Author Archives: Glyn Goddard

Office Closure

Whilst it was hoped that the office would re-open after the Christmas break, given the current Covid situation in the UK, the Grand College staff will continue to work from home and the office will remain closed until further notice. … Read More

R Em Kt Pt Kevin L Phillips, KCPO

Grand College are saddened to learn of the passing on 22 December 2021 of R Em Kt Pt Kevin Leslie Phillips, KCPO. Kevin served as Grand Superintendent for Western Australia District No.18 initially from 2009 to 2014, but following the … Read More

A busy Especial Assembly at Bournemouth

On Wednesday 22nd September 2021 the Grand High Priest assisted by a team of over 30 Grand Officers held the first Especial Assembly since the start of the pandemic. The meeting enabled the Grand High Priest to “catch up” with … Read More

Re-opening of Grand College Office at York

The office has been closed since March 2020. It will re-open on Tuesday, 31st August 2021 albeit initially for only three days per week – Tuesday to Thursday (9am to 3pm UK time). 16.08.2021

Resumption of Meetings

The following applies to Tabernacles meeting in the UK (excluding Jersey and the Isle of Man), all other Tabernacles should continue to follow the local restrictions/guidelines of their Governments and/or their local Craft Grand Lodge. The current suspension of meetings … Read More

Address by the Grand High Priest 12th June 2021

Extended Suspension of Meetings (UK)

Ref: 2021/COM27                                                                                                      1st June 2021 Dear Knight Priests IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE CURRENT SUSPENSION OF MEETINGS This applies to Tabernacles that meet in the UK (excluding the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands), all other Tabernacles must continue to … Read More

R Ill Kt Pt William Thomas Hone, GHPA

It is with deep sadness we report the passing of R Ill Kt Pt Bill Hone, GHPA on 31st March 2021. Bill was Grand Superintendent for New Zealand Central, District No.39 from 1993 to 1999. Bill was awarded GHPA in … Read More

Centenary Celebrations

We are pleased to give some initial brief details of the proposed arrangements to celebrate our centenary in 2024. To mark the occasion arrangements are in hand for a family service will be held at Newcastle Cathedral on Saturday 18th … Read More

KTP invited to The Great Priory of Brazil

R Em Kt Pts Joao Barile Grand Superintendent of Brazil Districts 47, R Em Kt Pt Alexander Mazoli Lisboa Assistant Grand Recorder and Grand Superintendent of Brazil District 54 are seen here with the Grand Master, Past Great Seneschal and … Read More