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Recruitment Success Stories - 2022
Aurelius Lodge No. 814
Friday 9 December 2022
Clacton-on-Sea
Aurelius Lodge welcomed their latest Advancee Mick Wolfe on Friday 9th of December.
Mick was the winner of the prize raffle draw at Kirby Cross Awareness Event.
The Ceremony was carried out in an exemplary manner by Tony King, who decided to swap his D.C wand for the Chair.
They were once again assisted by several visiting Northern Brethren.
After the meeting concluded the Brethren retired to their Christmas festive board, which was tinged with sadness, as Colvin Memorial Temple's long serving caterer of 30 years, Angie Stubbings was retiring.
Mick was the winner of the prize raffle draw at Kirby Cross Awareness Event.
The Ceremony was carried out in an exemplary manner by Tony King, who decided to swap his D.C wand for the Chair.
They were once again assisted by several visiting Northern Brethren.
After the meeting concluded the Brethren retired to their Christmas festive board, which was tinged with sadness, as Colvin Memorial Temple's long serving caterer of 30 years, Angie Stubbings was retiring.
Wayfarers Lodge No.1096
Thursday 1 December 2022
Colchester
W.Bro. James Burgoyne and his Wardens, with the two Advancees, Bro Nick Savin and Bro John Slaughter who were Advanced into Wayfarer’s No.1096 on Thursday 1 December 2022.
Bros John and Nick attended the recent awareness day at St Giles, Colchester, and are the first Advancees from that day.
Welcome Brethren and Mark Well!
Bros John and Nick attended the recent awareness day at St Giles, Colchester, and are the first Advancees from that day.
Welcome Brethren and Mark Well!
Aurelius Lodge No.814
Wednesday 12 October 2022
Clacton-on-Sea
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Friday, 12 October 2022, saw Aurelius Lodge in Clacton-on-Sea, Advance Colin Fisher, a member of Colvin Craft Lodge into our "Friendly Degree".
Colin was another candidate from the awareness event at Kirby Cross.
The Lodge was joined by several members of the Northern "Brotherhood" of Lodges to assist and make Colin's Advancement a fun packed and friendly ceremony.
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Colin Fisher with Ivan Bruce W.M
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Colin, Ivan and Ken Headworth
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The Ceremony was carried out by Ken Headworth, who at the spritely age of 88, shows no signs of slowing down.
After the Ceremony, Colin thanked the Lodge and looked forward to becoming an active member of the Lodge and even offered his services as Inner Guard at their next meeting, where his friend Mick Wolfe will be Advanced.
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Posted 30/10/22
Northern Star No. 2012
Saturday 10 September 2022
Kirby Cross
Bro. James, W.Bro. Paul and Bro. Gus
Yet another double Advancement for Northern Star Lodge, this one took place at Kirby Cross on Saturday 10 September and commenced at 10 o'clock after the traditional buffet breakfast enjoyed by 29 Brethren. The Worshipful Master partook of a marmalade sandwich in honour of H.M. The Queen's passing.
The meeting was a fun event, as it to be expected at Northern Star, with Paul Firmin at his best. The signs and passwords were explained by Bob Crow in a first-class manner.
Our Fire was explained by their Director of Ceremonies Jeff Hierons.
The candidates were James Clarke from Lodge of Charity, Brightlingsea and "Gus" Fidgett a member of Essex United Service Lodge, Harwich. Both thoroughly enjoyed their Advancement and look forward to becoming a part of the Lodge.
Only another 12 candidates to Advance.
The meeting was a fun event, as it to be expected at Northern Star, with Paul Firmin at his best. The signs and passwords were explained by Bob Crow in a first-class manner.
Our Fire was explained by their Director of Ceremonies Jeff Hierons.
The candidates were James Clarke from Lodge of Charity, Brightlingsea and "Gus" Fidgett a member of Essex United Service Lodge, Harwich. Both thoroughly enjoyed their Advancement and look forward to becoming a part of the Lodge.
Only another 12 candidates to Advance.
L to R Andy Sylvester (S.W), James Clarke, Paul Firmin (W.M), John Stannard. (A.P.G.M), Gus Fidgett and Bob Crowe (J.W)
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Bro. James, W.Bro. Paul, W.Bro. John and Bro. Gus
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Posted 21/09/22
Northern Star No. 2012
Saturday 2 July 2022
If you like getting up early on a Saturday morning and eating a good English breakfast, then a visit to Northern Star Lodge is well advised.
At 0900 on Saturday 2 July, members of the Lodge assembled at the Brightlingsea Masonic Hall for an emergency meeting to Advance a further two candidates form the Awareness Event.
After a most hearty English breakfast, which was enjoyed by all present, including the two candidates, Justin Guilder and Donald Dickeson. The Junior Warden, Michael Levene was delayed on his travels from North London and just managed to arrive in time before breakfast was cleared away.
At 0900 on Saturday 2 July, members of the Lodge assembled at the Brightlingsea Masonic Hall for an emergency meeting to Advance a further two candidates form the Awareness Event.
After a most hearty English breakfast, which was enjoyed by all present, including the two candidates, Justin Guilder and Donald Dickeson. The Junior Warden, Michael Levene was delayed on his travels from North London and just managed to arrive in time before breakfast was cleared away.
Breakfast
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Breakfast
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Lodge found itself short on numbers, for the Ceremony, and the two visitors in the form of the Provincial Assistant Grand Secretary Colin Kendrick and Media Manager David Todd were asked to assist in the Advancement ceremony, which they were more than willing to do. Before the ceremony commenced the members were presented their Founders jewels by the Worshipful Master. W.Bro. Paul Firmin conducted the Ceremony in a most excellent manner and was ably assisted by all his Officers. The candidates were conducted around the Lodge by W.Bro. Brian Birkin as Senior Deacon and he explained everything to them during the Ceremony putting them at ease. |
Media Manager, Dave Todd, being briefed by the official provincial photographer
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Justin Guilder, W.M. Paul Firmin and Donald Dickeson
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W.Bro. Richard Stephens was asked to assist with the Signs and Passwords, once again carried out to a very high standard.
The Working Tools were presented by Bro. Peter Alexander, who is a member of The Lodge of Hope Craft Lodge, of which Donald and Justin are members of. After the Ceremony was completed, W.Bro. Peter Nason gave a demonstration of Mark Fire to our newly Advanced Brothers, much to everyone’s amusement. W.Bro. Richard Stephens was congratulated by all those present on his recent promotion to Past Assistant Grand Sword Bearer. The meeting finished and everyone parted company, after the photographs and were looking forward to their next emergency meeting in September for another double Advancement. The Lodge has another 10 candidates waiting to join. Busy times ahead for this Lodge. |
Getting ready for the photo
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Getting ready for the photo
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Lodge members present
Posted 11 July 22
Essex Jubilee Mark & RAM Lodge No.1123
Friday 13 May 2022
Bro. Stephen Sawyer with W.Bro. Martin Bullard and W.Bro. John FInlay
Despite Covid and the sad loss of several senior brethren, Essex Jubilee Mark & RAM Lodge has gone from strength to strength and has seen 3 new candidates join in the last year and a half, and has 2 further candidates for this the Masonic year!
Friday 13 May, saw Brother Stephen Sawyer Advanced in an excellent manner conducted by W.Bro. Martin Bullard, under the watchful eye of Deputy Provincial Grand Master W.Bro. John Finlay and his accompanying Assistant Director of Ceremonies, W.Bro. Phil Richardson on their Official Visit to the Lodge.
Over 20 Brethren were in attendance, and a most enjoyable festive board was held at Saxon Hall, Southend.
Their I.P.M. W.Bro. Rob Benham acted as Tyler for both the Mark & RAM meeting and said the Lodge is in great spirit and it was nice to prepare another candidate for his ‘4th regular step’ in Freemasonry. Word of mouth about our Friendly Degree and the ‘Mark Awareness Evenings’ organised by Province, are really helping to attract new candidates to the Mark Degree.
Friday 13 May, saw Brother Stephen Sawyer Advanced in an excellent manner conducted by W.Bro. Martin Bullard, under the watchful eye of Deputy Provincial Grand Master W.Bro. John Finlay and his accompanying Assistant Director of Ceremonies, W.Bro. Phil Richardson on their Official Visit to the Lodge.
Over 20 Brethren were in attendance, and a most enjoyable festive board was held at Saxon Hall, Southend.
Their I.P.M. W.Bro. Rob Benham acted as Tyler for both the Mark & RAM meeting and said the Lodge is in great spirit and it was nice to prepare another candidate for his ‘4th regular step’ in Freemasonry. Word of mouth about our Friendly Degree and the ‘Mark Awareness Evenings’ organised by Province, are really helping to attract new candidates to the Mark Degree.
Northern Star No. 2012
Saturday 14 May 2022
Double Advancement
Bro. Craig Fenner, W.Bro. Paul Firmin & Bro. Vince Smith.
Saturday mornings are traditionally a time for rest and relaxation with a possible lay in.
Not so for the brethren of Northern Star Lodge No. 2012, who met to Advance two candidates.
The Brethren started the meeting with a full English breakfast and after the toast list was completed, no pun intended, the brethren adjourned to the Temple in preparation for the ceremony. The members had decided to advance the candidates separately to make it as personal and special for each candidate as possible.
This was explained to the candidates as the second brother to be Advanced would have a bit of a wait, He was quite happy and understood why.
The Lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master W. Bro. Paul Firmin and the main item on the agenda was to Advance the first two of the candidates from the very successful Mark awareness meeting that was held at Kirby Masonic Centre last month.
Bro Vincent Smith was advanced into the friendly degree of Mark Master Masons with a very good standard of ritual, with all the officers in good form with W.Bro. Bob Crow explaining the signs with his usual flair and command of the ritual. At the point where the working tools would be given Bro.Vince was escorted to a chair and the second candidate Bro. Craig Steven Fenner was escorted into the Lodge and advanced into the degree.
Not so for the brethren of Northern Star Lodge No. 2012, who met to Advance two candidates.
The Brethren started the meeting with a full English breakfast and after the toast list was completed, no pun intended, the brethren adjourned to the Temple in preparation for the ceremony. The members had decided to advance the candidates separately to make it as personal and special for each candidate as possible.
This was explained to the candidates as the second brother to be Advanced would have a bit of a wait, He was quite happy and understood why.
The Lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master W. Bro. Paul Firmin and the main item on the agenda was to Advance the first two of the candidates from the very successful Mark awareness meeting that was held at Kirby Masonic Centre last month.
Bro Vincent Smith was advanced into the friendly degree of Mark Master Masons with a very good standard of ritual, with all the officers in good form with W.Bro. Bob Crow explaining the signs with his usual flair and command of the ritual. At the point where the working tools would be given Bro.Vince was escorted to a chair and the second candidate Bro. Craig Steven Fenner was escorted into the Lodge and advanced into the degree.
Members of Northern Star Lodge No.2012 with their two new members
Before He was admitted the W.M invited W.Bro. Andy Sylvester to take the Chair to carry out the master’s role for the second candidate, bro. Craig Fenner and Bro. Bob Lawman changed places with the Senior Deacon W.Bro. Brian Birkin, it had been decided that a change of personnel would make it more interesting for the brethren attending. Again, the standard of ritual was excellent with W.Bro. Richard Stephens giving the explanation of the signs, the candidates were then both taken to the East and the working tools of the degree were given by W.Bro. Derek Mannister.
Due to Craig’s mobility issues, he was unable to kneel or stand for any length of time, the Lodge officers adapted the usual procedures and made him as comfortable as possible with a chair being provided at every point required to make it enjoyable for him.
Both candidates enjoyed the ceremony and look forward to the Friendly Degree.
The Lodge still has at least ten candidates waiting to be advanced, due to the success of the awareness event, and extra meetings are planned to accommodate them as soon as is possible, onwards and upwards we go.
Due to Craig’s mobility issues, he was unable to kneel or stand for any length of time, the Lodge officers adapted the usual procedures and made him as comfortable as possible with a chair being provided at every point required to make it enjoyable for him.
Both candidates enjoyed the ceremony and look forward to the Friendly Degree.
The Lodge still has at least ten candidates waiting to be advanced, due to the success of the awareness event, and extra meetings are planned to accommodate them as soon as is possible, onwards and upwards we go.
Posted 23 May 22
Fantastic night at Crowstone
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W.Bro. Geoff Newman had the pleasure, aided by W.Bro.Len Abrahams, to install Bro. Mike Barrett into the RAM chair and then had a double Advancement ceremony where they introduced Bro. Ezrick Campbell and Bro. Jabez Persaud into Crowstone. Welcome brethren, to our friendly degree and even friendlier Lodge. The Brethren also witnessed a word perfect presentation of the Working Tools by their last Advancee, Bro. Joshua Vaughan. Well done Crowstone!
Bro. Ezrick Campbell and Bro. Jabez Persaud meeting our very own W.Bro. Len Abrahams
Posted 23 May 22
Brilliant Beriffe Advance first Northern Awareness event candidate
Bro. Allan Hornby with W.Bro. Paul Firmin
The Lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master W.Bro. Paul Firmin and the main item on the agenda was to Advance the first of the candidates from the very successful Mark awareness meeting that was held at Kirby Masonic Centre.
Bro. Allan Hornsby was advanced into the friendly degree of Mark Master Masons with a very good standard of ritual, with all of the Officers in good form.
On receiving his entry form the W.Master was very keen to be his proposer as he had been his proposer into Freemasonry and wanted the opportunity to further advance Allan’s Masonic knowledge into an order that he was very confident that he would appreciate and enjoy.
The Lodge has two more candidates from the awareness event and is looking forward to bringing them into the Lodge as soon as possible, onwards and upwards for “Brilliant Beriffe”.
Bro. Allan Hornsby was advanced into the friendly degree of Mark Master Masons with a very good standard of ritual, with all of the Officers in good form.
On receiving his entry form the W.Master was very keen to be his proposer as he had been his proposer into Freemasonry and wanted the opportunity to further advance Allan’s Masonic knowledge into an order that he was very confident that he would appreciate and enjoy.
The Lodge has two more candidates from the awareness event and is looking forward to bringing them into the Lodge as soon as possible, onwards and upwards for “Brilliant Beriffe”.
Posted 15 May 22
