Edgbaston Council Thrice Illustrious Master, takes the chair (again) in his Craft Lodge – Lodge of Faith and Hope 4772. Ill Comp John Hayward, District Grand Almoner, was delighted to have the company of the District Grand Master, R Ill Comp Peter Wellings, and the Deputy District Grand Master, Ill Comp Peter Stokes and several members of Royal & Select Masters. He was installed as Worshipful Master having been nominated by Lodge members to that position for the Centenary year.

The actual Centenary meeting takes places in November 2025 at which all Royal and Select members are welcome to attend. Details will be circulated nearer the time, as will other activities planned for the year.