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ERMINE LODGE NO:2351 BBQ
IN AID OF NEW BUILDING FUND
Ermine Lodge held their Summer Barbeque
Party in aid of the New Lincoln Masonic Building Fund
on Sunday 27 July 2008 at the home of W Bro. and Mrs Roger
Wallis. A total of £650 was raised, delighting the
Worshipful Master, and all present.
Ermine Ladies and
Brethren enjoy the sun.
Not only was the Worshipful Master delighted at the amount
raised, he also managed to win on the Tombola!
A delighted W. Bro
Mike Price WM of Ermine Lodge collects his Tombola prize.
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LINCOLNSHIRE FREEMASONS’
GOLFING ASSOCIATION
Spring Meeting Sleaford 20 June 2008
This year’s Spring event was held at the Sleaford
Golf Club where 29 golfers took part in sunny and breezy
conditions.
After dinner, the presentations were made by Bro. Steve
Spavin on behalf of his father, W. Bro. Roy Spavin, Chairman
of the LFGA.
The Provincial Challenge Cup was won by W. Bro. Eric
King of Minster Lodge, No. 8702, with an excellent net
66 score. On receiving his trophy from Bro. Steve Spavin,
W. Bro. King thanked the Club and ground staff for the
superb condition of the course.
W. Bro. Eric King
receiving his trophy from Bro. Steve Spavin.
The Butlin Trophy was won
by Bro. Steve Spavin of Pharos Lodge, No. 6450, with a
net 71 having the best back 9; Bro. John McArthur having
the same score.
Bro. Steve Spavin
with his Butlin Trophy being congratulated by Bro. McArthur
Bro. P.L. Isaac of Lindum
Lodge, No. 5777, won the Jesse Spavin Trophy with a net
66.
Bro. Isaac receiving
his trophy from Bro. Steve Spavin
The team trophy, The Epton
Cup, was won by Pharos Lodge’s W. Bro. Mick Wright
and Bros. Steve Spavin and John McArthur with a net score
of 213.
W. Bro. Rod Dudley of Yarborough Lodge, No. 422, won
the St. Lawrence Jubilee Cup with 40 points.
W. Bro. Rod Dudley
receiving the St. Lawrence Jubilee Cup and tankard from
Bro. Steve Spavin.
Competition for the ever popular over 50s Gardener-Brown
Trophy was fierce with Bro. Steve Spavin winning with
a net 71.
Finally, W. Bro. Mick Wright won the Grandfathers’
Cup with 37 points.
In conclusion, on behalf of all those who took part,
Bro. Steve Spavin, the current Captain of Holme Hall Golf
Club, thanked the Club, Ground Staff, Caterers and the
organisers – W. Bro. Derek Stones (Secretary), W.
Bro. Ray Wade (Treasurer) and Mrs Joyce Dudley. He looked
forward to seeing everyone at the Autumn meeting which
will be held at Holme Hall Golf Club, Near Scunthorpe,
on 26 September, 2008, which this year is celebrating
its Centenary.
We are grateful to Peter Brooks who took the photographs
with his phone!
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SUMMER IS HERE AND RUDYARD KIPLING HAVE THEIR
ANNUAL BBQ
Rudyard Kipling Lodge and other Horncastle Lodge members
and their family’s had a most enjoyable afternoon
BBQ at Horsington. The weather stayed fine so summer must
have arrived at last. The burgers and sausages were special
supplied by Bro Russell Hirst who just happens to be a
Butcher at Woodhall Spa.
Guests enjoying
the afternoon
The cooks Bro’s
Adam Carter and Russell Hirst in that hat
Bro David White’s
daughter Charlotte won the Teddy Bear
To see more photographs
on the Rudyard Kipling Lodge No:9681 page Click
Here
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WITHAM LODGE NO:297 HELP WITH SUPPLYING A MINI
BUS TO AGE CONCERN SKELLINGTHORPE
As part of the last round
of grants from the New Provincial Benevolent Fund, Witham
Lodge in Lincoln nominated Age Concern Skellingthorpe
for a £1,000 grant for their minibus appeal. This
addition to their fund took them over the point where
other pledges could be called in, and enabled them to
get the new minibus.
(L-R) Bro David Allen, Bro Mark Burgess, Bro Peter
Lamming, WBro Don Teesdale (Almoner), Hugh Mansford (Age
Concern), WBro Brian Garlinge, Bro Chris Bending, and
WBro Brian Cook.
The minibus was on show
at the Skellingthorpe Village Gala where the cheque was
formally handed over. The graphices on the minibus were
done by Bro. David Allen's company "Allen Signs".
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SPECIAL MEETING OF PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE AND
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER INSTALLS NEW PROVINCIAL GRAND
MASTER, PROVINCIAL DEPUTY GRAND MASTER AND GRAND SUPERINTENDENT
Tuesday
the 24th. June 2008 was a memorable day for the Province
of Lincolnshire when some 650 Freemasons attended Provincial
meetings at the new Lincolnshire Events Centre at the
Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln, which
is adjacent to the main A15 road from Lincoln to Scunthorpe.
The day started with a Meeting of Provincial Grand Chapter
at 11.30am where E.Comp Ives was installed as Provincial
Grand Superintendent in the Holy Royal Arch.He was then
pleased to obligate and invest E.Comp C.A. Wells as the
new Deputy Grand Superintendent. The Second and Third
Grand Principals were then appointed and the other Provincial
Chapter Officers confirmed.
Luncheon followed with 450 Masons enjoying
a wonderful meal in pleasant surroundings.
In the afternoon the Craft also saw Rt.W.Bro Graham
Ives (pictured later in his wonderfully ornate regalia)
installed as Provincial Grand Master.
Following his own installation, Rt.W.Bro Ives promptly
invested the new Deputy Provincial Grand Master, W.Bro.
John Hockin; re-appointed the Assistant Provincial Grand
Masters; and also confirmed the appointments of the Provincial
Officers.
In the two addresses, to the Companions
and then the Brethren, tribute was paid to the Installing
Officers, everyone who had helped in arranging the event,
and his predecessors - namely E.Comp Derek Scarborough
the Immediate Past Grand Superintendent in and over Lincolnshire
and Rt. W.Bro. Gordon Walkerley Smith the Immediate Past
Provincial Grand Master.
A report with further photographs of the Provincial Grand
Lodge Meeting are on the Provincial Grand Masters Web
Page. Click here
for Craft
While the Provincial Grand Chapter Meeting is reported
on the Royal Arch Chpater page. Click
here for Chapter
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PAULINUS LODGE NO:3957 PRESENT SOCCER TABLE TO
SCHOOL
St Francis School are again able to enjoy a game of indoor
soccer following the presentation of a new Soccer Table
to replace the old one which had seen its best years.
Bro. Colin Hornsey of Paulinus Lodge No:3957 in Lincoln
provided the table which Colin Dagg, the Deputy Head of
St Francis, said would give the senior residential students
many hours of fun in their free time.
All ready for the
kick -off
St. Francis is a day school with residential facilities
for young people with physical and/or medical disabilities.
It is a centre of educational excellence and opportunity,
offering a full curriculum from Nursery to Primary, through
to Secondary and beyond, to the age of nineteen. Students
attend from all over Lincolnshire and from neighbouring
counties.
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LINCOLNSHIRE PROVINCIAL
SOCIAL COMMITTEE ENJOY THEIR SUNDAY LUNCH AT THE PETWOOD
HOTEL
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,
the event organiser, sat second right with his guests
For more pictures go to the Lincolnshire Provincial Social
Committee page of the web site by clicking on the text:Lincolnshire
Provincial Social CommitteeSocial
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PROVINCES OF LINCOLNSHIRE
AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE CONTINUE SUPPORT OF AIR AMBULANCE
The Masonic Provinces of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire
continued their close support of the appropriately named
Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance when the
Provincial Grand Masters from both Provinces presented
cheques to this vital service.
In the presentation ceremony, Rt.W.Bro. Gordon Walkerley
Smith from Lincolnshire and Rt.W.Bro. Robin K. Wilson
from Notinghamshire each presented cheques for £4000.
Rt.W.Bro. Robin
K. Wilson (left) and Rt.W.Bro. Gordon Walkerley Smith
(right) flank the pilot
The Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance is
a dedicated medical air service which first began operations
in Lincolnshire in April 1994.
Based at RAF Waddington, south of Lincoln, and unaffected
by road congestion, country roads, heavy vehicles or road
works the Helicopter can reach any destination in Lincolnshire
and Nottinghamshire in 19 minutes.
The Provincial Grand
Masters look at equipment used by the pilot and Paramedic
In England and Wales there are sixteen dedicated
Air Ambulance operations flying a total of 22 helicopters
and all are reliant upon charitable support. An Air Ambulance
provides an important and sometimes vital additional patient
care service for our most critically ill and injured patients.
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W.BRO GEOFFREY COWLING, OF ECCLES LODGE NO:8632
IS PRESENTED WITH HIS 50 YEARS IN FREEMASONRY CERTIFICATE
W.Bro.C.Geoffrey Cowling. P.Pr.S.G.W. of Eccles Lodge
No 8632 in Spilsby has celebrated 50 years in Freemasonry
and was presented with his certificate by W.Bro.L.A.Penney
PGStdB at the May 2008 Lodge meeting.
W.Bro Cowling was Initiated into Acorn and Rose Lodge
No:5677 in East Lancs in1958 and became a Joining
Member of Granta Lodge No:4950 in 1972. Thereafter
he was a Founder Member of Eccles Lodge No:8632 and
then joined the Lincolnshire Bicentenary Lodge of
Installed Masters No:9467.
W.Bro Geoffrey
Cowling (left) receives his certificate from W.Bro.
Les Penny
W.Bro. Cowling was
Master of Eccles Lodge in 1979 and has been Secretary
since 1991. He has also been Secretary of Granta Lodge
since 1989. He is still a member of the Acorn and
Rose Chapter and also Granta Chapter.
Ever an active chap,
Geoffrey was in the Royal Air Force and served on
Lancasters in what is now Ghana in 1945. He and his
wife are still members of a motorcycle club but at
86 Geoffrey has decided to hang up his helmet as far
as riding is concerned.
We wish him many more
active years in Freemasonry.
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SURPRISE VISIT BY W.BRO. RON CLAY TO PAULINUS
LODGE NO:3957 TO CELEBRATE 65 YEARS IN THE CRAFT
At their meeting on the 7th May 2008, the members
of Paulinus Lodge No 3957 in Lincoln were delighted
by a surprise visit from W.Bro. Ron Clay. W Bro Clay
was Initiated into Paulinus Lodge, aged 22 years,
on the 19th May 1943 and, therefore, achieved a memorable
65 years membership of the Lodge and the Craft shortly
after his visit.
The photograph
shows, left to right, Worshipful Master Bro D.W.C.Robinson,
W.Bro. Ron Clay and W.Bro. Dudley Dolan.
W Bro Clay worked abroad
for many years and now lives on the south coast and
was made an Honorary member of the Lodge in April
1994.
We wish W.Bro. Clay many more years of enjoyment
in the Craft and look forward to seeing him again
in Lincolnshire.
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W.BRO JOHN WEST OF WITHAM LODGE NO:297 CELEBRATES
50 YEARS IN THE CRAFT
At the Regular Meeting of Witham Lodge
No:297 on Monday 9th June 2008 W.Bro. John West received
a cetificate to mark his '50 Years in Freemasonry' from
the Past Provincial Grand Master, Rt.W.Bro. Gordon Walkerley
Smith.
W.Bro John West
receives his ceretificate from Rt.W.Bro. Gordon Walkerley
Smith
In presenting the certificate,
Rt.W.Bro. Gordon Walkerley Smith congratulated W.Bro West
for the dedication he had shown to his Lodge and Freemasonry
over the 50 years.
Born in Lincoln, John West
went into the Royal Air Force for his National Service.
He was commisioned as a pilot - unusual in itself for
conscripts - and on his demob continued his Air Force
association by running the local Air Training Corps.
John was proposed into
Masonry by his father and seconded by his brother and
became the Worshipful Master of Witham Lodge in 1975.
Active in other Degrees and Orders, the Past Provincial
Grand Master recalled that he had presented W.Bro. West
with the first Mark Master Mason Degree Certificate of
Merit.
Ever ready to assist his
Lodge, W.Bro. West was acting as Secretary on this particular
evening and at the Festive Board acted as the Junior Warden.
A true stalwart of the Craft whom we congratulate.
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MARKET RASEN FUN DAY - A GREAT SUCCESS DESPITE
THE WEATHER
On Sunday 1st June about 2000 Brethren,
Family’s and many guests from Disabled Organisations
enjoyed a day out at Market Rasen Racecourse. The event
was organised by the Lincolnshire Provincial Social Committee
led by the Event Organiser W. Bro Brian Hind PPGSwdB.
The event was a great success despite the cloudy and cool
weather.
A general shot of
half of the stands at the Fun Day
Many Lodges had contributed to the financing of the event
and also provided the many attractions. The entertainment
was continuous throughout the afternoon and included a
girl band 'Brit Chix', a Caribbean Steel Band, the Barton
Town Brass Band, Comedy Car Clown Act and Dancers. A Stilt
walker, clowns and Animal Characters mingled with the
crowd, and the many side attractions included Punch and
Judy Shows, Face Painting, Bouncy Castle, Assault Course,
Vintage Cars, stalls and games. A big attraction was the
BSM Disabled Learner Car, with a over a hundred at one
point waiting in the queue.
The many guests from Disabled Organisations also enjoyed
picnics supplied by their sponsoring Lodges.
One letter passed on to us said.... "having just
returned from Market Rasen race course we would like to
say a big Thank You to the people who organized the ‘fun
day’. Although the weather wasn’t as good
as the previous day it was what you made of it. There
were lots of different things to do and the entertainment
was great. Having a pack up made for you was fantastic
and all the family enjoyed ! Well done and thanks once
again, please pass on this message, regards lisa Russell
and family"
The rest of the
stands also attracting visitors
Bev Rolf, Secretary of Boston & District Mencap,
wrote...."Please accpet my sincere thanks on behalf
of our many members who attended the Fun Day at Market
Rasen Racecourse hosted once again by the Provincial Societies
of Lincolnshire.
We had a marvellous day, despite the weather attempting
to intimidate us!
As usual, it is a joy to see the members taking part
in the many activities; some old favourites as well as
some newer ones; there really was something for everyone
regardless of age (we have a very diverse membership).
Please convey our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped
in arranging the day again - it REALLY is appreciated.
Also accept our thanks with regard to the provision for
lunches; this was a very generous gesture and always welcome.
We are most indebted to W.Bro Bruce Goodman
for the report and many other photographs - which are
on the 'Charity Events' page of the web site. Click the
text to see them: Photographs
of the Fun Day
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BRETHREN GET CHANCE TO THANK Rt.W.BRO. GORDON
WALKERLEY SMITH ON HIS RETIREMENT AS PROVINCIAL GRAND
MASTER.
Rt.W.Bro.
Gordon Walkerley Smith (pictured left) is to be honoured
at a special meeting of his mother Lodge, St James Lodge
No:7415, to be held in Lincoln on Friday the 5th September
2008. The St James Lodge usually meet in the Masonic Hall,
Grimsby but, doubtless, this opportunity for the Brethren
to show their respect and gratitude will be heartily supported
and Lincoln can provide a more central location.
The Meeting will give the Brethren of the Province an
opportunity to celebrate Rt.W.Bro. Gordon Walkerley Smith's
time as our Provincial Grand Master and for them to show
their grateful thanks to him for the hard work done on
their, and the Province's, behalf over many years. A retirement
gift from all the Brethren of the Province will also be
presented at the Meeting.
More details will appear on the web site and be notified
to Brethren through their Lodge secretaries as the event
is finalised.
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20 YEARS AND £23,900 OF REGALIA FUND RAISING
BY PETER AND PAULINE COWE
At the Lincolnshire Provincial Social Committee meeting
at Crowle Masonic Hall, W.Bro. Peter Cowe and Mrs. Pauline
Cowe were presented with a retirement gift from the Committee
by V W. Bro Ray Windsor. It was in acknowledgement for
their long support of the Committee, and for the 20 years
of second-hand Regalia Sales during which time they raised
a staggering £23,900 towards charity.
Mrs Pauline Cowe
receives the gift from V.W.Bro. Raymond Windsor as W.Bro.
Peter Cowe looks on, watched by other members of the LPSC
meeting.
The Masons of the Province of Lincolnshire
and the charities that benefited from their work owe a
great debt of gratitude to Peter and Pauline for the many
hours of every one of the twenty years they provided their
wonderful service.
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LINCOLNSHIRE LODGES AND
OTHER MASONIC GROUPS. ETC. CAN NOW APPLY FOR THEIR OWN
WEB PAGE ON THE PROVINCIAL WEB SITE
As part of the continuing upgrade of the Provincial Web
Site (and in response from Lodges, Masonic Groups, etc.
wishing to have their own web page) we are pleased to
announce the launch of this new facility.
When informed of this new and exciting development, the
Provincial Grand Master asked that all participants wishing
to have their own web page should make contact through
the web site administrator, W.Bro. Stewart Oxborough.
This is to ensure that the Masonic protocols set up for
the web are properly met.
As can be seen in the graphic above, the
Lodge Logo and Name will appear on the page within the
surroung of the existing web site. Individual stories,
items of interest, etc. can have their own heading and
speed navigation bars - just like the main site.
It is recommended that each participant
should appoint a representative who can liaise with the
Web Site Administrator so that news items, photographs,
etc. can then be passed to the Province for loading onto
the web page.
Don't worry if your photograph has not come out as you
would have liked. We have the software to be able to adjust
them under most circumstances. As can be seen from the
following photo of W.Bro. Malcolm Coates and W.Bro Chesney
Brocklesby enjoying each others company after a Provincial
Grand Lodge.
The
first photo had a distracting background and the divider
was at an angle. Once this was rectified Malcolm and Chesney
were also brought nearer together. That is, of course,
what Masonry does - brings us close together as Brothers.
The first Lodge web pages are already on the site and
they give an indication of how your page can look. We
look forward to Lodges using this new facility.
