“CONGRATULATIONS” to the Masons who attend the complex. Especially Bro Kenny Keys being the lead for the Steel Acacia light blues and driving the Foodbank appeal forward. An amazing 400+ kgs was gathered. Complex Chairman , Jim Spence spoke to the Foodbank coordinator Martin Langford who was so appreciative and said there had been a … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/acacia-lightblues-food-bank-appeal/">Continued</a>
Article by WBro Jack Summerfield The Corby Masonic Players held their festive Pantomime on Saturday 9th December, raising £525 for Teddies for loving care. The pantomime this year was Snow White. There were two shows on the day. Entrance to the pantomime was free of charge, each child that attended was gifted a selection box. … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/snow-white-at-the-corby-masonic-complex/">Continued</a>
Recently at Spelhoe Lodge which holds its meeting at the Provincial Grand Lodge building in Sheaf Close, WBro John Russell, for his very first time , was the official representative of the PGM RWBro Mark Constant. Supporting WBro John were quite a number of masons from his own mother Lodge, Thistle & Rose and a … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/representing-the-provincial-grand-master/">Continued</a>
It was a cold, damp and grey Sunday morning, when WBro Jim Spence arrived at the appointed meeting place for Corbymasons. A large group had turned up to join him on the Remembrance Parade going to the Corby Cenotaph joining the other local Corby groups. By the time the Parade moved forward there were well … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/lest-they-forget-corbymasons-remembrance-day/">Continued</a>
By WBro Jim Spence On Monday 23rd October , WBro Dave Genner attended Grey Friars Lodge 4990 on his official visit. WBro Jim Spence, WBro Andrew McWilliam John Russell and Alex Robertson were also there supporting Dave. It was a very poignant meeting the first ,since the passing of WBro Ian Nelson.Hearing about Ian’s masonic … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/daves-first-official-visit/">Continued</a>
In a delightful turn of events this evening (Friday, 20th October), the Provincial Grand Master made an unexpected appearance at Heritage Lodge, catching the members off guard. Just as the Lodge was about to conclude its proceedings, a sudden report echoed at the door, and to everyone’s astonishment, W Bro Roger Blason, the ProvGDC, entered, … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/jeff-gets-a-big-surprise/">Continued</a>
On Monday 9th October 2023 WBro Harry Spencer Twelvetree PPSGW & a Corby Group Officer sadly passed to the Grand Lodge above. He was a long standing member of 2 Corby lodges – firstly the Lodge of St Giles No. 8736 joining in 1976, becoming WM in 1985 and then the Lodge of Unity No. … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/harry-twelvetree/">Continued</a>
On Tuesday 19th September , Ferraria became the 3rd Lodge in Corby to install their new WM as an attendance of over 50 witnessed an excellent ceremony performed to a very high standard. The Lodge received W Bro MC Caseman-Jones SGD, APGM, accompanied by W Bro I Wilson ProvDepGDC as our official visitor. Following the … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/ferraria-8489-install-their-new-wm/">Continued</a>
Consecration of Heritage Chapter Rose Croix 1220 by WBro Stephen Burton. Date & time Noon 11th September 2023 Venue, Corby Masonic Centre The aspiration of generations of Corby freemasons were fulfilled at a superb ceremony conducted by the Supreme Council 33 degree with the consecration of the Heritage Rose Croix 1220 to be based at … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/a-new-chapter-in-the-history-of-corby-masons/">Continued</a>
We are excited to announce that we will be holding the Consecration of Heritage Chapter Rose Croix No 1220 here at the Corby Masonic Centre on Monday September 11th 2023. With over 80 guests coming along from all over the country to witness this rare event, with everyone sitting down afterwards to a meal and … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/rose-croix-chapter-opening-in-corby/">Continued</a>
On a vacation to see friends in Colorado Springs, I had a fantastic opportunity to not only look around the Grand Lodge of Colorado Museum but also be invited along to a meeting. The Grand Lodge of Colorado is based in Colorado Springs, with a wonderful view of the Colorado Rockies just outside the entrance. … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/freemasonry-in-colorado-usa/">Continued</a>
by WBro Scott Morton Corby Masonic Centre became a beacon of fraternal celebration on Saturday, June 24th, as brethren gathered to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the consecration of the Thistle & Rose Lodge No 6644. This momentous occasion brought together Freemasons, their families, and friends to honour a significant milestone in the lodge’s rich … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/thistle-rose-celebrate-75-years/">Continued</a>
RWBro Mark Constant as the new PGM presented preferments and promotions to not only worthy brethren around the Province of Northants and Hunts but also to a number of his fellow Corbymasons. W Bros Dave Genner, Andy Mcwilliam and Eddie Storey all attended to receive their Honours, unfortunately John Russell was laid low with Covid. … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/corbymasons-at-the-provincial-grand-lodge-agm-and-3-counties-receive-their-preferments-and-promotions/">Continued</a>
In 1972 , there were 2 Lodges classed as being from Corby, Thistle & Rose #6644 which had been formed in 1948 and Willowbrook #7439 consecrated in 1956. There was a tremendous interest in Corby to join Freemasonry so it was decided that another Lodge should be formed and an initial group of 12 members from … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/ferraria-lodge-8489-enjoy-their-50th-anniversary/">Continued</a>
The Worshipful Master and Charity Steward from The Lodge of Heritage 9344 have been busy distributing charity donations at the conclusion of their season. Charities include Teamwork Trust Corby, Integrated Cancer Therapies and Northants Search and Rescue. All fantastic charities who contribute so much to the local area of Corby, providing life changing and life … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/the-lodge-of-heritage-helping-to-fund-local-charities/">Continued</a>
The Lodge of Heritage #9344 welcomed a team from the Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire demonstration team who acted out a ‘typical’ Lodge night in 1759, (well maybe with a bit of poetic licence !!) The demonstration was given inside the temple which was attended by not only members of the Lodge of Heritage but also by … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/lodge-of-heritage-welcomes-lodge-night-1759-to-the-corby-masonic-complex/">Continued</a>
WBro Steve Burton, Group Officer for Corby and secretary of the Complex has written. It is with great sadness and a heavy heart to report the passing of our dear friend and Brother W Bro Robert Pinkerton (Pinky) to the Grand Lodge Above on the 16th March 2023, following an extended period of illness so bravely … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/wbro-rob-pinky-pinkerton/">Continued</a>
During our campaign to collect for the Corby Food Bank at Xmas 2022, the complex chairman also received 2 generous money donations to help the Corby Homeless Project. In consulation with them, it was agreed that we would wait a couple of months before converting that money into providing items they required. Today the chairman … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/helping-the-corby-homeless/">Continued</a>
Rockingham Lodge of Mark Master Mason Lodge #1645 were delighted to present a cheque to Lakelands Hospice as part of their own Charitable donations for 2023. Seen pictured are WBro D Genner and WBro K Harrison presenting to Sue Hall who is the Trust and Grant Officer/Office Manager. What is the Lakelands Hospice? Lakelands Hospice … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/making-their-mark-on-charity/">Continued</a>
Last October, Freemasons completed a sponsored a 100 mile round trip bike ride from Spalding to Corby in aid of the ICT ( Integrated Cancer Therapies) which provides palliative care for patients every Tuesday in the Corby area. Recently WBro Rob Pinkerton (Pinky) , a long standing Corby Mason has been receiving treatment which has increased awareness … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/pinkys-bike-ride-15th-october-an-update/">Continued</a>
Report by WBro Jim Spence Senior Group Officer Corby What a fabulous night at the Lodge of Unity 30 year anniversary meeting. The ceremony was first class and the brethren who attend the Corby LOI can feel proud of there own part in the temple proceedings. It is highly recommended that if you are new … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/celebrations-at-unity-lodge/">Continued</a>
As a Freemason , a lot of brethren join other Lodges in other Provinces around the country. For Corbymasons not only do they join one or more of the other Lodges in Corby but quite a few are members of London Lodges in addition to some of our neighbouring Provinces as well. But it’s also … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/a-warm-welcome-in-radlett/">Continued</a>
The oldest Lodge in Corby celebrated it’s own Burns Night on Wednesday 25th February. With a bumper crowd watching an excellent ritual led by the WM Bro Jeff Connisbee when Bro Darren Millard, watched on by the official guest VW Bro CA Bennett PGSwdB, Deputy Provincial Grand Master Accompanied by WBro JT Blason Provincial Assistant … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/thistle-rose-burns-night/">Continued</a>
In November, the Light Blues in Corby decided to start collecting Food and other items for the Corby Food Bank. The Complex was used to assemble and then invited all members of Lodges in Corby to contribute if they were able to. On December 21st a van was organised to collect and deliver to Corby … <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/corby-light-blues-food-bank-collection/">Continued</a>
