Musings from the Deputy Grand Superintendent #3
For me, one of the overwhelming changes in so many aspects of life during the pandemic has been the use of and interaction with, the internet, social media platforms and the maintenance of ‘virtual’ relationships amongst our members via online meetings. Within...
Gordon Hunter Celebrates 50 Years in the Royal Arch
On Tuesday the 4th of February, the Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals EComp David Dunn, was welcomed into Leopold Chapter No.1775 by the First Principal EComp Gordon Lewis. Commenting that 50th celebrations in the Royal Arch are not common events,...
Talking Heads Presentation
On Monday 25th November 2019 Cromwell with Papyrean Lodge No 5771 hosted "Talking Heads" which was presented in a very interesting and educational way. The Royal Arch presentation team headed up by EComp Harvey Basger did a fantastic job in explaining the natural...
3747 Chapter Installation
The Provincial Officers Lodge and Chapter meetings are always worth attending to sense the friendship and camaraderie that permeates the Province. The meetings are well attended, the ritual spot on and the social board both fun and thought-provoking. The meeting of...
Chapter of Hope No 54 Celebrates 200 years of continuous Royal Arch Freemasonry
After the formal opening of the Chapter, the 3 Principles, officers and members were very honoured to receive the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent Sir David Tripper RD, JP, DL who was accompanied by officers of the Provincial Executive. The Chapter then...
Crafty Companions at Imperial George
On the 26thSeptember the East Lancs Royal Arch Presentation Team (ELRAPT) members were out in force doing their own, their very own, Crafty Companions presentation at Imperial George Lodge in Middleton, home of Lamb Henry! Amidst the usual pantomime with lots of...
Passing of the Veils at Ashton
Once a year, the East Lancs Royal Arch Presentation Team (ELRAPT) is permitted by UGLE to perform a Passing of the Veils Ceremony. To enable this to happen, and to maximise the opportunities for Companions to attend, one of our six Areas hosts the Veils Ceremony...
Red Table Day for the DGS at Bank Terrace
The Deputy Grand Superintendent, EComp Martin Roche joined a full Chapter at the inaugural Red Table event to be held in the East Ribble District. The evening was hosted by Bank Terrace Chapter No 462 and was attended by 11 Master Masons from the...
A Day Out in Bolton
I travel a lot by car. To stay entertained I listen to audiobooks. A favourite author is Lee Childs whose hero, ex-military police major, Jack Reacher, has a habit of saying there is no such thing as a coincidence. Well Jack, try this for a coincidence. Two thriving...
The Chapter of the Nativity, No. 126, 250th Anniversary Celebrations
Members of the Chapter of the Nativity with the Provincial delegation and honoured guests On the evening of Monday 9thSeptember 2019, over eighty Companions signed the Janitor’s book of the Chapter of the Nativity Chapter No. 126, to celebrate the Two Hundred and...
Fantastic Donations resulting from the RA Banquet.
The Royal Arch Banquet has been fortunate, due to the extremely generous support it has received from those that annually attend our function, which enables us to make sizeable donations to very worthy and needy causes. This year, donations were made to: Northern...
Northern Area Royal Arch Dinner
On Saturday 23rdMarch, 60 Companions, partners and friends, assembled at Mill House Masonic Hall in Clayton-le-Moors for the Northern Area Royal Arch Dinner, hosted by The Chapter of Remembrance No. 3787. They were joined by EComp Sir David Tripper, The Most Excellent...