Wretham Council – Installation October 2026
A superb Installation last night saw Ill Comp Keith Watkins, become Thrice Illustrious Master of Wretham Council. Brilliantly installed by Ill Comp Chris Wanley with assistance from R Ill Comp David Rawlins. The meeting was presided over by Ill Comp Chris Denley, District PCW, and also Recorder of Wretham Council, giving him the opportunity to […]
Phipps Dorman Council 32 – October 2026 Installation.
A very enjoyable meeting of Phipps Dorman Council took place on Saturday 3rd October at which Ill Comp Dave Coley was installed as TIM for the first time. Presiding Officer R Ill. Comp. Chris Denley, District Grand PCW, was impressed by the work of the Installing Officer Ill Comp David Ore when placing the Master Elect […]
Victoria Council 206 – Re-Emergence of the Council
At the splendid Guy’s Cliffe Rooms, on Monday 21st September we witnessed the renaissance of Victoria Council, just over three years since their last meeting and going into abeyance. A lot of hard work has been put in by the District Grand Master R Ill Comp Peter Wellings, and the District Recorder Paul Fernandez-Montes together […]
Peter Stokes– On His Bike! Continued…..
A further message from Ill Comp Peter Stokes, Deputy District Grand Master: And mission successfully completed, a little faster than expected, for a change. I am within a whisker of having raised £1000, so I shall show off the medals and the race numbers for a little longer yet to see if I can make […]
Vesey Council 227 – Demonstration and Crime Talk
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. […]
Vesey Council 227 – Another Super ceremony
The first Vesey Council meeting following Ill Comp Adrian Middleton’s installation as Thrice Illustrious Master, a Super Excellent Master ceremony, was well practiced and superbly handled by Adrian. He was expertly assisted by Ill Comp David Wavell, newly invested as Deputy Master and Ill Comp David Evans with a superbly presented history of the degree. […]
Wretham Council – A Fine Royal Master Ceremony
Wretham Council’s July meeting was a privilege to be present to witness how much a lot of hard work and practice pays off. Unfortunately, the TIM, Ill Comp Chris Wanley was unable to attend as business prevailed, and the Deputy Master role is currently vacant, due to the sad resignation of Comp Mick Towns. Ill […]
St Martin’s Council Installation – July 2026
The Installation meeting at St Martin’s Council was a really actioned packed spectacle. It started with a large number present, with numerous heads and former heads of many other Orders present, including our own District Grand Master, R Ill Comp Peter Wellings. All here to see a rather special candidate received as a member. After […]
Peter Stokes, DepDGM – On His Bike!
A Message from Ill Comp Peter Stokes, Deputy District Grand Master: Dear all, You will remember the support we received from Warwickshire Mark Master Masons during our Sesquicentenary Appeal 12 to 18 months ago. In addition to other things we have planned, I have decided to seek sponsorship for some cycling events I have entered […]
Carolean Council – A Further Candidate for the Council
Thursday 25th June was the meeting date for Carolean Council, being the last meeting of this year for this Council, which meets at West Bromwich Masonic Hall on the 4th Thursday in February, April & June. After a hearty breakfast, presided over by Ill Comp Peter Stokes, TIM and DepDGM, the Companions made their way […]