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  • Bordesley Abbey Chapter No 918
    On Monday 22nd April 2024 some 19 members including the Inspector General met at Freemasons Hall, Redditch for the Enthronement Meeting. The MWS, Ill Bro. Del Padmore, 30° received the Inspector General and proffered him the baton, for which the Inspector General thanked the MWS but stated that as they both had work to do …
  • Congratulations
    It gives me the greatest pleasure to announce that III\Bro Gerald Jinks has been elected to the 32º, and III\Bro Keith Owen elected to the 31°. III\Bro Jinks will receive his new Degree at the meeting at Grand East on Tuesday 4th June 2024, and III\Bro Owen on Tuesday 9th July 2024.  I am …
  • Gervase Paganel Chapter RC No 316
    The Enthronement meeting of the Gervase Paganel Chapter RC No 316 was held on Thursday 11th April 2024. The Chapter was opened by the MWS, and the Inspector General and District Recorder were warmly welcomed to the Chapter. The MWS was to remain ‘in the Chair’ for a second year and was duly Proclaimed …
  • Oldswinford Chapter RC No 908
    On Thursday 4th April 2024 the Inspector General was warmly welcomed into the Chapter by the MWS who, with due respect to his obligation, offered the Inspector General his Chair and Baton. The Inspector General thanked the MWS for his very kind and generous offer, but politely declined returning the Baton in his accustomed humorous manner. …
  • Evesham Chapter RC No 994
    On Thursday 28th March 2024 the Chapter held its annual ‘business’ meeting. The Inspector General was warmly welcomed into the Chapter by the MWS who, with due respect to his obligation, offered the Inspector General his Chair and Baton. The Inspector General very politely declined the kind offer, and returned the Baton saying …
  • Worcestershire Chapter RC No 970
    A ‘bumper’ attendance at the Worcestershire Chapter No 970 on Monday 25th March 2024 saw III Bro M Hardeman 30°, Enthroned as the Most Wise Sovereign. A very special moment for the newly enthroned MWS as his father was a Founder of the chapter and himself the MWS Chapter in 1990/1991. III Bro G …
  • Merston Culy Chapter RC No 1022
    Friday 22nd March 2024, the Inspector General and District Recorder were warmly welcomed to the Chapter for their Enthronement meeting.  The whole meeting was conducted in a most efficient manner and in such an enjoyable atmosphere using the 2024 Ritual throughout, and thus becoming first Chapter in the District of Worcestershire to carry out …
  • St Edmund King & Martyr No 730
    Tuesday 12th March 2024, the Inspector General and District Recorder once again received a very warm welcome to the Chapter. A relatively short meeting with the main item on the Agenda being a presentation by the Inspector General representing all the changes contained in the 2024 Ritual. An excellent and reassuring presentation indeed. …
  • Northfield Chapter RC No 1022
    Monday 11th March 2024, the Inspector General and District Recorder received a warm welcome to the Chapter for their annual ‘business’ meeting. E&P Bro M Gohil 18° was elected as the MWS, and E&P Bro J Pegler re-elected as Treasurer for the ensuing year. Ill\Bro A Bretherton 30° had the honour and pleasure …
  • Halesowen Chapter RC No 615
    On Monday 4th March 2024 the Inspector General and District Recorder enjoyed a very entertaining and relatively short meeting. As an additional item on the Agenda, the Inspector General presented the Chapter with a transcript of all the changes contained in the 2024 Ritual. An excellent presentation indeed.On completion of the Third Point the …
  • St Ann of Malvern Chapter RC No 606
    27 February 2024 On Tuesday 27th February 2024 with some 17 members in attendance including the Inspector General and District Recorder, the Chapter held it annual ‘business’ meeting which saw the Most Wise Sovereign elected to remain in the Chair for a second year. An additional item on the Agenda was an interesting …
  • Congratulations
    On Tuesday 13th February Ill\Bro Trevor Still, in company with the Inspector General, attended the Grand East for the Higher Degrees Meeting where he was Installed as a Knight Kadosh 30°, in an excellent ceremony conducted by the Members of the Supreme Council, 33°. Ill\Bro Trevor was awarded his promotion in the summer of …
  • Fabulous Friday for Rose Croix
    On Friday 2nd February some 100+ members, including the Sovereign Grand Commander and 7 members of the Supreme Council, 33° of the Ancient and Accepted Rite (Rose Croix), mustered in Number One Lodge Room at Kings Heath, under the Banner of Evesham Chapter No.994, for the Installation of V\Ill\ Bro. Ian M Fothergill 33°, as the Inspector …
  • Oldswinford Chapter RC No 908
    Thursday 1st February 2024. With some 20 members in attendance including the IG Designate, the Chapter were once again able to conduct a Perfection Ceremony to receive W. Bro. Mark Thevassayan Halliah, the son of Stanley Halliah who joined the Chapter last December.  It is perhaps interesting to note that in both the …
  • St. Francis of Assisi Chapter RC No 711
    The Chapter held their first Regular meeting of the new year on Saturday 27th January 2024. Immediately after opening the Chapter Eulogies were given in respect of III Bro Allan Jinks 31°, and III Bro David William Old 31°. A very interesting and informative paper entitled ‘Grand Patrons of the Order’ was given by …
  • St. Nicolas Chapter RC No 198
    The Chapter held the first Regular meeting of the new year on Friday 26th January 2024. After opening the Chapter and approving the Minutes, the main item on the Agenda was to hold comprehensive discussion regarding the immediate future and meeting options for the Chapter and the election of Officers for the May meeting.The …
  • St Mary & All Saints Chapter RC No 688 
    The Chapter held their first Regular meeting of the new year on Monday 25th January 2024. Immediately after opening the Chapter Eulogies were given in respect of III Bro J C Jones 30°, and III Bro M J Bartels 30°. The main items on the Agenda was to elect the MWS and Treasurer for …
  • Bordesley Abbey Chapter RC No 918
    The Regular meeting of the Bordesley Abbey Chapter took place on Monday 22nd January 2024 with 12 members of the Order present, including the Inspector General Designate in Charge. The main labour of the evening was the Perfection of Bro Daren Field which proved to be a very well conducted Ceremony. Particularly worthy of …
  • Gervase Paganel Chapter RC No 316
    A meeting of the Gervase Paganel Chapter RC No 316 was held on Thursday 18th January 2024. The Chapter was opened by the IPS in the unfortunate absence of the MWS in a most delightful manner. The main items on the Agenda was to elect the MWS and Treasurer for the ensuing year. …
  • Monday 15th January 2024
    Ill Bro Michael J Bartels. It is with much sadness that we report the Passing to the Grand Chapter Above of Ill Bro Michael J Bartels a member of St Mary and All Saints Chapter No. 688 on Friday afternoon 12th January 2024. Ill Bro Michael was Perfected in January 1997, served as …
  • St Dunstan Chapter RC No 12
    Wednesday 10th January 2024 saw the first meeting of 2024 for St Dunstan Chapter No 12. The Most Wise Sovereign opened the Chapter and shortly after opening a ballot was held for a Candidate for Perfection. The ballot proving in favour of the Candidate, Bro William J Hoe was Perfected in an excellent …