LINCOLNSHIRE
PROVINCIAL SOCIAL COMMITTEE
LPSC
GRAND RAFFLE DRAW WINNERS 2008
This years Raffle Draw winner was W.Bro Jim Howden of
Eccles Lodge and he was over the moon with his £400
first prize, as he said "I don't normally win at
raffles, so this is wonderful".
The £100 second prize went to Les Hurst of Ancholme
and the £50 third prize to Mark Fletcher of Olive
Union. So Brethren look out for next years tickets on
sale in your Lodge and you also could be a winner.
List of Winners
1st Prize - J Howden - Eccles
2nd Prize - R L Hurst - Ancholme
3rd Prize - M F Fletcher - Olive Union
4th Prize - J McGeachie - Witham
5th Prize - E Jessop - Hereward
6th Prize - M Holmes - Lodge of Harmony
7th Prize - P J Drew - Hereward
8th Prize - T Copestake - William Peters
9th Prize - F Shedden - St Denys
10th Prize - P J Cooper - St Lawrence
11th Prize - M Gilligan - St Lawrence
12th Prize - S C Foster - Granta
SUNDAY
LUNCH AT PETWOOD HOTEL PROVES SUCCESSFUL AGAIN
Some 175 Masons and their Ladies
had a most enjoyable Lunch at the Petwood Hotel, Woodhall
Spa on Sunday 15th June. The LPSC event, organised by
W. Bro Barry Topliss, once again proved to be a popular
event.
W. Bro Barry Topliss, organiser, with
guests
Linda Goodman and Angela Brackley helping
fold the raffle tickets
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THE
LINCOLNSHIRE PROVINCIAL SOCIAL COMMITTEE.
An amazing story of suceess compiled by W.Bro.
Bruce Goodman.
LINCOLNSHIRE PROVINCIAL SOCIAL COMMITTEE
President: Rt.W.Bro. G.W. SMITH
Vice President: Rt.W.Bro. G.M. Cooper
Chairman: V.W.Bro.R.P. WINDSOR
BACKGROUND
The Lincolnshire Provincial Social Committee (LPSC) was
formed in the 1980’s from an idea of the late V.W.Bro.
Walter Patton and W.Bro. Ben White. The then Provincial
Grand Master, Rt.W.Bro. G.M. Cooper, gave his agreement
and a first meeting was held at Horncastle Masonic Rooms,
where most have been held since. The Committee was originally
called the Festival Committee until it changed to its
present name in 1991. Ten Link areas were formed with
one Link Representative per area. An early decision to
include Link Representatives Ladies with full voting rights
has enhanced the Social ideas for the Committee. These
Ten Link areas developed into having one Linkman for every
Lodge under an area co-ordinator. These areas have now
been increased to 11 with the introduction of a Crowle
area.
PURPOSE
The LPSC aim is to encourage, promote, co-ordinate and
disseminate information about activities of a social nature;
to further friendly relationships of Brethren and their
Ladies in and out of the Province of Lincolnshire; to
assist in the raising of money for Masonic, Non Masonic
Charities and other projects as approved by the Provincial
Grand Master; to provide links with all Lodges in the
Province in the attainment of the LPSC's objectives.
SOCIAL EVENTS
Many Social Events have been organised by the LPSC over
the years, including Garden Parties, Concerts, Quiz's,
Battle of Britain Lunches and Provincial Lunches. Recent
large events were the Market Rasen Garden Party for Disabled
in 2004 and 2006 and the Cathedral Concert in 2005 in
2007.
LADIES FESTIVAL
In 1997 W.Bro Roy Eaton organised the first LPSC Ladies
Festival at Harrogate with the PGM Rt. W. Bro. Gordon
Walkerley Smith as the President. It proved a great success
and remains a popular event every year. In 2004 W.Bro.
Trevor Clingan and W. Bro. Derek Butcher took over the
events organisation. Over the years the Ladies Festival
has been held at Harrogate, Stratford, Oxford, Warrington,
Daventry, Norwich and Macclesfield.
LINCOLNSHIRE LINK
Early days of the LPSC saw a newsletter being circulated,
which grew into the Lincolnshire Link magazine which unfortunately
has now been discontinued. This publication came out twice
a year and was distributed to every Brother in the Province.
W. Bro Colin Kennedy was the editor and produced excellent
productions.
FUND RAISING
Over the years the LPSC has raised funds for charity in
a number of ways. Resulting in the 1991 Festival receiving
£33,000.
The 'Refurbished Regalia' organised by W. Bro Peter Cowe
and Pauline Cowe joined the LPSC until their retirement
in 2004 and raised over £23,000 for Charity.
The Provincial Grand Raffle Draw has also helped raise
funds with tickets being distributed by the Linkmen.
Donations from the Committee to the 2003 Festival amounted
to £43,000.
In 2004 the New Provincial Benevolent Fund benefited
by £2,000, and Lincolnshire Disabled Charities by
£6,300.
2005 saw the support of Youth Organisations with over
£3, 500 being donated.
In 2006 £6,400 was donated to Disabled Organisations
2007 saw £3,200 donated to the NMBF.
To the present date that represents
a grand total of £99,520 raised.
CONNAUGHT COURT
The LPSC has given support over the years to the Connaught
Court Masonic Residential Home in York. Early fund raising
for the Home was shared each year by the Masonic Provinces
involved. When Lincolnshire organised the York Garden
Party in 1994 a massive £43,000 was raised - twice
the amount of previous years. Recent years has seen the
funding format changed, but two LPSC members still attend
the Homes Management meetings and a stall is organised
for the annual Garden Party.
ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING
The L.P.S.C. held its AGM at Long Sutton on Sunday the
10th February 2008 and among the items was the retirement
of W.Bro Jim Brackley as Secretary after 8 years in office.
Pictured above: V.W.Bro.
Raymond Windsor, now the Immediate Past Deputy Provincial
Grand Master and Chairman of the LPSC, presenting a retirement
gift to W.Bro Jim Brackley.
JACK
WAYMAN, "GENTLEMAN AND GENTLE MAN".
A moving tribute by W. Bro. Steve Cole
(The following article was, as will be apparent, written
for the Link magaine before its demise).
I have thought long and hard about how to start writing
this piece for the Link magazine and by kind permission
of W. Bro. Eric Wayman, I have finally found a starting
point. What an excellent description of a man to whom
many titles and accolades are due!
The titles include choir boy; sailor; bulb farmer; pilot;
Christian; freemason; Grand Officer; friend; mentor and
most importantly husband and father.
W. Bro. Eric Wayman covered all of the above in detail
at the Service of Remembrance so it is my duty and pleasure
to add some facts to the photograph that accompanies this
article.
There is no doubt that Jack was equally proud of all
three sons and his daughter, Pat. However, English Craft
Freemasonry not allowing ladies to join, Jack had to make
do with only seeing three of his children initiated into
the Craft.
The late W.Bro Jack
Wayman with behind his sons (left to right) Tim, Eric,
andPeter.
Having been initiated into Hundred of Elloe Lodge No.
469 on 8th September 1966, Jack was passed on 8th December
1966 and raised on 4th December 1967. He rose by merit
to be installed into the chair of King Solomon in January
1982.
It was no doubt a great thrill for Jack to see two of
his sons, Tim and Peter, initiated into Hundred of Elloe
on the same night in March 1980. They were then both passed
in December 1980 and raised in November 1981, again both
ceremonies taking place on the same night in what must
be very rare if not unique double ceremonies on each occasion.
They were quickly followed by Eric, who was also initiated
into Hundred of Elloe, in September 1981; passed in March
1982 and raised in November 1982.
1980 - 1982 proving to be three vintage years for Hundred
of Elloe and Jack!
Jack’s friendship and keenness to enjoy everything he
did came to the fore when he was instrumental in establishing
the now flourishing Lincolnshire Provincial Social Committee
and the Lincolnshire Link magazine. It was through the
social committee that Jack was able to involve Enid and
together their roles as mentors to many young masons and
their wives developed. My wife and I are fortunate to
be just one couple who have benefited greatly from this.
Despite being everywhere for everyone all of the time,
Jack did not neglect his sons and this was proved when
first Tim in 1991 and then Peter in 1994 took the Master's
Chair at Hundred of Elloe. Tim has since risen to be a
Provincial Grand Officer.
Jack was worried that he may not see Eric, by now Provincial
Organist, into the Chair. But, those who were privileged
to be there will never forget the pride that shone from
Jack when, in January 2007, he presented Bro. Eric Wayman
to the Worshipful Master to be installed as Worshipful
Master of Hundred of Elloe Lodge No. 469.
The accompanying photograph lived on Jack’s bedside table
and it was with great pride that he called me to him shortly
before he moved on to the Grand Lodge above to ask me
to see if I was able to have it published in the Link
magazine.
I was only too pleased to accept the task, not realising
that to try to write about such a great gentleman would
be so hard. I therefore present to you the picture that
brought so much pride and joy to Jack, in the knowledge
that you will understand and share in his pride and joy.
FORTHCOMING
EVENTS
The BBQ/Hog Roast
on Sunday 6th July at The Park, Surfleet has, unfortunately,
been cancelled.
Boston Stump Concert on July 3rd 2009.
Looking 
ahead
to next year, there is to be a concert in the Boston Parish
Church (The Stump) featuring the Lincolnshire Youth Symphonic
Wind Band and Lincolnshire Youth Choir on July 3rd 2009.
It wil be under the direction of W Bro David Dorey and
W Bro Eric Wayman (who is musical Director at Boston Stump)
and forms part of the celebration of the Stump's 700 year
anniversary.
A musical workshop during the day is also being considered
which would involve a local school who would perform in
the evening. This would give us the opportunity of not
only sponsoring the talented Lincolnshire youth musicians
and choristers but also a local school.
Watch this space !
