Articles for February 2008
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.