NEWS ITEM 1

W.BRO. MALCOLM COATES INITIATES 5th GENERATION MASON - HIS SON

Malcolm Coates is a well known and respected Mason in our Province - both through his regalia supply business in Hull, as a member of a Lincolnshire Lodge - Smyth Lodge No:2284 in Grimsby and by his continued support for the Province and its many Orders.

It came as no surprise then that when W.Bro. Malcolm Coates assited in the Initiation of his son Michael into Humber Lodge No:57 Yorkshire North & East Ridings in Hull there was a large contingent of visitors from Lincolnshire to support Malcolm on the night - and what a splendid evening was had by all.

Present in the photograph behind W.Bro. Malcolm Coates are left to right: W.Bro. John Trout, PAPGM Yorkshire North and East Ridings; W.Bro. Jonathan Smith the current Provincial Senior Grand Warden for Yorkshire North and East Ridings; W.Bro. Peter Donnison, Michael's seconder; the Worshipful Master of Humber Lodge, Bro. Phillip Watts and W.Bro. John Board the APGM from Lincolnshire.

Again behind W.Bro. Malcolm Coates are left to right: W.Bro. Peter Donnison, Michael's seconder and 57 years a member of Humber Lodge No:57; Bro. Michael Coates and the Worshipful Master of Humber Lodge, Bro. Phillip Watts

On a very emotional night, a crowded Lodge Room and Festive Board was testimony to the high regard in which W.Bro. Malcolm Coates is held and also the wish to welcome his son who is the fifth generation of the family to come into Freemasonry. It is interesting to note that 2 days after his Initiation ceremony was the 100th anniversary of Michael's great, great, grandfather's investiture as Grand Chaplain of the United Grand Lodge of England.

The evening was yet another example of the great friendship and harmony within Freemasonry and between our two Provinces.

NEWS ITEM 2

CHAPTER OF ST JOHN NO:7840 MAKE PRESENTATIONS TO BLIND CHARITIES

Excellent Companion Brian Southall, Scribe E of Chapter of St.John No: 7840 presented a cheque for £100 to Lynne Buckley, Guide Dogs for the Blind District Client Representative for Hull, Selby,York and Humberside based at 23 Frances St., Scunthorpe.

E Comp Brian Southall presents the cheque to Lynne Buckley and Guide dog Farina

The centre provide support and assistance for guide dogs and owners and is reliant on public donations to continue this service. For any further information please contact Lynne on telephone no. 01724 840211.

The second presentation was by Excellent Companion David Heighton, 1st Principle of Chapter of St.John No:7840 who presented a cheque for £100 to the Lincoln and Lindsey Blind Society.

Sight Impairment officers Mrs Karen Cousen and Mrs Gill Watts receive the cheque from E Comp David Heighton.

Mrs Karen Cousen and Mrs Gill Watts of the Lincoln and Lindsey Blind Society are responsible for the Resource Centre in 12 Cole Street, Scunthorpe. Tel: 01724 840456. The Resource Centre provides support and assistance to the Blind and partially sighted people from Scunthorpe and District and is reliant on public donations to continue this service.

NEWS ITEM 3

MARK DEGREE PAYS TRIBUTE TO V.W.BRO. TREVOR KITCHEN

The Province of Lincolnshire Mark Master Masons held a celebration dinner for the Past Deputy Provincial Grand Master V W Bro Trevor and Mrs Colleen Kitchen to commemorate his many years of dedication and work and the contribution he has made to Mark and Ark Masonry in the Province.

V.W.Bro. Trevor Kitchen and Mrs. Colleen Kitchen

The event, hosted by Provincial Grand Master Rt.W.Bro. Rev Trevor Walker and Mrs Lynne Walker, was held at the Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa and was attended by many Masons and their Ladies on Tuesday 29th June who enjoyed a happy evening.

V.W.Bro Kitchen and the Provincial Grand Masters he has served under (L to R) V.W.Bro. Trevor Kitchen, Deputy Provincial Grand Master MMM; Rt.W.Bro. Rev Trevor Walker, Provincial Grand Master MMM and the Past PGM, Rt.W.Bro. Gordon Walkerley Smith

Rt.W.Bro. Trevor Walker and the Past PGM, Rt.W.Bro. Gordon Smith, in their speeches after the dinner praised V.W.Bro. Trevor Kitchen for his 16 years service and assistance as Deputy.

NEWS ITEM 4

SUTCLIFFE LODGE MMM NO:188 LADIES FESTIVAL BOOSTS 2014 FESTIVAL

W.Bro Paul Doughty and his wife, Allison, have made a significant contribution to the 2014 Festival by donationg the proceeds of their Ladies Festival to the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys.

L to R: The Provincial Grand Master of the Mark Degree, Rt.W.Bro. Rev. Trevor Walker; Mrs Allison Doughty; W.Bro. Paul Doughty, Master of Sutcliffe Lodge MMM No:188; Mrs. Walker

Paul has been the Worshipful Master of Sutcliffe Lodge MMM No:188 for a two year spell and has enjoyed two Ladies Festivals with Allison as a result - in 2009 and 2010.

The total raised was £1175.00 and this was presented at the Provincial Meeting of Royal Ark Mariners at the Masonic Hall Grimsby and will be passed to the 2014 Festival by the Mark Degree..

The Provincial Grand Master of the Mark Degree, Rt.W.Bro. Rev. Ian Walker (right) receives the cheque from W.Bro. Paul Doughty with Mrs Allison Doughty.

Paul and Allison thanked all the Mark Masons, their Ladies, Guests and friends for their support in raising such a wonderful sum for charity.

NEWS ITEM 5

SIR JOSEPH BANKS DAYLIGHT LODGE HELP AIR AMBULANCE

On Sunday 23rd May 2010 Sir Joseph Banks Daylight Lodge No 9828 held its annual Ladies' Sunday Festival at the Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa. The Worshipful Master's lady, Mrs Lynn Tong nominated Lincolnshire and Nottingham Air Ambulance as her chosen charity. The raffle in aid of the charity raised £300 which Worshipful Brother Peter Tong and Mrs Lynn Tong had pleasure in presenting to Vivienne Chambers, the Lincolnshire Fundraiser for LNAA.

NEWS ITEM 6

HORNCASTLE BENEVOLENT FUND SAILS ON

On 23 June 2010 Bro Alan Mawer, a member of Bolingbroke Castle Lodge and also the Treasurer of the Horncastle Masonic Benevolent Fund, along with V.W.Bro. John Hockin, the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, attended the celebrations to mark the first year of Sailability at North Hykeham Sailing Club, Lincoln. A cheque was also presented for £300 to allow further facilities to be provided for Sailability.

Alan Mawer (with the beard) watching as V.W.Bro John Hockin presents a cheque for £300.00 to the driving force behind the scheme, Keven Roberts who is a member of St Botolph's Lodge.

Sailability is a voluntary organisation established to provide sailing experiences for disabled people of all ages. The disabilities can be across the range - physical, emotional or educational.

Volunteers are at hand on a weekly basis to operate the safety boat, give instructions and to assist people getting into, and out of, the boats if they cannot manage it themselves.

A young person receiving instruction in one of the specialist boats.

In the first year enough donations have been received to enable the Sailabilty organisation to provide a safety boat, 4 dinghies, a specialist ramp for wheelchairs and a hoist to enable disabled people to be winched in and out of the boats. One of the boats is currently away being modified so that anyone who is able to just blow or suck, or move their tongue can sail this boat on their own.

Horncastle Masonic Benevolent Fund and Bolingbroke Castle Lodge have donated money to provide the specialist ramp and money towards further developments and needs.

V.W.Bro. John Hockin presenting the cheque (again) to Keven Roberts with Alan Mawer but this time it is in front of the plaque showing that the ramp has been donated by the Horncastle MBF.

A number of supporters being taken out in one of the larger boats by an instructor.

NEWS ITEM 7

SLEAFORD INTER LODGE GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Sleaford Inter Lodge Golf event took place during the summer recess. On a glorious summer afternoon teams from St Botolph's, Shire and St Deny's competed for the McGillverey Tophy.

L to R: W.Bro Richard Higgs, W.Bro. Tony Blythe, Bro. John Bateman and Bro. Mick Garwood prepare for battle.

L to R: W.Bro. Dave Buckenham, W.Bro. Terry Little, Bro. Guy Hardcastle, W.Bro. Glyn Thorpe - St Botolph's and Shire players at the 19th Hole.

The eventual winners were St Botolph's with Shire runners up. W.Bro. Kevin Hilton received the trophy on behalf of the St. Botolph's team.

L to R: W.Bro. Terry Little, W.Bro. Kevin Hilton (W.M. St Botolph's), Bro. Paul Ellis, W.Bro. Dave Wells.

The best individual score award went to W.Bro. Richard Higgs with 39 points. The winner of the ladies section was Mrs Mavis Hamp with the runner up being Mrs Suzanne Williams.

L to R: Mrs Suzanne Williams, W.Bro. Richard Higgs, Mrs Mavis Hamp.

The event was rounded off with the 55 players and guests enjoying an evening carvery in the clubhouse. The prizes were presented by the Worshipful Master of St Deny's Lodge, W.Bro. Pete Baxter, and a vote of thanks was given by W.Bro Kevin Hilton, Worshipful Master of St Botolph's Lodge.

Thanks for the report and photographs go to W.Bro. L.S. Hamp.

NEWS ITEM 8

LINCOLNSHIRE PROVINCIAL SOCIAL COMMITTEE SUNDAY LUNCHEON CONTINUES TO BE POPULAR

The Lincolnshire Provincial Social Committee (LPSC) Sunday Lunch at the Petwood Hotel Woodhall Spa was, once again, well attended and enjoyed by some 183 Ladies and Brethren. They had a most enjoyable afternoon at the annual LPSC Sunday Lunch and afterwards enjoyed walking round the grounds of the Hotel in glorious weather. The event was organised by W. Bro Barry Topliss.

(Left to right) Mrs Janet Ives;The Provincial Grand Master, Rt.W.Bro. Graham Ives; Mrs O'Neill and W.Bro. Des O'Neill at the luncheon.

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NEWS ITEM 9

LINCOLNSHIRE PROVINCIAL SOCIAL COMMITTEE FUN DAY AT MARKET RASEN RACECOURSE - A GREAT SUCCESS DESPITE THE WEATHER

The only thing that was dull at the LPSC Fun Day was the weather. However, the rain held off and a fantastic time was had by the many visitors, Masons, their ladies and families.

A wide variety of live entertainment, rides, stalls and activities provided an exiting and interesting choice for old and young alike. A high wire / gymnastic show, Rock Group, Brass Band and childrens entertainers provided fun for all.

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NEWS ITEM 10

CLAYSHOOT HELPS THE 2014 FESTIVAL

Saturday 22 May 2010 was a superb day: hot, sunny and no breeze. It was also the day selected for a Clay Shoot competition between a number of Masonic Centres held at Nettleton Lodge Shooting Ground by courtesy of Ben Jacobs (the owner). 28 representatives came from Brigg, Horncastle, Lincoln, Market Rasen, Sleaford to shoot for the coveted silverware – the Brian Hunt Challenge cup.

Contestants, owner of the shooting ground and the helpers who provided so much assistance on the day

All the competitors shot from 13 stations and their scores recorded. Clays flew well with most being shot and some missed!! The total scores were then divided by the number of guns from the Centre to determine an average. The overall winners were Sleaford score 73.66, Brigg 58.25, Lincoln 53.25, Market Rasen 42.00, Horncastle 30.50.

V.W.Bro. John Hockin (right), the Provincial Deputy Grand Master, presents the Brian Hunt Challenge Cup to W Bro Derek Allenby who led the winning team from Sleaford Masonic Centre

The highly successful event was organised by Ivor Hallam and appreciation is recorded to Ben Jacobs, the Nettleton Centre’s owner, and helpers for allowing this event to take place.

V.W.Bro. Hockin presents Ben Jacobs (owner of the shooting ground) with a bottle of Scotch in appreciation of his help and generosity in allowing this event to take place

The barbeque and raffle added to the atmosphere with everyone hoping that this event will lead to an ongoing league and further competitions.

Ladies collected the entry money, the raffle and also took care of the B-B-Q. The event raised £300.00 which was donated to the 2014 Festival.

It is hoped that a league can be established for the future to build on this success and that more guns will be present when the next event is held.

This event demonstrates that if a good social event is held a lot of people can have fun, enjoy them-selves and raise some money for the Festival.

Thanks to all who were involved in the organisation of this highly successful event.

NEWS ITEM 11

FREEMASONS GRAND CHARITY CONTINUES SUPPORT FOR AIR AMBULANCE

Rt.W.Bro. Graham Ives, Provincial Grand Master for Lincolnshire and Rt.W.Bro. Robin K. Wilson, Provincial Grand Master for Nottinghamshire went along to RAF Waddington on behalf of the Freemasons Grand Charity to present a total of £4000 to the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance Service.

Left to right: Rt.W.Bro. Graham Ives, PGM Lincolnshire; Ian Mousette, Pilot; Peter Aldrick, the Chief Executive of Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance; John Whalen, Air Ambulance Paramedic; Roger Linell, Unit Manager and Rt.W.Bro. Robin Wilson, PGM Nottinghamshire.

This generous donation is part of the total figure of over half a million pounds donated by the Charity, providing funding to every air ambulance in England and Wales during the past four years.

The aircraft had just been cleaned to remove volcanic ash from the engine following a busy period helping people in distress in our area.

The Air Ambulance takes to the skies for a test flight after cleaning out volcanic ash.

NEWS ITEM 12

TOP TWENTY 2014 FESTIVAL PERFORMERS

When the Lodge targets for the 2014 Festival in aid of the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys (RMTGB) were established and published it was indicated that information would be published to show how Lodges were achieving. Below is the information which refers to the amount of money which the RMTGB has actually received by the end of April 2010. At this stage the information relates only to the “top 20” Lodges but Lodges not listed can obtain information relating to their Lodge from the Deputy Provincial Grand Master or the Provincial Grand Charity Steward.

The amounts given in the “Total” column refer to the money given and does not refer to any “promises” yet to be realised.

If Lodges are planning to have a regular form of contribution over the 5 year period then they ought to have achieved 20% of their “Campaign Target” by this stage. Some Lodges may, of course, be planning special events which will create greater contributions as the campaign proceeds.

Congratulations to the highest achieving Lodges are recorded with this publication. No doubt this is just the start and not the end.

NEWS ITEM 13

SUTCLIFFE PRECEPTORY NO:190 CELEBRATE CENTENARY

A glorious sunny day on 21st May hailed the Centenary Anniversary of the Sutcliffe Preceptory No:190 of Knights Templar in Grimsby.

Along with distinguished guests, the Knights and their ladies met, at a beautifully decorated St Augustine of Hippo Parish Church, to hold a service where the Preceptory Banner was re-dedicated and the Centenary Warrant presented by the Provincial Prior for Lincolnshire, Rt. Eminent Kinght Gordon Walkerley Smith, KCT.

The Provincial Prior addresses the service watched by the Provincial Prelate Kt. the Rev. J.D.R. Sriggs

The service was led by the Reverend Father Stephen Jones, BD, AKC (King's College), the choir was provided by the St James' School Girls' Academy Choir and Barrie Whitfield played the organ.

Following the service, a Centenary reception and dinner were enjoyed at the Grimsby Masonic Hall.

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NEWS ITEM 14

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER AND PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE PROVE A GREAT SUCCESS

A bright, sunny day welcomed over 600 Lincolnshire Freemasons and distinguished guests from other Provinces to the May meeting of Provincial Grand Chapter and Provincial Grand Lodge at the Epic Centre, Lincolnshire Showground, Grange de Lings, Lincoln.

Provincial Grand Chapter took place at 10.15 in the morning and was followed by luncheon for over 400 Brethren. Provincial Grand Lodge then took place in the afternoon.

The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent in and over Lincolnshire, E.Comp Graham Ives, has clearly enjoyed Provincial Grand Chapter as he processes out after the meeting.

A report of both meetings, including the addresses given and further photographs are available by CLICKING HERE.

NEWS ITEM 15

BRO. DEREK ATTERBY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS AS A MASON

Pharos Lodge No:6450 was the scene for the happy presentation of a 50 Year Certificate to Bro. Derek Atterby by W.Bro. Alan Birkett acting on behalf of the Provincial Grand Master, Rt.W.Bro. Graham Ives, and the Province of Lincolnshire.

In addition, Pharos Lodge presented Brother Atterby with a set of engraved glasses and a suitable bottle of malt whiskey to test them.

The photograph shows Bro. Atterby, following the meeting, receiving the 50 year Certificate from W.Bro. Alan Birkett (right) and the engraved glasses from W.Bro. Cliff Reeves (left) as the Worshipful Master of Pharos Lodge, Bro. D.J. Goodwin watches proceedings.

Our congratulations to Bro. Atterby on this Masonic milestone!

NEWS ITEM 16

LUMLEY ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER No:1893 HELP LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY

Election day on 6th. May perhaps brought surprises for some people, pleasant or otherwise but there is no doubt it brought a very welcome surprise for The Lincoln and & Lindsey Blind Society.

Our picture shows Ex. Comp. Dr. Jagdesh S Chaggar, First Principal of the Lumley Chapter No:1893, accompanied by Ex. Comp. Stuart R Dawson, a past First Principal and ADC, presenting a cheque for £500 pound on behalf of the Chapter to Mrs. Sue MacGregor the Society's administrator at their Skegness office.

In expressing her heartfelt thanks Mrs. MacGregor said the money would be very useful as the L. & L. B. S. are an independent organisation and receive no government aid and only get a small grant from the County Council which may be reduced are withdrawn. They have to rely on vouluntary donations and bequests and this donation would probably be channelled in to transport costs incurred in conveying clients to and from the Skegness centre and various other clubs.

NEWS ITEM 17

ST PEGA LODGE NO:8317 FUND RAISING TEAM PUT ON POUNDS WALKING FOR THE FESTIVAL

The St Pega Lodge fund raising team of Brothers Stuart Butler, Alan Black and Mike English have recently made their third donation to the 2014 Festival so far this year. This brings the total raised so far by them to £1292.

This last event which raised £302 was a most enjoyable sponsored riverside walk by Lodge members and their families, ending with lunch and a raffle.

Twenty nine walkers , the youngest being just one year old, set off from the Red Lion at West Deeping , returning around three hours later for lunch, where they were joined by a further 10 Lodge members, the eldest of which being just 96 years of age.

Everyone enjoyed themselves and can recommend this as being an excellent way to enjoy each other’s company and raised funds for the Festival whist doing it.

St Pega has more social fund raising events planned through the year and appreciates the support of the Lodge members and their families and especially the three Brethren who have taken on the task of planning and running these fund raising events.

NEWS ITEM 18

RUDYARD KIPLING LODGE NO:9681 SEE THEIR GENEROSITY IN ACTION

On Sunday 25th April Lincoln District Scouts held their St George's day service at the Cathedral in Lincoln and are pictured here coming through Exchequergate in Lincoln, watched by W.Bro Andy Carr, Master of Rudyard Kipling Lodge - although the picture shows the back of his head, look at the Neckerchief promoting Freemasonry.

The Province had kindly granted £450 to the Lincoln District Scout Band through the Rudyard Kipling Lodge, from the Provincial New Benevolent Fund.

NEWS ITEM 19

LINDSEY LODGE No:712 HOLD UNIQUE CEREMONY

The last meeting of Lindsey Lodge in Louth saw the Initiation of Nick Higham - not a unique event in itself. However, he was the third of three brothers to join the Lodge in which their father is also a member.

(Back - left to right) W.Bro. David Higham; Bro. Dean Chapman, Worshipful Master of Lindsey Lodge; W.Bro. Glyn Williams, family guest from Gateway Lodge No:8732 (Worksop). (Front - left to right) Bro. Simon Higham, Bro. Nick Higham, Bro. Tim Higham.

W.Bro. David Higham, a Joining Member of Lindsey Lodge from a Lancashire Lodge, was justifiably pleased and proud to have been able to bring all three of his sons into Masonry. All of the family did a piece of work in the ceremony to welcome Nick into Lindsey Lodge.

To have a Lewis (the name given to the son of a Mason) in one Lodge is fairly common but three must rate as a unique achievement - even for a Lodge dating back to 1857. Congratulations to the Lodge and the Higham family on this remarkable achievement.

NEWS ITEM 20

SHAKESPEARE LODGE CELEBRATE 175TH ANNIVERSARY

A wonderful night in celebration of Spilsby's Masonic history took place when the Masonic Hall was filled to overflowing on the 175th Anniversary of Shakepseare Lodge No:426.

The 1,724th meeting of the Lodge was attended by the Provincial Grand Master and the Provincial Team along with many other distinguished guests and members.

The Provincial Grand Master for Lincolnshire, Rt.W.Bro. Graham Ives, poses with the Officers of Shakespeare Lodge after the 175th Anniversary meeting.

Front Row - left to right: Bro. Shaun Wright, Senior Warden; Rt.W.Bro. Graham Ives,Provincial Grand Master; W.Bro.Timothy Bird, Master of Shakespeare Lodge; W.Bro. Robert Hodgson, Immediate Past Master/Secretary; W.Bro. Tim Dodds, Assistant Provincial Grand Master and member of Shakespeare Lodge.Middle Row - left to right: Bro. Mark Roberts, Acting Tyler; Bro Simon Taylor; Senior Deacon; Bro. Anthony Marston, Steward; Bro. Gideon Hall, Inner Guard; W.Bro. Peter Bark, Director of Ceremonies; Bro. Gary Linmb, Junior Warden; W.Bro. Andrew Ellerny Almoner/Acting Junior Deacon

Back Row - left to right: Bro. Graham Long, Steward; W.Bro. Howard Gosling, Assistant Secretary; Bro. Mike Booth, Steward; Bro. Mark Foster, Steward; W.Bro. Nick Markham, Treasurer; W.Bro. Gerald Howden, ADC; Bro. Andrew Gosling, Steward

As part of the celebration, W.Bro. Tim Dodds, the Assitant Provincial Grand Master, gave an address on the History of Shakespeare Lodge.

The Festive Board was held in the hall adjoining the Masonic Hall and, during the evening, the Provincial Grand Master was presented with a cheque for £2000 towards the 2014 Festival by W.Bro. Bill Isherwood on behalf of the Shakespeare Brethren.

For further photographs and a copy of the address CLICK HERE.