On Thursday 5th February 2026, 13 members and visitors including the District Recorder, the MRCCI Preceptor and two of his Deputy Preceptors met for another interesting and hugely enjoyable meeting.
After Opening the Chapter and warmly welcoming the visitors, the MWS, III.˙.Bro J F P Mulligan 30°, approved the Minutes of the previous meeting. The next item on the Agenda was for the MWS to Invest E&P Bro R B Macey 18°, as his 2nd General.
Then followed a demonstration of the Intermediate Degrees which was broken down into ‘bite size chunks’ and delivered by three of the Chapters keen and well-motivated 18°, members. Each and every one gave a super performance which will have given them all a great confidence boost and appetite to continue in their development and progression. The MWS congratulated all three and everyone showed their approval with a well-deserved round of applause.
The MWS then delivered an excellent and informative lecture on the ‘Meaning of the Intermediate Degrees’, which was concluded with additional interesting observations and facts about several of them, from the Prelate III.˙.Bro Justin Parker 30°. Once again, those present showed their approval for the MWS’s & Prelate input with a round of applause.
Immediately after the presentations, one of the Chapter members stood, addressed the MWS and said that his attendance at the Chapter since the events of November 2023 and what followed, had sadly caused him to reduce his attendance significantly as he was unsure what he should do. He then said that he remembered what his father once told him which was “if you don’t know what to do in life, do nothing”. He is so glad that he did not make any rash decisions to leave our beautiful Order and said that he couldn’t believe what he has been missing. He also said that he is so looking forward to the future and continue to support the Chapter as best as he could. This was wonderful to hear because this particular member is such a well-respected and much-loved Brother……….
Completing the remainder of the business, (which included his re-election for another year as Sovereign), the MWS conducted the Third Point, Closed the Chapter and everyone retired to the Refectory to enjoy a hearty helping of Steak Pie, seasonal veg, chips & gravy, finished off with Apple Pie & Custard. What a delightful evening!!!
Next meeting (E) – Thu 2nd April 26.
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