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News From Around The Province Wraxall 9011 host Metropolitan Grand Chapter ‘Talking Heads’ team Somerset Motorcyclist’s Lodge Are you a keen Motorcyclist? Would you like to join a special interest Lodge? If so, then this could be for you! Roger Penny is well on the way to turning an idea he had twenty years ago into a reality - a Somerset Motorcyclists Lodge! Why is the Royal Arch a separate Order and what is the Master Mason missing by not being a member? Performed in masonic Lodges throughout the country,’ Talking Heads’ – The Next Step: Into The Royal Arch is a short playlet that seeks to answer these questions. It depicts an encounter between an experienced Past Master, who is also a Royal Arch Companion, and a relatively new Master Mason eager to learn more. The opening scene begins with two masons chatting in the anteroom as they don their regalia, after which they start engaging with the brethren present. The playlet covers the history of the Order and explains a little about the regalia – especially the breast Jewel that is also worn in Craft Lodges as well as discussing other links with the Craft. These, and many more questions were answered when the Metropolitan Grand Chapter ‘Talking Heads’ team visited Wraxhall 9011 and played to a packed house. One of the team, Russ Woodland is a member of Somerset’s Royal Naval Lodge 2761 as well as the MetGStwd’s Lodge in London. Mike Baker, Ian Curran (AsstMetGM) and Mick Scotchmer made up the rest of the team and were greeted by the PGM Stuart Hadler and the Grand Superintendent John Bennet. The performance took around 35 minutes after which there was a lively question and answer session. This was the team’s 24th visit to the Provinces, all of which had been 24 Above: (THT -Talking Heads team) From L-R: Russ Woodland (THT): Mike Baker (THT): Ian Curran (THT – AsstMetGM): Stuart Hadler (PGM): Richard Hicken (WM 9011): The Rev. Mick Scotchmer (THT) and John Bennett (GSupt) well received. To commemorate the occasion John Bennet was presented with a recording of the playlet on a compact disc. Richard Hicken, WM of Wraxhall, presented a cheque for £300 to the AsstMetGM Ian Currans in aid of the MetGL Air Ambulance appeal. The PGM thanked the team for a most informative and entertaining evening and the GSupt said that a Somerset ‘Talking Heads’ team may be on the way. Watch this space – Ed Thanks to Ray Beckingham Wraxall 9011 Queens College Taunton A family affair! Both the PGM and Deputy PGM joined the brethren of Queens College 6899 at their March meeting to see Phil Jubb installing his successor Dr Jim Virjee as Master. The assembled brethren were treated to the ‘Extended Working’ adopted by 6899 at its consecration 65 years ago, fascinating those who had never seen it before.Jim’s elder Brothers Roy and Zal Virjee presented the first and second degree Working Tools respectively and the new WM commented “it was the first time in his life that his older brothers had saluted him!” Later at the Festive Board alms were collected in aid of the Taunton Association for the Homeless – a Charity supported by Queens College. Thanks to Richard Baker LIO 6988 “I formed the Somerset Provincial Motorcycles Association back in 2012” said Roger. “Every year I organise a selection of rides to venues such as Weston-s-Mare, Lyme-Regis and Poole. Through this project I met many Somerset riders who were keen to form a Motorcyclists Lodge. To date I have received founders applications from thirty six brethren. If successful, we hope to have one candidate and five meetings a year, some during the summer months when we have lighter evenings. Installation will be at Keynsham with others held in the Provinces of Gloucester, Wiltshire and here in Somerset. The plan is for brethren to ride to Lodge, meeting up in groups for the journey. Meetings would be late afternoon with an early festive board enabling us to ride home in daylight. It would certainly be a Lodge with a difference!” If you would like to know more – contact Roger Penny at: mpenny@blueyonder.co.uk Above: Dr. Jim Virjee (centre) is the new Master of Queens College 6988.
News From Around The Province Vale of Brislington 1296 win Bristol’s ‘Dragon Festival’ boat race When David Roberts was installed as Master of Vale of Brislington he was determined to do something different during his year – and he did. He formed a team, entered Bristol’s Dragon Boat Race – AND WON! David takes up the story “My daughter Victoria had taken part in the ‘Dragon Festival Boat Race’ organised by ‘Julian House’ in Bristol docks the previous year. It proved to be a very exciting day which was successful in raising money for Charity. Companies and Charitable organisations who want to take part in the race pay a fee of £375 in return for which they get a boat and a pitch for the day at the dockside. There are 16 rowers and a drummer in each boat and we named ours ‘Dafty Oars’. Our Chosen Charity was ‘Breast Cancer Research’ and we set ourselves a target of £2000. As there were seventeen in the boat we agreed that each team member should try and raise £100 through sponsorship. Our wives and partners baked pink ‘fairy cakes’ which we sold from our stall on the day as well as a lucky dip and face painting.” Race day was September 5 th and consisted of brethren from the Lodge, sons, daughters and family friends. There were three heats over a distance of 250 metres leading to a final race between the fastest three boats. The 1298 team qualified for the final and it was a photo finish with ‘Dafty Oars’ declared the winners! ”We raised £3622” said David “almost double our target, which we presented to Jackie Morris at the ‘Touch of Pink’ Ball last November.” This year’s Above: The ‘Vale of Brislington’ team in action. race will be on September 3rd and, In the name of Charity, the Ruling Champions, Vale of Brislington CHALLENGE YOUR LODGE to a Race. - Can you take their Crown? David’s aim is to have five masonic entries this year and Lodges can join together to build a team if they wish. Why not have a little fun - Contact David at robertsbathltd@btconnect.com Kenneth Kinnersley support Mendip YMCA Mike Perrée, IPM of Kenneth Kinnersley 9218 was delighted to present a cheque for £2695 to Kaz Marsh, Deputy CEO of Mendip YMCA recently. The money, which will go towards the cost of funding training and support for volunteers was raised during Mike’s year as Master and included a £1000 boost from the Provincial ‘Match Funding Scheme’. Mike said “I consider becoming the Master of a Freemasons Lodge a privilege and a position to be proud of. I am delighted we are able to support the work of Mendip YMCA.” If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer with the YMCA and working with young people then contact Glenda Collier at: gcollier@mendipymca.org.uk or call her on 01749 679553 Winners! David Roberts (2nd from L) with his team Mike Perrée (IPM 9218) presents a cheque for £2,695 to Kaz Marsh with YMCA volunteers and staff, Helen Ware, Eve Parsons, Glenda Collier, Angela Riddle, Vicky Masters, Claire Rig, Dave Bonston, Stephanie Montagne. 25
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