Author: Rob Poulter

Dec 10, 2019 Masonic Events

Was it Very Good? Oh YES it was! A Fantastic Pantomime at the Complex

Jack Summerfield and his entire cast of Amateur actors gave 2 tremendous performances at the Corby Masonic Complex on Sunday December 1st. Full houses for both performances are a tribute to some wonderful script writing and the actors gave that brilliant mix of Professionalism with a few very well placed jokes that had the audience &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/was-it-very-good-oh-yes-it-was-a-fantastic-pantomime-at-the-complex/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter

Nov 25, 2019 Masonic News

Corby Masonic Complex Winter 2019 Newsletter

Click here for the CMC Newsletter Christmas 2019

Rob Poulter

Nov 22, 2019 Masonic Events

They Came, They Saw, They Took it with them…….

A Raiding party from the Lodge of Hospitality and Concord #8645 in Poole came along to the the Lodge of Unity on Thursday 21st November and reclaimed the Travelling Gavel for the Province of Dorset. Led by Bro Dudley Fox the W.M. along with the other members of the Raiding party , WBro Paul Broome &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/they-came-they-saw-they-took-it-with-them/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter

Nov 21, 2019 Masonic Events

Sam Hagen – 60 years in the Craft

At Novembers regular meeting of Ferraria Lodge the Assistant Provincial Grand Master WBro Mark Constant JGD helped the Lodge celebrate a Diamond Certificate &amp; Jewel from the Grand Lodge of Scotland for WBro Samuel Hagen PPJGW to mark Sam’s 60 years in the fraternity. Sam was initiated into the Lodge Firth of Clyde 626 on &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/sam-hagen-60-years-in-the-craft/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter

Nov 11, 2019 Masonic Events

Remembrance Sunday November 10th 2019

Once again over 30 brothers joined the Parade in the Corby Remembrance day Parade. After the event we gathered at the Complex for Hot Soup and Bread supplied by Garry and a little refreshment to warm up. W Bro Spence, Henderson and Stone laid wreaths on behalf of&nbsp; Provincial Grand Lodge,&nbsp; Chapter and the Corby &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/remembrance-sunday-november-10th-2019/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter

Nov 11, 2019 Masonic Events

Special Celebration at Ferraria Lodge on Tuesday November 19th

Brethren All &nbsp; WBro Sam Hagen has completed 60 years in freemasonry and has been awarded a Diamond Certificate from the Grand Lodge of Antient Free &amp; Accepted Masons of Scotland&nbsp; &nbsp; On Tuesday 19th November the certificate will be presented to Sam during the regular meeting of Ferraria Lodge, by the Assistant Provincial Grand &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/special-celebration-at-ferraria-lodge-on-tuesday-november-19th/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter

Nov 8, 2019 Masonic Events

Stand and Deliver —- The Travelling Gavel — Lodge of Unity November 21st

On Thursday November 21st at the next meeting of the Lodge of Unity #9495.&nbsp; We have a raiding party coming up from the Lodge of Hospitality and Concord 8465 from Poole in Dorset to claim the Travelling Gavel. It would be great if we can get a bumper number of Corby Masons to greet them &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/stand-and-deliver-the-travelling-gavel-heritage-lodge-november-21st/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter

Oct 21, 2019 Masonic Events

To Baldly Go into the New Season .

Heading into the end of the first full month of the 2019/20 season, we now have all the newly installed Masters in the chair of King Solomon. Unfortunately missing from our photo is Bro A Swartjes for Unity(#9495) and Bro. K Williams ( St.Giles #8736)&nbsp; Watch out for future photos with all of them.

Rob Poulter

Aug 27, 2019 Masonic News

Further news from the Pen Green centre.

A number of Corby Masons recently gave up their spare time and provided hard graft to help out the Pen Green centre in Corby. It had been mentioned on the Cheque presentation visit how it was proving difficult to manage and maintain some of the garden area. They had closed some of the play areas &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/further-news-from-the-pen-green-centre/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter

Jul 5, 2019 Masonic News

Corby Lodges and the Provincial Grand Charity donate to Pen Green Children’s Centre

Pen Green Children’s Centre in Corby offers a vital service helping local Children who are living with adverse complexity more often than not in poverty. Local Corby masons and the Provinical Grand Charity have teamed up to donate £1800 to the centre in order to provide a break for a number of the children at &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/corby-lodges-and-the-provincial-grand-charity-donate-to-pen-green-childrens-centre/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter

Jun 8, 2019 Masonic News

Annual General Meeting of the Corby Masonic Complex, Tuesday 18th June 7.30 p.m.

The Annual General Meeting&nbsp; of the Corby Masonic Complex will be held at the complex on Tuesday 18th June @ 19.30. See the Agenda below. All Corby Masons are automatically members of the Corby Masonic Complex and are invited to attend this meeting. Welcome &amp; Introduction &#8211; Chairman To Read &amp; approve the minutes of &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/annual-general-meeting-of-the-corby-masonic-complex-tuesday-18th-june-7-30-p-m/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter

Apr 8, 2019 Masonic Events

A Lewis Lift

Submitted by WBro Jack Summerfield. &nbsp; I have detail of a Lewis lift*** with a difference &#8211; The Lewis was named Lewis! On Friday 22nd March, Bro Lewis William Harman, was initiated into the Thistle and Rose Lodge No. 6644 at Corby Masonic Complex. Proposed into Freemasonry by his father WBro Glen Harman PPGReg and &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/a-lewis-lift/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter

Apr 8, 2019 Masonic News

Spring 2019 CMC Newsletter

Click here &#8212;-CMC newsletter April 2019

Rob Poulter

Apr 1, 2019 Masonic Events

300 + 400 = 2 Great Nights of Celebrations

WBro Jack Summerfield provided the following comments from the evenings of Celebrations. Two Corby Lodges, Corbie No. 9155 and Ferraria No 8489, celebrated significant milestones within 6 days in March resulting in two fantastic evenings. Both meetings were very well attended and both lodges reciprocated with visits to the other Lodge. Corbie Lodge kicked off &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/300-400-2-great-nights-of-celebrations/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter

Mar 13, 2019 Masonic Events

Provincial Craft Promotions and Appointments 2019

Please join me in congratulating the following CORBY brothers on their recent promotion/appointment. ProvGSwdB Alexander Henderson L9155 Corbie ProvGSuptWks Jason Robert Hill L9344 Lodge of Heritage PPGSwdB David Aked Bridgwater CHINN L9344 Lodge of Heritage PPGStB Wayne Charles Walter SUMMERFIELD L9155 Corbie PPJGW George Ferguson ARMOUR L9155 Corbie PPGSwdB David Aked Bridgwater CHINN L9344 Lodge &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/provincial-craft-promotions-and-appointments-2019/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter

Mar 11, 2019 Masonic News

Grand Rank Appointments

Please find below the first appointments and re-appointments to craft Grand Rank, at the investiture meeting in April 2019, for the brethren in this Province. &nbsp; Reappointment as Deputy President of the MCF &nbsp;V.W.Bro James Henry Newman, OBE – Old Wellingburian Lodge no 5570 &nbsp;Promotions &nbsp; W.Bro Charles Anthony Bennett, PSGD, DepPGM – Del La &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/grand-rank-appointments/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter

Feb 28, 2019 Masonic Events

Inaugural meeting of the Northants & Hunts Light Blues

More than 40 Freemasons from around the Northants &amp; Hunts Province came together at the Corby Masonic Complex in the inaugural meeting for the proposed Light Blue Club. It was great to see masons coming to the meeting not only from the Corby and Kettering lodges but also a number travelling in from Wellingborough,&nbsp; Thrapston, &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/inaugural-meeting-of-the-northants-hunts-light-blues/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter

Feb 18, 2019 Masonic Events

Ferraria Ladies Night, “Oh what a night!”

A quite remarkable 167 Friends, Family and Brethren of Ferraria Lodge along with members of other Lodges sat down for an excellent 4 course evening meal.&nbsp; This was followed by a number of speeches and after the room was re-arranged we were treated to some fantastic entertainment provided by New Vintage Plus. It was Jayne &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/ferraria-ladies-night-oh-what-a-night/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter

Jan 24, 2019 Masonic Events

Burns Supper at Thistle & Rose

An absolutely excellent turnout of 94 Brethren attended the Mother Lodge of Corby last night. With over 31 members and an exceptional 63 visitors all enjoying not only a well executed Raising but then going on to enjoy the Burns Supper at the Festive Board. WBro Scott Morton was our Piper for the evening. With &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/burns-supper-at-thistle-rose/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter

Jan 23, 2019 Masonic Events

St Giles Ladies Festival Saturday 11th May 2019

The Worshipful Master &amp; his Lady of The Lodge of St Giles No 8736 Cordially invite you &amp; your Lady to their Ladies Festival At the Masonic Complex, Rockingham Road, Corby on Saturday 11th May 2019 Reception 5.15pm – Dinner at 6.45pm prompt, Late Bar &nbsp;Dancing to John Burrows Band Tickets: £32.00 each Closing Date: &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/st-giles-ladies-festival-saturday-11th-may-2019/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter

Dec 31, 2018 Masonic Events

Ferraria Ladies Night – Valentines weekend NOW SOLD OUT

Ferraria Lodge #8489 will be holding their Ladies night on Saturday 16th February 2019. Worshipful Master Richie Skillen and his lady invite you to join them on this night . Full details&nbsp; as below.

Rob Poulter

Dec 21, 2018 Masonic Events

White Table with Thistle & Rose Lodge 6644

On&nbsp; Wednesday 19th December over 50&nbsp; Brother, Wives, Partners, Friends and Family sat down for a Turkey dinner at the Corby Masonic Complex. WM Steve Burton welcomed everyone to the festivities and explained about the childrens charity Lifelites that he was an ambassador for and was supporting throughout his year in the chair, and hoped &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/white-table-with-thistle-rose-lodge-6644/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter

Dec 3, 2018 Masonic Events

Perfectly Performing Panto Players.

Sunday 2nd December saw two &#8220;sell out&#8221; performances of Dick Whittington by the Masonic Thespians of Corby. Watched by over 300 people, once again script writer Jack Summerfield and his team put on a feast of visual and spoken Pantomime. &nbsp; Looking on this year we also welcomed a number of residents from the Glenmore &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/perfectly-performing-panto-players/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter

Nov 30, 2018 Masonic Events

Further Charitable donation for a Corby Institution.

WBro Jim Spence has announced that Lakelands Hospice is the latest charity in the Corby Area to receive funds from the Masonic Charitable Foundation. Lakelands Hospice is an independent charity committed to delivering the best possible practice and development of specialist palliative care for people with cancer, heart failure and other life-limiting illnesses.&nbsp; A total &hellip; <a href="https://www.corbymasons.co.uk/further-charitable-donation-for-a-corby-institution/">Continued</a>

Rob Poulter