White Rose News Edition 50

White Rose
FIFTIETH EDITION - AUTUMN 2014 MASONIC NEWS

Deputy PGM launches new initiative - page 5
Perimeter Pedal Result - page 6
Community First Responders - page 37

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Yorkshire, W R Masonic Activities Ltd Welcome to the White Rose

The White Rose team By Peter L Doherty, Editor
I hope that those of you that
President
David S Pratt take a break from Freemasonry
Provincial Grand Master during the summer months
Vice presidents are suitably rested and looking
John K Clayton forward to the months ahead.
Colin Dent This time of year is always busy
Stewart G Carley with Installations and we all
Brian Holmes anticipate a new Masonic year
Chairman with a new Master and his team
John B Gledhill, of Officers.
Assistant PGM
In the spring edition of the
Editor magazine I reported that David
Peter L Doherty W Howe had taken on the role
5 Warren Park, Hove Edge, of Marketing and Advertising
Brighouse HD6 2RR Chairman. David has made an excellent start and his enthusiasm is to be
Tel: 01484 712912 (h) 07906 895058 (m) admired. He does however need a team to provide assistance and if you
For all editorial correspondence feel you may be able to help, I encourage you to contact him.
Email: [email protected]
Assistant Editor Finally, I hope you enjoy this milestone edition of the White Rose
David Archer Masonic News.
Editorial Assistant
T Malcolm Cruise RMBI Festival 2017 Update
Editorial Consultant
John B Gledhill By Festival Chairman, John Boyington
Marketing and Advertising chairman As you will already be aware, August saw the
David W Howe
Tel: 01777 838037 (h) 07971 076598 (m) culmination of the Provincial Perimeter Pedal, which
Email: [email protected] has been the principal event of the 2017 Festival
Produced, printed and distributed by over the past few months. The well-planned logistics
Stuart Cummins, Ernest Cummins Ltd of the event proved their worth, and the weekend
385 Canal Road, Bradford BD2 1AW was an unqualified success, even benefiting from
Tel: 01274 582555 appropriate weather until the finish at Tapton Hall,
www.wrprovince.co.uk Sheffield. At the time of writing, the total amount
raised by the event has not been finalised, although
Reg No 4634747 it will be in excess of £15,000. The thanks of myself,
the Festival Committee and indeed of all brethren
Copy deadline for Sping issue in the Province go to the hardy brethren who took
31 March 2015 part, in particular the driving force of Martyn Bolt and
Craig Johnson.
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Although the end of the Festival is still just under 3
years away, plans are underway for the Final Banquet
which is likely to be held in June 2017. Attendance will be limited to those brethren who
have attained the status of a Steward of the Festival, and their partners. Further details
of the event are likely to be finalised and publicised by the end of this year.
You should also be aware of the Smarties initiative, which has been rolled-out across
the Province following a successful trial in Area 5. The simple process of replacing
the chocolate confection in a Smarties tube with 20 pence pieces is a straightforward,
painless means of raising funds for the Festival. In the short period that the scheme
has been running in area 5, over £7,000 has been raised, which is the equivalent of
approximately 500 filled Smarties tubes. The Smarties have been kindly donated to us
by the RMBI. If you haven’t already received your Smarties from your Charity Steward, I
urge you to encourage him to enable your Lodge to participate in the scheme.
Festival merchandise continues to be available through your Lodge; full details of it
are on the Provincial website.
Finally, we are now at the half-way point of the 2017 Festival, and have sent to the
RMBI in excess of £1.29m, all of which has of course been raised by your efforts. There
will of course be further events for the Festival over the coming two and a half years,
such as the Masonic Variety Show which is being organised by Bradfordians Lodge for
April next year. In the meantime, thank you for your continued efforts and support.

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A Caring Order

The Grand Superintendent calls for Royal

Arch Masons to care for one another

The ME Grand Superintendent Stewart cities of Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford and such a Chapter and I await the outcome of
G Carley addressed a packed Annual Huddersfield is also being considered. their findings with a great deal of interest.
Convocation of Provincial Grand Chapter A ‘steering committee’ has been set up,
in Bradford on1November 2014; an extract under the Chairmanship of E Comp Philip Royal Arch Chapter is a very special
of the address is reproduced below. Drury, to determine the likely success of Order within Freemasonry and is to be
enjoyed by all. I must admit that the ritual
“Companions, a lot has happened in the is not that easy to understand so I would
last twelve months. The end of January in urge all newer Companions to give it time
Harrogate saw something which had not and all will become clear.
happened in this Province for 88 years, in
that the role of Provincial Grand Master It is my wish the Royal Arch should
and Grand Superintendent was separated. be a caring Order; one in which we look
How has this affected the ‘indissoluble link’ after and care for one another. The words
between the Craft and the Royal Arch? I ‘in peace, love and harmony’ will be
can assure you all this has had no affect very familiar to you all and let us strive
whatsoever. The Provincial Grand Master to maintain those important principles.
and I will continue to work closely together I have asked that I am informed, via the
to preserve and sustain that link. Provincial Office, of any ill or hospitalised
Companion so that I am made aware of
RW Brother David, at your Installation you the problems which are being endured by
presented this trophy depicting two hands my Companions.
clasped in friendship with an engraved
plate reading ‘This is the indissoluble link’. In conclusion, I must state it is my
I now have great pleasure in presenting it great honour and privilege to serve the
back to you in token of our close working Companions of this Province and with
relationship. your help we can ensure the continued
success of Royal Arch Masonry in this, the
Companions, we must all support Province of Yorkshire, West Riding.”
our Craft Lodges, the very basis of
Freemasonry and without which none of Symbolism Explained
us would be here today.
During a recent period when
I would like to congratulate those Howley Lodge No 5012 was short
Companions who received their first of candidates, David Archer,
appointment or were promoted at the last who at the time was Director of
Annual Convocation of Supreme Grand Ceremonies and Mentor, wrote
Chapter. As Past Grand Standard Bearer a Demonstration Ceremony
– Tony Brailsford; George Foster; Nigel entitled, ‘An Explanation of the
Hall; David Mortimer and Keith Tolan; as Symbolism in the 1st Degree
Past Grand Sword Bearer – Jim Gray; as Ceremony’; not only to enable
Past Deputy Grand Sword Bearer – David the brethren to make advances
Stephen Pratt; our sincere congratulations in Masonic knowledge but to
to each and every one of you. provide some variety in what
the Lodge offered and to give
I also congratulate the Companions the Brethren something new
who today have received their first rank, or to get their teeth into. The
have been promoted in, Provincial Grand Demonstration is based closely The Howley Demonstration Team with some of the Brethren
Chapter. The honours are well deserved on the excellent Mentoring from the ‘Perfect Points’ in Province of West Lancashire
and are in recognition of your previous
services to Royal Arch Masonry and the materials provided by the Province to new members of the Craft. In the Demonstration
services you will hopefully give in the the new initiate is taken round the Temple where each of the principal officers explains
future. the symbolism behind their particular piece of ritual in the Initiation Ceremony.
The Demonstration has been presented on several occasions at Howley Lodge and
I must say a special thank you to all has been well received whenever it has been taken ‘on tour’. As well as presenting
the Companions who have contributed the Demonstration in other Lodges in this Province the team of nine Brethren have
towards the 2017 Festival in aid of the presented at the Old Globe Lodge No 200 in Scarborough, North and East Riding
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution and more recently at the ‘Perfect Points’, the Chorley and District Masonic Research
through your Chapters. Your generosity is Group, in the Province of West Lancashire.
beyond belief, as the monies donated are As the 1st Degree Demonstration proved so popular, David went on to produce ‘An
over and above that given through your Explanation of the Symbolism in the 2nd Degree Ceremony’; once again based on
Craft Lodges. the mentoring materials, which has been presented on several occasions too.
These demonstrations are available to other Lodges and to the various Masonic
You will no doubt have heard about Academies which meet around the Province.
the possibility of forming a new Chapter
in this Province under the ‘Universities
Scheme’ to attract young undergraduates
and those with a university connection.
The possibility of this being a peripatetic
Chapter, meeting in the four university

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DEPUTY PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER LAUNCHES

NEW INITIATIVE – ‘MAINTAINING THE BALANCE’

considering the historical context of As a Province, we can and will be
Freemasonry, not only within the Province, proactive in ensuring that we address
but also within society. It is for that reason issues regarding Masonic teaching. We
that I am today launching a Province-wide will therefore be taking a number of steps:
initiative that will be called ‘Maintaining the
Balance’. In the same way that we have an APGM
The Province has a well-established with responsibility for charity, we will be
charity structure that can be left to look giving one of them responsibility for
after itself. What does concern the the Masonic development of Brethren.
Provincial Grand Master and myself is the This will include the management
lack of any structured approach within the of the Mentoring scheme within the
Province to the teaching and development Province.
of our Masonic values and heritage. By encouraging Past Masters,
Remember that Masonry is not merely particularly through Installed Masters’
a cloak for pleasant social intercourse Lodges and the Master Masons’
- however brotherly, nor for organised Academies to take on specific roles in
philanthropy - however generous. It has this process.
Speaking at the Leeds and District a far higher and deeper significance than Ensuring the list of Brethren giving
Lodge of Installed Masters the Deputy that. It is an association of men who are Masonic Lectures is continually up to
PGM, V W Bro John Rushworth launched a desirous of having an effective influence date, with the lectures having relevant
new Province-wide initiative - ‘Maintaining on their life and their future and who wish Masonic content and Lodges being
the Balance’. to understand and apply the spiritual encouraged to use these Lecturers
principles of Freemasonry. We must when they do not have ceremonies.
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concerned with moral and spiritual values. members that we are becoming nothing Lodges. A Provincial Ruler will always
We are taught these principles by a series more than Rotarians or Round Tablers who attend the Installation meeting of
of ritual dramas, lectures and discussion. believe in a God. these Lodges.
Secondly, that we are a society that The Provincial Rulers believe that Establishing a formal dialogue between
teaches concern for people, care for the we have the nucleus to redress this the Province, Academies, Installed
less fortunate and help for those in need, balance, through our Installed Masters’ Masters’ Lodges and Past Masters’
through charitable giving and activities, Lodges, the Master Masons’ Academies Associations, thereby affording the
such as supporting our less-fortunate and to a lesser extent, Past Masters’ opportunity of discussing with them
Brethren and dependants. Associations. We now have a number the progress they are making in the
He went on to say, “It is important that of well-established Academies and these challenges they are set.
we as a Province seek to ensure an equal should be encouraged and developed. It
balance between these two principles. It is important that we harness the resources V W Bro Rushworth concluded by saying
is all too easy, particularly during a period that we currently have within the Province, that he hoped the members would welcome
of a Festival, to lose sight of the first. We particularly Past Masters, who in some the initiative and he looked forward to their
can become overwhelmed by ‘charity’ cases feel redundant and are looking for continued support in the field of Masonic
to the detriment of the teaching of moral opportunities to develop and pass on their Education and Development.
and spiritual values, and examining and knowledge.

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Provincial Perimeter Pedal

Craig Johnson reports on this outstanding event:

The Provincial Perimeter Pedal was an By the time we arrived at Skipton the field weather as the sun had decided to shine
ambitious project by anybody’s standard. had spread out into roughly three groups. upon us. The Royal Forest Lodge No 401 is
Indeed it is probably one the biggest events The ‘elite’ group, who were munching on the boundary of Yorkshire, West Riding,
Yorkshire, West Riding has ever undertaken. up the miles as if they were going out of located just outside of Clitheroe. During
Lasting for three days it involved a total of fashion; a second smaller group following the evening we were entertained by ‘Fower-
45 riders visiting 23 Masonic Halls with on their heels, wishing they could keep Nowt-One’ to a splendid meal at which our
five support vehicles. In total we estimate up and the largest group of 14 who were forebears might have raised an eyebrow.
nearly 500 people were directly involved in supporting each other through the thick The Royal Forest Lodge had invited the
some way, shape or form. and thin of it. Mayor and Lady Mayoress, resplendent
in their chains; whilst cycling Freemasons,
After much training and much At Skipton our group was greeted by Paul still in their Lycra from their day’s exertions,
organisation the fateful day arrived: day Clarke APGM for Area 3. Given that 10 out limped around the room. The contrast
one of the PPP, Saturday 23 August 2014. of the 23 Masonic Halls on the perimeter was quite amusing, but no one batted an
Tapton Hall played host with David S are in Area 3 we got used to seeing Paul a eyelid. The hospitality shown by the Royal
Pratt, Provincial Grand Master and James lot over the next two days. Forest Lodge was truly remarkable.
Newman, President of the RMBI setting us
off in five groups. By this time some light showers The next morning everyone was up for
tormented us, which made the arrival at a 7.30am breakfast and an early start. On
The first day was a 100 mile stint from Barnoldswick all the more welcome with this day we were waved off by the Deputy
Sheffield to Waddington in the most north- a break for warm tea and energy-giving PGM, John Rushworth who must have
westerly part of the Province. chocolate bars. been up extremely early to join us at the
start. We were also waved off by Brethren
We set off from Sheffield not really As a Huddersfield Mason, places like of Royal Forest Lodge and of course,
knowing what to expect. The Lodges at the Masonic Hall at Barley were the stuff the ever-present Paul Clarke showed his
Penistone set the tempo for the rest of of legend; places I had heard about from support.
the event; a warm welcome, excellent people who had visited and come back
hospitality a cheque presentation and with exotic stories of far-off lands. Day one had been “relatively” straight
a photograph. Holmfirth beckoned with forward with an estimated 100 miles and
similar hospitality; a plethora of warm The final leg to Waddington was a relief 7,500 feet of climbing. Day two, however,
drinks, cakes aplenty and an opportunity to as we knew our day of cycling would be was to be quite something else. We
have a breather. The first real climb of the done. The group I was in arrived in pleasant estimated 110 miles and 8,500 feet of
day took us over the Pennines on the Isle climbing visiting nine Masonic Halls.
of Skye road to Uppermill, where we were Indeed a hill greeted us straight out of
greeted to a fraternal welcome by a brass Waddington on the way to Slaidburn.
band. The next stage was the shortest,
downhill to Hebden Bridge where we were We travelled east, traversing the north
greeted by Alan Harrison piping us in. of the Province and taking in the stunning
scenery of the Yorkshire Dales. The
The second significant climb of the day long ascent to Slaidburn Moor led us to
took us over Pecket Well, which was used unrivalled views of the Yorkshire Three
by the Tour de France in the opposite Peaks. Both beautiful and desolate at the
direction. By the time we arrived in Haworth same time, Waddington to High Bentham
we were feeling like a ‘Masonic Santa was a long section of 19 miles without a
Claus’, stopping briefly and having a pie break, or a pie. This made arriving at High
at every hall across the Province. Keighley Bentham all the more welcome, enjoying
likewise, arrived shortly after 3.6 miles of the excellent hospitality of our hosts.
mostly downhill, where a further cheque
presentation was made. Our group also
met up with Stuart Cummins APGM for
Area 1.

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From High Bentham we continued Masonic Hall at Wetherby. Most notably, Leaving Thorne the drizzle started to
easterly towards Settle and another having joined us in Skipton the previous turn into rain so our arrival in Bawtry was
welcome break and fraternal hospitality. afternoon, this was Paul Clarke’s last visit a chance to get some shelter, warm up
From Settle we set off up a hill I had never on the ‘Tour d’Area Trois’. a little and enjoy their hospitality. Our
been up before, and now I know why; it was penultimate leg took us into Rotherham
like climbing a wall, so steep that sheep Our next stop was in Castleford and and by this time the rain was persistent.
were falling off. The next section from it was near dusk by the time our group We enjoyed the hospitality provided by our
Settle to Pateley Bridge was the longest arrived at the Masonic Hall. We had been hosts before departing for Sheffield.
section of the day on the road now for nearly 12 hours and
under the circumstances, we opted for a The welcome that Tapton Hall had put
Arriving at the Masonic Hall in Pateley quick shower and change and were treated on was deserving of much better weather,
Bridge we were amazed to see we were to an excellent buffet and good company, as we were welcomed by an assemblage
welcomed by a street organ playing at full hosted by the Provincial Grand Master. of family and Brethren who had shown us
volume and enjoyed the welcome of the support throughout.
Brethren of the Vale of Nidd Lodge No The next day was Bank Holiday Monday
4984 and their families who had enjoyed and we were again joined by the PGM for
a BBQ. breakfast. This final morning was a very
early start for some of the riders.

The weather on day three started off
overcast, went on to drizzle and ended with
rain. Our first port of call, if you will forgive
the pun, was Goole. A nice cup of tea was
most welcome. The route for the day was
relatively flat, so we were soon at Thorne
where James Newman, John Boyington
and Stuart Grantham, among many others,
were there to greet the riders.

The next spur on to Ripon was very Pictured are (l to r): Martyn Bolt; James H Pictured at the finish are Tom Oakes, 12
welcome as the route got flatter; we Newman, President of the RMBI; Craig Johnson and Eric Sayliss, 84 - the youngest and oldest
enjoyed the welcome hospitality at Ripon.
Not long after was Knaresborough Masonic riders taking part.
Hall who had obviously enjoyed a Sunday
lunch with entertainment. The Lodges at The main aim of the Provincial Perimeter
the Masonic Hall at Harrogate, who also Pedal was to raise money for the RMBI
held a Sunday lunch, had been gracious 2017 Festival. Its legacy is a unique event
enough to wait and welcome some late, in the history of our Province. Indeed this
and now bedraggled, cyclists. is the first time we trialled on-line giving
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225 years celebrated by the Bradford
Lodge of Harmony No 275 Works

The Lodge of Harmony No 275, Huddersfield celebrated its 225th Anniversary at a Bradford Works is one of the latest
meeting at Greenhead Masonic Hall, Huddersfield on 6 November 2014. organisations to benefit from a £1000 grant
from the PGM’s Fund.
The Lodge was Consecrated on 6 November 1789 and its history was chronicled in
1989 at the time of its Bi-Centenary celebrations. However, the following 25 years have Based in Saltaire, the aim of Bradford
produced some significant happenings, by coincidence in the Millennium year. Works, a not-for-profit partnership-
based social enterprise, is to help the
It was in March 2000 that the Brethren of the Lodge voted to leave their home at long term unemployed gain meaningful
Fitzwilliam Street, Huddersfield and move to the nearby Greenhead Masonic Hall. employment.

Totally unrelated to the happenings in the Lodge at that time – in Halifax, moves were One of the ways in which they do this
afoot to form a Daylight Lodge. However, RW Bro J Trevor Broadley PGM felt unable to is by employing and training unemployed
sanction the formation of a new Lodge in the area and pointed those seeking the same, adults for a three month or longer term,
towards the Lodge of Harmony. whilst supporting their job-search and
transition into sustainable jobs.
Following much negotiation, on 30 November 2000 the Lodge held its first meeting at
Greenhead Masonic Hall and was re-dedicated as a Daylight Lodge. Some of the local contracts they
are currently involved in are grounds
For many of the years since then, the Lodge has maintained membership figures in maintenance, landscape management
the 60’s, proving a success for all concerned. services and horticultural project work in
parks and cemeteries.
At the celebratory meeting, attended by VW Bro John Rushworth Deputy PGM and
other distinguished guests, a brief history of the last 25 years was presented by David At the end of the  term with them, the
Blunt, Master and Derek Cope, secretary and the Provincial Grand Chaplain, W Bro Peter unemployed person will hopefully have
Holt gave a splendid oration. A most convivial and enjoyable festive board followed. gained valuable experience together
with a current CV showing that they are
Donation in memory of Rodger J honest, reliable, good time keepers and
hardworking.
Hawkesworth
Bradford Works is proud to have over a
Members of the Vale of Nidd Lodge No Photographed presenting the cheque to 75% success rate in re-employment.
4984, Pateley Bridge have presented a Ms Mel Kendall, the Community and Events
cheque for £800 to St Michael’s Hospice, Fundraiser is Mike Walker, accompanied by To help more people, they need to win
Harrogate. (l to r) Jerry Anderson, Alistair Booth and more contracts. To do this they needed
Graham Spooner. more equipment: gardening tools, lawn
Fundraising for this very worthwhile charity mowers etc. and the Lodge of Amity No
was done in memory of former member, 4148, Baildon were successful in making
Rodger J Hawkesworth who passed away a bid to the PGM’s fund to help this
in the hospice in September 2013. worthwhile organisation.

The money was raised within the Lodge Mrs Catherine Russell, Bradford Works
from a number of events held during the Operations Manager, said, “We are
last year, including a York Ghost Walk and delighted that the Freemasons have been
several raffles. able to help us. We will use the money to
purchase much needed equipment which
will really aid us to help the long term
unemployed gain employment.”

• Photo shows: Mehmet Tiritoglu, Master
of the Lodge of Amity presenting a cheque
to Mrs Catherine Russell, with Chris Binns
and members of the Bradford Works team
looking on.

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Cricket Club
bowled over
by PGM’s Fund
Grant

The White Rose Masonic News is looking to strengthen its Advertising and Marketing Junior members of Fairburn Cricket
team and invites applications from Brethren who would like to participate and assist. Club, Knottingley were bowled over when
hearing of a grant made by the PGM’s
We wish to maintain the principle that every Lodge member in the Province receives Fund.
a copy of White Rose Masonic News free of charge and in order to achieve this, the
publication is supported by advertising and sponsorship. The grant of £1000 was secured on
their behalf by Philanthropic Lodge No
We have several challenging but achievable objectives and if your skills lend themselves 304, Allerton, Leeds and has been used
to increasing our advertising revenue we will be delighted to hear from you. to purchase a BOLA bowling machine.
Please contact David Howe, chairman if you feel able to assist;
details on page 3. Fairburn CC have been running a junior
section for several years, with between 30
and 40 boys and girls, mainly 6 to13 year
olds, regularly taking part in training and
matches.

William Cross, grandson of Lodge
secretary Iain Glass, is pictured (in the
black T shirt) with team-mates, receiving
the cheque from Iain, accompanied by
Stuart Oakes.

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Sheffield & District
Freemasonry in the
Community

Since its formation in 2002, Sheffield & District Freemasonry in
the Community has raised in excess of £85,000 for local charities
and thanks to a dedicated committee, who work hard to make a
difference, many less fortunate members of the community have
benefited.

Following on from the article in the spring edition of White Rose
Masonic News, the committee are pleased to highlight their recent
donations:

£3,000 was presented to the Friends of Sheffield Manor Lodge,
half of which was granted from the PGM’s fund. Manor Lodge
is not a Masonic Lodge but is one of Sheffield’s most important
historic sites. It began as a hunting lodge, then in Tudor times was
transformed into a grand manor house and has even housed a
royal prisoner; of the 19 years she was imprisoned in England,
Mary, Queen of Scots spent 14 of them in Sheffield.

The money was used for essential repair work to the building.
Photo 1: Members of the committee joined
Ernest Wainwright as he presented the cheque to
chairman, David Templeman.

£3,400 was presented to Enable (Sheffield), again half being
provided by the PGM’s fund.

The organisation first opened for business in 1994 and aims
to offer a quality care and training service to meet the needs of
people with disabilities.

Photo 2: A plaque showing support for Enable
£1,700 was presented to St Luke’s Hospice, Sheffield which
cares for adults of all ages throughout the city who have life-
limiting illnesses and supports their families.

Photo 3: Chairman, Peter Taylor, centre, presents
the cheque to hospice chaplain, the Rev. Captain
Mike Reeder.

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Presidential visit to Lloyd A J M McGregor-Cheers, himself a
Connaught & Truth student of the Open University studying
for a law degree.
RW Bro David Williamson PAGM; Bro McGregor-Cheers; W Bro Jason C Shettler, Master;RW Bro David S Pratt PGM
Among those present were the
The Lodge of Connaught and Truth No to over 60 Lodges in England & Wales, Provincial Grand Master, David S Pratt
521, Huddersfield was, earlier this year, South Africa and the West Indies. As a who was instrumental in establishing the
delighted to welcome the President and testament to his dedication in supporting scheme within this Province and Anthony
Founder of the Universities Scheme, R W the scheme, RW Bro Williamson has W Llewellyn APGM who is continuing the
Bro David Williamson, PAGM. visited every one of the Lodges in it. work of liaison to the Executive for the
scheme.
In 2003 RW Bro Williamson visited Apollo The Lodge of Connaught & Truth joined
University Lodge No 357, Oxford and was the scheme in February 2013, since when, Also represented were the other three
extremely impressed. The members were five students have been Initiated into the members of the scheme in this Province:
very young and the standard of ritual was Lodge, two of whom have since returned University Lodge No 3911, Sheffield, the
excellent. He suggested to the Pro Grand to their home country as Master Masons. Lodge of Hope No 302, Bradford and
Master at the time, Lord Northampton, that The remaining three brethren are working Aurora Lodge No 4047, Leeds.
there should be Lodges like this all over their way through the degrees.
the country and the Universities Scheme V W Bro Bruce Clitherow, Liaison
was born. The scheme has now grown Over 90 brethren were present in Officer to Grand Lodge for the Province,
Huddersfield to witness the Initiation of when addressing the Brethren said,
“When RW Bro David established the
scheme almost ten years ago, he was
very clear that it would only be successful
if all our university Lodges could Initiate
candidates in multiple ceremonies and
enable them to progress quickly so that
they would graduate from university not
only with a Degree certificate but with
a Grand Lodge certificate as well. We
recognise that the prospect of moving
multiple candidates quickly through the
process is both an exciting and daunting
prospect for any Lodge but is it essential if
the scheme is going to work. We are also
looking to expand the scheme into the
Royal Arch to allow our student members
to expand their masonic knowledge and
involvement”.

The evening was a real success, with
a ceremony and festive board that suited
the occasion.

The Lodge of Connaught & Truth would
like to thank the University of Huddersfield
for their help and cooperation in
establishing a Masonic Association within
the Students Union.

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adopted by the
Survey 2014 Province

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charities and research the Central Masonic Charities West Riding Masons.
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If you are a Facebook user, search for Province of Yorkshire,
Simply visit www.masoniccharities.org.uk/survey to West Riding and select ‘join’ to become a member of the group;
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Masonic giving.
Stay in touch whilst on the move; check what is happening in
The Central Masonic Charities have a proud history of the Province; post your thoughts; share your ideas; seek advice
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Masonic Variety Show

For the very first time outside London, our Province will host a Masonic Variety
Show at the Bradford Grammar School on the evening of Saturday, 18 April
2015.

The Province will be honoured by the presence of the Lord Lieutenancy; the
Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Bradford; the Assistant Grand Master, Sir
David Hugh Wootton; the President of the RMBI; the Provincial Grand Master;
the Grand Superintendent and many other distinguished guests.

The details of those performing in the show will appear on the Provincial web
site and are well worth seeing. This event will appeal to families and friends
as well as the Brethren, who are guaranteed an enjoyable and memorable
evening.

The ticket price is just £15 and block bookings for Lodges and Chapters can
be arranged. Speak with your Charity Steward for further details. There will be a
number of bars and a raffle featuring many excellent prizes.

The proceeds will be for support of the RMBI 2017 Festival and your support
will be much appreciated.

New Kit for
Karate Club

Members of the Harrogate Shotokan
Karate Club will be better protected thanks
to a £1000 grant from the PGM’s Fund.

Head defenders, body guards, mitts
and shin and foot protectors are essential
protective equipment for the younger
members of the club and as some are
unable to afford them, the purchase by the
club means they can still take a full and
active part in training.

The club provides both training and
development in the sport for all age
groups, with advancement to international
standard under the direction of Matt Price,
6th Dan black belt and head coach of the
JKS England national team.

Matt thanked Alan Holloway, Master of
Spa Lodge No7609, Harrogate and the
Brethren of the Lodge who accompanied
him to the presentation.

Alan then belied his age by ‘taking on’
a young man, a few years his junior and
lived to tell the tale.
• Photo: Junior club members are pictured,
wearing the protective equipment.

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Fifty Year David
Celebration recovers to
receive jubilee
Walter Alan Colton travelled from certificate
Kent to receive a jubilee certificate
from John B Gledhill APGM, marking 50 and still
fifty years in the Craft. batting

The presentation took place at a Kenneth Flockton PPJGW, of the Lodge Martin W Stray PAPGM was delighted
meeting of Sub Aqua Lodge No 9684 of Excelsior and Prudence No 1042, to attend a meeting of Royal Wharfedale
at Uppermill in the presence of some Leeds received a Jubilee Certificate from Lodge No 1108, Otley to present a
sixty Brethren. Anthony W Llewellyn APGM, to mark fifty jubilee certificate to Cecil David Round
years as a Mason. in recognition of his 50 years in Masonry.
Alan, a Lewis, was Initiated into The presentation was originally planned
Clemency Lodge No 2341, East Ken was Initiated into Excelsior Lodge for December 2013 but, due to an
Lancs in December 1963 and served by his father, Wilfred Flockton on 21 May unfortunate accident resulting in David
as Master in 1972. He was a Founder 1964 and has served as Master four times; breaking his leg, it had to be postponed.
member of the British Sub Aqua in February this year he Installed his son-
Lodge No 8997, London in 1981 and in-law, John Myers as his successor. David was initiated into Phoenix Lodge
in 1993 was honoured with London No 5311, Birmingham in December 1963.
Grand Rank. In conversation with the APGM, Ken Moving to Leeds for business reasons in
made numerous references to the support 1966, David became a joining member of
Some five years later Alan became he had received from his wife, Margaret Royal Wharfedale Lodge in July 1969 and
a Founder member of Sub Aqua and he stressed that all Masons should has remained with this Lodge ever since,
Lodge at Uppermill and in 2000 he consider the impact upon their family progressing through the Lodge and
was promoted to Senior London before taking senior office. holding most of the offices on the ladder
Grand Rank. and becoming Master in 1984.
Reflecting on the changes over 50
Brought up in Oldham, Lancashire years, he mentioned computers and He has held the office of Charity Steward
by parents Walter and Nellie - both mobile phones, but it was kitchen rolls for a total of 18 years.
Freemasons - he carried out his he couldn’t manage without and he could
National Service in Germany before not remember what he did in lieu in days He was appointed PPDepGReg in 1992
marrying Margaret. He went on to run gone by. and promoted to PPJGW in 1997. He
a grocery business in Oldham before became a joining member of Harewood
opening Colton’s Frozen Foods, Ken has always been a sporting person Lodge No 5667 in January 2007.
going on to open eight retail units as and captained many teams in his time at
well as a wholesale business. Leeds Grammar School. His main pastime A Director of Wharfedale Masonic Hall
now is golf which he plays at least once a Co Ltd for nine years and Chairman for
He managed to cram in a period week. three years, he is still one of two Lodge
of farming as well as owning two Trustees of the Company.
public houses and at the age of 65, He is still active in his profession as
when most people are considering a building contractor, which company Before his retirement in 1994 David was
retirement, he took on a croft at he took over from his father many years a Building Services Consulting Engineer
Wick, Scotland. ago. in Leeds.

Retirement did come eventually Ken and his wife Margaret are the The evening was very well attended
when Alan moved to Dover to be stalwarts of Lodge social events and by the majority of members of Royal
near his eldest daughter and, at the organise various functions; the main Wharfedale Lodge along with invited
age of 78, he still enjoys daily walks annual event is a barbeque which is held guests and friends. The occasion was
along the cliff tops. in their garden. rounded off by entertaining speeches and
the presentation of a painting of the North
Following the presentation there He has been the Lodge almoner for Yorkshire Moors to David by the Brethren
followed a splendid ‘Olde English’ many years, of his Lodge. This will be hung in the
festive board when some £400 Masonic Hall at Otley at David’s request.
was raised towards the 2017 RMBI Ken attended the Centenary meeting
Festival. of Excelsior Lodge on 29 January 1965
and is looking forward to the 150 year
14 celebration of the amalgamated Lodge in
January 2015.

The presentation was followed by an
enjoyable meal at ‘Leeds Seventeen’.

• Photo: (l to r) Anthony W Llewellyn; Ken • Photo: David is pictured (right) receiving
Flockton and John Myers. his certificate from Martin Stray.

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Bill was Initiated into Huguenot A police officer for 32 years, Bill retired •D•Aellilvoewrieusspatthortroqlouuagodhteso•ufotrthfuellUoKr •
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Now aged 89 years, he enjoys his
leisure time with his companion Elaine,
but says he didn’t impress her when
he took her to a multi-screen cinema in
Halifax and, having mistakenly entered
the wrong auditorium, they found

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Praise for At a well-attended meeting of Concord John drops
Popular Lodge No 4126, Huddersfield earlier this in on a
Publican year, the Deputy Provincial Grand Master
had the pleasure of presenting Frank neighbour
W Bro Frank Collins PPJGW receiving his certificate Collins with a jubilee certificate to mark his
from the Deputy Provincial Grand Master. 60th Anniversary in Freemasonry. Frank Oswald Gaunt was delighted
to welcome neighbour, John B
VW Bro Rushworth engaged Frank Gledhill APGM to his home in Lindley,
in an amusing dialogue, covering his Huddersfield, where John presented
learning to play the piano at the age of him with a jubilee certificate to mark
4 to his National Service in the Fleet Air sixty years in the Craft.
Arm, which prompted him to explore
joining Freemasonry. He was Initiated into Frank was Initiated into the
Concord Lodge in May 1954, became Beaumont Lodge No 2035,
Master in 1967 and again in 2003, Kirkburton in July 1954. He served
celebrating his 50th Anniversary whilst in as Master in 1972 and holds the
the Chair. Provincial rank of Past Junior Grand
Warden.
For the last 10 years Frank has been
organist of the Lodge and has entertained A Master Joiner by profession,
the members and visitors with his Frank has made a tremendous
renowned sing-alongs at the Festive contribution to the Beaumont Lodge
Board. and is well respected as the senior
Past Master. A nonagenarian, he
VW Bro Rushworth also discussed is retired but still likes to make a
with Frank his many and varied activities, contribution to the family business.
including musician, golfer, pilot, textile Married to Audrey for almost
merchant, textile designer and for the 15 years, he has two sons.
last 16 years as licensee of the Dog and
Partridge at Sowood, having taken over
following the death of his mother.     

On presenting the certificate the Deputy
Provincial Grand Master paid tribute to
the wholesome support Frank has given
to Freemasonry during his 60 years of
membership and wished him well as he
moved on to his next Masonic milestone.

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Pudsey Freemasons keep

AT HOME local community in the dark
WITH TED
The Lodge of Benevolence No 5612,
Edwin (Ted) Vivian Laycock spent a most Pudsey has presented the Pudsey
enjoyable afternoon with Barry Hartley who Wellbeing Centre with a cheque for £1000
visited him at his home in Huddersfield to from the PGM’s Fund towards the cost
present, on behalf of the Provincial Grand of having window blinds fitted to their
Master, a jubilee certificate to mark sixty Community room.
years in Freemasonry.
The Centre aims to bring together a wide
Ted, a Lewis, was Initiated in Connaught range of people from the public, private and
Lodge No 3800 in April 1954 and joined third sectors in order to improve the health
the Lodge of Connaught and Truth No 521 and wellbeing of the local population, so
upon amalgamation. that they live longer and healthier. The lack
of a darkened room caused problems
Ted recalled many aspects of when visiting speakers presented slide shows to the many community groups
Freemasonry not seen today, including using the room so, when asked to help, the Brethren of the Lodge were pleased to
how members were expected to write out secure the necessary funding.
their own copy of the Lodge’s ritual as
they progressed, and the clear distances The picture shows Stephen Schofield, Master, with charity steward, Wilf Armstrong,
which existed between junior members of and Peter Throp presenting the cheque to the Centre manager, Danielle Durand-
the Lodge and the Past Masters, Provincial Clarke.
Officers and Grand Ranks.
Prizes Presented for
Whilst he welcomes the more relaxed
atmosphere experienced today, he Progress at Pudsey School
still feels that maintaining standards,
dress codes and respect should remain Continuing the tradition established by The picture shows Ian with the prize winners.
essential parts of our organisation. the Pudsey Lodges under the ‘Freemasonry
in the Community Initiative’, Ian Benton of
Now aged 91 and following a fall when The Lodge of Benevolence No 5612 visited
he fractured his hip, Ted no longer drives the end of term parents meeting at West
and he recognises his limitations to attend Royd Primary School, Farsley.
meetings. He says he still tries to recite
tracts of ritual each day and, in spite of In front of a large gathering of children and
his claim that his memory is not what it parents, Ian was introduced by the Head,
was, he can still deliver ritual far better Ms Joanne Todd and presented a prize of
than many. book tokens to two children, Eve Hand and
Oliver Lobley who were considered to have
He retains a keen sense of humour and made the most progress this year.
interest and whilst his active involvement
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The same but different

The Lodge of Harmony No 275, Return From Romania
Huddersfield was pleased to welcome
Brethren from the Lodge of Skillet and Andy Heald of Gothic Lodge No 5238, Mexborough and his family emigrated to
Trowel No 981, Dublin, Grand Lodge of Romania in 2007 where he joined Fraternitatae Lodge No 11, Ploiesti.
Ireland, who undertook a demonstration
of an Irish Constitution First Degree Some three years later a number of Brethren of Gothic Lodge accepted an
Ceremony. They were accompanied by invitation to visit the city, some 35 miles north of Bucharest, and a memorable
M W Bro Eric Waller, Past Grand Master week was enjoyed by all. So much so that the Brethren of Fraternitatae Lodge
of the Grand Lodge of Ireland. expressed a desire to visit England and experience Freemasonry in ‘God’s Own
County’.
David Blunt, Master of the Lodge of
Harmony organised this as part of the So it was that, last year, arrangements were made and the Brethren from
celebrations of the Lodge during its Romania experienced all that is good about this country, county and Freemasonry
225th Anniversary year. in this Province.

They then swelled to total numbers As well as a visit to Crest Regalia and the opportunity to take in the delights
to 57 for the Opening of the Lodge at of shopping at Meadowhall, Sheffield; there were visits to Caphouse Colliery,
10.30 a.m. The regular business was Wakefield; the historic city of York; the Critch Tramway Village, Matlock and a
undertaken and the Lodge of Harmony chance to sample some fine fish and chips in Whitby, whilst taking in the Yorkshire
was closed at 11.15 a.m., after which all version of their own folk hero, Prince Vlad, nicknamed Dracula.
brethren remained in the Lodge Room
whilst the Brethren of the Lodge of Skillet They were also welcomed to three of our Lodges and witnessed a first degree
and Trowel made adjustments to the ceremony demonstrated by Gothic Lodge; a second degree by Wentworth Lodge
layout of the Lodge to represent, more No 1239, Sheffield and a third degree by Sandbeck Lodge No7275, Rotherham.
closely, a typical lodge working under the
Irish Constitution. The week was rounded off with a well-attended farewell dinner at The George
and Dragon Inn in the picturesque village of Wentworth.
Following the closing of the Lodge,
the Brethren of the Lodge of Skillet and Further exchange visits are planned for the future with a view to maintaining
Trowel took their respective places and links with the Brethren from the National Grand Lodge of Romania.
undertook the Exemplification of the
Entered Apprentice Degree for which The APGM, J Rodney Tolson, is pictured with Andy Heald (standing fifth from the
John Roberts acted as candidate. right), together with Brethren of Gothic Lodge with the visiting Brethren seated.

It is recorded in the minutes of the White Rose Masonic News Autumn 2014
meeting that the Exemplification ‘Whilst
essentially containing much similarity to
the UGLE working, the variations were of
great interest.’ It was said by the Master
that it was “The same but different.”

The Festive Board was greatly enjoyed
by all the Brethren and included a
particularly memorable response by M W
Bro Eric Waller.

The visiting Brethren were each
presented with a 225th Anniversary
Tankard.

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Turning back the pages of history . . .

By John B Gledhill, Harry Lupton, Bill Place and prevented many Brethren and Companions
Chairman of Yorkshire, Garrett Cardwell. from attending.
WR Activities Ltd and
formerly, for 16 years, The average age of candidates Later that year, a Provincial calendar was
editor of our Provincial in the Province was 41 and one incorporated into the newsletter with paid-for
magazine, now White of the first recorded items was advertisements secured by a marketing team
Rose Masonic News the appointment of John Holt, led by John Luper, with valued assistance
a respected Provincial Ruler, as from Tom Bulmer and Edward Patnick.
Talks continue as to the future content, High Sheriff of Lancashire.
possible electronic distribution or a levy Provincial Grand Secretary, Kenneth Hirst
on Provincial dues, to enable White Rose James K Batty joined the detailed the history of the purchase of the
to be posted out to Brethren, rather than editorial team in 1992 and the land and the building of Connaught Court,
distributed via Lodge secretaries. printing was now undertaken by as chronicled by him in 1972 and in later
J Jackman and Co at Hornbeam issues there is reference to the creation of a
Regarding content, editor Peter L Doherty Park, Harrogate. unit for mentally and physically frail Brethren,
is vigorously pursuing new ideas, not all of which was named Fred Crosland House.
a Masonic nature, seeking fresh impetus The following year a youthful-
and is open to submissions from Brethren looking John Trevor Broadley The year 1995 brought a change in
but, unlike Freemasonry Today, all of our was Installed as an Assistant editorship when John Yates and Harry Lupton
contributions, both marketing and editorial, PGM and another highlight stepped down to be succeeded by myself
are undertaken on a voluntary basis and referred to former PGM Fred and an equally important development was
dependent on support Province-wide. Crosland going back into the the involvement for the first time of Brian
Chair of Unity Lodge No 3930, Holmes and Jack Broughton in seeking
Taking a trip down memory lane to fifty years to the day he had advertising revenue – and both went on to
celebrate this, the 50th edition, has proved first been Installed as Master. give sterling service.
an absorbing experience which I hope will be
of interest and perhaps evoke memories for The eighth edition, a 48- The following year, Raymond Howarth
our older Brethren and stimulate involvement page affair, brought news of became Deputy PGM and Grand Lodge
for newer Masons interested in some of the early fund-raising for the 1996 announced that John Goodchild would be
Province’s recent history. Grand Festival. the Prestonian Lecturer, a great distinction
for him and the Province as he presented
It will be 25 years next spring since the Huddersfield Lodge No 290 his paper ‘Freemasonry and the Friendly
first ‘Blue Book’ Newsletter was produced, celebrated its bi-centenary in Societies’ nationwide.
later to be converted into an A4 format in the presence of the Assistant
autumn 1997 and there was a successful Grand Master, The Earl of The conclusion of the Grand Charity
mini-launch in spring 2006 with a change of Eglington and Winton and festival was celebrated at Harrogate’s Royal
title to White Rose Masonic News. there was a superb oration Hall where R W Bro Broadley handed over a
by the Provincial Grand cheque for £3m.
The first issue in 1990 contained 14 Chaplain, Frank A Chappell who likened
foolscap pages but the second featured two of Huddersfield’s famous commodities, 1996 was altogether a busy year as a
only eight and both were produced in the worsted cloth and its choral society, to
Provincial Office with an editorial team King Solomon and Hannah, the mother of
comprising esteemed Masons; John Yates, Samuel.

The spring issue of 1994 referred to
the Installations as PGM and Grand
Superintendent of J Trevor Broadley at the
Royal Hall, Harrogate, when heavy snow

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Snapshot of some of our

Brian Batty as Mark Provincial Grand Master development was the creation of a Centre Rulers on parade at Ripon Cathedral
for Masonic Studies at the University of
vibrant Provincial Media Committee was Sheffield and the subsequent appointment Stuart Cadman has recently retired
established (now the Communications of Prof Andrew Prescott as Director of the marketing chairman for White Rose and
Committee) to coincide with a new era of Centre.
Openness for Freemasons. I wrote then A difficult economic climate has seve
that our Province was at the forefront in History was certainly in the making when in during this time and the outstanding ge
presenting a progressive and pro-active July 1999, the annual meeting of the Grand many years, been of enormous help in
lead for others to follow. Charity was held in Harrogate – the first time
in its then 20-year existence that the charity
The following year saw Stuart Cummins’ had met outside London.
family firm of printers secure a new contract
to publish and print the newsletter, offering Sadly, notable obituaries were recorded
facilities for a major makeover to include full with the deaths of former Provincial Grand
colour and also significant cost savings. Secretary, Kenneth Hirst and Jack Broughton,
a zealous student of Freemasonry, a great
Graphic artist David Eyre also came on ambassador for the Craft . . . and a super
board with his design skills and so began an salesman!
exciting new chapter.
The ‘Millennium Year of Opportunity’
A major feature in the spring of 1998 provided celebrations, challenges and
was the launch of the Province’s Mission sadness.
Statement which set out objectives and
values for Freemasons in our Province. John K Clayton was Installed as an
Assistant PGM; the Rt Hon Marquess of
The art of communication had long Northampton enthralled a packed audience
been considered a key priority within the when he spoke at the Installation Convocation
Province (of course, it still is) and a further of the Criterion Chapter of Installed First
initiative was the creation of the Provincial Principals No 6220 and John Rushworth
web site which was followed by the partial became Provincial Grand Secretary.
re-enactment of a Lodge meeting filmed by
Yorkshire Television at Spring Bank Place Trevor Broadley introduced a debate
which brought Freemasonry into the living on the decline in membership within the
rooms of millions of television viewers. Province and sadly, there were the reported
deaths of former Rulers, Fred Crosland and
The Rt Hon Lord Farnham attended the Frank Harrison, the latter having passed
bi-centenary of the Chapter of Prosperity No away literally hours after he had received
290 in Huddersfield in a year which featured accolades to mark his astonishing 75 years
reports of the Consecration of the West service and continuous active membership
Riding Fairways Lodge No 9644 at Swinton, of Spen Vale Lodge No 4515.
South Yorkshire.
Newsletter changes in personnel followed
Newspaperman, Malcolm Cruise and with Brian Holmes, secretary and minute-
retired headmaster, John Lowe joined the taker, Frank Steeples stepping down and
editorial team at a time when a significant marketing activities being taken on, first by
Ken Bury and subsequently David Hayes,
both Tapton-based Masons.

The National Freemasonry in the
Community project was hugely supported
by this Province with over half a million
pounds being donated to worthy causes
and a stunning service at Ripon Cathedral
replicating a Service of Thanksgiving at St
Paul’s Cathedral in London.

Nevil H Parkinson began an outstanding
term as Deputy PGM; Jack Pigott and
Maurice Bendig became APGMs following
the resignations of Stanley Hodgkiss and
John Bird.

An unforgettable highlight recorded
in 2002 was the visit by the MW Grand

Master Cutlers’ feast Consecration of Criterion Chapter of Installed First Principals Fun in the sun a
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White Rose Masonic News Autumn 2014

r stories down the years

d after five years as advertising and Master, HRH The Duke of Kent, to Tapton Royal Arch Ruler John Briggs
d is succeeded by David Howe. Hall, Sheffield and in a truly momentous
erely tested the viability of White Rose occasion some 170 Brethren met the Grand The record-breaking 52-page 37th edition
enerosity of two benefactors has, over Master informally. He was accompanied by however, was a ‘nightmare’ logistically as I
ensuring its continuity. the Grand Director of Ceremonies, Peter was told, literally hours before the presses
Geoffrey Lowndes, now Pro Grand Master. were about to roll, that the PGM, John
Clayton and his charming wife Sue had
The following year saw the creation attended a charity dinner at Clarence House,
of Yorkshire, W R Masonic Activities Ltd hosted by HRH The Prince of Wales.
under the chairmanship of John Clayton,
which became (and still is) pivotal to the John had previously presented the
production, funding and compilation of our Leeds Centre of Breast Cancer Haven with
Provincial magazine. a £250,000 cheque on behalf of the Grand
Charity.
The first ever amalgamation of Lodges in
our Province saw Harmony No 600 join with Apparently, a photograph of John with HRH
its granddaughter Lodge, St Peter No 6509. (Patron of the Cancer charity), was available
and so designer David Eyre stripped out a
Fund-raising for the 2007 festival was in couple of stories from our inside back cover
full swing having raised £2m as over 350 and our printer was alerted to an eleventh-
Brethren attended a mid-festival celebration hour re-plate.
in Bradford.
However, Provincial Grand Secretary,
It was around this time that we, in John Rushworth received a message from
conjunction with our sister Province, North Clarence House declining permission for the
and East, became involved with promoting photograph to be used.
Freemasonry at the Great Yorkshire Show in
July 2004. I can tell you that between us we engaged
in frantic email correspondence with the
In 2005 there were further pleas from PGM respective Press Offices of Buckingham
Trevor Broadley regarding membership, Palace and Clarence House before we finally
recruitment, meeting places and the honours received the go-ahead!
system (no change there, then!)
The following publication was not without
But change was on the horizon and the minor traumas as the Second Grand
32nd edition heralded the start of a new Principal, George Pippon Francis took
era with John Clayton being installed as an awful lot of persuading before I could
the Province’s 23rd PGM in a ceremony present a précis of a speech he made in our
conducted by the Pro Grand Master, The Province which put the Craft and Holy Royal
Hon Marquess of Northampton. Arch well and truly under the microscope.

A special autumn edition also included Issue 39 in spring 2009 recorded a bold
many accolades to Trevor Broadley following new initiative by John Clayton in support of
an 11-year stint which, in the latter years, Brethren and their dependants, keystone
had been blighted by illness of which was the introduction of a new
Provincial Helpline.
Spring 2007 brought the celebration and
culmination of the Grand Charity Festival
which raised just over £5m with over 700
Brethren and guests joining dignitaries at
the Royal Armouries in Leeds.

Mrs Louise Watts, personal assistant to
the Grand Secretary, Nigel Brown, graciously
allowed me to précis a speech she gave to
the Province’s Grand Officers’ Mess and this
provided a fascinating insight into the day-
to-day workings at Great Queen Street.

Milestones in 2008 were the launch of
the Province’s mentoring scheme, led by
Jack Pigott and also the ground-breaking
‘Teddies For Loving Care’ initiative, both of
which retain their enormous value to this
day.

at Connaught Court One of our many cheque presentations in the community Festival fun and fund-raising

White Rose Masonic News Autumn 2014 21

One of the many jubilee certificate presentations an article alongside there was a tribute to the culmination of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
late David J Eyre, a Huddersfield Mason who masonic grants in our Province.
Sadly, the death of former PGM, had made his own significant contribution to
David James Welsh aged 89, was also the magazine over many years. Events to celebrate 300 years of
announced. Freemasonry in Bradford were chronicled
Membership and milestones provided a in spring 2013 and earlier in the year, John
Pages in the autumn edition featured snapshot of John Clayton’s first five years as Gledhill had succeeded Colin Dent as APGM
glowing tributes to both R W Bro Welsh PGM; there was a report of the Province’s for Area Two.
and J Trevor Broadley, who died in July that Historical Records survey conducted by
year, with much of a stirring eulogy to R W Stuart Ross and Peter Smith and a sad Sad farewells to an outstanding PGM and
Bro Broadley by Past Deputy PGM Nevil H farewell to Pennine Lodge No 4177, Halifax news of his successor(s) were the mainstays
Parkinson, being published. when it handed in its Warrant. of the 48th edition of autumn 2013. John
Clayton had retired in August and there were
Hinduism, The Shrines, faith and friendship The spring issue of 2011 brought the many tributes and accolades recorded at a
were also publicised as the Provincial Service announcement of the 2017 RMBI Festival; special dinner at Bradford’s Cedar Court
attracted an attendance of over 500 at the Stuart Cummins became a Provincial Ruler Hotel in a spectacular send-off.
magnificent Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple as APGM with responsibility for Bradford and
in Bradford. Truly, a unique and humbling Area 1 and there was a plea from the PGM for Equally, there was much detail of David
occasion. Freemasons to care more for one another – Pratt’s impressive Masonic career on the
with reports also, of a further £100,000 being announcement that he would succeed John
Trends in recruitment and retention were handed out to worthy community causes at as PGM and, similarly, a glowing Masonic
analysed by the PGM in the spring of the Provincial annual meeting in Harrogate. CV for Stewart Glasgow Carley who was to
2010; there was an ardent Welsh flavour take over as Grand Superintendent in the
(or fervour!) at Castle Grove, Leeds when Later the same year, there was news of Holy Royal Arch.
David Stephen Pratt was Installed as an Assistant Grand Master, David Williamson
APGM and prominent businessman and having visited Lodge of Hope No 302 at Issue 49 featured impressive Installation
Freemason, James H Newman was installed Spring Bank Place to grant the Lodge ceremonies at the Royal Hall, Harrogate for
as Master Cutler in the Company of Cutlers membership of the Universities scheme and both under the superintendence of Assistant
in Hallamshire at Cutlers’ Hall, Sheffield. to witness the raising ceremony of Romanian Grand Master and Third Grand Principal,
economics graduate Alexandru Carp. David Williamson.
Sadly, the death was reported of former
Holy Royal Arch Ruler and prominent Goderich Chapter No 1211 celebrated There were retirement accolades for John
Freemason, Harry Lupton who was also the its centenary and there was a report of the Clayton and Jack Pigott who had latterly
first editor of the Provincial Newsletter and in Consecration of the Leeds Lodge No 9867 been Deputy PGM in charge, while John
in the palatial surroundings of the Queens Rushworth was appointed and invested as
Hotel, Leeds. Deputy PGM and Anthony Llewellyn and
Paul Clarke were appointed APGM’s in
Charity was again at the forefront of succession to David Pratt and Martin Stray.
recorded items in spring 2012 with the
launch of HM The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee A Gap in your
year at an inter-faith service at Halifax Minster Programme??
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Royal Armouries which was staged as the each of the Degrees and with ‘Levels’
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New War Memorial after a hundred years

Whilst most towns and villages erected Mrs Judith Crossley inspired and worked The photographs show:
a war memorial to the local soldiers who with fellow members of the Stainland and (l to r) Robin Whiteley, Mexborough
had fallen at the end of WW1, the village District Community Association to raise Lodge, Mrs Judith Crossley and Jim
of Stainland near Halifax was bequeathed funds to have a memorial stone in the park Johnson, Ryburn Lodge.
a recreation area for the community by a erected to coincide with the centenary of The commemorative archway
local mill owner, and as such has never the out break of the war in 1914.
had a war memorial. The annual general meeting of
A fund was organised through the West Riding Masonic Charities Ltd
Elland, Greetland and District Branch of will be held on Saturday 14 March
the Royal British Legion to raise money 2015 at the Holiday Inn Barnsley,
through local businesses. Junction 37 off the M1.

The three Lodges meeting at West Vale; Registration commences at
Savile No 1231, Ryburn No 1283 and 9:00am and the meeting will start
Mexborough No 6117 were delighted to at 10:00am. There will be a finger
make their own contributions. buffet at 12:00 for those who wish
to meet and talk to the directors of
Enough funding was raised to also your Charity.
have a new wrought iron commemorative
archway erected at the entrance to the HARROGATE
grounds. MASONIC HALL

The actual memorial consists of a The ideal location for:
large piece of locally quarried stone. – WEDDINGS –
The wording on the stone was carved by
two student stone masons from Kirklees (Licensed for Weddings under the Marriage Act 1994)
College, Huddersfield.
– PARTIES –
The Mayor of Calderdale, along with
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Some three weeks before the outbreak The church, up to that time consisted
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took part in the stone-laying of the new cost of which was borne by W Bro’s
tower at Longwood Parish Church, Thomas Hirst and George Crowther
dedicated to St Mark. Hirst as a memorial to their late parents,
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The ceremony was reported in the Hirst, a Founding Member of the
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as ‘one of the most interesting masonic
ceremonies that has taken place locally To mark the centenary of this
for some time’ and lists the names of occasion, the Brethren of the Armitage
the Master and 38 Brethren present, Lodge held a dinner at the Masonic
representing the Craft. Hall, Milnsbridge to which they invited
the vicar, Revd James Curry and his
wife, Alice, together with the Verger,
David Verlander and his wife, Dorothy.

Master, John Madigan is pictured right,
presenting a cheque for £500 to Revd Curry as a

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Otley Masons put
on a show

Photo: Members of the public show their interest in the stand. Second

The sun shone down on Royal me a little more about freemasonry”. Grant for
Wharfedale Lodge No 1108 when it once The stand was also visited by several
again had a stand at the 205th Otley Show Sewing Club
in the Wharfe valley. For the first time, freemasons, enjoying their day at the
members of Harewood Lodge No 5667 show and the conversations between Thanks to the Brethren of Furnival
joined with Royal Wharfedale in manning themselves and those manning the stand Lodge No 2558, Sheffield a sewing
the stand and with perfect weather, a were understandably of a masonic ilk, club at Brampton Cortonwood has
bumper crowd was in attendance. with a positive and supportive feeling received a further grant of £1160
that one way forward in the recruiting from the PGM’s Fund. This follows a
The stand had a display of masonic of new members to our Lodges was by previous grant made from the Fund in
artefacts, regalia and literature sourced bringing freemasonry to the attention of 2012.
both from within the Lodge and from the the public.
Province. The club, based in the Miner’s Welfare
The Lodges hope that their efforts may Club, provides facilities for sewing
There were varying degrees of interest help raise the interest in freemasonry and recruits women from the area,
and mixed comments from several within Otley and its surrounding areas. If especially those recently widowed,
gentlemen and the occasional lady not it won’t be for want of trying. and provides tuition in sewing skills.
passing by, such as; “That’s a secret They have recently made bunting for
society isn’t it, should you be so open The organisers thank all who took the the local Salvation Army anniversary.
about it?” or “Please could you explain to time to visit and look forward to seeing
you again next year. The grant will provide for servicing
of the Bernina sewing machines, the
replacement of a foot control for one
of them and a new overlocker, which
provides an expensive but quick
way to hem garments and produce
professionally finished seams

Lodge charity steward, Ernst Kilka
and secretary, Barry Sampson are
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PGM meets Heads of other Masonic Orders

Earlier this year the RW Provincial Grand Master, David S places, discipline and the sharing of information. An open and
Pratt, held a meeting at Morley Masonic Hall with the Heads constructive meeting ensued. At the conclusion of the meeting
of Other Orders. Twelve other Heads of Orders were present those in attendance posed for a photograph, wearing regalia of
and topics discussed were membership, masonic meeting their respective Order.

Pictured (l to r) David M Cordell, District Grand Prefect, Allied Masonic Degrees; James Steggles, PGM, Mark Master Masons and Royal Ark Mariners; Michael S Bottomley,
Arch President, August Oder of Light; Stewart G Carley, Grand Superintendent, Holy Royal Arch; Graeme Hutchinson, Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Secret Monitor,
Provincial Grand Summus, Ancient and Masonic Order of the Scarlet Cord; David S Pratt, PGM, Craft; Anthony W Llewellyn, Intendant General, Red Cross of Constantine;
Gordon Setterfield, Head of the Operatives; Paul C Grafton, Provincial Prior, Knights Templar; John Boyington, Inspector General, Ancient and Accepted Rite, (Rose Croix);
John Buffoni, Chief Adept Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia (S.R.I.A.); Godfrey Bedford, Knight Templar Priests; Samuel J Brown, PGM, Royal Order of Scotland.

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Royal Arch does the ‘Cha Cha Cha’.

The inaugural competition of the ‘Chapter Charity Pictured (l to r) are the winning team: Paul Pickup; Ray Crook; Diane Harding and Geoff Stevens.
Challenge’ golf tournament was held in July this The organisers: (l to r): Jim Gray; Vic Johns and David Boyle.
year, at the Mid Yorkshire Golf Club, Darrington.

Seven teams of four players, playing a ‘Texas
Scramble’ format, competed for an accumulated
prize fund of £200, to be donated to a charity or
good cause.

The tournament, to be held annually, was the idea
of Jim Gray, Deputy Grand Superintendent, David
Boyle, APGP, and Vic Johns. Teams must have a
Royal Arch Mason as captain, but the others may
be Masons and non-Masons.

As well as providing sporting enjoyment amongst
Companions and their friends, the aim is to raise
money for benevolent causes and rather than the
cause being pre-ordained by the organisers, it is
to be left to the competing teams to nominate the
cause they are supporting. The whole of the money
raised is donated to the cause nominated by the
winning team.

Perfect weather prevailed for the competition
and with the course in excellent condition, the
winning team was ‘Pickup’s Posers’, comprising
of Comp’s Paul Pickup; Geoffrey Stevens; Mr. Ray
Cook and Ms. Diane Harding. They nominated the
‘St. James’s Hospital Renal Unit, Leeds’ to be the
recipients of the £200 prize, to be presented by
Stewart G. Carley, Grand Superintendent.

Jim Gray said that this had been a small but
successful beginning which he hoped would grow
in successive years and become a part of the
regular support given to charities and good causes
in the community. Next year’s competition will be
held on Monday, 21 September 2015.

East Lancashire visits West Riding

Earlier this year, members of Criterion Chapter Pictured: The Demonstration Team with (seated l to r) David Thompson, 2nd Prov. Grand
of Installed First Principals No 6220, Hoyle Court Principal (East Lancs); Stuart Carley, Grand Superintendent; the three Principals of the Chapter -
were entertained by a visit from the East Lancashire Michael Fermer (H), Paul G. Collinge, 3rd Prov. Grand Principal (MEZ) and Roger J Wilkins (J); David
Royal Arch Demonstration Team, who presented
their interpretation of ‘The Rise and Fall of the Twelve Thornton APGP (East Lancs); David J Lee.
Tribes of Israel’.

The demonstration was introduced by John
Cavanagh, with the remaining 15 members of the
team describing the characters or events of the
history of the Hebrews; rising from the time of Joseph
to the exodus, under Moses, from Egypt and up to
the high point of the building of Solomon`s Temple;
then falling to the destruction of the Temple and the
captivity in Babylon; finally ending with the building
of the second temple by Zerubabbel.

The demonstration was performed in a lively
and interesting manner and was well received by
the Companions. The evening was rounded off
by an enjoyable festive board attended by 110
Companions of the two Provinces.

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Acting Officers 2014
Second Grand Principal David Stuart McDonald St Phillip’s 7116
Third Grand Principal Paul Gartside Collinge Ollicana 1522 The Companions of Ainsty Chapter No
Assistant to Provincial Grand Principals Graham Stuart Franklin Heatherstone Savile 1302 2677, Wetherby secured a grant from the
Assistant to Provincial Grand Principals David Mortimer Brunswick 408 Provincial Grand Master’s Fund for the
Assistant to Provincial Grand Principals David John Boyle St Laurence 2330 amount of £2,000 towards the provision of a
Grand Scribe E Keith Tolan Scarborough 1214 new entrance to allow disabled access to the
Grand Scribe Nehemiah Michael David Dodge Aire and Calder 458 Riley Smith Hall in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire.
Grand Treasurer Brian John Priestley Binglea 439
Grand Registrar Graham Derek Hoyle Alfred 306 There is a general misconception that the
Grand Director of Ceremonies David Eric Firmin Three Grand Principles 208 hall is still owned by John Smith’s Brewery.
Grand Sword Bearer David Mark Grant Loyalty 4971 In fact the Riley-Smith family (then owners of
Deputy Grand Registrar Anthony Brian Hobson Hillsborough 5444 John Smith’s brewery) did commission the
Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies Ian Colin Smith Magdalen 242 hall, which opened in 1924. However in 1992
Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies John Whitworth Amphibious 258 John Smith’s brewery put the building up for
Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies Andrew Darrel Taylor Heatherstone Savile 1302 sale following a takeover from a larger parent
Deputy Grand Sword Bearer Michael Crawshaw Zetland 603 company. With donations from local residents
Grand Almoner Gordon David Jacobs Sincerity 61 and businesses, as well as Tadcaster Town
Grand Sojourner Michael Ward Pickering Wakefield 495 Council, enough funds were raised to buy the
1st Assistant Grand Sojourner David Malcolm Cordell Nelson of the Nile 264 hall for the continued benefit of the community.
2nd Assistant Grand Sojourner George Alexander Herd Rockingham 4282 The building is now owned and maintained by
Assistant Grand Scribe E Steven Martin Emmett St Laurence 2330 The Riley-Smith Hall Charitable Company, a
Grand Standard Bearer Neil Singleton Industry 652 registered charity.
Grand Standard Bearer Alan Hey Wharncliffe 1462
Grand Organist Andrew Lindsay Taylor Magdalen 242 The hall is run by volunteers and all the
Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies Mustafa Ugur Aksoy Binglea 439 income generated by bookings is put back
Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies Alexander Helmuth Warren Spa 7609 into caring for the hall.
Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies John Thomas Sawdon Hillsborough 5444
Grand Steward Andrew George Schofield Chapter of Unanimity 149 Chairman, Mr Ian Bleasby said, “We are
Grand Steward Garry John Jennings St Oswald 910 extremely grateful for the assistance granted
Grand Steward Timothy Damien Brooksbank Chapter of Faith 1034 by the Freemasons which has enabled us
Grand Steward John Proctor St Nicholas 2259 to complete the project much more quickly
Grand Steward Robert John Bateson Don Valley 3890 and enhance the lives of our visitors with
Grand Steward Leslie Bryan St Michael’s 4353 disabilities and wheelchair users.”
Grand Janitor Richard H C Peel Charity 302
In the photograph, (l to r) Mr Graham
Support to The Brethren of Mexborough Lodge No Auton, vice chair; Mrs Sue Cole, trustee; Mrs
Skillshop 6117, West Vale were pleased to present a Christine Bleasby, treasurer; Mr Ian Bleasby,
cheque for £1000 from the Provincial Grand chairman; E Comp’s Richard B Puttrell; Karl R
Master’s Fund to Skillshop, a charity based Pease and Peter H Jesty.
in Ovenden, Halifax that provides specialised
training for adults with learning difficulties in a
caring environment.

They provide training in basic kitchen skills
and hygiene, baking and preparing meals and
drinks and have made 2014 ‘The Year of the
Kitchen’, organising events to raise funds for
a new kitchen. The donation will help towards
the completion of this project.

Photo (l to r): Lodge secretary Robin Whiteley; trustee
Mrs Patricia Maclean; Martin Peel, Master.

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“8 minutes” Craig Kidd is pictured (centre) with David Thrippleton JW; watched by visitors & members of the Prince of
Wales Lodge No 1648 whilst using the equipment at Spring Bank Place, Bradford.
Would you know what to do should a
Brother collapse whilst at the Lodge? This is not a first aid course, the lecture who have concerns in what to do should
is a ‘real time’ scenario using a dressed an emergency arise at the Masonic Hall.
It could take up to 8 minutes, or even manikin and an AED trainer, so everyone
longer, for an ambulance or community can have a go at CPR, operate an AED in a If you wish to book the lecture, this can
first responder to arrive. Your action could controlled environment and ask questions either be done through the Mark Provincial
be life-saving. once the demonstration is finished. This Website or by contacting Craig direct,
exercise has proved extremely popular either by telephone or email.
The Cleeves and Whitehead Trust, and useful, especially to those members
the charitable arm of the West Yorkshire Mobile: 07710293031 Email: craig@
Province of Mark Master Masons, has craigkidd.co.uk
funded and supplied 30 Automated
External Defibrillator (AED) machines,
security boxes and information
posters; to be installed in Masonic
Halls, accommodating a Mark Lodge,
throughout the province.

Linked in with this, Craig Kidd, a
qualified paramedic of De Lacy Lodge No
4643 and a member of the Mark Degree,
is currently providing a lecture entitled

“8 minutes”. This is available not only
to Mark Lodges but to Craft Lodges and
Royal Arch Chapters.

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Friendly Charity Begins At Home
Folk at
Cleckheaton This was the thought The presentation was made
uppermost in the mind of by association member,
The Lodge of Friendship No 750, John J Winder of Horsford Peter Pithie; coincidentally a
Cleckheaton took to heart the Provincial Lodge No 5339, Otley when member of Trinity Lodge No
Grand Master’s suggestion of being more he received a surprise 254, Coventry.
open, more readily serviceable to our local award.
community and making full use of the John said it was very
facilities we have available to us - ticking John of Winder Carpets in touching and indeed a
all the boxes in one fell swoop. Bradford has been a director great honour to be the first
of the independent national recipient of the award.
Being true to its name, the Lodge offered association of carpet
their rooms as a venue for some of the retailers, known as ‘The The award consisted of
acts of the 27th Cleckheaton Folk Festival, Associated Carpet Group the Memorial Shield and
held over the weekend of 4 - 6 July. Limited’, for 29 years and has served a a cheque for £250 to be
term as President of the association. presented to the charity of his choice and
John being who he is immediately thought
At their AGM earlier this year, held ‘Charity begins at Home’, so where
at Coombe Abbey, Coventry, John better to donate the £250 but to Masonic
was presented with the inaugural ‘Alan Charities.
Ashworth Memorial Shield’ for his John is pictured (right) presenting the
outstanding service to the association. cheque to Richard Bleasdale, Master.

Mirfield does the ‘Full

Monty’ in aid of Festival

Mirfield Masonic Hall was packed of Woodsmoke No 9317 who organised
to the rafters earlier this year as over a the event, were grateful for the support
hundred Brethren enjoyed an evening’s of Brethren, their friends and families in
entertainment in support of the RMBI making the evening so successful.
Festival 2017.
Pictured preparing for the event are (l to r) Keith,
Compered by Mick Hoare, a Past Master Philip and Richard.
of Kirklees Lodge No 4710, acts from all
three Lodges ranged from a professional
guitarist to the ‘Full Monty’

A raffle raised £425, the auction of a giant
teddy bear another £100 and altogether a
total of £1000 will be sent to the RMBI.

Lodge charity stewards: Philip Gaunt
of Mirfield No 1102; Keith Bradley of
Kirklees No 4710 and Richard Shackleton

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Photos: One of the folk groups
performing in the Supper Room and an
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THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR A LOOK BACK OVER
THE PAST YEAR

ON PARADE

The past Templar year opened with The ‘Arch of Steel’ AT PLAY
the Annual Meeting of Provincial Priory in
October at Batley Business and Enterprise Guards to the Banners In July, the annual Dinner for knights,
College, being attended by 175 knights In April, knights, their families and friends, their families and friends was held at the
including a number of distinguished visitors met at the Church of St Thomas, Batley for the Manor Golf Club, Drighlington. The fine
from all parts of the Country. Annual Church Service. Many of the knights warm summer evening and the delightful
wore full regalia. setting of the clubhouse tempted many
The processions of the Provincial Prior; The knights were welcomed by the Priest in of guests to enjoy their pre-dinner drinks
the Provincial Prelate; distinguished guests; Charge, the Rev Dr Martin Naylor; the Service on the terrace before proceeding to
Great Priory officers and a delegation of was conducted by the Provincial Prelate, V E an excellent and well-presented meal.
knights of Malta, entered under an “Arch of Kt E. Brian Hartley PGtReg. The lesson was Following the meal, entertainment by a
Steel” provided by the Provincial Bodyguard, delivered by E Kt the Rev Canon Kenneth comedian was enjoyed by all.
all under the direction of the Provincial Phillips PDepGAlm.
Marshal, E Kt Frank Johnston PGt.AdeC. The whole occasion was enhanced by music Enjoying the ambience of the evening
The Provincial Prior Rt E Kt Paul Crossland provided by the well-known and accomplished
Grafton, opened the proceedings. organist, Andrew Clark. Following the service,
the knights and their guests gathered at nearby
The main business was the appointment Blenheim House for an enjoyable meal.
of the new team of Provincial Officers, V E
Kt Brian Hartley PGtReg was appointed
Chaplain, his previous office of Chancellor
being filled by E Kt Trevor Sykes PGtHer
and E Kt Timothy Ridsdale was appointed
Treasurer. In his address, Rt E Kt Paul C
Grafton thanked the retiring officers. E Kt the
Rev Kenneth Phillips PDepGtAlm and E Kt
Richard E Aldridge for all their work for the
Province over many years.

In March this year, a Chapter of the
Order of Malta was opened in the “Gothic”
surroundings of Castle Grove Masonic Hall.

The Provincial Prior; Sub-Prior; the officers
at the Tables and a delegation of Knights
Templar, entered in processions under an
Arch of Steel provided by the Provincial
Bodyguard, who then provided the guard to
the banners.

The Provincial Prior invited the Immediate
Past Sub-Prior, V E Kt William B. G. McGolpin
P1stGCon. to open a Chapter of Malta and
Kt John Leadbeater of Plains of Mamre
Preceptory No 89 was then elected and
Installed a Knight of Malta. The address was
delivered by V E Kt William BG McGolpin,
V E Kt Brian Hartley and E Kt Peter N
Holdsworth.

The Provincial Prior then addressed the
meeting before retiring, accompanied by
the Provincial Sub-Prior and the officers at
the Tables. The meeting was followed by a
festive board attended by 84 knights.

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Knights Templar from Yorkshire celebrate

10th anniversary of Preceptory in Malta

“Adieu, ye joys of La Valette! Adieu, sirocco, sun and sweat!”
writes Byron in the opening verse of ‘Farewell to Malta’. The Knights
Templar similarly bid farewell to an independent Malta in 1979.

It was a very special occasion therefore when, in October last
year, members of the Waller Rodwell Wright Preceptory attended a
gala dinner in Portomaso, Malta to celebrate the 10th anniversary of
bringing the Knights Templar back to the island.

Representing the Province of West Yorkshire Knights Templar,
founding members V.E.Kt. David C Mills and E.Kt. Roger Skinner
played a full part in the gala celebration. Unfortunately, another
founding member from the province, V.E.Kt. John C Pullan was
unable to join his West Yorkshire compatriots but was there in spirit.

Since 2003, the brother Knights and their ladies have met in Malta
twice yearly, meetings being held on the first Saturday in May and
October and any Bro.Kt. wishing to join or visit the Malta Preceptories
and enjoy a family holiday too, if so desired, should visit the web site;
www.englishfreemasonryonmalta.org or contact one of the above.

Photo: Pictured are founding members of the Waller Rodwell
Wright Preceptory; Roger Skinner, David C Mills and John C Pullan.

Bryan Olicana think Outside the Box
returns to
his roots Brethren from Olicana Lodge No 1522, We are very grateful for their support.”
Ilkley were successful in their bid to the David LeGrove, Master of Olicana Lodge
Former Yorkshire County Cricket Club PGM’s Fund for a substantial donation to
batsman, Bryan Stott returned to the club Outside the Box; the town’s community said, “We are really pleased that our central
where his cricket career started when café. charity committee has approved this grant. It
accompanying Howard J Handley, Master supports a local charity and will help provide
of Chevin Lodge No 6848, Otley to present a Run by a local charity - Ilkley Community that experience, which the people really
cheque for £1000 from the PGM’s Fund. Enterprise Ltd - the café is staffed mainly by need, for many years to come.”
volunteers and provides work experience • Photo shows David LeGrove, centre, being
Bryan played in 187 first class matches at the premises for young adults with shown around the café with Jenna Peel, far
for Yorkshire, scoring 9,168 runs with 17 learning difficulties. It helps young people right and members of staff.
centuries and a top score of 186; having to move into the world of work and is a real
played in the senior team at Rawdon Cricket confidence booster.
Club at the age of ten.
A grant of £2000 enabled them to buy a
Rawdon Cricket Club, the home club chilled display cabinet; a kitchen aid food
of Yorkshire and England cricket legends, mixer; an ice cream maker and some tables
Hedley Verity and Brian Close will use the and chairs for outside the premises. 
grant in support of the club’s plans for their
new non turf net facility. Development Manager, Jenna Peel
said, “This is a fantastic donation from
As well as running three senior teams, the Freemasons and will make a massive
the club provide coaching for junior players difference to the service we provide and the
at under 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17 age groups. experience the staff get from working here.
They  have raised almost £5000 to replace
practice nets, framework and refurbishment Village gets new Games Area
of their practice area and following receipt of
the grant, work has begun. The Parish Council of Ulleskelf near Yorkshire have been very active over the
Tadcaster has been raising funds to create summer and it gives me great pleasure
It is hoped that the PGM’s Fund grant a new MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) at the to see that we are able to support such a
may go some way to providing more young village sports field. worthy venture.” 
cricketers to play for God’s Own County.
• Photo shows (l to r): Steve Powell; David Brethren from Calcaria Lodge No 2677, • Pictured (l to r): Carl Clayton; Mr Martin
Pank; Howard Handley; Lawrence Walker; Wetherby supported an application to Doolan; Peter Jesty, charity steward and
Peter Smith; Bryan Stott and Stuart Prince. the Provincial Grand Master’s fund for a John Nicholls.
White Rose Masonic News Autumn 2014 grant towards the construction costs. John
Nicholls, Master of Calcaria Lodge No.2677, 31
handed over a cheque for £2200 to Mr
Martin Doolan of Ulleskelf Parish Council
representing the PUSH. Committee. (Parish
of Ulleskelf Sports field making it Happen).

Deborah Grace, secretary of PUSH said
“Thanks to the hard work of PUSH and the
generosity of local organisations such as the
Freemasons, we are finally going to see this
long awaited community venue become a
reality.”

John Nicholls said, “The Freemasons of

Donation brings cancer Whizz-kidz -
care into 21st Century moving lives

forward

A grant from the Provincial Grand quality and improvement of care for cancer Whizz-kidz were grateful recipients of a
Master’s Fund of £5000 was secured patients and their families and allow the grant of £20,000 from the PGM’s Fund to
by Sheaf Lodge No 6990 for a local, charity to maintain high standards of data enable disabled children in the region to
independent cancer support charity in management. It will also store donor continue on their life journey by receiving
Sheffield. and supporter data, allowing the charity life-enhancing pieces of equipment and
to engage with their supporters and attending activities such as Wheelchair
Cavendish Cancer Care is a charity donors to increase donations to support Skills Training and Ambassador Clubs.
dedicated to improving the quality even more families in the South Yorkshire
of life for people living with cancer in region; a win-win situation for a charity This followed an earlier grant of £5,000
South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and that relies on local support to care for from the Fund, secured by Savile Lodge
Nottinghamshire. The charity believes over 1,500 families affected by a cancer No 1231, West Vale which meant that
no one should face cancer alone, so diagnosis each year. Whizz-kidz were able to provide an electric
provides emotional and physical support wheelchair to Daniel Rigby of Wakefield,
through counselling and complementary Rebecca Allinson, on behalf of the pictured.
therapies. Their services are provided free charity said, “In order to provide a
of charge and they rely on the donations professional and responsive service to our Daniel’s parents, in giving a huge ‘thank
from supporters and help from volunteers patients and their families, a service that is you’ to Jim Wilson of Savile Lodge, said
to continue their work. Cavendish Cancer integrated into mainstream healthcare, we the wheelchair has enabled Daniel to
Care offer services that are recommended need our ‘back office’ database to run as participate in many activities he couldn’t
in national cancer plans but are not directly smoothly as possible. This grant means before and has increased both his
funded by the NHS. we can do just that and this contribution independence and his self-confidence.
from Freemasonry means the world to us
The grant was made specifically to and to our patients.”
enable the charity to bring forward the • Photo: Roy Finch, of Sheaf Lodge and
purchase of a new patient database which Vice President of Cavendish Cancer Care
will bring the charity into the 21st century, is pictured presenting the cheque to Kerry
as its current database was reaching the Gosney, patron of the charity.
end of life and was no longer supported.
The new system will ensure the continued

Daniel, clearly delighted with his new chair.

David S Pratt presenting the cheque to Emma Jones
on behalf of Whizz-kidz.

32 White Rose Masonic News Autumn 2014

Happy Campers AMD Yorkshire
strikes the

Right Note

Scouts from the 230th Air Scout Troop based at Gleadless, Sheffield were grateful Brian Butterfield; Mrs Helena Muller; David M Cordell
for a grant of £550 given from the PGM’s Fund.
At a meeting of South Riding Council
The grant was secured by members of Furnival Lodge No 2558 and has assisted No. 243 earlier this year David M Cordell,
in the purchase of a water heater and eight camping tables. District Grand Prefect for Yorkshire in the
Order of the Allied Masonic Degrees,
As the scouts, who are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Troop, gathered to presented a cheque for £400 and Brian
prepare for a summer camp, Ernst H Kilka, charity steward and Barry N Sampson, Butterfield, Master, presented a cheque
secretary presented the cheque to Mr Lionel Haslam. They were given a conducted for £100 to Mrs Helena Muller, the Founder
tour of the extensive brick premises which the Scouts have built over a number and Chief Executive of ‘Lost Chord’.
of years, under the guidance of Mr Haslam. As well as a large hall, they have
numerous rooms to store equipment, a garage for their minibus and a rifle range The presentations were made in the
in the basement. Temple at Priory Place, Doncaster following
the Regular Meeting of the Council.
Air Scouting has the same purpose and goals as any other scout troop but air and
aeronautical activities are used as the basis of delivering the Balanced Programme. Mrs Muller then addressed the
The Sheffield Troop has Beavers, two Cub packs, two Scout Troops and Explorers members and explained the work of ‘Lost
and one of its members is the grandson of Robert Prentice, Master of Furnival Chord’ which is a charity dedicated to
Lodge. improving the quality of life and well-being
of those suffering with dementia. They
Photo: The scouts are pictured, ready for their summer camp. use interactive musical stimuli to increase
sufferers’ general awareness and self-
esteem. She informed the brethren
how music has proved to be the most
effective means of communicating for
those struggling to live with this appalling
disease.

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Nevil-Talbot Lodge support End of an Era
South Yorkshire MNDA
Having served as Secretary of the
Long before the ‘Ice Bucket Dewsbury, Spen Valley & District
Challenge’ swept the nation, Installed Masters’ Association for
the Nevil-Talbot Lodge No 4092, 21 years, Trevor Sykes has laid
supported by other Sheffield aside his pen and taken well-earned
Lodges, secured a grant from the retirement.
Provincial Grand Master’s fund
on behalf of the South Yorkshire Upon congratulating Trevor at the
Branch of the Motor Neurone annual general meeting, incoming
Disease Association (MNDA). president, John Davis said, “Trevor
has been such a stalwart over the
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is years, supporting every president,
a progressive disease that attacks offering common sense and imparting
the motor neurones, or nerves, in knowledge. He will be sorely missed.
the brain and spinal cord and can However, knowing Trevor, he will still
affect how a person breathes, eats, be at the IMA meetings.”
drinks, walks and talks.
The IMA meets three times a
The grant of £7000 was used by year at the Masonic rooms in either
the Association to purchase two Heckmondwike or Cleckheaton and
light readers and two ipads; which meetings are open to any Master
will be loaned to people living Mason wishing to attend.
with MND to assist them with their • Trevor Sykes is pictured (left)
communication and thus achieve as high a quality of life as possible, for as long as receiving the congratulations of IMA
possible. president John Davis
A light reader is a speech generating device similar to that used by Professor Stephen
Hawking. The user types in on a QWERTY keyboard and the machine will show and
sound the sentences.
The ipads will enable access to a range of communication solutions, including
synthesised speech and facilities such as the internet.
Joan, a user of one of the devices, when asked, “Is it any good?” responded with “Yes
it is a lifesaver”.
The presentation was made at the MNDA branch’s regular summer jaunt to the
Sheffield Botanical Gardens and was supported by 20 members from Sheffield Lodges,
who were given a guided tour of the gardens followed by a cream tea which was enjoyed
by all.

• Pictured at the presentation are Joan, accompanied by Andrew Jaffrey (fundraiser);
John Hill (Past Master of Nevil-Talbot Lodge) and Mel White (MNDA Branch chairman). 

Anniversary
Celebrations

W Bro Rowland Thurston of St Leonard’s Lodge No 2263 and his wife,
Sue celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on 6 June 2014.
W Bro John Moore (Ian) Stewart of Savile Lodge No 1231 and his wife,
Marjorie celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 4 September 2014.
W Bro Gordon Armstrong of the Salarden Lodge No 3971 and his wife,
Anne celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on 12 September 2014.
W Bro Colin Dent of Savile Lodge No 1231 and his wife Carole celebrated their
Golden Wedding Anniversary on 10 October 2014.
W Bro Michael Littlewood of St John’s Lodge No 827 and his wife,
Pat celebrate their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 20 November 2014.

Congratulations to all.

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Where there’s muck, Confessions of a
there’s brass

Malcolm Cruise takes Nathan, Edward’s great EDWARD K PATNICK
time out to chronicle a grandfather, acquired a job at a
fascinating family history Sheffield synagogue which came One of the most important aspects of
amid the Confessions of a with a small house where he Edward’s life in more recent times has
Junk Dealer lived until his death at the age of been his charity work, raising over £23,000
111. Indeed, just before he died for Tommy’s, the Baby Charity, which
“They say that money makes the world the local newspaper proclaimed researches into trying to prevent stillborn
go round,” avows Edward K Patnick at the him as the oldest person in the children, miscarriages and premature
start of chapter 24 of his book Confessions country. birth. This book, then, with all its humour,
of a Junk Dealer. is not only a record of a remarkable life and
So, from these beginnings, the family, but also a booster for this charity.
“It certainly does in the junk business,” book tells in graphic detail how All the profits, or one third of the purchase
he continues, “and where there’s muck the dynasty grew and prospered. price, goes to Tommy’s and copies of it
there’s definitely brass!” It gives a great insight into can be obtained from Edward (signed) at
the junk trade, the hard work, a cost of £10 plus postage ((£2) or from
There is proof indeed of that old saying long hours and Edward’s Amazon at £9.99.
in the 220 pages of this entertaining ‘apprenticeship’ in the business;
volume which traces the course of W Bro learning about auctions and
Patnick’s family dynasty – all built on the bidding, developing an eye for
collection and sale of junk. a bargain and all of it told in a
delightfully readable style.
Admittedly, much of what has been sold
down the years, through the family’s long There is much anecdotal information,
tradition, has been unwanted by those much of it amusing, lots of it hilarious and
who couldn’t wait to get rid of it; but for through it all, with many references to Dad
those who purchased, much of it was and Mother, emerges an intriguing story.
desirable – and to the Patnicks, it was Schooldays, National Service, football
treasure indeed! and cricket with the Sheffield Maccabi,
a Jewish Youth Club and a visit to Israel
Edward Patnick was born in Sheffield are all recorded as are many other major
on 19 June 1936, the fourth son of Bessie events, such as engagement and marriage
and Aaron Patnick. His father was also in 1966. Freemasonry too takes its place
born in Sheffield in October 1897 but among the constant activity in this busy
his father, Harry was born in Estonia in story and Past Masters who read this book
1877 and arrived in Sheffield in the 1880s will relate well to the references to ritual
along with his father Nathan La Patnick, learning when Edward was in the chair of
to escape the Russian persecution of the Hadassah Lodge No 4871, Sheffield.
Jewish people.

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Taking a stroll can change your life

Editor, Peter Doherty,
writes about one of his
favourite pastimes.

Ten years ago, whilst on holiday in throughout the Province and beyond and The Salarden Strollers
Prague, Gordon Armstrong suffered heart have enjoyed walking holidays in Majorca
problems, which meant undergoing a and mainland Spain. most serious health risks. Even walking at
triple heart by-pass. a moderate pace is good cardiovascular
It has to be said that, as we are ten exercise, significantly lowering chances
As a part of his recovery process, the years older than when we started, the of diabetes and heart disease, as well as
doctor advised he take up exercise and distances and pace of the walks has aiding weight loss. It also lowers blood
he started going out for walks with his diminished but they are still a wonderful pressure – a known risk factor for stroke
friend Allen Cass. Having recently retired, I way to enjoy a good day out with friends, and heart attacks. It can help to prevent
decided to join them and so it was that the good companionship and fresh air. painful and debilitating bone diseases
‘Salarden Strollers’ was formed; the three such as osteoporosis and joint problems
of us being members of the Salarden Walking not only keeps you fit, it keeps including arthritis.
Lodge No 3971, Huddersfield. you feeling young, physically and mentally,
and once you start walking all your worries The senior member of our group is 73
Whilst, by necessity, the first few walks dissipate. It makes you happy and keeps years old and rarely misses our weekly
were somewhat sedate, we eventually you healthy. Studies have shown that walks. I would encourage any Brother to
made progress and were soon walking walking has practical benefits for the body, get out walking and if you are interested in
up to fifteen miles each Monday. helping to reduce and treat some of our coming out with us on a Monday, contact
Allen Cass on 01484 716485.
I went on to join the Ramblers, Britain’s
walking charity and the Long Distance
Walkers Association, joining members
of local groups for led walks. I took a
navigation skills course and was awarded
my bronze certificate. I have completed
the Coast to Coast Walk and the Yorkshire
Three Peaks Challenge.

As great oaks from little acorns grow,
so has the group grown over the past ten
years and now consists of twelve regular
walkers and a number of occasional
ones; a recent addition to our group being
the fourth member of the Salarden Lodge,
Peter Blackburn.

As a group we have walked many miles

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Community First Responders

Roger J Rand of Pentalpha Lodge
No 974 and West Riding Acting Officers
Lodge No 9645 and his wife, Margaret
are members of the Malhamdale team of
Community First Responders.
Asked what this entails, Roger gave the
following explanation:
Our instructors were keen to emphasise
that the Community First Response
Scheme, pioneered in Yorkshire in the late
1990s, has nothing to do with Government-
imposed ambulance response times.
They taught us that when a coronary
artery becomes blocked, the heart may
be reduced to a quivering jelly unable
to circulate blood and sustain life. If this
fibrillation can be stopped and the heart
allowed to restart with a normal rhythm,
then the heart attack victim may survive.
However, there is only a short window of
opportunity for successful resuscitation. Roger and Margaret are pictured, ready to respond, with their kit.
Therefore, trained First Responders living
within the community may save lives. can be intimidating for some). This only Margaret’s proudest moment occurred
occurs two or three times a month and as when she was featured on ‘Helicopter
The Malhamdale team has now been yet none of us has used our Automated Heroes’. We had been asked to go to an
operational for four years. Its members External Defibrillator or attended a victim unconscious lady found at Janet’s Foss, a
come from a variety of backgrounds. I of paraquat poisoning. We do however local waterfall. It was midwinter and there
have a medical qualification and Margaret believe we offer a useful service. had been a heavy fall of snow. Because
was a nurse, but this is not necessary. We of the conditions and not for the first time
too had to learn how to operate a modern I recall the relief on everybody’s faces in our experience, the Air Ambulance had
defibrillator (not a difficult task because when I answered a call to a man who been mobilised; it arrived together with a
it tells you whether and when a shock is had collapsed with chest pain. There BBC cameraman. While I was tending to
indicated) and I do not recall learning at were people present who knew I was a the patient, performing the hand-over and
medical school that oxygen must not be retired Doctor and they decided it would helping to carry her up the steep, rocky
given to cases of paraquat poisoning. We reassure the victim if he was told. It was path to the helicopter, Margaret was being
are expected to be on call for at least four a shame they went on to say I had been a interviewed.
hours a week; not particularly onerous gynaecologist.
and all of us do more. A few weeks later, the patient, who by
When the ambulance and paramedics chance we knew well, rang to thank us
We get called whenever the ambulance arrive our help is usually appreciated. for returning her dog and walking stick,
service receives a 999 call to a patient in Margaret is adept at consoling relatives and to say she had agreed to appear on
our area who has collapsed, has breathing and obtaining past medical details and television. The producer wanted to feature
difficulties, or is complaining of chest pain. medications. I have found myself moving Community Responders and it was going
We are asked if we are able and willing to rugs and precious ornaments and helping to help if we could be filmed meeting her
respond (rowdy pubs and remote farms to transport 18 stone stroke patients down following her recovery. All went as planned
narrow, winding staircases. and when the programme was broadcast

my wife was introduced as the attending
Responder; an assistant was mentioned
Truswell Haulage only briefly.

John Truswell & Sons (Garage) Ltd. I made one contribution to the
programme. The wily producer wanted
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An update from the Provincial Haworth
Grand Mentor looking at the bandstand
Officers involved with Mentoring opened by The
and clarifying their responsibilities: Lord Mayor of
Bradford
Mentoring Area Coordinator, (MAC) - Appointed by the local APGM and
the Provincial Grand Mentor The weather could not have been
better!
There are 19 MACs covering the 5 Areas of the Province. They have the overview
of Mentoring in the Lodges they service and should make themselves known to Warm sunshine greeted the official
those Lodges. party of the Lord Mayor of Bradford and
the Lady Mayoress; Cllr Mike Gibbons
They are there to advise and assist with mentoring; disseminate information, new and Mrs Gibbons, along with members
ideas and good practice and supply Mentoring Packs to Lodges when requested of the local and District Councils, for the
by the Lodge. long awaited official opening of the newly
refurbished bandstand in Haworth’s
They also collect and collate information about mentoring to report back to the Central Park.
Provincial Grand Mentor.
Also present was Roger D Newhouse,
Lodge Mentor - Appointed by the Lodge. Chairman of West Riding Masonic
If he is invested into that office he should be listed on the summons between the Charities Ltd, in recognition of the donation
from the PGM’s Fund that had been given
Charity Steward and the Senior Deacon. to the Lord Mayor’s Appeal; used to help
He should know who is the MAC for his Lodge. This should be an administrative with the bandstand’s refurbishment.

office, making sure that all those members of the Lodge who need a Mentor have After the official opening by The
a Brother to fulfil that need. If this is not possible the Lodge Mentor can take on the Lord Mayor, the Haworth Band gave a
role of Personal Mentor. superb concert which was thoroughly
entertaining.
He must keep up to date with Mentoring initiatives and inform the members of
the Lodge about mentoring. The new bandstand is open at the front
so that it can be used by many other
He must request a Mentoring Pack from the MAC in good time for a candidate groups and is at ground level making it
to receive the first booklet well before his Initiation and keep written records of wheelchair friendly.
mentoring within the Lodge and report to the MAC.
Photo: The RW Lord Mayor of Bradford,
Personal Mentor - Appointed by the Lodge Mentor. Cllr Mike Gibbons being presented, by
His role is to work with the Initiate, initially providing training to his charge, but Roger Newhouse, with a PGM’s Fund
shield which will eventually be displayed
changing his role as the Brother develops, through being a facilitator to becoming at the bandstand.
a trusted friend.
Produced & Printed by
The MACs now have booklets which they will give to Lodges giving more
comprehensive guidance on the roles of Lodge and Personal Mentors. These ERNEST CUMMINS
are intended as guidance and Lodges are encouraged to develop and share
innovative and good practice . COLOUR AND COMMERCIAL PRINTERS
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Vale of Nidd Lodge supports White Rose Masonic News Autumn 2014
community link in Ripon

Members of the Vale of Nidd Lodge with learning difficulties.
No 4984, Pateley Bridge presented a The cheque was presented to Dean
cheque for £2,000 to Ripon Community
Link (RCL), a leading provider of Thompson by Richard Beecroft, IPM
innovative support services for people who had selected RCL as his nominated
38 charity for his year as Master.

The money was raised within the
Lodge from several events during the
year, including a pig race, raffles and a
Ladies’ Night dinner and dance.

Photo shows Richard Beecroft
presenting the cheque to RCL member,
Dean Thompson watched by members
of RCL and Lodge members: Leonard
Barrett; Bill Fletcher and Jerry Anderson,
charity steward.

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