Stephen Allum Most Excellent Grand Superintendent

Provincial Grand Chapter of Hampshire & Isle of Wight

23 hours ago

Last night, the Isle of Wight First Principals Chapter met at East Cowes and was honoured to receive the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent and the Provincial team on the occasion of his official visit.With over 40 Companions in attendance, it was a busy agenda.The Grand Superintendent presented EComp John Ostacchini with a 40 year certificate and EComp Mike Lloyd with a 50 year certificate. The next item was to induct the new Principals for the Chapter. EComp David Wood as MEZ, EComp Duncan Maguire (absent) as H and EComp Gary Eldridge at J. The robe addresses were given by MEGS to Z and the Second Provincial Grand Principal to J. The officers of the Chapter were then Appointed and Invested.The MEZ welcomed new honorary members to the Chapter including EComp Stephen Allum (MEGS), EComp Colin Upton and EComp Trevor Dobson. Several joining members were also welcomed into the Chapter.At the lively festive board, a cheque for £1000 was presented by the MEZ to the Grand Superintendent for his charity, Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. The Grand Superintendent then spoke to the Companions about the future of Royal Arch with changes and initiatives from both Supreme Grand Chapter and Province. These will allow Royal Arch and Craft to work closer together and encourage more Master Masons to consider completing their journey in Pure Ancient Freemasonry.Another super evening of Royal Arch Masonry in our wonderful Province. ... See MoreSee Less

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Provincial Grand Chapter of Hampshire & Isle of Wight

1 week ago

Last Friday Vectensian Chapter 7852 met at Ryde and a large number of visitors were present to witness Bro Zach Hayter Exalted into Royal Arch.In the photo are the visitors to that meeting with the “Visitors Tankard” for the Isle of Wight Group Chapters, other Groups have their own.Here is the challenge, can any other Chapter gather up a larger number of visitors at one of their meetings and post a picture of them with their tankard?If you don’t know anything about your tankard, contact your Group Reps. ... See MoreSee Less

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Provincial Grand Chapter of Hampshire & Isle of Wight

2 weeks ago

At tonights Vectensian Chapter meeting in Ryde, Brother Zach Hayter was Exalted into the Royal Arch, the ceremony being led by the MEZ, EComp David Hilton MBE.Zach, is a Master Mason from Albany Lodge 151 which meets at Newport on the Island. He is a keen Mason who loves ritual, he will do well in Royal Arch. With 38 Companions present there was a fantastic atmosphere in the Chapter which only added to the ceremony and experience for our new Companion. After the Ceremony, Companion Zach was presented his MEGS booklet by EComp Chris Davis, the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, who was attending the meeting as a visiting Principal.2 other firsts, it was the first time Comp Mike Grist attended a Chapter since his Exaltation into Chine a couple of weeks ago. It was also the first meeting for EComp Tony Adams since he was Installed as 1st Principal of Asher Barfield Chapter the night before, he also “volunteered” to respond to the visitors toast!All in all, another excellent evening of Royal Arch Masonry in our wonderful Province.In the picture from the left, Principal Sojourner , Comp Zach with the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, the 3 Principals, Scribe N and Assistant Sojourners. ... See MoreSee Less

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Provincial Grand Chapter of Hampshire & Isle of Wight

3 weeks ago

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Provincial Grand Chapter of Hampshire & Isle of Wight

1 month ago

Notice from Supreme grand ChapterSupreme Grand Chapter postponed until 16th November Companions,Owing to the recently announced rail strikes taking place on the week of 7th November, we have taken the decision to postpone Supreme Grand Chapter on the 9th November. This will now take place on 16 November with lunch at Freemasons’ Hall. Those Companions who have booked to attend and/or to take lunch will receive an email from events@ugle.org.uk please use the link contained in that message either to confirm attendance or to cancel. Sincerely and fraternally, Adrian MarshGrand Scribe Ezra ... See MoreSee Less

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