On Monday 27th April 2026 the Inspector General accompanied by the District Recorder attended the Freemasons Hall, Redditch to enjoy the Enthronement of Ill.˙.Bro John C Roberts 30°.
The MWS, E&P Bro Steven J Roadley 18°, welcomed the IG to the Chapter, and indeed failed miserably in attempting to persuade the IG to retain his Baton & Chair. After filling one or two vacant offices due to illness, holidays and other important masonic duties at Grand Lodge, the MWS Opened the Chapter and confirmed the Minutes of the previous meeting.
After dealing with matters arising from the Minutes, the Chapter received a Treasurers report indicating that the accounts were in very good health. The main item on Agenda was for the Enthronement of the new MWS. which the Enthroning Sovereign carried out to an exceptionally high standard indeed. The MWS appointed and invested his officers and the Enthronement was concluded with the Address to the Princes given by the IG.
The IG then gave a short presentation on the History of the 18°, which everyone enjoyed and raised two or three interesting talking points
The IG’s work was not yet complete as he then gave a delightfully informative presentation of a Supreme Council Certificate to E&P Bro Martin R Jeynes 18°, who had been Perfected earlier this year.
During the Second Rising the IG was delighted to learn that the Chapter had approved a second donation of £50.00 to the Fisher House charity which the District is supporting. A total donation of £100.00 from the Chapter is a wonderful contribution indeed. Thank you.
The MWS then conducted the Third Point, Closed the Chapter and the members retired to the Refectory to enjoy a Fish Supper of the highest quality in harmony & brotherly love, bringing an excellent evening to an end.
Next meeting – MON 28 SEP 26.
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