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THE PROVINCIAL GRAND SHUFFTE.:, t a meeting of Kings
No 4001 on 10 January 2007 the Most
working with Michael Cole and we hope that we do not give him more stress than the task
Excellent Grand Superintendent,
already generates.
Norton Chapter E
Comp Richard Price, appointed E Comp M ichael Cole as the new Provincial Grand Scribe E relieving E Comp John McGann of his duties following nearly three years of service to the Provincial Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Worcestershire. The thanks of the Companions of the Province to John McGann were expressed We a look forwa rd to
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Following this, at a meeting of the Worcestershire Installed Masters Lodge No 6889 on 27 January 2007 the Provincial Grand Master,
R W Bro Richard Goddard,
also
appointed W Bro Michael Cole as the new Provincial Grand Secretary. Having vacated the office of Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, the PGM appointed W Bro John Ling to that office. The shuffle continued with W Bro Bob Clark being appointed Provincial Grand Deputy Director of Ceremonies. W Bro Paul Milner also retired as Provincial Grand
Registrar and
W Bro Barry Griffin was
appointed to succeed him. We thank all the outgoing officers for the work they have done for the Province over the years wishing them more time to spend wherever they want tc spencl it a;rd we congratulate, oi" should it be commiserate with, the appointed officers on their preferment.
W Bro Michael Cole hands over the reins to the new Prov Grand D C, W Bro John Ling, who is delighted to accept them.
"SF.MY 0WlS
Fffi,EE WXUL;,.n'
the slogan of the joint Legacy Appeal being mounted on behalf of the four Central Masonic Charities (CMCs), i.e. The Freernasons' Grand Charity, the New Masonic Sannarltan Fund, the Royal MasonEc Benevolent Institutionn and the Royal Masonic Tnust for Girls & Boys,
ns
ANGELL ON HIGH W Bro John McGann, the now Past Prov Grand Secretary and Past Prov G Scribe E smiles at
The Appeal has the Grand Master, H R H The Duke of Kent, as its Patron, and is being
the good fortune of the new Prov Grand Secretary and Prov Grand Scribe E, who is
presented by the Legacy Manager for the charities, W Bro Mike Wheal, a West Kent
controlling his excitement.
Mason.
50 YEARS SERVICE
The objectives of the Appeal are to increase legacy income to the CMCs in the longer term, and to heighten awareness of the services and facilities provided by them in the shorter term. The first stage is a Pilot Scheme, during whieh
selected ProviRCes
will give
invaluable
assistance by providing feedback to enable the Appeal to be refined before the "national
rollout". Cur Provlncial Grand Maste6 R W Bro Richard Goddard, has consented to Woncestershire
At a meeting of Godson Lodge No 2385 on 1 November 2006 the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, V W Bro Robeft Vaughan, presented a
On 23 October 2006, W Bro Granville Angell of
being a Pilot Frovince for the Appea!.
Nautical Services Lodge No 5629 presented the 2006 Prestonian Lecture to FitzRoy Lodge No 569 at Armoury House in London. Present on that occasion was the M W The Grand
Mike Wheal will introduce the Appeal to our Province by making a presentation at the
50 Year Certificate to W Bro Frank Miller in recognition of his service to the Lodge and
This photograph records a rare event and
Freemasonry.
great honour for W Bro Granville.
Master, His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent, a
WMCO AGM on Thursday 7th June at Moseley Masonic Hall Kings Heath at 7.30pm.
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PRESENTATION OF NEBULT ERS TO MALVERN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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that, apaft from several other ailments, W Bro Harry had difficulty in breathing, relying for relief on being able to inhale his medication. Towards the end of February 2005, and very late at night, the nebuliser belonging to W Bro Harry Burns broke down when it was most
and completed - one for W Bro Harry to keep at his home for his own use during his lifetime and the other to be kept at the Lodge in case it
needed and the gentleman who was, in effect, his carer attempted to borrow one from Malvern Community Hospital but the cupboard was bare, as was that at the new Worcester Royal Hospital. W Bro Harry did survive the night (the situation was that serious!) and the following morning, the Lodge AImoner, W Bro Colin Woods and myself attended on W Bro
Sadly, in May 2006, and in his 93rd year, W Bro Harry Burns, PProvSGW., was called to the
Harry and were able to effect a temporary repair to this essential piece of his equipment,
Those of you who knew W Bro Harry Burrls of the Malvern Hills Lodge No.6B96 will also know
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was needed when W Bro Harry was able to attend.
Grand Lodge Above he suffered a heart attack on the way to a hospital out-patient appointment - and the Lodge Committee decided that the nebulisers purchased for W Bro Harry's use were to be presented to Malvern Community Hospital for use in the Malvern area. The presentation was made on 28 September and the nebulisers were very
the nebuliser.
gratefully received by the Matron and three of her staff. They will, no doubt, be faithfully
This situation was brought to the notice of the Lodge Committee who vowed that it should
applied.
never be allowed to happen again and the purchase of two nebulisers was sanctioned
Roger Broomfield, Secreta ry
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OPPORTUNITY AT EVESHAM The Brethren of Abbot Lichfield Lodge are
asked to do and the resulting research Iead to
extending an open invitation to the Brethren of the Province to join them at their October regular meeting on Thursday 11 October 2007 when they will be receiving a talk entitled "The
the development of this presentation some years later.
Stephen Norris,
So if you want to know just why the Chisel remincls us of the beneflts of education get along to this meeting. Any Brother would be
The talk deals with the symbolism of the first degree working tools and is therefore both suitable for and aimed at the junior rnembers of the Craft, including the most recent of
most welcome and dining arrangements are on a pay your own way basis at a cost of just f 10 per head, which rep!"esents excellent value for money and guarantees you a most informative and enjoyable evening.
Truth is Cut There" prescnted by W
Bro
Initiates, who will be nnost welcome.
It was as a consequence of W Bro Steve being asked to present the first degree working tools
at a
meeting shortly after being initiated
himself, that inspired him to search for the meaning and make sense of what he had been
Please contact the Secretary of Abbot Lichfield Lodge W Bro Richard Rollings PPTSGD on 01386 41651 or alternatively by e-mail on
al.lodge330B@tiscali.co.uk Get booked
in
early as this meeting is likely to be a sell out.
The picture shows W Bro John Champkin of St Michael Lodge No 1097at a local Cenotaph wreath laying on Remembrance Sunday. The
Lodge received a letter of thanks from the Honorary Poppy Appeal Organiser of the Tenbury Wells & District, Royal British Legion, following its donation to the Poppy Appeal.
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BORDESLEY ABBEY LODGE MAKES TT A DOUBLE CELEBRATION IN R,EDMETCE.I
FUNFAIR SUCCESS The Lodge of Futurity No 6455 which meets at Kings Heath has the annual Group 12 Fun Fair at Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham to thank for finding its latest recruit,
detailing his personal and Masonic career which proved a great'hlt'with the Brethren. A spokesman from Bordesley Abbey Lodge comrnented that "W Bro Alan is very much an
Bro Ben Parsonage, who was Initiated at their 'John Bold Burns Night' meetinE in January, is a Police Officer with West Midlands Police, and was on duty at the fun fair when It was held in May 2006. AlthouEh he was clearly impressed with what he saw, his curiosity about Masonry
active member of The Lodge, a true credit to Bordesley Abbey Lodge and is rnost certainly a very fine example to us all".
The celebration was weleomed by
the
presence of The Provincial Grand Master R W
Bro Richard On 25 January 2007 Bordesley Abbey Lodge celebrated its 500th meeting, but it was a double celebration as it was also 60 years ago
that W Bro Alan Wright was initiated
into
Masonry,
The Worshipful Master Keith Childress introduced W Bro Derek Lewin who spoke in-
depth of W Bro Alan's six deeades of distinguished service to Redditch and Worcestershire Masonry; this was fcllowed by
a
W Bro
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G"H.Goddand
who is
had already been sparked as he had
seeR
a
presenting a 'Grand Lodge 60 year Certificate of Merit' to W Bro Alan Granvllle Wright T D, J p, PAGDC and thanking him for his continued commitment to Masonry"
grandfather who had been a mason. However, it was a chance meeting with W Bro Derek Owen, a Past Master of the Lodge of Futurity, who was one of the organisers of the fun fair, which was to prove of benefit to his Lodge,
The Festive board drew a large gathering of both Bordesley Abbey Brethren and visiting Brethren who were keen on joining in the never to be repeated 'Double Celebration'. Finally, all rnembers of the todEe and Visiting
only to W Bro Owen, but also to the other masons present, including VW Bro Robert
Ben asked many questions about Masonry, not
Vaughan, Deputy PGM and W Bro Colin Young, Assistant PGM, who were both present on the
a
Brethren were presented with suitably engraved, limited edltion Staffordshire Crystal Tumbler as a memento of this landmark event.
day.
Ben remained in close contact with Owen after the funfair and the
Derek public demonstration of what masons can do to help their local community and the significant charitable work quietly done by the Craft made a lasting impression on his mind such that he decided that he wanted to join.
Alan
OLD BROMSGROVIAN LODGE No 5743 KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY The photograph adjacent was taken after an Initiation Ceremony at the Lodge Meeting on
Bro Ben was finally Initiated by W Bro Owen during the Lodge of Futurity's annual 'John Bold Burns Night' meeting held sn 30 January in front of over 75 other masons. Guests of honour on the evening included VW Bro Robert Vaughan and W Bro Colin Young,
16 December 2006 and shows a father and three sons in the Lodge. W Bro PER "paddy" Firminger PPTovSGW on the right, was Master
in L972. From the left, Bro Colin Broomfield, his stepson, is currently Assistant Secretary of the Lodge and will be Inner Guard next year;
In a final twist in the tale, Bro Parsonage
Bro Chris Firminger is currently Senior Warden
and will succeed his brother Bro
is
hoping to move to New Zealand later this year with his fianc6, Lucky who is a Senior Nurse. Whether this move is temporary or permanent, we can be assured that Worcestershire will be exporting a Masonic ambassador who will
patrick
Firminger, the current Worshipful Master.
speak well of the work undertaken by our proud Province.
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AGAI N AT'., ORCESTER
THE STE,CHffiHB.EO.P. E'
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The Stechford Lodge No 3185 became the sixteenth Craft Lodge in the Masonic Province receive its Centenary Warrant on Saturday afternoon 13 January
of Worcestershire to 2047,
The Ceremony took place at The
Moseley Masonic Hall, Kings Heath, Birmingham.
One Hundred and Eighteen Brethren were privileged to witness the Centennial
that included the formal presentation of the Centenary Warrant and Centenary Jewels to the members of the
Celebrations
Lodge.
The Mark and Royal Ark Mariner Masons of
years nearly t11,000 has been shared by
Worcester; and a couple of good Mark friends from the Province, were again on duty for the festive Christmas season at St Peters Garden Centre in Worcester. There they were helping Proprietor, W Bro Tony Blake, by donning Father Christmas outfits and entertaining children during the five weekends Ieading up to Christmas.
Acorns Children's Hospice Appeal and Noah's Ark Trust.
Almost one thousand children passed the Wishing Well and through the Grotto to see Father Christmas. To the credit of Mark and Royal Ark Mariner Freemasonry a record sum of f3600 was donated to Noah's Ark Trust for Bereaved Children.
This is becoming something of a regular event for the Brethren to enjoy and over the last 5
As usual there was the informal celebratory
gathering
at St
Peters Garden Centre Restaurant when the 'Santas' were joined by their ladies and several representatives of the
Mark Province
of
Worcestershire
led
Ceremonies W Bro M H R Cole PAGDC.
The Provincial Choir under the leadership of W Bro A T Morris PAGDC provided delightful musical supporL.
by
Provincial Grand Maste; R W Bro Francis C Spencer. The Trust was represented by their Community Fundraise; Mrs Mary Irish, and her husband.
Our picture shows (l to r) Mr Brian lrish, Mrs Mary lrish, Team Leader, W Bro Bob Reid, W Bro Tony Blake, Mrs Janet Blake, Provincial Grand Master, Frank Spencer, and Mrs Amanda Spencer.
DEFIBRILLATOR FOR STOURPORT MASONIC HALL At the Installation Meeting of Vernon Lodge No 560 on 17 December 2006 W Bro Peter Band Assistant PGM presented a defibrillator to W
This was followed by a re-consecration of the Lodge by the R W Provincial Grand Master R G H Goddard, supported by the Provincial Rulers and a full Provincial Team under the expert direction of the Provincial Grand Director of
Installation W Bro F J Colwill also presented generous donations to the 2011 Appeal and the Stourport Building Fund.
Afterwards, following a Champagne Reception guests enjoyed a lavish Banquet, entertaining
speeches,
and musical entertainment
in
keeping with the celebrations.
aid and specific training on the use of the machine to be kept at the Hall for use in the
Brethren came away from the uplifting experience with appropriate mementos that included copies of the London Times dated Friday 11 lanuary 1907, copies of the Lodge History and suitably inscribed pens marking
event of a person becoming unconscious and
the occasion.
Bro John McGann, Secretary qnd Manager of
the Hall. Eight Brethren from the
Lodges
meeting at Stourport were given general first
who has stopped breathing. Following
his
The Worshipful Master W Bro R I Hollins PAGDC described the event as The Lodge's "Finest Hour".
Published by The Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire. Provincial Office, 94 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, Woreestershire, ts61 ODF Articles may not be reproduced without written authority. Editor: Keith Blizzard would be pleased to receive afticles, news and photographs for publication Challinors Blizzard, Edmund House, L2-22 F{ewhall Street, Birmingham 83 3EF Tel: 012 L 233 8610 Ernail: keith.blizzard@challinors.co.uk
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