Worcestershire PGLhttp://www.worcestershirepgl.org.uk/cnm/Masonic News From WorcestershireThe Final , Final Appeal 2011 Total - GOES UP! 

£1,671,749

Due to the generosity of a member of the Order of the Secret Monitor, the final Appeal 2011 total has been increased by over £35,000.

The gift was a bequest left specifically to be used by a Masonic Charity for educational purposes.

The Grand Supreme Ruler of the Order, our very own W Bro Michael Guest (currently the WM of Worcestershire Installed Masters' Lodge No 6889) and W Bro Howard Wilson (Provincial Grand Charity Steward) established that the RMTGB was a suitable recipient for the legacy.

Is has now been announced that the whole of the legacy plus some additional late funding is to be added to the Appeal total figure, now shown above. This is the figure to be published in the Annual Report of the RMTGB.

The announcement was made last Saturday at the regular meeting of our Installed Masters' Lodge to the surprise of the Provincial rulers present and the acclamation of the brethren.

A magnificent gesture of generosity by a brother who has gone to the Grand Lodge above.

It is worth noting that ALL four of the central masonic charities are happy to reveive any money bequeathed in will by Freemasons or any other person.

]]>http://www.worcestershirepgl.org.uk/cnm/templates/?z=0&a=920Old Halesonian Lodge - A fine collectionOld Halesonian Lodge - Charity Giving

On Saturday 28th January, Old Halesonian Lodge held their annual Ladies Festival for 103 guests at the Holiday Inn Bromsgrove, a superb venue for this occasion. Among other successful fundraising events organised by the Lodge during the year, this was the main fundraiser. The proceeds of the raffle produced an astounding £1011. There was one more event planned to round off the year, the Lodge Of Instruction Festival from which an auction of just two items yielded a further £70. The main charity chosen by the Worshipful Master's Lady, Sarah Eagle for this Masonic Year was the Alzheimer's Society.

On Wednesday 9th May at the Masonic Rooms Halesowen, the Worcestershire Provincial Grand Master Richard Goddard presented a cheque on behalf of Old Halesonian Lodge for the sum of £1595 to Emma Dowler who received it on behalf of the Alzheimer's Society.

                                    

Emma responded very well to receiving this cheque and gave a brief talk outlining the scope of support the Society provides.

 

]]>http://www.worcestershirepgl.org.uk/cnm/templates/?z=0&a=919Worcestershire Masonic Study Circle - AGMThe AGM of the 'Study Circle'

24th May 2012

Halesowen Masonic Hall.

Please note the date change.

As well as the usual elections, the talk for this evening is a fascinating exploration of the 
'side orders' entitled

Beyond the Craft and the Triple Tau.

Presented by W Bro Chris Phillips

The talk is open to all Freemasons and begins at 730pm.


]]>http://www.worcestershirepgl.org.uk/cnm/templates/?z=0&a=918Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTA Masonic Procession, with a differenceA Masonic Procession, with a difference

                                                    

On Saturday 5th MAY, despite the unusual Spring cold weather, 17 Masons 

with an interest in motorcycles, arranged a ride from Worcestershire to the 

Warwickshire Masonic Rooms located at Arnold House in Rugby.


                                        

There was a dual purpose to this ride and meeting at Arnold House. Firstly, the simple enjoyment of the ride from all parts of Worcestershire to Rugby; and, secondly, to hold a meeting of like-minded masons to continue the discussions in respect of forming a Lodge, in Worcestershire, for masons with an interest in motor cycling.

The intention for this proposed new Lodge is that this will be ‘Summer Lodge’ to take advantage of the seasons providing the best road conditions, and the meetings will consist of a ride to Masonic rooms, in Worcestershire or other Provinces, and hold a masonic meeting (under dispensations) and a Festive Board.

It is envisioned that this will be a ‘Joining Lodge’ as opposed to taking candidates; these will be directed to other Worcestershire Lodges.

Already there are 27 committed prospective members from existing members of Lodges in: Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Hampshire; however, there is always room for more.

If you ride a motorcycle or simply have an interest in motor bikes, then please contact either W. Bro. Barrie Simpson (bob573@btinterent.com) or the Provincial Information Officer, W. Bro. Ed Baker (pio@ed-baker.com or on 07979 757 074) (also a prospective member!, for more details.



]]>http://www.worcestershirepgl.org.uk/cnm/templates/?z=0&a=917Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTLadies Friendship Club at Kings HeathThe Ladies' Friendship Club held another successful meeting on April 12th 2012 at Kings Heath Masonic Centre.

Don Shipman, a member of the Black Country Living Museum Friends, spoke about the history and development of the Museum, illustrating his talk with numerous slides, recording the nature of a “before and after” theme. There is also now a 1930s street – time to re-visit! Don answered many questions but eventually we ran out of time!

Our May meeting will be of a more general nature – June will be different. Watch this space!

Meetings are always held on 2nd Thursday of the month – why don't you join us at 10.30a.m.?

Any queries, please contact Derek Hopper on 0121 744 3762.

]]>http://www.worcestershirepgl.org.uk/cnm/templates/?z=0&a=915Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTTreat the Family to a Steam Powered Sunday Lunch!The brethren of Elmley Castle Lodge No 6247 have arranged a special Steam Powered Sunday Lunch on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. This will take place on Sunday 10th June 2012 and a special invitation is extended to Masons and their families and friends.

The cost of a ticket is £37.50 to included a splendid three-course luncheon, freshly prepared in the on-train kitchen. This is served as the train steams from Winchcombe through the beautiful Cotswold countryside to Cheltenham Race Course, with views to the Malverns over the Vale of Evesham.

For full details and application form, please contact Len Young on 01386 832702.

Tickets are selling fast – don't miss a really fantastic day out!

]]>http://www.worcestershirepgl.org.uk/cnm/templates/?z=0&a=914Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTWhite Table Seminar - How to SELL your Lodge!On 22nd May at 730pm in the NEW Kidderminster Masonic Temple

The Provincial Training and Education team will be holding a 

White Table Evening Seminar
This will also provide an opportunity for those who have held such evening to give of their experience and for all to exchange ideas on best practice.

All Lodges need to open themselves up to new recruits and what better way than to show interested men and their families, what goes on and where it happens.


]]>http://www.worcestershirepgl.org.uk/cnm/templates/?z=0&a=912Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTCalling all Hackers (of the golf variety)]]>http://www.worcestershirepgl.org.uk/cnm/templates/?z=0&a=911Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe Ladies' Charity Lunch
SATURDAY 23rd JUNE 2012 - MOSELEY MASONIC HALL, KINGS HEATH
Ladies and their friends are cordially invited to attend The Ladies’ Charity Lunch

Coffee from 10.30 a.m. and then at 11.15 a.m. prompt
Catherine Clarke
will talk about
“My Life and Hats”
with a chance to buy some of her hats afterwards
Lunch at 1.00 p.m.
After this,
Mr Steven Topman
will talk on
“ Whistling Round the World
Tickets are available at £20 each and will include morning coffee and
lunch comprising:-
Fish Pie or
Chicken Cacciatore (in a tomato sauce) or
Roast Vegetable Parcels
Hot new Potatoes / Broccoli / Coleslaw
Traditional Summer Salad / Italian Salad
Crusty Bread with Butter
***********
Eton Mess
**********
Coffee
Pay Bar Raffle
Selection of main course to be made with ticket order.

To order tickets, please complete the accompanying booking form
or contact Mrs Jan Young. 6 Partridge Grove, Kidderminster, DY10
4HH Tel : 01562 66924
All details on PGL of Worcestershire website:
www.worcestershirepgl.org.uk
]]>http://www.worcestershirepgl.org.uk/cnm/templates/?z=0&a=903Email Scams - Relating to Freemasonry - Caution!Please read and be aware - Email scams are everywhere.


(Do not forward email warnings - you simply add to the spam and most are hoaxes, this is not!)



You may already be aware of a variety of email scam in circulation where the perpetrator claims to be acting on behalf of this organisation and either requests money or bank details.  I am reminding you of this today because a similar fraudulent appeal was made on this occasion by telephone to one of our Information Officers today.  The perpetrator claimed to be George Rogers, District Grand Master, Scottish Constitution, Australia.  He claimed to be stranded on his way into England and needing £450 to sort out an immigration problem.  Fortunately our Information Officer had the foresight to make some checks and discovered that the real George Rogers was sat safely at home.

 

Another "scam" that has been in mass circulation for some time is an email purporting to be from a solicitor representing Peter Lowndes, Pro Grand Secretary, UGLE or sometimes other high ranking Freemasons.  In this scam the writer attempts to gain bank account information for fraudulent purposes, on the pretext of awarding the recipient with a legacy or Masonic charitable grant.


This notice was circulated by the Communications department of the United Grand Lodge of England.

]]>http://www.worcestershirepgl.org.uk/cnm/templates/?z=0&a=889Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT