On Friday 27th February 2026, eight members of the Chapter, three Visitors and the Inspector general were present at the Regular meeting of the Chapter.
On Opening the Chapter, the MWS, III.˙.Bro Steve N Middleditch, 31°, welcomed the Inspector General and proffered his baton which was, as is his usual custom, returned thanking the MWS for his kind offer.
The IG greeted all those present and the MWS welcomed the Visitors especially a former member of the Chapter, III.˙.Bro Cliff Johnson, 30°, together with a visiting MWS, III.˙.Bro Martyn Hardeman, 31°-elect, of Northfield Chapter No 1022, and the Brother now more affectionately known as the ‘District Substitute’, III.˙.BroMike Tonkin 31°.
Following the necessary administrative items including the presentation of the Annual Accounts together with the necessary declarations of the MWS and Treasurer for the forthcoming year, the Inspector General was invited to present a Tydeman Paper entitled ‘The Intermediate Degrees’, and displaying for the first time in the District, the individual Degree Shields. This presentation was very well received.
There then followed the Risings and the meeting concluded with the Third Point.
On completion, the brethren retired to the Refectory and enjoyed a sumptuous three course meal.
Once again, this small in number but very enthusiastic Chapter demonstrated the camaraderie and enjoyment which our beautiful Order provides.
Next meeting (E) – Fri 30th October 26.
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