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On May 10th 2008 the De Sutton Lodge held their Ladies Evening at the Oakham Suite Mansfield Masonic Hall on what was probably the hottest night of the year inside as well as out.
Nottinghamshire Masonic Bowling Association Tour - 2008
Rivermead Lodge 8444 - 250th Meeting celebration.
Rivermead Lodge 8444 was consecrated in October 1972 at the Masonic Hall, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, and on April 10th 2008 celebrated a milestone in its short history, its 250th meeting.
Following on from the inclusion in the last issue of Nottinghamshire Mason, of W.Bro. Peter Kings Peugeot, I have received the following from Chris.
Thoresby Lodge 3106 Donation to Notts/LIncs Air Ambulance
On Tuesday 1st July 2008, W. Bro. Derek Pratt, Master of the Lodge 2007-2008, and accompanied by SW Peter Olko had much pleasure in presenting to the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire Air Ambulance the sum of £500 as Derek's nominated Charity.
In the UK, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 came into force on 1 January 2005. Apart from exemptions relating to Public Security, Privacy of the Individual, etc, the general principle is to give citizens the right to access information held by Public Authorities unless this can be shown not to be in the Public interest.
As many may remember from my first editorial within Nottinghamshire Mason fishing is my pursuit of mine and I made reference to the fact that I hoped to set up perhaps a Nottinghamshire Provincal competition or Inter-province competition but the response was poor given what I consider is the hub of the best seat of fish learning – the Trent and the Midlands
Goods to the value of £1000 comprising of a Belling Gas Range Cooker, toaster, slow cooker and a grill were presented to Suzie Wright of the LIFE Community Interest Company by the Provincial Grand Master R.W.Robin Wilson on Wednesday July 2nd 2008. Also shown is student Sarah Godfrey.
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE MASONIC - LADIES ASSOCIATE MEMBERS.
The official presentation took place on the 2nd July by the Provincial Grand Master RW Robin Wilson, accompanied by W.Bro W. Stansby, Prov. Grand Charity Steward to Jackie Worthington, Support Services Manager at Family Care of a Photocopier machine for use at the Family Care premises, as shown. (photograph by D & S Chawner)
Donation of Ashford Motorised Recliner Chair to QMC
The photograph shows the Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire, RW Bro. Robin K. Wilson at the Queen's Medical Centre and Ginny McGivern, Complementary Therapy Nurse with the Ashford Motorised Recliner Chair which has been donated at a cost of £925 by the Nottinghamshire Masons.
Provincial Donations To Notts and Lincs Air Ambulance
On the 9th June, R W Bro Robin Wilson accompanied by R W Bro Gordon Smith, who retired as PGM of Lincolnshire on 1 June, visited RAF Waddington, the home base of the Air Ambulance, to present cheques for £8,000 donated by the Grand Charity, which are part of this year's donations to every Air Ambulance in the country, totalling £180,000.
Nottinghamshire Masonic Ladies Associate Members
The presentation that took place on Thursday 5th May 2008, by Robin Wilson, Provincial Grand Master for Nottinghamshire, to the Nottingham Synchronised Skaters Academy was a reminder of a very happy and successful event held at the National Ice Centre in June 2007. On that occasion, in front of the largest number of Freemasons ever assembled in the County, Robin Wilson gave a cheque for almost £4 million to the President of one of the Masonic Charities to help finance medical treatment for needy Freemasons and their families. Part of the entertainment on that day was a demonstration by the young members of the NSSA, whose skill provided a fitting start to the day’s celebrations.
W. M David Cattermole, of Thoresby Lodge No, 3106 is organising a sunset river cruise with meal and guided tour of the Nottingham riverside for Saturday 23rd August:
BARN DANCE - WEST BRIDGEFORD - REMINDER - JUNE 27th
Thoresby Lodge No 3106 are holding a barn dance at West Bridgford Masonic Hall on Friday 27th June.
A set of keys was found in December 2007 within a Newsagents shop on the Nottingham/Derbyshire border.
60 Golfers assembled on 9th May 08 at Sherwood Forest Golf Club in perfect weather to compete for the ninth ‘Elliott Lodge Golf Challenge.’
The above event was presided over by R W Bro R K Wilson, Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire and attended by delegations from many other Provinces.
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.
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.
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
"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.
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.
Chilwell Masonic Hall invite Brethren and their wives, partners & friends to Sunday Lunch at Chilwell Masonic Hall, High Road, Chilwell, Beeston, Nottingham.
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.
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.
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.
New Years Eve Party at the Belgrave rooms - Nottingham
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE v STAFFORDSHIRE MATCH
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.
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:
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.
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).
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)
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.
Ladies Associate Members - Saturday Morning Group.
Formed in 1996 the Ladies Associate Members continues to enjoy the fellowship and companionship forged in those early days. Attracting members of all ages our programme of events has something for everyone.
April Charity of the Month - Hope House School
Hope House is a unique school which will transform the lives of children with Autistic Spectrum disorders through one-to-one tutoring in individual classrooms.
Valentines Lunch Raises £2,600 for Teddies Charity
At the Regular Convocation of the United Service Chapter held on 18th January, 2007, E.Comp. Robert Samuel (Bob) Watson, PPrGScN, celebrated the 50th Anniversary of his Exaltation into the Royal Arch. It was on the 19th January, 1957, that E.Comp. Bob was Exalted in the Sekondi Chapter, No. 3238, in the Gold Coast (now renamed Ghana).