E Comp. Philip Bowler is again organising the annual trip to Supreme Grand Chapter Investiture, this year to be held on Thursday 27 April. The luxury coach will leave Pride […]
Passing of the Veils
The Passing of the Veils Ceremony followed the Annual Installation of the Derbyshire Principals Chapter (8509)
The meeting on this occasion took place at Derby Masonic Hall on Wednesday 3rd June 2015 commencing at 6.30 pm. All Royal Arch Companions were welcome to attend to see this special ceremony.
The origin of the ceremony which originally took place before the Candidate was exalted is unknown, although it was part of the Royal Arch degree for the first 60 years of its existence […]
Provincial Grand Chapter 2015
The meeting of Provincial Grand Chapter was held on Saturday 21st March 2015 at Derby Masonic Hall.
Mundy Grove 125th
Mundy Grove Chapter No 506 Celebrates 125 Years
On Wednesday 25th February 2015 the Grand Superintendent along with a delegation of 24 Acting Provincial Officers attended the Mundy Grove Chapter No 506 on the occasion of their Installation meeting and celebrations of their 125th Year.
The Charter of their Chapter is dated the 6th November 1889 and the Consecration was carried out on the 13th February 1890. The 10 Founding Companions all being members of the Chapter of Truth No 731.
St Werburga Banner Dedication
Banner Dedication ceremony 11th Dec 2014
Twenty Acting Provincial RA Officers, together with EComp Allan Collier, PGStB acting as 2nd Prov Grand Principal, lead the Grand Superintendent EComp Charles Cunnington into the Temple. The Provincial Principals took the three Chairs and the ceremony of Dedicating a new set of Banners was then jointly conducted in splendid style by Companions of the Chapter and the Provincial team.
Phoenix Chapter
Provincial delegation visit on the 20th November to the Phoenix Chapter of St Ann No 1235 which meets at the Masonic Hall in Buxton
On Thursday the 20th November a Provincial delegation of 20 Excellent Companions led by our Grand Superintendent attended the Phoenix Chapter of St Ann No 1235.
The occasion was for the exaltation of Bro. Martin Hoban.
Retirement Presentation to the Past Deputy Grand Superintendent – 30th October 2014
On Thursday 30th October 2014 a delegation of 24 Acting Officers from the Royal Arch attended the Devonshire Chapter No 625 at Glossop for their Annual Installation Ceremony.
Installation of new Grand Superintendent
On Thursday the 18th of September 2014 EComp Charles Cunnington, was Installed as the 11th Grand Superintendent in his Royal Arch Province. EComp Charles takes over from EComp Tom Briggs who retired in March 2014 having served the Province as Grand Superintendent with distinction for the past 12 Years from 2002 to 2014.
Retirement of the Grand Superintendent
On Tuesday 9th September 2014 the Deputy Grand Superintendent in Charge, Charles Cunnington supported by a delegation of Provincial Officers attended the Chapter of Justice No 253. On behalf of the Province, Charles made a presentation to Thomas Edgar Briggs of an Eddie Stobart Mug, (Tom being a long term member of their ‘Stobart Club’).