NEWS ITEM

£1979.00 DONATION FOR ST ANDREW'S HOSPICE, GRIMSBY BESTOWED BY THE FREEMASON'S GRAND CHARITY

On 15th January a donation of £1979.00 awarded by the Freemason's Grand Charity was greatly welcomed at the end of a difficult financial year by St Andrew's Hospice, Grimsby.

Throughout 2009 the Freemason's Grand Charity has continued its extensive support for hospices across England and Wales, totalling £500,000. All donations are raised by Freemasons ad their families and aim to assist hospices in their vital role in helping those affected by terminal or life limiting illness.

W.Bro. John Board, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, went along to present the cheque to a delighted Mrs. Yvonne Wright, Community Fund Raiser at St.Andrew's Hospice.

Mrs Wright was the first employee of the Hospice which has just celebrated its 30th. Anniversary when she joined in May 1981 as Part Time Co-ordinator and Fund Raiser - a wonderful record of service to this most worthwhile charity.

W.Bro. Board stated that "Over the last 25 years the Freemason's Grand Charity has awarded over £8 Million to hospice services throughout England and Wales. We recognise the wonderful service that hospices in Lincolnshire provide in the community, and we are delighted to demonstrate our support for these services in this way".

NEWS ITEM 2

PAULINUS LODGE NO:3957 RECEIVE AN ORATION AND ALSO A REPORT ON TSUNAMI VICTIMS ON THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISASTER

On January 14th, the Provincial Grand Master, Rt.W.Bro. Graham Ives, had the pleasure of visiting the Paulinus Lodge in Lincoln to support the Provincial Grand Orator, W.Bro. Rev. John Spriggs, on the occasion of an oration on "The Letter 'G'". This was a most interesting oration and imparted much knowledge to the large number of assembled Brethren.

The learning continued with a moving report from W.Bro. John Speed of the Olive Union Lodge No:1304 on the aid the Province of Lincolnshire provides to 25 children orphaned in the Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004.

The Worshipful Master of Paulinus Lodge, Bro. Nicholas Brown in the Chair flanked by (L to R) W.Bro. Rev John Spriggs, Provincial Orator; Rt.W.Bro. Graham Ives, Provincial Grand Mastr; V.W.Bro. John Hockin, Deputy Provincial Grand Master; W.Bro. John Speed,

W.Bro. Speed not only gave an account of the hardships faced by the children but the wonderful strength they showed in overcoming adversity. He was able to give some heartening accounts of the success attained by some of the original orphans and details of others taken on to make the number back up to 25 being helped.

The Provincial Grand Master was supported by many of the Provincial Team on this night and they are shown below.

Back: L to R, W.Bro. Robert Holland, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies; W.Bro. Mike Dennett, Provincial Grand Sword Bearer; W.Bro. Carroll Preston, Provincial Grand Secretary; W.Bro. Rev. John Sprggs, Provincial Grand Orator; Bro. Nick Brown, Worshipful Master of Paulinus Lodge; W.Bro John Speed, Olive Union Lodge; W.Bro. J.L. Curtis, PGStB; W.Bro. Rev. Ian Walker, Provincial Grand Chaplain; W.Bro. Tony Greswell, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies, W.Bro. David Stroud, Provincial Grand Steward

Front L to R, W.Bro. Terry Little, Provincial Senior Grand Warden; W.Bro. John Board, Assistant Provincial Grand Master; Rt.W.Bro. Graham Ives, Provincial Grand Master; V.W.Bro John Hockin, Deputy Provincial Grand Master; W.Bro. Tim Dodds, Assistant Provincial Grand Master; W.Bro. John Crutchley, Provincial Junior Grand Warden.

Following the oration and presentation, the Brethren enjoyed a Festive Board where the Provincial Grand Master thanked Paulinus Lodge for their courtesy in inviting himself and the Provincial Team and also wished all the Brethren well in their Freemasonry in Lincoln.

NEWS ITEM 3

ANCHOLME LODGE NO:1282 INVITE PROVINCIAL GRAND ALMONER TO GIVE TALK

The Almoner of Ancholme Lodge No:1282, Bro. Brian Parker, who has taken on the office this year, invited W.Bro. John Grimwood to give a talk on the duties and responsibilities of the Job as Provincial Grand Almoner. The talk, which he delivered with great detail and very entertaining, gave the Lodge an insight of how important this office is and how much good it does to the Masonic members who are less fortunate than ourselves.

The 2nd Photo is Bro.Brian Parker thanking him for attending Ancholme Lodge.
Left to right: Worshipful Master, Malcolm Donald; W.Bro.John Grimwood, Provincial Grand Almoner being thanked by Bro.Brian Parker, Ancholme Lodge Almoner and W.Bro.David Spence who is the Almoner for Glanford Vale Lodge No:9769.

NEWS ITEM 4

W.BRO. JOHN WASHINGTON PRESENTED WITH 50 YEAR CERTIFICATE

At the December meeting W.Bro. John Clements, the Liaison Officer for Yarborough Lodge No:422, presented a 50 year certificate to W.Bro. John Washington who was Initiated into Yarborough Lodge on November 9th 1959.

W.Bro. John Washington (right) receives his certificate from W.Bro. John Clements

As a child, John Washington and his mother had moved to the Gainsborough area from Wallasey during the second world war after his home had been bombed, and he had lost his father at sea. As his father had been a Freemason it became possible in 1948 for John to attend the Masonic School for Boys in Bushey, Herts.

W.Bro. Washington is the fifth member of Yarborough Lodge to receive a 50 year certificate in recent months.

We are grateful to W.Bro. Dennis Weston for the photograph and news.

NEWS ITEM 5

DAYLIGHT LODGE NO:9748 GIVE A TOAST TO 'BOTTOMS UP' APPEAL

W.Bro. Malcolm Forrest, Master of the Daylight Lodge No:9748 of Grimsby and his wife Lesley welcomed Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Mr Gordon McAdam and his wife, Lisa, along to the Lodge's Christmas Luncheon to present cheques totalling £1000. The money is to go towards the 'Bottoms Up' colorectal cancer campaign at the Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby.

(L to R) W.Bro. Stewart Oxborough Junior Warden; Mrs. Lesley Forrest; W.Bro. Malcolm Forrest, Master of the Lodge with Mr. Gordon McAdam; Mrs. Lisa McAdam; W.Bro. Ray Dry, Treasurer; Mrs. Susan Oxborough

When presenting the cheques, W.Bro. Forrest also welcomed W.Bro. Stewart Oxborough, the Lodge Junior Warden, back on his first Lodge duty since undergoing successful surgery by Mr. McAdam for bowel cancer.

The monies represented a donation from the New Masonic Benevolent Fund which the Daylight Lodge made up to £1000.

Photograph kindly taken by W.Bro. Roy Eaton.

NEWS ITEM 6

W.BRO. PAT GRISDALE PRESENTED WITH 50 YEAR CERTIFICATE AT GLANFORD VALE LODGE AND ENGRAVED GLASSES BY ANCHOLME LODGE.

The December meeting of the Glanford Vale Lodge No:9769 saw W.Bro. Pat Grisdale presented with his 50 year Certificate by the Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master, Rt.W.Bro. Gordon Walkerley Smith.

W.Bro. Pat Grisdale (right) proudly displays his 50 Year Certificate with Rt.W.Bro. Gordon Walkerley Smith.

Photograph courtesy of Bro. Tom Bunford

W.Bro. Grisdale was Initiated into Gospatric Lodge No:5286 at Workington, in the Province of Cumberland & Westmorland on Dec 15th. 2009. In 1965 he became a Founder Member of Concord Lodge No:8113 also in that Province.

In 1968 W.Bro. Grisdale moved to Lincolnshire and evenually became a Joining Member of Ancholme Lodge No:1282. He served for many years as Secretary of the Lodge without going through the Chair for which he was awarded Provincial honours. Eventually, after more than 42 years since becoming a Mason, he eventually become Master of Ancholme Lodge.

A Founder Member of Glanford Vale Lodge, W.Bro. Grisdale was appointed as the first Secretary - a post he has just relinquished after six years.

Ancholme Lodge No:1282 also wished to record their appreciation for the service W.Bro Grisdale had rendered to Ancholme Lodge for a great number of years as well as his 50 years in Masonry. On 21st Dec 2009, the Worshipful Master, Bro. M. Malcolm Donald presented W.Bro. Pat Grisdale with a set of engraved glasses on behalf of the Ancholme Lodge and members.

Left to right: W.Bro.John Joyce; W.Bro.W B Turner(Treasurer); W.Bro.John Rowbottom, W.Bro.Pat Grisdale receiving the glasses from the W.M., Malcolm Donald; W.Bro.Edward Ramm; W.Bro.Mike Dennett (DC); W.Bro.Brin Houghton (Sec); W.Bro.Jim Bocock.

NEWS ITEM 7

SIR JOSEPH BANKS DAYLIGHT LODGE NO:9828 HELP CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE IN BOSTON

Bro. Andrew R. Channon, Tyler of Sir Joseph Banks Daylight Lodge No:9828 had the pleasure of presenting a cheque for £900 to Boston and District branch of Cruse Bereavement Care.

Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. Services are free to bereaved people. The charity provides support and offers information, advice, education and training services.

Thanks to W.Bro. Peter Tong, Master of Sir Joseph Banks Daylight Lodge for the photograph.

NEWS ITEM 8

W.BRO. NORMAN WISE PRESENTED WITH 50 YEAR CERTIFICATE

A very special event took place at Olive Union Christmas Lodge when W. Bro. Norman Wise was presented with his 50 Year Certificate by W.Bro. J. C. Board, Assistant Provincial Grand Master and the Lodge's Liaison Officer.

W.Bro. Wise was Initiated in to Alar Lodge, London in November 1959 and became Master in 1976. In 1984 he moved to Daventry and continued his Freemasonry there until moving to Lincolnshire in 1988. He visited Olive Union Lodge for many years before becoming a joining member in 2007. He attends all lodges and rehearsals and was part of the Past Masters Lecture Team on this very special night.

W Bro Wise thanked W.Bro. Board for his sincere presentation and also all the brethren of Olive Union Lodge for their warmth, brotherly love and kindness since he moved to Lincolnshire.

NEWS ITEM 9

ANCHOLME LODGE NO:1282 CELEBRATE THEIR 140TH ANNIVERSARY

A dinner was held at Elsham Hall Golf Club near Brigg to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the founding of Ancholme Lodge No: 1282 of Brigg in 1869

W.Bro. Malcolm Donald and his wife Sandra welcomed honoured guests W.Bro. John Board, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, and his wife Diane to the event.

WM.Malcolm & Mrs Sandra Donald who had been looking at the Ancholme Warrant before proceedings.

WBro. Barry Robinson delivering a potted version of the history of Ancholme Lodge.

WBro. John Board with his wife Diane, seen here addressing the ladies and brethren of Ancholme, describing his connection and experiences he has had at Ancholme which he has now nick-named the tea rooms of Brigg a title that is sticking with the visitors.

NEWS ITEM 10

GLANFORD VALE LODGE NO:9769 SUPPORT OUR SERVICEMEN

Glanford Vale Lodge in Brigg continued their support of Servicemen in the County by presenting a cheque for £600 to the Soldiers, Sailors and Air Force Association (S.S.A.F.A.) for use of beneficiaries from Lincolnshire. The presentation was made at Kirton Royal Air Force Station.

Pictured Left to Right: W.Bro. Keith Lacey, Lodge Charity Steward; Bro. Mark Redstone, Lodge Steward;W.Bro. Lawrie Watson, Master of the Lodge; Wing Commander Margaret Markey, S.S.A.F.A. Fund Raiser for Lincolnshire and W.Bro. Pat Grisedale, Lodge Chaplain and past Secretary.

Bro. Mark Redstone, in the track suit took part in the Ohio (USA) Half Marathon in September to raise further monies for the (S.S.A.F.A.) and can be seen with his R.A.F. team mates in the photograph below.

Left to Right: Fl.Lt.David Jolly, Sqdn.Ldr. Andrew Calder, W.Bro Keith Lacey, Bro also Sgt. Mark Redstone, W.Bro. Laurie Watson, Wng.Comm. Margaret Markey, Cpl. Clive Keen, W.Bro. Pat Grisdale.

NEWS ITEM 11

ST JAMES LODGE NO:7415 PRODUCE LOTS OF Z's

A rather unique situation exists in St James Lodge in Grimsby as they are producing lots of Z's but no snoring can be heard. The Lodge has three current Zerrubabels of different Royal Arch Chapters as members - not something heard of before - unless you know different!

Our picture shows left to right: Comp Rob Drury, Z of Astral Chapter No:3841; Comp Jeff Swales, Z of St Albans Chapter No:1294 and Comp Neil Charlesworth, Z of Wellow Abbey Chapter No:8819.

Congratulations to their Excellencies.

NEWS ITEM 12

LINDIS LODGE NO:4690 IN BOSTON SUPPORT ST BARNABAS HOSPICE

Another cheque, courtesy of the New Masonic Benevolent Fund from Lincolnshire Freemasons, was presented to the St Barnabas Hospice in Boston by the Lindis Lodge No:4690

From the left, W. Bro R. Hadwick, P.Pr.J.G.W., Lodge Charity Steward; Cathie Alcock, St Barnabas Hospice, Boston; Bro B.K. Overton, Worshipful Master presenting the cheque for £900 and W. Bro. B. Gosling, P.Pr.S.G.D.

Photograph courtesy of the Boston Target.

NEWS ITEM 13

HORNCASTLE MASONIC CENTRE CARETAKER RETIRES.
W Bro David Robinson retired on 30th November after three years as caretaker of Horncastle Masonic Hall.

He is pictured receiving a gift from W Bro Stuart Ravell, a past chairman of The Trustees. The presentation took place at Banovallum Lodge of Instruction, that lodge being the very last at which David would prepare.

Chairman of The Trustees, W Bro Michael Carter stated that David had done a wonderful job during his time as Caretaker. On behalf of all the brethren of Horncastle Masonic Hall he wished him a long and happy retirement and said he would be a hard act to follow.

W Bro Robinson thanked everyone, said he had enjoyed his time working with us but now hoped to divide his time between Horncastle and his property in Bulgaria. The Trustees have appointed W.Bro. G.W. Storr to carry out Caretakig duties with immediate effect.

NEWS ITEM 14

ALEXANDRA LODGE NO:985 OF LONG SUTTON HELP THE FRIENDS OF MOULTON HILL

W.Bro. W.J. Woods, Master of Alexandra Lodge presents a cheque for £750 to Mr. Byron Hahn and Mr. Paul Bellamy of Friends of Moulton Mill. The cheque will help in the restoration of this rather spendid mill.

NEWS ITEM 15

ST JAMES LODGE NO:5471 (GRIMSBY) AND CONSTITUTIONAL LODGE NO:294 (BEVERLEY) HOLD SPECIAL CEREMONY

North and South Banks of the Humber recently came together in an unsual double 2nd Degree ceremony at Grimsby Masonic Hall. St James Lodge in Grimsby invited Constitutional Lodge in Beverley to share a double 2nd Degree ceremony. It took place on the occasion of the Official Visit by the Provincial Junior Grand Warden of Lincolnshire, W.Bro. John B. Crutchley.

 

L to R: Rt.W.Bro Gordon Walkerley Smith, Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master for Lincolnshire; Bro. John Leslie Reynolds, Candidate from St James; W.Bro. Malcolm Jackson, Master of St James; Bro. David Lee Turner, Candidate from Consitutional Lodge; W.Bro. Carroll Preston, Provincial Grand Secretary for Lincolnshire; W.Bro. John B. Crutchley, Provincial Junior Grand Warden for Lincolnshire

This unusual event came about at the initial instigation of two Brothers (in the family sense) - W.Bro Neil Charlesworth of St James Lodge (below left) and his real brother W.Bro. Keith Charlesworth of Constitutional Lodge (below right) - with both candidates and Worshipful Master of St James Lodge.

A number of Brethren from Constitutional Lodge came along to support their candidate and to have their passports stamped as they crossed the Humber Bridge. A wonderful night was had by all and a return invitation was issed to the Brethren of St James Lodge to visit Constitutional Lodge.

NEWS ITEM 16

FENLAND DAYLIGHT LODGE NO:9825 MAKE PRESENTATION TO SUTTON ST JAMES PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP

W.Bro Jeff Stocking, Master of Fenland Daylight Lodge No:9825 was pleased to present a cheque for £500 to the Sutton St James Pre School Playgroup.

(L to R) Sandra Horsefield, Paula Van Dyke, W.Bro. Jeff Stocking and Pat Beba holding the cheque.

NEWS ITEM 17

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW COMES TO HORNCASTLE
On Saturday 10th October Rudyard Kipling Lodge No:9681 hosted an Antiques Roadshow.
David Leyland of VOC Antiques, Woodhall Spa kindly agreed to act as the expert on the evening.
A wide variety of antiques and collectables were brought by members of Horncastle lodges and £125:00 was raised towards the 2014 Festival.

Pictured: W Bro Brian Creasey having a rare crystal glass appraised by David Leyland.

NEWS ITEM 18

LODGE OF ESTABLISHED ORDER HELPS THE LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST

the Lodge of Established Order No:9822 has presented £900 to the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust and the following will be appearing in their Trust News Magazine.

The Worshipful Master of the Lodge of Established Order, Kevin Palmer, accompanied by his Charity Steward W. Bro. John Chandler present a cheque for £900 to the Barton Branch Chairman Mr Martin Broadbridge at the Waters Edge Visitor Centre in Barton on Humber.

The donation is part of the New Lincolnshire Benevolent Fund’s allocation of £45,000 which is given annually to non Masonic Charities in the Masonic Province of Lincolnshire, for the benefit of local causes.

The Lodge of Established Order is a relatively new lodge which was formed for the benefit of Masons in public service and has members spread throughout the County and as such felt the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust was an appropriate Charity to receive a donation.

Mr Martin Broadbridge thanked the W. Bro Palmer for the donation and assured him that the monies would be put to good use protecting the wild life in the County.

NEWS ITEM 19

GRANTA LODGE DONATIONS TO CHARITIES

Granta Lodge No;4950 went out to present two cheques of £450 each - firstly to Mrs. Pamela Arnott-Brown from Grantham Talking Newspapers seen here being presented with a cheque for £450.00.

(LtoR) Bro. Jeff Finch Worshipful Master of Granta Lodge 4950; Mrs Pamela Arnott-Brown and W.Bro. David Baxter, Charity Steward of the Lodge.

The second presentation was to Mrs Judy Glossop of Marie Curie Cancer Care

Again Bro Jeff Finch; Mrs Judy Glossop of Marie Curie Cancer Care and W.Bro David Baxter

NEWS ITEM 20

ILLUSTRIOUS BROTHER KEITH SAVAGE RETIRES AS RECORDER AFTER 25 YEARS AT ALEXANDRA CHAPTER ROSE CROIX NO:638

The Very Illustrious Inspector General for Lincolnshire for the Antient and Accepted Right, Geoffrey Mawer Cooper, recently presented an inscribed decanter and tumblers to Ill.Bro. Keith Savage of Alexandra Chapter Rose Croix No:638, Long Sutton to mark 25 years service as Recorder of the Chapter.

Ill. Bro. Savage retired last May and is seen centre with the V.Ill Inspector General, Geoffrey Mawer Cooper - left, and the Most Wise Sovereign of the Chapter, Ex.& P. Bro. J.R. Garner - right.

Our congratulations to Keith on his 'retirement' and thanks to Ill.Bro. Les Penney for the article.