Magic of the March

The Magic of the Mark

ISSUE TW11 2017 NEWSLETTER

• New PGM Installation of new PGM

• Grand Lodge On Tuesday 9th May 2017, the new Provincial Grand Master of the Mark Province of
appointments Leicestershire and Rutland, RWBro. Phillip J. Mann, was Installed by the Pro-Grand Mas-
ter, RWBro. Richard Wallis, at the Annual meeting held at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester.
• East Goscote The Installation was occasioned by the resignation of RWBro. Stephen Davison, who was
Advancee himself Installed as the Assistant Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Ma-
sons of England and Wales and its Districts and Lodges Overseas, on 13th June 2017.
• Stony Gate The Pro-Grand Master was assisted by a full team from Grand Lodge.
Installation Following his Installation, the new PGM announced that he would be appointing WBro.
Donald A. Peacock as his new Deputy and then proceeded to invest and Install him.
• Howe RAM The Provincial Grand Lodge was called off just after 12:00 and the Brethren adjourned to
Installation the dining rooms, where 260 sat down at the Festive board.
Provincial Grand Lodge was called on again at 3:00 pm and the rest of the normal business
• Oliver RAM of the Annual meeting was conducted.
Elevation The PGM paid a well deserved tribute to the outgoing Deputy PGM, VWBro. Ghanshyam
M. Patel, who had played a significant part in the success of the Province.
• Howe Mark The PGM then appointed and invested his Provincial Grand Officers, including WBro.
Provincial visit Brian Golland as Senior Warden and WBro. Malcolm Carrington as Junior Warden. There
were some changes in the Executive, with WBro. Peter Gibson-Leitch being appointed and
• Wiclif Mark invested as the new Provincial Grand Secretary and WBro.Roger Whale as his Deputy.
Installation

• Ashby RAM
Elevation

• St. Peter’s Mark
Official visit

• Jersey Beyond &
Tamsin

• East Goscote
Installation

• MBF Charity
Walk

• New Wardens

• Progress Lodge
supports
Baldwin Trust

• Sandbanks

East Goscote Mark Advancee

From left to right, Bro. Craig Pollard, WM. Bro. John Hoskins and the DC, WBro. Ken Evans.
On Tuesday 28th February 2017, the WM, Bro. John Hoskins, with the assistance of his team of Officers, Advanced Bro.
Craig Pollard into the Order of Mark Master Masons.
The Secrets were delivered by WBro. Gordon Richardson, the Working Tools by Bro. Stephen Topham and the Conclud-
ing address by Bro. David Andrews.
Grand Lodge Certificates were presented to Bros. Situl Raithatha and Alan Curtis by WBro. Gordon Richardson.

Stony Gate Lodge No. 751-Installation

From left to right, WBro. Ian Needham, PGM, WM Bro. Peter Wright and Bro. Carl Windram.
On Friday 10th March, the WM, WBro. Bryn Bedder, invited WBro. Malcolm Colyer to take the Chair, to Install Bro. Peter
Wright into the Chair. Bro. Peter is shown here with the PGM, RWBro. Stephen Davison and the newly invested Wardens, Bro.
Carl Windram and WBro. Ian Needham. The address to the new Master was given by WBro. Derrick Swinfield, to the Wardens,
WBro. Les Shoebridge, to the Overseers, WBro. Ian Needham and to the Brethren, WBro. Geoff Hibbert.
The PGM presented Bro. Glenn Mitchell with his Grand Lodge Certificate, together with a comprehensive explanation of its
contents. The meeting was well attended and was rounded off with an enjoyable Festive board.

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ISSUE TW11 2017

HOWE RAM Installation

On Monday 13th March 2017, the WCdr. and his
team of Officers, Installed Bro. James Young into
the Chair.
He is shown here with his Wardens, Bro. Tony
Fraser and Bro. Michael Mee. WBro. Keith Hark-
ness, the Provincial Grand Treasurer was the offi-
cial visitor and he presented the Warrant, Book of
Constitutions and By-Laws to the new Com-
mander.
The address to the Commander was given by
WBro. Mel Cowley and the Keystone Jewel de-
livered by WBro. Malcolm Carrington.
The evening was well attended and was rounded
off with an excellent Festive board.

Oliver RAM Elevation

Shown here is the WM, Bro.
Geoff Hibbert, the Master
Elect, Bro. Bob Greenlees
and the Candidate,
Bro. Kalpesh Chauhan.
From left to right, Bro. Bob Greenlees, WCdr. Bro. Geoff Hibbert and Bro. Kalpesh Chauhan.
On Monday 20th March 2017 the Oliver Lodge was honoured with a Provincial Visit. The PGM, RWBro. Stephen Davison, and
his team of active Officers, entered the Lodge in ceremonial form. He was welcomed by the WCdr, Bro. Geoff Hibbert and of-
fered the Gavel and Chair. On this occasion, the PGM accepted the Chair and then delegated offices for the ceremony. The
PDGM, RWBro. Michael Herbert and the PPGM, RWBro. Anthony Morris, were also in attendance. A Grand Lodge Certificate
was presented to Bro. Arvind Lakhani by the DPGM, WBro. Ghanshyam Patel, who gave a comprehensive explanation of its
contents. Bro. Kalpesh Chauhan was then Elevated by the PGM and his team. The Secrets were delivered by WBro. Andrew
Lee, TheWorking Tools by WBro. Peter Gibson-Leitch and the Address to the Candidate after Elevation, by WBro. Ghanshyam
Patel. The Festive board was an enjoyable occasion, with 50 dining. The happy conversation reflected the positive mood of the
evening, together with excellent food and wine.
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Howe Mark Provincial Visit

From left to right, WBro. Andy Lee, PGM, VWBro. Peter Foster Bro. Alan Farmer and WM Bro. Nicholas Simpson
Over 80 Brethren attended the Howe Lodge of MMM No. 21 on Tuesday 21st March 2017. The Master, Past Masters, Wardens
and Brethren of the Fidelity Lodge No. 491 were received in ceremonial form. The PGM, RWBro. Stephen Davison and his ac-
tive Officers of the year, also entered ceremoniously and were greeted by the Master, WBro. Nicholas Simpson.
Bro. Alan Farmer was then Advanced in due form and is shown above shaking hands with the WM. The DPGM, VWBro.
Ghanshyam Patel then Presented a Grand Lodge Certificate to Bro. Andrew Parkinson.
The PGM then had the pleasure of presenting VWBro. Peter Foster with his 50 Year Certificate, giving a comprehensive resume
of Peter’s Career and History within the Order.
The Festive board was again a pleasurable experience with good food , wine and conversation. A raffle raised £440 and a further
£570 form the Lodge’s funds, brought the total to £1,010 to be donated to ‘Heart Link’, the Childrens’ Heart Charity. The PGM
then rose and added a further £490 form his Discretionary Fund, bringing the final total to £1,500.

Wiclif Mark Installation

Bro. Jim Buckle, WBro. Steve Johnson, WM Bro. Mark Smith, Bro. Tony Stockton and WBro. Andy Stilgoe.
On 22nd March 2017, Bro. Mark Smith was Installed into the Chair by WBro. David Milner, assisted by the Officers of the
Lodge. The WM, WBro. Keith Tiplady, had invited David to perform this duty. The address to the Master was given by
WBro. David Bull, to the Wardens, WBro. Brian Rayner, to the Overseers, WBro. Michael Muncaster and to the Brethren,
WBro. Richard Heap. The Working Tools were delivered by Bro. Jonathan Hallett.
A Grand Lodge Certificate was presented to Bro. Paul Weston by WBro Martin Sercombe.
The Official Visitor, was the Provincial Grand Junior Warden, WBro. Stephen Johnson, as shown above.
The Festive board was excellent and the happy atmosphere and enjoyable conversation was evident throughout the evening.
A raffle raised £176 which was to be shared by the Sherricliff Charity and the PGM’s Discretionary Fund.

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Ashby RAM Elevation

Bro. Roger Whale, WCdr. Bro. Martin Capewell and DC Bro. Rick Morris
On Monday 6th March, the WCdr. Martin Capewell and his team of Officers, Elevated Bro. Roger Whale into the Order of
Royal Ark Mariner. The Secrets were delivered by WBro. Andrew Lee. The Working Tools by WBro. Robin Gilliver and the
Address by WBro. Michael Langley.
A Grand Lodge Certificate was presented to Bro. Stephen Smith by WBro. Harry Dalby.
An excellent Festive board completed an enjoyable evening.

St. Peter’s Mark-Official Visit

WBro. Earl Harrison, Bro. Adam Shepherd & WBro. Bruce White. PGM & VWBro. Michael Robinson

On Wednesday 5th April 2017, St. Peter’s Lodge No. 1078 was full to capacity with 80 plus in
attendance. On this occasion, it was an official visit by the PGM and his Officers of the year.
Bro. Adam Shepherd was Advanced by the Worshipful Master, Bro. Earl Harrison and his team.
The Secrets were delivered by VWBro. Michael Robinson and the Working Tools and Conclud-
ing address by Bro. Roger Flowers.
VWBro. Ghanshyam Patel presented Bro. Andrew Stuart with his Grand Lodge Certificate, with
a comprehensive explanation of its contents.
The PGM, RWBro. Stephen Davison, had the pleasure of presenting VWBro. Michael Robinson
with his 50 Years Certificate. The PGM gave a full explanation of Michael’s Masonic and per-
sonal History and career, tinged with a certain amount of humour, which was very entertaining.
The Festive board continued in the same vein, with good food and a happy atmosphere. The
PGM was presented with a cheque for £750 for his Discretionary Fund.

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Jersey Beyond Male Duo & Tamsin, hit Lutterworth

WBro. David Milner & Jean WBro. Don Peacock & Vicky Gilbert
On Saturday 15th April 2017, 130 Brethren and family and friends flocked to the Wycliffe Rooms, Lutterworth Masonic Centre
to be entertained by Jersey Beyond Male Duo and Tamsin. This special Mark event was organised by WBro. Clive Weston, as-
sisted by WBro. Don Peacock.
The PGM, RWBro. Stephen Davison was in attendance, together with Heads of other Orders, namely WBros. David Hagger and
Peter Kinder. The total raised was £1,763.60 of which £1,500 was donated to the PGM’s Discretionary Fund and £263.60 to the
Sherricliff Fund. The food, which was well received, comprised of chicken or scampi in a basket.

East Goscote Installation

From left to right, WBro. Martin Waddington, WBro. Steve Johnson, WM Bro.
Norman King, Bro. John Todd and WBro. Ken Evans.
On Tuesday 25th April 2017, the Provincial Grand Junior Warden, WBro. Stephen Johnson attended the East Goscote Mark
Lodge No. 970 for their Installation meeting. WBro. John Hoskins Installed his successor, Bro. Norman King, who then pro-
ceeded to invest his Officers. The address to the Master was given by WBro. Gordon Richardson, to the Wardens, WBro. Cliff
Rowley, to the Overseers, WBro. Martin Waddington and to the Brethren, WBro. Ray Folland.
The PGJW presented the Warrant and By-Laws to the new Master and also presented a Grand Lodge certificate to Bro. Craig
Pollard.
The Working Tools were presented to the Master by WBro. Simon Castleman and the Keystone Jewel by WBro. Gordon
Richardson.
The new Master, WBro. Norman King presented a Past Masters Jewel to WBro. John Hoskins.
An excellent Festive board rounded off the occasion.

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MBF Charity Walk Round London Parks

On Saturday 6th May 2017, a team of six enthusiastic walkers, representing the Mark Province of Leics. & Rutland, head-
ed for London to take part in the Mark Benevolent Fund Charity Walk. The team was ably led by the PGM, RWBro.
Stephen Davison, supported by WBros. Don Peacock, Peter Gibson-Leitch, Terry Weston, Simon Castleman and John
Goodacre. The Provincial teams, from all over the country, made a staggered start from Mark Masons’ Hall, to walk the
eight miles through St. James’s Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and Green Park, eventually returning to Mark Ma-
sons’ Hall for refreshments. All those who took part received a goodie bag, comprising of a book of narrative, pen, key fob,
certificate and map. The buffet meal and drinks were excellent, allowing for seconds and even thirds. The weather, alt-
hough cloudy, was warm and proved just right for the event. New footwear, purchased specifically for the walk, stood up
to the task, enabling the magnificent six to complete the course weary but unscathed.
The original target was for the sponsors to raise £100,000 but this was easily surpassed to the tune of over £440,000

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New Provincial Wardens

On the 9th May 2017, at the Annual Provincial
Grand Lodge of Leics. & Rutland, the new Pro-
vincial Grand Master, RWBro. Phillip Mann,
appointed and invested his Provincial Grand
Wardens for the year.
WBro. Brian L. Golland, of the Multum in
Parvo Lodge No. 1775, as Senior Warden and
WBro. J Malcolm Carrington, of the Howe
Lodge No. 21, as Junior Warden.
Our congratulations go out to them both and we
hope they have a very enjoyable and successful
year in office.

WBros. Malcolm Carrington & Brian Golland

Progress Lodge of Installed Mark Masters No. 1786

WBro. Steve Johnson, Bro. Geoff Palmer & PGM RWBro. Phillip Mann.
On Saturday 20th May 2017, members of the Progress Lodge, together with their wives, partners and friends, met at London
Road, Leicester. The PGM, RWBro. Phillip Mann was in attendance. At this meeting, WBro. Raymond J. Atkins, of the
Howe Lodge No. 21, was elected as a Joining member. During the ceremony, WBro. Mark Meade was declared the Master
Elect for the ensuing year. A charity collection raised £150, the proceeds of which were to be donated to the Baldwin Trust.
When the Lodge was closed, the ladies, families and friends were invited into the Lodge room and the WM, Bro. Stephen
Johnson introduced the guest speaker, Bro. Geoff Palmer, who gave a comprehensive talk on the ‘Baldwin Trust’.
At the Festive board, a cheque for £225 was presented to Bro. Geoff by the Worshipful Master, for the Baldwin Trust. The
PGM, RWBro. Phillip Mann, then added a further £275 from his Discretionary Fund, bringing the total to £500.
All in all, a good day had by all, topped with an excellent meal.

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Simon de Montfort RAM Installation

PGM, RWBro. Phillip Mann, WCdr. Bro.
David Crocker and WBro. Bob Greenlees.
On Monday 22nd May 2017, the WCdr, Bro. Stephen Johnson, Installed the new Commander, Bro. David Crocker. The new
PGM, RWBro. Phillip Mann, was in attendance and presented the Warrant and By-Laws. Following the ceremony of Installa-
tion, WCdr. David Crocker, appointed and invested his Officers.
The Address to the Commander was given by the PDepPGM, WBro. Ghanshyam Patel. The Keystone Jewel was presented by
WBro. John Carter.
The Festive board completed the evening, with good conversation, excellent food and wine.

New Grand Rank Appointments

WBros. John Carter, Terry Weston & Clive Weston
On the 9th June 2017, His Royal Highness, MWBro. Prince Michael of Kent, was pleased to invest three Brethren from the
Province of Leics. & Rutland, receiving their first appointment. The recipients, seen here in the photograph are WBro. Terry
Weston PAGDC and Bros. Clive Weston and John Carter, both PASwdB. Other appointments and promotions were re-
ceived by WBros. Anthony Avery and Barrie Owens, both now PGJO and consequently VWBros. WBros. John Pinnock and
Bruce White, were promoted to PGSD.

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Ashby Mark Advancement

Bro. Trevor Delisle-Barrow, WM Bro. Chris Maybury & DC WBro. Rick Morris
On Monday 26th June 2017, the WM of the Ashby de la Zouch Mark Lodge No. 1783, together with his team of Officers
Advanced Bro. Trevor Delisle-Barrow into Mark Masonry.
Many distinguished Brethren were present to witness the excellent ceremony, including the PGM, RWBro. Phillip Mann, the
DPGM, WBro. Don Peacock, the PPGM, RWBro. Anthony Morris, the PDPGM, VWBro. Ghanshyam Patel and other Grand
Officers, WBros. Harry Dalby, David Hagger, Michael Langley and Terry Weston.
The Secrets were delivered by WBro. Iain Walker, the Working Tools by Bro. Paul Long and the Conlcuding address by WBro.
Robin Gilliver.
RWBro. Anthony Morris, the Deputy President of the Mark Benevolent Fund, announced, to those present, the donation of £3.1
million to replace the St. John’s ambulances gifted eight years ago.

Mark Benevolent Fund Festival 2017

This year’s Festival was held at Berkshire and several members of the province and their wives and partners travelled to
Reading to support the Provincial Grand Master of Berkshire, RW Bro Richard Olliver, and his Festival Committee. The Pro-
vincial group consisted of the PGM, RWBro. Phillip Mann, DPGM, WBro. Don Peacock, Provincial Grand Treasurer,
VWBro. Keith Harkness, Provincial Grand Almoner WBro. Geoff Hibbert, Provincial Grand Charity Steward, WBro. Clive
Weston, and WBros. John Stock and Bob Rankin and their wives and partners. Our very own RWBro. Steve Davison was in
attendance in his new role as Assistant Grand Master and RWBro. Tony Morris, accompanied by his wife Janet, in his role as
Deputy President of the Mark Benevolent Fund.
The weekend commenced with a Beatles Tribute music night, which some of our members attended, while others enjoyed a
chance to dine together at the hotel or in a restaurant in Reading. On the Saturday morning, the host province had arranged for
coaches to take us to Windsor Castle and with pre-purchased tickets, we were able to by-pass the long queues for tickets on
this glorious summer’s day. Arriving back from Windsor, we had a chance to rest and then prepare for the Festival Banquet,
which was held at Trunkwell House. Some 600 attended this event and everyone, enjoyed a splendid summer evening in rural
surroundings.The Grand Secretary, RW Bro Ryan Williams, announced the results for the Festival and we heard that over
£666,000 had been raised for the MBF, an excellent achievement. Don Peacock

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Re-appointment of Deputy President

On Tuesday 13th June 2017, RWBro. Anthony Morris
was re-appointed as Deputy President of the Mark Be-
nevolent Fund.
This is indeed an honour for both Tony and for the
Province of Leics. & Rutland and an office he enjoys
considerably.
At the Communication of Grand Lodge on Tuesday 7th
March 2017, it was announced that the Trustees of the
Mark Benevolent Fund had made grants totalling
£100,381 to the following Worthy Causes:
Designability £8,500
Dreams and Wishes £10.000
Mark District of Italy £25,000
Pathway Workshop £25,381
Shelterbox for Haiti £31,500

At the last meeting of the Ashby de la Zouch Lodge No.
1783 on 26th June 2017, Tony announced to those pre-
sent that 3.1 million pounds had been allocated to re-
place the St. John’s ambulances donated eight years ago
to the Provinces of England and Wales. It is hoped that
18 ambulances and 34 support vehicles will be made
available.

RAM Ladies’ Dining Out Evening

This annual event was held at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester on Friday 9th June 2017 and all holders of Grand Rank or Provin-
cial Grand Rank and Worshipful Commanders and Past Commanders were invited to attend with their wives or partners.
Some 80 sat down to dine and an excellent time was had by all. This evening was the first event at which the new Provincial
Grand Master, RW Bro Phillip Mann, presided and he was accompanied by his wife Ruth. The DPGM, W Bro Don Peacock,
was also present with his escort Mrs Vicky Gilbert.
The Past Provincial Grand Masters, RW Bros Michael Herbert, Tony Morris and Stephen Davison, with their wives and part-
ners also supported the new PGM and the PGM and DPGM tried to talk to as many of the attendees as possible, during the
course of the meal.
The event was organised by the new Provincial Deputy Grand Secretary, Bro Roger Whale, and all agreed that he had made
an excellent job of the arrangements. The PGM thanked Bro Roger and the Provincial Grand Secretary, W Bro Pete Gibson-
Leitch, for their hard work in organising the event and asked them to compliment the chef and the waiting staff for the quality
of the food and service.

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Trip to India

At the end of February 2017, a large party of Leics. &Rutland
Masons, together with their wives and partners, flew out to India
for an organised tour of the area of Gujarat. The full group can be
seen at the top of the page, wearing their uniform green tops, to
prevent themselves from getting lost. Headgear was also sup-
plied, as can be seen in the photograph above. Reports from those
who went, expressed a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience, savouring
the delights of both well known places and good food. One of the
much enjoyed experiences, was the elephant rides undertaken by
most of the group.
Thanks go out to VWBro. Ghanshyam Patel and his helpers for
all the hard work put into the unique occasion. Another trip is
being planned to the South of India in February 2019.

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PGM Donates £300

Melton Mowbray was one of the last stops for us, having come up from Northampton early in the morning. When we reached
Melton there was only approx. 25 miles to go, hence people looking a little jaded! The 300 miles raised over £21,00 for Rain-
bows and the Masonic Charitable Foundation.
The cycle ride took us on a journey over four days, visiting all of the masonic centres in Leicestershire & Rutland, as well as
the site of the Goose & Gridiron pub, and Grand Lodge, Great Queens Street.
The office press release reads:
The 300 mile trip not only marked the 300th anniversary of Freemasonry but raised over £21,000.00 to be split equally
between the Rainbows Children’s Hospice in Loughborough and the Masonic Charitable Foundation. The 23 cyclists
ranged from 19 to 64 years of age and were from 15 masonic lodges based in Leicester, Oakham, Syston, Market Har-
borough and Ashbourne in Derbyshire.
Richard Barnett

Official Team Visit to Joey Dunlop Mark Lodge No. 1881

On Saturday 19th August 2017, the PGM,
RWBro. Phillip Mann and his team of Officers,
attended the Joey Dunlop Mark Lodge No. 1881
on an official visit. The meeting was held in the
Lutterworth Masonic Hall and was well attend-
ed by Masons from all over the country. Motor
bikes parked outside the building gave a clear
indication as to what was taking place.
The PGM is shown here with the new Master,
WBro. John Morris.
The PGM presented the Warrant, book of Regu-
lations & Constitutions and the By-Laws.
The Address to the Master was given by WBro.
James Millington, to the Wardens by WBro.
David Milner, to the Overseers……. And to the
Officers WBro. Barry Owens.
The Working Tools were presented by WBro.
Paul Greenwood.
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Progress Mark Installation

On Wednesday 6th September 2017, the Master,
WBro. Stephen Johnson and his team of Officers,
Installed WBro. Mark Meade into the Chair of the
Progress Lodge No. 1786.
The PGM, RWBro. Phillip Mann and his Deputy,
WBro. Don Peacock are shown here with the new
Worshipful Master.
The meeting was well attended and a smooth ceremo-
ny performed.
The happy atmosphere was continued at the Festive
board, enhanced with the good food, conversation
and company.
WBro. Anthony Wood has now produced a History
of the Progress Lodge of Installed Mark Masters and
is on sale at five pounds, proceeds of which will go
towards the PGM’s Discretionary Fund.

Mark Ladies’ Dining Out Evening

Another Mark Ladies Dining Out Evening was
held at London Road, Leicester on Friday 18th
August 2017. Once again the evening was well
attended and the occasion enjoyed by all those
present.
Our new PGM, RWBro. Phillip Mann, opened
the proceedings by welcoming the Brethren and
their wives and partners.
A convivial dinner followed, with excellent food
and pleasant conversation.
Our PGM thoroughly enjoyed himself and pre-
sented himself to each table as the afternoon
wore on, to ensure that everyone was happy
with the occasion as a whole.
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24th Sandbanks Visit

Another September 2017, successful
venture to Sanbanks, which was thor-
oughly enjoyed by all. The weather
was once more kind to us, allowing
for various visits within the local
vicinity of Dorset. Our thanks to Rick
Morris for organising the event and
to all those who assisted him. You
only have to look at the faces to ap-
preciate what an enjoyable occasion
it was.
Book in early next year for our 25th
get together.

PGM Donates £1,040 to Caribbean Disaster Fund

On Saturday evening 9th September 2017, at the banquet, in the Ha-
ven hotel at Sandbanks, a raffle was held, which raised £710. This
was donated to the Leics. & Rutland Benevolent Fund. The PGM,
RWBro. Phillip Mann, topped this up, with another £330 from his
Discretionary Fund, to an impressive total amount of £1,040.
He then announced that this amount would be donated to the Mark
District Grand Master, RWBro. Stephen Brian Cobham, of the South
& East Caribbean District, to support their Disaster Fund, as a result
of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Irma.

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Scout Lodge No. 1907 Visits Syston

On Saturday 16th September 2017, the Scout Lodge of MMM No. 1907, based in Derbyshire, visited Syston. The Lodge is peri-
patetic and travels far and wide, promoting Scouting in general and encouraging the formation of new Scout Lodges. The WM,
Bro. Mike Gyles and his team, Advanced Bro. Clive D. Carroll. Many of the members were in Scouting regalia, as can be seen
in the photograph. The Deputy Grand Master of Leics. & Rutland was in attendance, lending support for the occasion. WBro.
Tony Harvey, seen above on the left, played an important part in making it an enjoyable and entertaining afternoon. Following
the ceremony, we were further entertained and enlightened, with a talk entitled ‘Scouting in Leicestershire’, given by Jack Bar-
ber, the County Youth Commissioner. The talk was accompanied with a visual computerised display, showing many different
activities enjoyed by the Scouts.
An enjoyable Festive board rounded off the event. A raffle was held and the proceeds of £105 was donated to the Leics. & Rut-
land Development Fund. The DPGM, WBro. Don Peacock, intimated that the monies would probably find its way to the Leices-
tershire Scout Movement, to go towards a new building under construction.

Howe Mark No. 21 Installation

From left to right, the SW, Bro. Peter
Crankshaw, the Asst. Grand Master,
RWBro. Stephen Davison, the new Mas-
ter, Geoff Searson, the ProvGSW,
WBro. Brian Golland and the JW, Bro.
Graham Thorpe.
On Tuesday 19th September 2017, Bro. Geoffrey Searson was Installed as Master for the Howe Mark Lodge No. 21.
The Assistant Grand Master, RWBro. Stephen Davison, who is a member of the Lodge, was in attendance. Also in attend-
ance was WBro. Brian Golland, the Provincial Grand Senior Warden, in an official capacity, who presented the Warrant,
Book of Constitutions and By-Laws. He also presented a Grand Lodge Certificate to Bro. Alan Farmer. VWBro. Barrie
Percival gave the Address to the new Master, WBro. Michael Harris to the Wardens, WBro. Michael Carrington to the
Overseers and WBro. Graham Roper to the Brethren. Bro. Robert Stephens presented the Working Tools and WBro. David
Lathrope presented and gave an explanation of the Keystone Collarette.
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Mark Trip to Jersey

On Thursday 5th October 2017, a flight took off from East Midlands airport with a party
of Masons and their partners and wives. The destination was the island of Jersey, one of
the group of the Channel islands.
The majority of the party stayed at the Pomme d’Or hotel in the capital, St. Helier.
The visit included five nights bed and breakfast, with groups organising their own meals
at a variety of restaurants in the evenings. As seen in the photographs, some members
took advantage of the occasion.
The visit included a Blue coach tour round the island, enabling those on the tour to get a
complete picture of why the islanders enjoy living there.
Other trips included the Jersey War Tunnels, the Museum & Art Gallery and the Durrell
Wildlife Conservation Trust.
On Saturday 7th October 2017, Brethren attended the Annual meeting of the Provincial
Grand Lodge of the Channel Islands. The AGM, RWBro. Stephen Davison is shown
shaking hands with the Provincial Grand Master RWBro. Derek Upton.
Our thanks go to Don Peacock, the organiser and to all those who assisted.

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Oliver RAM Installation

On Monday 20th November 2017, the WCdr. Bro. Geoff Hibbert and his Officers, Installed Bro. Robert Greenlees into the
Chair of the Oliver Lodge of RAM No. 751.
The Provincial Grand Senior Warden, WBro. Brian Golland, was in attendance and presented the Warrant, Book of Constitu-
tions & Regulations and the By-Laws of the Lodge. WBro. Ghanshyam Patel gave the Address to the new Cdr. WBro. Robert
Greenlees, both who are shown here, together with the official visitor and Wardens.

William Kelly Installation

On Monday 11th December 2017, the Acting WCdr. WBro. Christopher Packham and his
Officers, Installed Bro Alan Coleman into the Chair. The Provincial JW, WBro. Malcolm Carrington was in attendance and
presented a Grand Council Certificate to Bro. Robert Wood. The Address to the new Commander was given by WBro. Mi-
chael Langley.
Shown here is the new WCdr. Together with his Wardens, Bros. Anthony Wood and John Peberdy and the official visitor,
WBro. Malcolm Carrington.
The Christmas Festive board was an excellent occasion, with good food and good company.

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Provincial and Howe RAM Visit to
Nottingham

On Monday 27th November 2017, the Howe Lodge of RAM No. 21 visited the Nottingham Lodge of RAM No. 344, on their
bi-annual visit. On this occasion, the Leics. & Rutland Provincial team also travelled in numbers to support the Master of the
Howe Lodge. Consequently, the meeting was very well attended, especially with the support of the Nottinghamshire Provincial
team.
The Worshipful Commander, Bro. Terence Straw with the assistance of his Officers, Elevated Bro. Paul Hancock into the Order.
On the front row are shown from left to right: WBro. Don Peacock, DPGM, RWBro. Phillip Mann, PGM, WBro. James Young,
Master of the Howe Lodge No. 21, the Candidate, Bro. Paul Hancock, WBro. Terence Straw, Master of the Nottingham Lodge
No. 344, RWBro. Peter Ball, PGM for Nottinghamshire and WBro. Christopher Adkin, DPGM for Nottinhamshire. The occa-
sion was enjoyed by all those present and the evening was completed with an excellent Festive board. Next year, the Notting-
hamshire Lodge will travel to Loughborough to reciprocate the Bi-annual event.

Future Events for your diary

* Provincial visit to Rutland Lodge of RAM No. 1051 on Wednesday 10th January 2018
• Annual Leics. & Rutland Committee of General Purposes-Saturday 27th January 2018
• Annual Leics. & Rutland Mark Grand Officers Mess-Early Spring 2018-to be confimed
• Fowke Lodge of MMM No. 19 Sesqui-Centenary (150 years of continuous working)-April 2018. Warrant to be pre-

sented at an Emergency meeting onThursday 3rd May 2018.
• Leics. & Rutland Provincial Mark Grand Lodge= Tuesday 8th May 2018
• Annual RAM Ladies Dining Out Evening-Friday 8th June 2018
• 2018 Mark Benevolent Fund Festival Banquet (150th Anniversary Festival)- Saturday 7th July 2018 at Lincoln.
• Annual Mark Ladies Dining Out Evening-Friday 17th August 2018

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RAM Grand Rank Appointments

0n Tuesday 12th December 2017, a fully leaden luxury coach left Syston to travel to London to support those receiving
RAMGR. There was a stop off at Lutterworth to collect more supporters and also a drink and bacon cob. Shown here are
Richard Heap, Bert Attfield and Roger Sherwin, just before entering the Temple at Great Queen Street, London.
The coach driver dropped off those on board, firstly at Mark Masons’ Hall, for a buffet lunch, before travelling on to the
ceremony.
On the return journey, refreshments included drinks, ham cobs, tongue cobs, crisps and pork pie, kindly prepared by
Emily Davison and Martin Sercombe.
A good time was had by all and our thanks go out to the organiser, WBro. John Goodacre and all those who helped out
during the day.

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Fowke Lodge No. 19-Advancee

On Tursday 14th December 2017, the Master
WBro. Michael Walker and his Officers, Ad-
vanced Bro. Balvinda Hoonjan into the
Fowke Mark Lodge No. 19. He is shown here
with the Master and his friend WBro. Balbir
Lotay. The AGM, RWBro. Stephen Davison
and the PDProvGM, VWBro. Ghanshyam
Patel were both in attendance. The Secrets
were communicated by WBro. Stephen Finni-
gan, the Working Tools by WBro. Roger
Quantock and the Concluding Address by
Bro. Bipin Shah. The Festive board was an
enjoyable culmination of the evening as a
whole.

Wyggeston Lodge No. 1149-Advancee

Shown above, are the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, WBro. Don Peacock, the Advancee, Bro. Nicholas Farley, the
Master, WBro. Ashok Bagga, the JW, Bro. Andy Green and the SW, WBro. Martin Ryan.
The meeting was well attended and the official visitor, WBro. Don Peacock, entered ceremoniously with the Grand
Officers present. Bro. Nicholas Farley was Advanced in due form and thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. WBro. David
Pearson communicated the Secrets and WBro. John Hallam presented the Working Tools and gave the Concluding Ad-
dress.
The Festive board was exceptional, with Honey glazed ham carved at the table. The atmosphere was a credit to the Lodge
and everyone joined in with a carol in the full spirit of Christmas.
The Deputy Provincial Grand Master responded to the toast to the Province and highlighted many important issues, both
ongoing and for the future.

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Mark Christmas Lunch 2017

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Past PGM of Leicestershire & Rutland
Promoted to

Assistant Grand Master

On Tuesday 13th June 2017, at the Grand Lodge Annual Meeting of Mark Master Masons, the Grand Master,
MWBro. HRH Prince Michael of Kent, was pleased to Appoint, Obligate and Invest RWBro. Stephen Davison
to the Office of Assistant Grand Master, for England and Wales and its Districts and Lodges Overseas.
This is not only a tremendous honour for him, but also for the Province of Leicestershire and Rutland and we
wish him well in his new Masonic career.

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Email: [email protected]

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