The Chapter met on Thursday 9th October 2025. The MWS, E&P Bro M Winfield 18°, Opened the Chapter and warmly welcomed the Inspector General saying “we are delighted that you could be with us”. The IG with his well-known, light hearted and positive repartee answered, “to be honest, I am delighted to be anywhere”. The MWS endeavoured to hand his Baton and Chair to the IG, but continued repartee indicated that he would decline the kind and generous offer…..
The Chapter Recorder then read the Minutes of the previous meeting (April 2025), which were duly confirmed by the members of the Chapter and signed by the MWS and IG.
The MWS then had great pleasure in Appointing & Investing two members who were unable to attend the Enthronement meeting – E&P Bro D Preece 18°, as Marshal, and Ill.˙.Bro T Wooldridge 32°, as Captain of the Guard.
The next item on the Agenda was to demonstrate parts of the ceremony of Perfection focusing on the Intermediate Degrees in particular. The MWS conducted this part of the ceremony in an excellent manner. An additional item on the Agenda was a talk by the IG in which he described in great detail all of the degrees of the Ancient & Accepted Rite. This was an interesting and well received presentation.
The remainder of the business and the Third Point were carried out by the MWS, and after the Closing of the Chapter, members retired to enjoy a super, hearty dinner in the Refectory.
Next meeting – THU 15 JAN 26.
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