Yorkshire Mason Issue 36 (Autumn 2024)
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YORKSHIRE MASON AUTUMN 2024 1
YorkshireM son
Published by the Masonic Province of Yorkshire, North and East Ridings
Autumn 2024 Issue 36
The view from the top
An interview with the Provincial Grand Master
Investiture of WBro Bill Glanville
as Deputy Provincial Grand Master
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Welcome to Issue 36 of Yorkshire
Mason with the latest roundup of
news and stories from our
Province.
The Autumn edition. Autumn.
Already. I expect, like me, you were
looking forward to a lazy summer to
recharge your Masonic batteries. As
editor of this august issue (literally -
think about it) I was concerned that
we might have less to report this
time.
However, there is far too much
fantastic stuff going on in the
Province for any of us to rest on our
laurels, and this edition of YM
contains just a smattering of those
activities. An update on the Festival
(opposite page) from Festival Chair
Martin Eggermont will bring you up
to speed on Festival29, and an
interview with our PGM David
Chambers is another first for recent
issues.
Please keep the news and stories
coming. The copy deadline for the
next issue is 31 October 2024.
Chris Ansell
Craft and Chapter
Festival update
Investiture of Deputy PGM
An interview with the PGM
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Humber Installed Principals Chapter
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Ridings Tablers Chapter double
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Royal Arch: New Initiatives
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'Which Way Now' Event
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Provincial visit to UGLE
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Cornerstone at Richmond
34
St Nicholas Lodge
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Service
YAA Donation
Connaught Court Summer Fayre
Charity begins at home
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St Germain in the Community
11
Mission Motorsport Track Day
15
Coast to Coast Cycle RIde
16
Peace Lodge Walk
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Supporting Scouts and Guides
28
Skelton School trip to London
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FCYNER: PSA and grant support
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A very happy little girl
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Members
Recognition of Service
2024 Dales Lodges Cricket
Ashley Tyson: Kirwan Award winner
12
Hats off to Zetland Ladies Club
14
Patrick Henriette - "A good mason"
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Solomon Certificate recipients
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website may be submitted to:
Chris Ansell, Provincial Communications Officer
c/o Yorkshire Mason, PO Box 235, Redcar, TS10 9BP
By email: comms@yorkshirenerfreemasons.org.uk
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Issue 36 Contents
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Since forming in October 2022, the F29 team has
been engaged with the planning and organising of
the launch last May and laying the foundations for
future success by forming a strong committee and
Ambassador Group. The Pre-Launch events were
widely supported, well received and had tangible
benefits for those who attended. This was illustrated
by a total of 557 donating towards the Festival
Continuous Giving scheme. In recognition, they
became Festival Stewards and were presented a
Festival Jewel from MCF, as an acknowledgement
and thanks for their generous contribution.
There have been considerable changes of
appointments in Lodges since the pre-launches.
Therefore, if your Lodge would like the F29 team to
visit and carry out an F29 presentation, please
contact any of the team via our festival website
https://ynerfestival29.org.uk, or liaise with your F29
Ambassador who can also deliver a presentation.
Hopefully you will have seen F29 merchandise
including gloves, ties (which can be worn in both
Craft and Chapter), lapel badges and cuff links,
which are proving extremely popular, with more
items to be added in the future. These items are
available through the F29 Ambassadors or
alternatively contact the team through the Festival
website.
Leading up to the official launch of Festival29 the
F29 team designed a Festival Booklet. The booklet
explains the various methods by which you can
donate and how to raise funds, either individually or
as a Lodge. If preferred, there is also a form to set
up a donation in this booklet. Lodges should have
sufficient copies of the Festival Booklet for each
member. An electronic version is also available on
the Festival website and should have already been
sent to you via email.
The Festival website has a lot of information on F29
and all members of the Province should familiarise
themselves with it, as it will answer many questions
you may have about F29. If you are unable to find
what you are looking for, please contact any of the
Festival Committee whose details you will find on
the site.
The Festival Committee are planning fundraising
events across the Province. These events will range
from individual endeavours, such as Committee
members carrying out a tandem parachute jump, to
larger events such as coffee mornings, dinner
nights, functions and BBQs. The F29 team will
support individuals who want to assist in organising
individual events but may not have time to join the
committee, so if you or your Lodge is planning an
F29 event let the team know. All Lodges will be
informed ahead of time of any up-and-coming
events.
Festival 29 fundraising has already benefited from
the Coast to Coast cycle ride, led by Gary Calder and
accompanied by Michael Saxby, Natalie Carnall
jumping out of aircraft and Dave Grainger running
the York 10K, to name a few. There are many ways
you can raise money. Make it fun - it is easy to set up
an online fundraising page. It just takes a few
minutes and an easy way for family and friends to
sponsor you. If you require help then please contact
any of the F29 team.
Brethren, it is understood and acknowledged that it
is not going to be easy, but with a community spirit,
we can achieve great things. F29 has made a
brilliant start, so please assist the F29 Team in
keeping up this momentum.
Finally, remember that since 2016 this Province has
itself received £3.1m from the MCF to support
brethren in need. The MCF continues to support 44
adults and 22 children in our Province, a few
examples of which are featured in the Festival
Booklet. Please raise and donate what you can to
enable the MCF to continue to support the brethren
and families in our own Province and beyond.
Martin Eggermont, Festival Committee Chair
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Investiture of WBro Bill Glanville
as Deputy Provincial Grand Master
On Tuesday 18 June a packed assembly at the Humber Installed
Masters Lodge 2494 witnessed Provincial Grand Master David
Chambers take the chair to invest WBro Bill Glanville as Deputy
Provincial Grand Master, and WBro Tony Stevenson as the new
Provincial Grand Secretary.
A real test for any DC as Bill is also the current WM of that Lodge!
Expertly managed and a real treat for all who witnessed the spectacle.
The Province sends hearty congratulations to Bill and Tony and good
wishes for fair winds in their new roles.
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Recognition of Service
The Old Pocklingtonian Lodge No 7867 was honoured
recently to receive as a visitor WBro William Glanville, in
attendance as the representative of the RW PGM.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of a Certifcate
of Service to WBro Robert Blaken Ward. The presentation was a
closely guarded secret!
The certificate is presented by RW PGM Dr David Chambers as
a mark of his recognition in terms of the hard work, that he
sees an individual undertakes going above and beyond within
Freemasonry.
Robert is one of only a small number of Brethren to have
received the honour. Robert put work in across the board, not
only in Old Pocklingtonian Lodge but the many other lodges
that Robert is part of. Robert's Masonic experience spans over
30 years and many Masonic Orders.
Well done Robert in receiving the award and many thanks
RWPGM in recognizing the hard work and dedication that
Robert puts into Freemasonry.
50 Years in Freemasonry
Congratulations to WBro Steve Borden,
who received his 50 year certificate of
service from the Provincial Grand
Master during a recent official team visit
to Eboracum Lodge in York.
WBro Malcolm Dabbs, PSGD and a Past Assistant
Provincial Grand Master of this Province, has been
presented with his Certificate of Service by the RW
Provincial Grand Master. Malcolm is a member of Acklam
Lodge which meets at Middlesbrough and the
presentation was made at the June meeting of the
Lodge.
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Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) has been
generously supported by a donation of
£98,000 from Yorkshire Freemasons:
Thornborough Lodge, Leyburn and Hebden
Bridge Lodge of Prince Frederick.
This substantial contribution underpins the
Freemasons unwavering long-term
commitment to supporting essential
emergency services across Yorkshire and will
significantly enhance YAA's critical operations.
Led by Mike Ramsay and John Dinsdale,
Thornborough Lodge contributed £50,000
towards the cause, while the Lodge of Prince
Frederick, represented by Robert Walker,
Arthur Chapman and Basil Greaves, donated
£48,000.
The funds will be utilised to procure essential
equipment, including state of the art handheld
ultrasound devices for each YAA helicopter and
Rapid Response Vehicles (RRVs), specialist
Yorkshire Freemasons' £98000
donation supports Yorkshire Air
Ambulance with lifesaving equipment
helmets for the medical crew, and the
implementation and six year subscription of
PHEMnet, a cutting-edge clinical and patient
database system.
The implementation of PHEMnet enables
seamless integration between YAA and key
clinical databases, facilitating comprehensive
analysis of patient journeys and interventions.
This integration offers valuable insights and key
learnings for YAA's critical care team, further
enhancing the quality of their life-saving
services.
Furthermore, the introduction of the Butterfly
iQTM handheld ultrasound device will
revolutionise pre-hospital care by enabling mid-
air scans and rapid transmission of critical
information to emergency teams, expediting
treatments, and improving patient outcomes.
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Dr Stuart Reid, Medical Director at Yorkshire Air
Ambulance, emphasised the positive impact of
the ultrasound machines, stating, "The
introduction of handheld ultrasound devices
will significantly enhance our diagnostic
capabilities, particularly in cases of cardiac
arrests. This advanced technology will empower
our medical teams to make critical decisions
swiftly, ultimately improving patient outcomes
and aiding us to save more lives."
Expressing gratitude for the Freemasons'
invaluable support, Mike Harrop, Chairman of
Yorkshire Air Ambulance, commented, "We are
deeply grateful for the generosity shown by
Freemasons from Thornborough Lodge and
Lodge of Prince Frederick. The donation not
only provides vital equipment but also serves as
a testament to the community spirit that fuels
Yorkshire Air Ambulance. With their support, we
are empowered to continue our lifesaving
mission, ensuring that every person in need
receives the highest standard of care, no matter
where they are in Yorkshire."
Earlier this year, the Freemasons from both
Lodges were warmly welcomed to YAA's Nostell
Air Support Unit in Wakefield, where they had
the opportunity to see one of the YAA’s
operational H145 D3 helicopters up close, and
meet the dedicated team of Pilots, Paramedics,
Doctors and other key members of the charity's
staff, further strengthening the bond between
the organisations.
Robert C Walker, a member of both
Thornborough Lodge and a previous member
of the Hebden Bridge, Lodge of Prince
Frederick, played a pivotal role in facilitating the
donation process. Mr. Walker said, "It is an
honour to facilitate this meaningful contribution
on behalf of both Thornborough Lodge and the
Lodge of Prince Frederick. The Masonic
charitable ethos of service and community
support resonates deeply with the mission of
Yorkshire Air Ambulance, and we are proud to
play a part in advancing their life-saving work."
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The Connaught Court Summer Fayre was held on Saturday
8 June and for a while at least the sun actually shone!
The fayre was opened by Provincial Grand Master David
Chambers. David visited one of Connaught Court's most
noted residents, D-Day veteran Joe Wood. Joe, 99, is a
member of Mitre Lodge and early on D-Day found himself
part of the crew of a minesweeper charged with the
dangerous task of clearing mines from the approaches to
the landing beaches. Recently, Joe has been interviewed
about his service by the York Press and has also been visited
by the The Rt Hon Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Margaret
Wells and the Sheriff of York, Ms Fiona Fitzpatrick.
Our present unseasonable weather was no deterrent to
those who attended this friendly and enjoyable event and
maybe even sampled a burger or two (expertly prepared by
the DPGM-designate) while admiring the display of vintage
cars, powerful motorcyles or listening to the excellent brass
band. Congratulations to Bro Alistair Heaton for winning a
bottle of Scotch by successfully breaking into the bottle jail!
Connaught Court Summer Fayre
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On Sunday, July 28th, under a bright blue sky, the
5th annual Dales Lodges cricket match took
place at Scruton Cricket Club.
The pitch was in excellent condition, and the game
format was set for 25 overs per innings, with a
maximum of 4 overs per bowler and batsmen
retiring upon reaching 25 runs. The match featured
11 players from Falcon and Lennox lodges against a
combined team from Anchor, Beresford-Peirse,
and Thornborough lodges.
First Innings: Falcon and Lennox's openers, Andy
Vincent and Tony Nelson, started cautiously,
managing to see off the first 4 overs with only one
boundary. Steady scoring ensued, with batsmen
retiring as they reached 25 runs. The bowlers kept a
tight rein on the scoring until the 18th over when
Mark "Kenny" Chapman made a significant impact.
Des Mackenzie fell to a cheeky off-break, leading to
a successful appeal by Umpire Hodges. Chapman
then bowled Carlton Caswell and executed a
brilliant run-out, dismissing Carl Tate. Despite
Stephen Kennedy contributing 10 wides in two
overs, the innings ended with a total score of 115,
Extras being the top scorer with 30 runs.
Second Innings: Following a delightful BBQ
prepared by Harry Elliott and his team, the
combined team of Lennox and Falcon showed
aggressive intent from the start. Openers Matty
Metcalf and Mick Lynch began swinging, with Mick
departing early due to a sharp catch off Carl Tate’s
bowling. Matty Metcalf and Kit Barker's boundary-
heavy performance pushed the score well above
the required run rate. Both retired after scoring 25
runs each. Mark "Kenny" Chapman added a quick
28, and Charlie Mawer hit the winning runs,
securing victory with 10 overs to spare.
The match saw over 100 spectators, the largest
crowd in Scruton Cricket Club's history. The players
and spectators enjoyed a well-organized BBQ, with
contributions from Harry Elliott, Vickie Elliott, Karen
Vincent, Kirsty Wright, and Thi Heaton, who
provided an emergency Thai buffet.
After the match, thanks were given to Umpires
Steve Hodges and Chris Barker, scorers Babs and
Paul Hunt, and Scruton Cricket Club. The Assistant
Provincial Grand Master, W.Bro. Martin Eggermont,
presented the Golden Welly Boot Trophies to the
Worshipful Masters of B-P and Thornborough,
Stephen Morris and Mark Brown. The event
successfully raised £820 from bar and meal
proceeds for Macmillan, to be used in North
Yorkshire.
It was a splendid day for the Freemasons and their
families from the Dales Lodges, highlighting
community spirit and sportsmanship.
Mark Pybus
5th Annual Inter Dales Lodge Cricket Match
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Living in Selby, and as a Freemason, I wanted to
raise money for SleepSafe Selby, a charity which
supports people who have been made
homeless and provides practical help for them
at an awful time in their lives when they need it
most. So, I decided to experience some of what
a person who is homeless might go through
and ask my friends and colleagues to sponsor
me… so here are some notes and observations
on my rough-sleeping journey over the last
week of May.
On the Monday night I ended up not sleeping at
all and I talked to three homeless lads outside
McDonald's. I was asking about their experiences
and their day-to-day activities, before getting
caught short in bad rain at 6 am. Not being
prepared for this, I had no option but to dart from
doorway to doorway until I found cover at a bus
shelter.
On Tuesday when I had dried off and with
nowhere to go, I realised I had plenty of time but
with nothing to do. So I went for a walk down the
Selby canal. This eventually turned into
completing the Selby Horseshoe Walk,
something I have done before but in completely
different circumstances. I was by now very tired,
and I still had six hours till dusk, so I walked the
pavements of Selby until nightfall. I slept in a
doorway.
On Wednesday it rained all day. Luckily, I had
found somewhere to get cover, but being stuck
in at the same spot for 24 hours isn't fun. My
clothes were wet and damp from having to go
from the shelter to use the toilet and to get fresh
drinking water.
Wednesday night was the coldest yet. I had a damp
jumper on, and trying to sleep on cold solid
concrete is 10 times worse than sleeping on the
wooden benches. I had continually broken sleep as
I had to constantly turn over every 20 minutes -
whichever body part, arms, sides or back, was in
contact with the concrete floor, went numb.
Thursday was hard. Having only an hour of broken
sleep starts to take its toll. Not to mention the
feelings of isolation and being lonely. I was cold and
damp, and by now after days of walking miles in the
same clothes, very sore. I will spare the details, but I
had got rubbed raw in places I never imagined.
Every step was torture when walking with blistered
feet. And sitting wasn't pleasant too.
On Thursday at about 4 pm I had hit a wall and was
very down. Luckily, my best friend Sam called and
said he would join me that night. Peter Franks
called as well to meet me with a warm coffee and a
slice of pizza. It's these moments that kept me
going.
On the Saturday morning, after getting a good
nights' sleep at home on Friday, we had a Coffee
Morning in the Masonic Hall in Selby. Friends had
brought cakes, we ran a raffle, and the total amount
raised with all the very generous donations and
sponsorship, was over £2800 – a big thank you to
everyone who helped out.
Charity Begins at Home
Dave Hampson
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