The Vesey Council July 2026 meeting was another full and varies meeting with a demonstration of the Select Master ceremony, the Council elections, and a talk from W Bro Mike Neville, a professional Masonic lecturer from Stoke on Trent, entitled Crime and the Craft. Mike is a retired Chief Inspector formerly with the Metropolitan Police.
For the Select ceremony, Ill Comp Adrian Middleton, T.I.M., led his team expertly, followed by R Ill Comp David Rawlins, PDGM, presented the history of the degree. The irrepressible R Ill Comp Geoff Bull acted as Candidate for the ceremony. The TIM and his team were congratulated by the DGM, R Ill Comp Peter Wellings, who was well supported by Ill Comp Peter Stokes, Deputy DGM, and Ill Comp Chris Denley, District GPCW.
Ill Comp Mike Neville, well known for his talks on Freemasonry associated with the Police presented one of his talks – Crime and the Craft – focusing on Masonic involvement in the development of Detective work and forensic science, which was very well received by all present. Mike’s website is on this Link
Ill Comp David Wavell, PDistGDC (Herts), was elected as TIM for 2027, with Ill Comp Neil Watkins continuing as Treasurer.
At the Festive Board, the Council very generously donated their charity collection to Peter Stokes Mark Benevolent Fund cycling efforts. That came to £135 including Gift Aid which means that the total so far raised is now beyond £900 including Gift Aid.
Just one more ride to do, in and around Bawtry on Sunday 5th September.
Peter thanked everyone and especially Vesey Council for last night’s contribution.
If anyone would be kind enough to make a donation, the Link is here.
23 were present for an excellent meeting and festive board. The next meeting of the Council is on Wednesday 26th May 2027 when the Installation will take place.
The photograph below shows Ill Comp Mike Neville (far right) with the Vesey team, and the District members present.
