Events
New SRIA Study Circle Welcomes Masonic Brethren
The 'Alan G Davis Study Circle' is open to all Master Masons of an enquiring mind as well as SRIA members who would like to attend, and will run for three to four hours, including a break for a light buffet lunch. (See details below.)
Corpus Christi Preceptory 462 celebrates its 100th meeting
The surviving founders of the Corpus Christi Preceptory of Knights Templar No 462, R E Kt D G R Lovett KCT, V E Kt W D Tyson and E Kt O N Hall are pictured along with the Provincial Prior for Nottinghamshire, Rt E Kt M D Morris and Provincial Sub Prior, E Kt A C Rainbow on the occasion of a ceremonial visit by the acting officers of the Provincial Priory of Nottinghamshire on Wed 16 July 2008 to mark the 100th meeting since the consecration in 1975.
The Provincial Grand Master's annual cheese and wine event, held at Worksop College, proved to be a wonderful day, building on the success of previous years.
Pinner Lodge Centenary Celebrations
# By W. Bro. P. W. J. Elvin, P. Pr. JGW on 30th June, 2008, in Events
Pinner Lodge No 3300 was officially 100 years old on 20th June 2008 and to mark this event, the Lodge held its Centenary Celebrations at the Nottingham University Club on Saturday 28th June 2008 in the presence of the Provincial Grand Master, Rt. W. Bro. R. K. Wilson accompanied by his wife, Margaret. Other senior members from the Province were the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W. Bro. J. S. B. Mather and his wife; the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, W. Bro. Graham Wood and his wife, and the Provincial Grand Scribe E, W. Bro. Bill Robbins and his wife. A sparkling wine reception greeted the Lodge members and guests at 5.30pm accompanied by a melody of music from the Rolls Royce Brass Band on the lawn of the University Club.
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 .
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.
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.
Provincial Presentations to Hospices - 10th December 2007
The Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire RW Bro. Robin K Wilson, (centre back) presenting cheques to:
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.
SPRING MEETING
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’.
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.
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.
Nottingham Mark. June - 3 in 1 ( well nearly )
Nottinghamshire Mark Masons celebrated 3 events in 8 days in June
W Bro W.H Hayes PGJ W reports:-
Sponsored Cycle Ride - 10 Days - commencing 31st August - Update
Meningitis Trust – Sponsored Cycle Ride
St. Giles and Edwalton Lodges held their combined Widows Lunch at Welbeck Road on Wednesday 16th May.
Mansfield Manor Mark 654 Festive Board celebrate St Georges Day
Mansfield Manor Mark Lodge, following the April Lodge meeting, celebrated St Georges Day at a special Festive Board. Of course, at the same time the Mark business was conducted with the usual correctness.
The Nottinghamshire Masonic Bowls Association.
On Thursday 3rd May the Nottinghamshire Masonic Bowling Association held their Annual Dinner & Presentation evening. Their President, Glynne Tabreham, presented the awards to the 2006 competition winners.
The Candidate Information Programme, introduced by the Provincial Grand Master following his installation in 2005, has now successfully completed two series of events (September 2006 and February 2007) at each of the Masonic Centres in the Province ~ with over 550 potential candidates, newly initiated brethren, their ladies and supporters attending each of the presentations.
THORESBY LODGE No. 3106 - NEWSTEAD ABBEY SERVICE - 13th MAY
Thoresby Lodge is holding its Annual Service within the Abbey on Sunday 13th May at 11.20 pm, followed by Lunch afterwards in the Eastwood Suite at Portland College, near Mansfield.
Installation of the P G M (Mark) of Nottinghamshire
Rt. W.Bro. Michael John Gutteridge was installed as the Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire in the Mark Degree on 29th March at the Masonic Hall , Nottingham.
Virtually all dining places for ‘The Big Day’ are now taken and well over one thousand five hundred Brethren, family and friends will attend the Festival Receptions and Banquets.
MENINGITIS TRUST - Sponsored cycle ride
# By W. Bro. Simon Morris P.G. Purs. on 3rd April, 2007, in Events
Meningitis Trust – Sponsored Cycle Ride
On the weekend of 9/10/11th of February 2007 nine members of Pinner Lodge No. 3300 and one of St. Giles Lodge No. 4316 accompanied by eight of their respective ladies travelled to Munich (Germany).
The famous Sutton Coldfield Demonstration Team will be re-enacting a 1756 Initiation Ceremony at Mansfield Lodge of Instruction's Annual Supper meeting on Thursday 26th April at 6pm. Tickets are £15 each and available from the secretary.