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The Lodge of Amity and Rossendale Forest No.283
~~ 2024 ~~
27 January 2024 - Installation Meeting
The Installation of WBro Alan Fielder PProvJGD into the Chair of the Lodge.
† The WM requested that the Brethren stand to order in respect of Mrs Jean Aspden who had passed away 11 January 2024, she was the widow of a Past Master of the Lodge WBro James (Jim) Aspden †
The Lodge was opened in due form by the WM WBro Stuart Rayton PProvJGW.
A Ballot was taken for WBro Terrance Ward PProvSGD as a joining member of the Lodge, which proved in favour. WBro Ward was then admitted and escorted into the Lodge by the Director of Ceremonies WBro Michael Rosney PProvSGD and introduced to the WM, who welcomed WBro Ward to the Lodge.
WBro Peter Hegarty PSGD AProvGM was admitted accompanied by other Grand Lodge Officers, the Northern Area Chairman and the RWProvGM of Galloway, Scotland. Salutations were given accordingly.
For the purpose of Installation, the WIM, WBro Rayton, invited WBro Andy Shaw PProvSGD to occupy the SW's Chair, WBro Graham Grishakow PProvGStB to occupy the JW's chair, WBro Greg Casson PProvGSwdB to act as IG and WBro Dennis Hesket PProvGReg to remain as Tyler. The WIM then requested all Brethren below the rank of a FC to retire for a short time and the Lodge was opened in the 2nd Degree.
The main business of the meeting was to install WBro Alan Edward Fielder PProvJGD, JW, WME into the Chair of this old Lodge. WBro M Rosney ProvSGD, DC, presented the WME to the WIM. WBro Fielder reaffirmed his agreement to the Ancient Charges and Regulations before advanced to the pedestal to recite his obligation. All Brethren below the rank of a MM retired for a short time and the Lodge was opened in the Third-Degree.
After all those below the rank of an Installed Master had retired from the Lodge, a Board of IM's was opened by ritual and the WME, WBro Alan E Fielder was installed into the Chair of King Solomon by the WBro Stuart Rayton, who performed the Ceremony of Installation in an excellent manner. The WT of an IM were presented and explained in an excellent manner by WBro C Harris a past member of the Lodge, now a member of Lodge St. Medans 1335 (SC). The Lodge was called off for a comfort break.
The Lodge was called on and WBro Rosney closed the B of IM by ritual. Work resumed in the various Degrees with:
- WBro Casson presented the WT's of a MM.
- WBro Casson presented the WT's of a FC.
- WBro Casson presented the WT's of an EA.
- The Warrants, Book of Constitutions, By-Laws, Banners, and Bible Fall were presented by WBro Stuart Rayton, IPM
All performed their work in an excellent manner, to the usual high standard and with sincerity.
The WM was requested to appoint and invest his officers. Officers who were unable to attend the Installation will be invested at some future date.
The address to the WM as given by WBro Ken Lee, the address to the Wardens by WBro Ken Lee and the address to the Brethren by WBro Graham Grishakow.
Reports were received from the Almoner, CS presented by WBro Harwood, Secretary in the absence of WBro Heskett PProvGReg, and the District Representative.
WBro Peter Hegarty PSGD AProvGM presented WBro Fielder WM with a commemorative certificate from the members of the Lodge. The WM then presented WBro Hegarty with a cheque for £1,000.00 from the Lodge for him to pass on to the ELMC on our behalf. WBro Hegarty thanked the WM and Brethren for this most generous donation.
The minutes recorded apologies from members, however, 19 members and 22 visitors were present from Lodges in the Provinces of East Lancs, West Lancs, and Galloway (Scotland).
The Lodge was closed, and an excellent and jovial Installation Festive Board followed.
Lodge St. Medans No.1335
Drummore
Province of Galloway
The Annual Trip To St Medans
hope I've got everything.
Having a quite drink at the Hotel before being whisked off to the Lodge at Drummore.
"I don't know if I'm coming or going".
The Festive Board
At the Stranraer Bowling Club
A short history of Lodge St Cuthbert Kilwinning No.41
Off the the Grapes for a night-cap
A comfort break at Dumfries on the way home - feels like a Spring day
A great weekend - roll on next year........
20 February 2024
The Lodge was opened in due form by the WM, WBro Alan Fielder PProvJGD. WBro Donald Bright PProvGSwdB was acting Tyler and WBro Terry Ward PProvSGD was acting Inner Guard.
WBro K Lee, Sec read the summons convening the meeting and the circulated minutes of our last regular meeting were approved and signed by the WM and Wardens.
A ballot was held for WBro Stuart Gregory & Bro Kevin George Rawcliffe (details as per the summons and appendix) as joining members of the Lodge. The ballot proved successful and both WBro Gregory and Bro Rawcliffe and were admitted to the Lodge and presented by WBro Rosney PProvSGD, DC, to the WM who officially welcomed them both as joining members of the Lodge and presented them with the Lodge By-Laws and ritual book.
WBro R Harwood PProvGSwdB, Mentor retired to attend on the candidate. The WM advised that the next business was to Initiate Mr Simon David Povey. There was a report, and the Mentor was readmitted. WBro R Harwood confirmed that the necessary paperwork had been signed and the required dues had been paid. Mr Povey was admitted, and the ceremony was conducted by the WM in an excellent manner, assisted by officers of the Lodge.
Bro B Manoliu JD conducted the candidate reassuringly, Bro J Fitzgerald, SD presented the address to the Northeast Corner with confidence, and Bro B Manoliu JD presented and explained the WTs in an outstanding manner. The WM advised Bro Povey of the authority by which we act and proceeded to present him with the BofC and Lodge By-laws, before asking him to retire to restore himself to his personal comfort.
There was a report and Bro Povey was readmitted and conducted to the centre of the Lodge. WBro K Lee, Sec. delivered the Charge after Initiation in a most excellent manner.
The test questions and answers were demonstrated by the WM and his Wardens, after which the WM welcomed Bro Povey into the Lodge and presented him with his Lodge EA certificate before inviting him to take his seat in Lodge.
Reports were received from WBro S Rayton PProvJGW, Acting Almoner, WBro D Heskett PProvGReg, CS and WBro K Lee Area Rep.
Other business of the Lodge was conducted before closing the Lodge in peace and harmony. The Brethren then retired to the Festive Board.
12 March 2024 - 50th Celebration for WBro Donald Bright PProvGSwdB
The Lodge was opened in due form at by the Worshipful Master WBro Alan Fielder PProvJGD. WBro Greg Casson PProvGSwdB was acting JW.
Bro Ken Lee, Sec read the summons convening the meeting. The circulated minutes of the last regular meeting held in February 2024 were approved and signed by the WM and his Wardens.
Reports were received from the acting Almoner and the Area Representative.
Accounts and Finance was dealt with, and correspondence was received.
WBro Dave McGurty PSGD AProvGM accompanied by Officers of United Grand Lodge and an Area Delegation were admitted. WBro McGurty was presented to the WM who offered him the Gavel which he accepted with pleasure, and he then took the Chair of the Lodge.
Salutations were given to WBro McGurty PSGD AProvGM and the Grand Lodge Officers.
The main business of the evening was then conducted, the celebration of 50 years in Freemasonry for WBro Donald Bright PProvGSwdB.
The AProvGM then called the Lodge off and WBro Bright's wife and immediate family were admitted to the Lodge to witness the proceedings.
The AProvGM started with the introduction of the delegation and then invited WBro Michael Rosney PProvSGD to give a very personal and appropriate tribute to WBro Donald Bright. This much appreciated testimonial set the happy and positive tone for the evening, continued by the APGM's recollection of what life was like in 1974. The AProvGM then presented WBro Bright with an illuminated certificate and a personal letter from the RWProvGM Robert Ian Frankl. The ProvGDC then escorted WBro Bright around the Lodge to the acclaim of the Brethren, before being seated with his wife and family member.
WBro A Taylor ProvJGW, standing in for the Area Chairman then re-presented the 50th lapel pin and gifted a fine Cognac in appreciation of a "special man" and his contribution to Freemasonry, evident from the tremendous support at his celebration.
WBro Ray Godwin PProvDepGDC presented flowers to Jean, Donald's wife in appreciation for her long term support of Donald's Freemasonry.
The WM presented the AProvGM with a cheque for the ELMC for £283, the number of the Lodge.
Photographs were then taken of Donald and Jean with the AProvGM.
Donald's family members were then escorted from the Lodge room by the ProvGDC and the Lodge DC. The AProvGM then called the Lodge back on.
The WM reoccupied the Chair and the AProvGM and delegation retired from the Lodge to rapturous applause. On this occasion the AProvGM was accompanied by WBro Bright.
Other business remaining on the Summons was quickly conducted and the Lodge was closed in due form. The Brethren retired to the Festive Board after the usual photographs in the Lodge Room.
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