Following discussions with Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel and taking into account the likely progress of the pandemic over the next six months, it seems extremely unlikely that large indoor gatherings will be permitted by the UK Government by June. … Read More
Author Archives: Glyn Goddard
Continued Suspension of Meetings – UK
The following applies to all Tabernacles meeting in the UK (excluding The Isle of Man and Jersey). All other Tabernacles should continue to follow the guidance/rules of the jurisdiction in which they meet and the local Craft Grand Lodge where … Read More
R Em Kt Pt Tommy Thomson, Certificate of Merit
All at Grand College are deeply saddened to hear of the passing on 7th November of R Em Kt Pt Tommy, our Grand Sentinel. Tommy was well known throughout all the Masonic Orders both in the UK and around the … Read More
R Ill Kt Pt F Douglas Draker, GHPA
Very sadly, R. Ill. Kt. Pt. Dougie Draker passed away on the 2nd November 2020. He was a wonderful servant of our Orders, especially during his term of office as Grand Superintendent for Canada Central District No.20 from 2005 to … Read More
R. Em. Kt. Pt. Harry Owens, BEM, CM
The Most Illustrious Grand High Priest and all at Grand College heartily congratulate Harry on being awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in this years Queens Birthday Honours list. Harry was awarded the BEM for his services to beekeeping. The … Read More
Talk by the Grand High Priest to “Freemasons without Borders”
The talk give on 22nd September 2020 to the Facebook group “Freemasons without Borders” is now available to view on YouTube. Copy the following link to your web browser, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyDPAKdEpOk or search for Freemasons without Borders on the YouTube home … Read More
The Office remains closed
Whilst we had hoped to re-open the office next month, due to the surge in Covid-19 cases in the UK and mindful of the safety of all our staff, the office will remain closed until at least the end of … Read More
Milestone for the Pillar Fund
Thanks to the continuing generosity of members the Pillar Fund has recently passed the £400,000 mark. See the letter from R Ill Kt Pt Ian Smith, PAGHP, GHPA in the Pillar Fund section of the website.
UK Meetings suspended
In the light of the UK Government announcements, and taking into account the welfare of our members, the decision has been taken to, once again, suspend all meetings of our Orders in the United Kingdom. This suspension takes effect on … Read More
New Grand Superintendent for District No.18
The Grand High Priest has appointed V. Ill. Kt. Pt. Ian A. Munachen, KHW., PGVIIP as the new Grand Superintendent for Western Australia, District No.18 with effect from 1st August 2020 following the retirement of R. Em. Kt. Pt. Kevin … Read More