Category: Chapter 232

THANK YOU !! 

Clevedon Social Hub organised a socially distanced Macmillan Coffee Morning supported by the Past MEGS John and Jenny as well as a number of Adair, Chapter Marine and Wrington Vale companions.

(Don’t tell Philip but we even used the Chapter Marine Bell!)

Some superb baking, good company and Great Fundraising!

allowed the Social Hub to donate a fantastic

£300

to W.Bro Peter Niccol and his going “Sober for October”

in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. A super effort, especial thanks to Zena for her donation of all the sandwiches!

Chapter Marine was honoured with the presence of the 3rd Principal of Provincial Grand Chapter E.Comp. Neil Hurcum.

We also were honoured with our past MEGS E.Comp. D. John Bennett who stood in as Joshua for the evening.

E.Comp. Andy Wade proposed that we Exalt Bro Wayne Kelly  of Birnbeck Lodge into Chapter Marine and E.Comp. Martin Slocombe proposed on behalf of E.Comp. Mike Barfoot-Franks that we also Exalt Bro Timothy O’Neil of Lodge Marine into Chapter Marine.

Both propositions were carried unanimously.

Bro Wayne Kelly was then Exalted into Chapter Marine by our Principals ably assisted by their Officers.

The Address after Exaltation was given by E.Comp. Neil Hurcum, the signs were explained by E.Comp. Andy Wade and the Mystical Lecture was given by E.Comps. Richard Reeve, Martin Slocombe and Marshall Westley.

 

At the Festive Board we had an ‘Italian Themed Night ‘ which was thoroughly enjoyed by all, finishing with  Chapter Marine’s unique custom of  everyone individually standing and toasting their Mother Chapter.

We will be Exalting Bro Timothy O’Neill at our next Convocation on the 10th October 2019.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A most convivial Convocation was experienced by everyone where we Exalted Bro Jon Parsons, a member of Colston Lodge No.610.

The meeting was enhanced by the visit of our Grand Superintendent E.Comp. D. John Bennett who assisted with the Ceremony.

E.Comp. Philip du Kamp was presented with the Grand Superintendent’s Award by E.Comp. D. John Bennett.

MEGS also presented Grand Chapter Certificates to Comps. Christopher Harris and Stuart Petty.

At the Festive Board, E.Comp. Colin Wilson gave a talk on Trafalgar Day October 21st 1805, which was the theme of the evening.

 

The following is a letter from Springboard Opportunity Group following a generous donation from Chapter Marine 232

Liz Smith
Business Manager
Springboard Opportunity Group
2a Princes Road, Clevedon, BS21 7SZ
01275 341113 / 07894 273033

liz@springboardweb.org.uk
www.springboardweb.org.uk

£1000 donation from Clevedon Freemasons.

Springboard is a charity supporting children from birth to 5 years old with additional needs and disabilities, and their families.

Springboard’s vision is where every child from birth to 5 years in North Somerset has the care, education, support and opportunity they need to reach their full potential. It was started by a small group of parents in 1986 who needed help with their very young children who all had disabilities. Springboard now provides a vital service for around 100 children per week. 

Every weekday in term time Springboard runs specialist play and learning sessions from four settings in Clevedon and Weston–Super–Mare and also weekly Stay and Play sessions for children with their parents/carers. Springboard have a Family Support Service and a Traded Inclusion Service.

Liz Smith, Springboard Business Manager, said “We depend heavily on support from the community to enable us to continue to work with children and families. We recently made a difficult decision that our minibus had come to the end of its useful life.
This generous donation of £1000 from Chapter Marine Masons at Clevedon will be used to take children from our base on outings around the local area, using hired minibuses or community transport.