Fundraising Dance at Mansfield
Mansfield Charity Stewards Committee held a fundraising dance at Mansfield Masonic Hall on 16th February 2008. The event comprised a 1940s dance with a Pie and Peas supper with a 1940s disco. The event closed with a 40`s sing along to the piano accompaniment by W.Bro Bert Stringer.
The Supreme Council of the Antient and Accepted Rite have been pleased to promote nine Nottinghamshire Brethren to the Higher Degrees. At a ceremony in Duke Street, London, Ill Bros David Green and Eric Saxton received their 31⁰, and Ill Brn. Malcolm Shelmerdine, Tony Arundel, Ken Hardwick, Phil Perkins, Lee Southern and Michael Westwood their 30⁰. All had made a significant contribution to the Order.
NEWSTEAD ABBEY CHAPEL SERVICE – THORESBY LODGE 3106
The Worshipful Master W. Bro David Cattermole and his wife Liz, invite you to join them for Thoresby’s annual Church Service in Newstead Abbey Chapel followed by Lunch afterwards in the Masonic Hall, Mansfield on Sunday 11th May 2008 at 11.20am.
At the regular meeting of the Nottinghamshire Engineers Lodge No.8739, on Tuesday February 19th 2008 presided over by the W Master Bro Gareth Richards the members present voted in favour of the proposal by W Bro Julian Rose & seconded by W Bro Michael Joynes that the Lodge be foreclosed & the Warrant be surrendered. In making the proposal Bro Rose recorded his sadness as the last remaining Founder Member having to make the proposal, the decline in membership having made it difficult to continue
Queens Medical Centre Neo Natal Scanner Appeal Presentation
The attached photograph shows, The Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire RW Bro. Robin K. Wilson presenting a cheque for £1,643.20 to Professor Neil Marlow at the Queens Medical Centre for a computer for the Neo Natal Scanner Appeal as part of the W.Bro. John Cranswick 'Mayor of Rushcliffe's Appeal'
Nottingham & East Midlands Fibromyalgia Support Group Donation
The Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire R W Bro. Robin K. Wilson with W.Bro. Bill Stansby Pr.G.Charity Steward, recently presented an A3 Printer, Shredder & Flip chart stand to Christine Brown, Chair & Regional Co-ordinator (Bottom Left) of Nottingham & East Midlands Fibromyalgia Support Group.
On Sunday 24th of February a luncheon was held at the Masonic Hall ,Mansfield. This function was the ninth annual occasion when the joint gathering of Mark Masons of Mansfield and their guests meet together in Mutual fellowship .
Bramcote Lodge St Valentine's Sunday Lunch
# By W Bro P A Zipser on 24th February, 2008
Once again Bramcote Lodge held their traditional St Valentine’s Sunday Lunch at Beeston Fields Golf Club, an event that has always been a sell out since it was first held over 15 years ago. A sumptuous meal of roast sirloin of beef, expertly presented by catering manager Nick Peters and assisted by his wife, Anne, was served. The Worshipful Master, W Bro Graham Halls who was accompanied by his daughter, Emma, very generously donated an orchid to all the ladies present. Emma then was asked to draw the tickets for the ‘Monster’ raffle, whose prizes had been kindly donated by Lodge brethren and their guests. During the meal a quiz with a Valentine theme was also held. This had been prepared by Bro David Stammer’s wife, Sacha and was fiercely contested by each table but deservedly won by Bro Mike Hathaway and his wife Denise in partnership with guests W Bro Chris Latham and his wife Meryl. W Bro Eddie Verne, assisted by W.Bro Peter Zipser and the rest of the social committee, conducted the whole event in his usual jovial manner. A grand total of £700.00 was raised for the Lodge charity account the proceeds of which will be given later in the year to several local deserving charities, one of which, When You Wish Upon A Star, received £900.00 from Bramcote Lodge last year due to the efforts of the previous WM W Bro Ken Garton and his wife Noella.
Pinner Lodge Centenary Installation
# By W. Bro. P. W. J. Elvin P.Pr. JGW on 24th February, 2008, in Site News
Pinner Lodge No 3300 will attain its Centenary on 20th June 2008 and so it was very fitting that the Lodge’s incoming Worshipful Master, Bro. Ken Lawmon be celebrated as the incumbent during the Centenary year. The Installation of Brother Ken into the Chair of Pinner Lodge was performed by the Worshipful Master, W. Bro, Jonathan Long in ancient custom, in the presence of very distinguished Grand Lodge Officers and many visiting brethren and members. It has now been tradition for the past five years that a photograph is taken depicting the Installing Master, the Master Elect together with one of the leaders of the Province and our own Grand Lodge Officer.
It is sad to report that Notts Engineers Lodge No 8739 will be holding its last Lodge meeting on Tuesday 19th February 2008 at Chilwell.
A cheque for £538.9p was recently sent to Steve Shatwell of the Southwell Care Project, 14, Westgate, Southwell, for the purchase of a screen & projector. The Provincial Grand Master RW Bro. Robin K Wilson, officially presented these to Steve on Wednesday 6th February 2008 as shown in the attached photograph.
East Midlands S.R.I.A. visit Rosslyn Chapel
On a cold wet morning in January, five eager brethren of the Societas Rosicruciana In Anglia set off on a weekend 'pilgrimage' to Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothian, to explore the hidden meanings of the symbolism recently so well documented.
3rd Chapter information evening a success.
Thursday 31st January 2008 saw West Bridgford Masonic Hall host the 3rd Chapter information evening, a seminar aimed at those Master Masons considering their next masonic step, along with those having been recently exalted. This event having been previously held at Goldsmith Street and Mansfield, approximately 90 brethren attended what proved to be a very enjoyable and informative evening.
Mansfield Charity Stewards buy BIGMACKS for Fountaindale School.
# By W.Bro. Peter Wharmby on 2nd February, 2008, in Donations
The Mansfield Craft Lodge's Charity Steward, chaired by W. Bro Michael Bull, Old Elizabethan Lodge, raises money through the year to make donations to suitable local non-masonic causes. A donation of £841 has been made to Fountaindale School to purchase ten 'BIG Macks'. No, not items from the famous fast food chain, but BIG Mack Communicators. These are single message communications devices which can be programmed to give speech or sounds or even to switch on other equipment. Ideal for young people with severe disbilities, as a learning aid as well as a communications device. The Charity Stewards who attended the presentation had the benefit of a brief conducted tour of the school. The school is celebrating its 50 years anniversary this year.
Newton Lodge No 1661 – A Meeting With A Difference.
Chilwell Masonic Hall invite Brethren and their wives, partners & friends to Sunday Lunch at Chilwell Masonic Hall, High Road, Chilwell, Beeston, Nottingham.
1st for Pelham Lodge
# By W.Bro. D A Wall on 7th January, 2008
All Past Masters are aware of how special their year is in the chair. However the Worshipful Master of Pelham Lodge this term can really boast of his “special” year. Having been installed in April 2007 he preceded over the dedication of the new lodge banner in May (see previous issue of Nottinghamshire Mason) and this was quickly followed by representing the lodge at the Big Day celebrations. However just to ensure that he would not forget his year in the chair the WM became a father. It is thought this is the first time (certainly in recent history) that the Master of the lodge has become a father during his term in the chair. Fortunately for the lodge the Worshipful Master (helped by his wife of course!) had the foresight to arrange for a son and not a daughter and the brethren look forward to welcoming him as a member in due course, apparently he is already quite adept at ritual!
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE MASONIC - SATURDAY MORNING GROUP
As we enter 2008 we can confidently look forward to what promises to be an entertaining and varied twelve months ahead but members must take the credit for making 2007 a successful year. With money raised we have donated £ 2,400.00 towards the purchase of two wheelchairs, new tableware and kitchen equipment for the Masonic Hall at Goldsmith Street, Nottingham. Our photograph shows Mr. Robin Bailey accepting a cheque on behalf of the Hall from Chairman, Aileen Wright and Vice-Chairman, Gill Hitch.
Radcliffe Lodge No. 5313 on Friday 18th January 2008 commencing at 17.30 pm, at West Bridgford Masonic Hall , invite you to sample the unique "Black Country Workings" demonstrating that "Masonry can be fun with Dignity"
The Province were pleased to donate £2800 for ramps to provide disabled access to Aspley Methodist Church which is part of a £250,000 refurbishment programmebeing undertaken.
Children from Ryton Park Primary School helped to make the Carol Concert a success at the Worksop Masonic Hall on 20/12/07 by their singing of a selection of carols and playing their Hand Bells.
Below are appended Provincial events taking place, in 2008, to add to your diary. Further details regarding starting times will be placed here and on appropriate Hall notice boards:
Mansfield Arthritis Society - Computer Equipment Presentation
The attached photograph, courtesy of Derek Chawner, shows The Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire presenting much-needed computer equipment to the Mansfield Arthritis Society.
Donation to British Heart Foundation - 10th December 2007
On 10th december 2007, The Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire RW Bro. Robin K Wilson, presented a cheque of £1000 to Jill & John Howick for the British Heart Foundation Book Fund.
Provincial Presentations to Hospices - 10th December 2007
The Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire RW Bro. Robin K Wilson, (centre back) presenting cheques to:
It is a well-known fact that the loyalty of the members of Forest Lodge No 1852 knows no bounds.
Donation to Motor Neurone Disease Association - Lincs Branch
W. Bro Andrew Black and W. Bro David Foster recently organised a charity function to raise funds for the Lincolnshire Branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
60 year and 50 year certificates presented to Newark Masons
W. Bro. Jack Oliver - 60th Anniversary & W.Bro Carl Clifford - 50th Anniversary 30th October, 2007.
Pinner Lodge of Instruction Festival 28.11.2007
# By W. Bro. P. W. J. Elvin P.Pr. JGW on 9th December, 2007, in Site News
Pinner Lodge of Instruction 3300 held its 19th Annual Festival Meeting on Wednesday 28th November, 2007 at the Masonic Hall, Welbeck Road, West Bridgford. The Lodge of Instruction was honoured to have as their distinguished guest the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire, V. W. Bro. R. H. Green, accompanied by W. Bro. A. T. Allwood P. Pr. SGW who acted as the A.D.C. for the occasion.
Warwickshire Firefighters Donation
# By Province on 2nd December, 2007
Booking of Belgrave Rooms, Nottingham.
# By Peter Olko on 30th November, 2007
Following from a comment made at a recent meeting, I would confirm especially to the newer Brethren, that a special discount is available for Brethren who book new introductory events at the Belgrave rooms.
New Years Eve Party at the Belgrave rooms - Nottingham
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE v STAFFORDSHIRE MATCH
SPRING MEETING
Fleming Lodge of Mark Master Masons
# By Adrian Crampton on 19th November, 2007
Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association.
# By Peter Olko on 16th November, 2007
SEMPER FRATRES LODGE 4467 Review of Charitable donations.
# By W Bro Grayham Allenby on 16th November, 2007
The members of the Semper Fratres Lodge have again shown their commitment to Charitable fund raising lead by their W. M. Darrell Simpson. Events such as a Skittles night, summer barbeque, Ladies night, race evening and raffles within the Lodge had raised a total of £1800 to be given to his chosen Charities.
Mansfield and Ashfield Branch of Women’s Aid etc. (see below)
On Monday October 22nd, the fantastic sum of £776 was donated to the Mansfield and Ashfield Branch of Women’s Aid and the Children & Young People’s Service by W Bro S.Sunderland and his wife Mrs J Sunderland.
Ladies Associate Members - Saturday Morning Group.
With the holiday closure at the Masonic Hall, Goldsmith Street, in August, there was no meeting of the Saturday Morning Group. This recess made a very welcome gathering of members the following month, but no one could have prepared us for the speaker at our September meeting. Brenda Dawe is a remarkable person, having been treated for breast cancer she decided to raise funds for cancer charities and so commenced the subject for her talk, ‘A Drive of her Life’.
Candidates Information Programme.
Pro Grand Master visits Nottingham, October 17/18th 2007
The Provincial Secretary, W J Bradbury, recently sent out to all Lodge Secretaries the following information:
Mansfield & District Branch Multiple Sclerosis Society Donation
On Tuesday evening August 14th, the magnificent sum of £1000.50 was presented to The Mansfield and District branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. This was made possible through the good offices of the Provincial Charity Committee and of course through the generosity of Nottinghamshire Freemasons.
Photographic Memories of the “BIG DAY”
# By Bro Peter Olko on 15th October, 2007
Mansfield Charity Stewards Buy Camping equipment For Scout Group
Bro A E Scothern of Kirkeby Lodge, a keen Scout Leader, helped to form the 1st Kirkby in Ashfield Scout Troop. The Troop was dreadfully short of camping equipment, and he made application to the Mansfield Charity Stewards for assistance.
Following an application for help to Kirkeby Lodge, the Mansfield Charity Stewards made a donation to the
TOM B. : The Creator of 'Wearie Willie' & 'Tired Tim'
# By W.Bro. J B Rodgers on 19th September, 2007
An old Masonic friend who collects Masonic Postcards, certificates and other ephemera recently telephoned me to ask if I could find out if Tom Browne was a member of a Lodge in Nottingham in 1901. My friend had found illustrations by “Tom B” of the Installation of the Duke of Connaught as our Grand Master (HRH Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, the third son of Queen Victoria, was Grand Master from 1901 to 1939, succeeding his brother when the latter became King Edward VII).
W. Bro. J A Greeves Raises his son Bro. R A Geeves
# By Bro P F Olko on 22nd August, 2007
Recently at a lodge meeting of Mansfield Lodge No, 7094, W.Bro J A Geeves, PPrAAGDC took the chair to raise his son, Bro. R A Geeves. The attached photgarph shows this happy event.
Recently at Mansfield Lodge No.7094, DPGM VW Bro. R H Green presented to W. Bro. Dick Beard PPrGstdB, a certificate marking 50 years as a Freemason. Congratulations were expressed from all present at this remarkable achievement.
The attached photograph shows (2nd left) W, Bro. Martin Pask, Past Master and Secretary of Mansfield Lodge No. 7094 presenting a cheque to the DPGM VW Bro R H Green, in his capacity as a Trustee of the Nottinghamshire Bereavement Trust. The Cheque represents sponsorship derived from the London Marathon. Also included in the photograph are W. Bro. J Taylor (right), Deputy Director of the Trust, and W. Bro. M Woodcock (left), PAGDC, Vice Patron of the Trust
Nottinghamshire Masonic Ladies Associate Members - Sat Morning
Many excellent popular speakers invited to our Saturday meetings have been hilarious, some nostalgic, and some leave us in awe of their inner strengths against physical adversity. Two speakers who visited us earlier in the year explained how their commitment to help sick children in the Nottinghamshire Province has aided the child’s recovery. John Bassford and Chairman, Graham Riche of ‘Teddies for Loving Care’ tirelessly raise money to buy teddy bears for children in hospital. Instead of leaving what has become a much loved little friend, the young patients keep their teddies and take them home. Our photograph shows Chairman, Aileen Wright and Vice-Chairman, Gill Hitch with Graham Riche following the presentation of a cheque to T.L.C.
Do you Know W Bro William D Bristowe? He is the Secretary ofChilwell Mark Lodge 1347. He is to climb in the foothills of Mount Everest commencing 5th October. Involved is a 16 day trek to Namche Bazaar, Tenboche Monastry, and Gokyo Lakes. How high will he climb up the slopes near to the Everest base camp?
On a fine, early summer morning at Worksop Masonic Hall, 100 people consisting of lodge officers, brethren, their ladies, family and friends gathered in the presence of the Provincial Grand Master and his wife Mrs Margaret Wilson together with other Provincial Officers and their ladies to celebrate the dedication of the new, and 3rd, Pelham Lodge Banner.
On Thursday 21st. June 2007, the Masonic Hall at Goldsmith Street was plunged into darkness as a consequence of a power cable being inadvertently severed on the building reconstruction site across the road at Nottingham Trent University. Some thought to blame the power failure on the Summer Solstice but, in the end, it was a man-made phenomenon!
A cheque for £3,670 was recently presented to Prof. John Scholefield by the Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire R.W.Bro. Robin K Wilson to add to the fund for the purchase of a Capsule Endoscopy Machine, this being the Charity of Cllr. Peter Barnes in his year of Office as Chairman of Notts County Council. Also in the picture Cllr Mrs Sandra Barnes, W, Bro. Bill Stansby Prov. G. Charity Steward, Cllr. Peter Barnes, V.W.Bro R H Green Dep.Pr.G.M.(front) Prof. John Scholefield, PGM Robin K Wilson & W. Bro. Robert Large.
The attached photograph, shows Dennis Parker Project Manager(right); Brian Stone (support worker - 2nd left) with Matthew Warner, Micheal Campey, Martin Stiegler, receiving computer monitors on behalf of the "West Area Project" for use by adults with learning difficulties, presented by Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire R.W. Bro. Robin K Wilson, W. Bro. Bill Stansby Prov. G. Charity Steward (left).
Elliott Lodge Garden Party Sunday 15th July 2007.
W Master Jon Boulton and his helpers spent many hours in preparation at his Rainworth home and over 100 were due to attend the garden party.
The Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire – Rt. W. Bro. Robin Wilson, is shown presenting, on the 24th July, a cheque to Rev. Dr. Gordon Gatward OBE of The Arthur Rank Centre of £5,000 of which our Province gave £3,000 towards flood victims in the farming community. Also in the picture is W Bro. Bill Stansby Provincial Grand Charity Steward and Mr Tom Bradley of the farming charity.
The Province were pleased to donate two printing units from the "Provincial Charity of Nottinghamshire Free Masons" to the "Citizens Advice Bureau". These were accepted by Courtenay Ibbotson on behalf of CAB from the Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire RW Bro. Robin K Wilson, accomapnied by W. Bro. Bill Stansby Prov.G.Charity Steward (right)
Diabetic Service Equipment - Nottingham City Hospital
# By Bro P F Olko on 15th July, 2007
In his year of office as Master of University Lodge No. 7598, W. Bro. Jack Craig, himself a diabetic, made his charity the diabetic unit at the City Hospital, Nottingham. He raised the sum of £2500 for the unit to spend on equipment to improve its service to patients at the outpatient level.
Nottingham Mark. June - 3 in 1 ( well nearly )
Nottinghamshire Mark Masons celebrated 3 events in 8 days in June
THE MASONIC LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB
# By Jean Dibb on 11th July, 2007
The luncheon Club meets on the third Monday of each month except August.
Nottinghamshire Police Aid Convoys
# By W. Bro Les Cooper on 5th July, 2007
The N.P.A.C. is not all police and ex-police, and there are seven Masons amongst it's ranks doing some wonderful 'hands-on' work for charity. The warehouses are at Mansfield, Meden vale and Ilkeston and we welcome individuals or groups to assist us.
King Solomons Temple built in Nottingham
# By W. Bro John Price on 5th July, 2007
THE BIG DAY - A RESUME OF EVENTS & £3,797,392 Cheque Presented
# By Bro. P F Olko - Thoresby Lodge 3106 on 26th June, 2007, in Site News Letters
Whilst larger articles will be published, here are my impressions of the big day which I attended with other members of the Lodge (Thoresby 3106) their wives, friends and my wife Joan.
Worksop Masonic Quiz Night - Mini Cruise Winners
# By W. Bro. John M Waller on 24th June, 2007
Mark and June Cockayne are seen here celebrating winning a weekend "Mini-Cruise for Two" from Mr S A Morgan who donated this prize. The presentation was made at the very successful Quiz Night organised by the Worksop Masonic Club.
W Bro W.H Hayes PGJ W reports:-
50 Year Certificate - W.Bro John Allcock
# By B Bro Keith Beardow on 9th June, 2007
On Thursday 9th May 1957 Mr John Walter Allcock, employed as an Aircraft Project Engineer, was initiated into Byron Lodge No 4014 at Ogle Street, Hucknall, and among the many visitors present that night was W Bro J G Fearon P G Std B.
Big Day
# By Bro S Smee on 9th June, 2007
“The Big Day”
Ladies Associate Members - Saturday Morning Group.
# By Carolyn Hobson on 8th June, 2007
Ladies Associate Members - Saturday Morning Group.