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 Honorary Membership Presentation

On the 25th of January, Bro. Ian Gunn ROH, of the Eastgate Lodge 6393, was presented with Honorary Membership in recognition of his Forty years Membership in the Order. The Presentation was an 'Open Ceremony' that followed the first PGL visit of the year. The Ceremony was conducted by the PGP, Bro. Steve Jones KOM assisted by the Grand Waiter of 2007, Bro. Steven Roofe ROH and the Grand Waiter of 2009, Bro. Rick Chesmond ROH. There was a magnificent turnout from both PGL and Lodges of the Province. Brother Steven then presented Brother Ian with a Bound Copy of the Ceremony and an Inscribed Mounted Clock.

Martyn Sharp - Charity Swim



Brother Martyn would like to thank everyone who sponsored him on last years Hunstanton Christmas Day Charity Swim.

Locomotive Lodge Raising



Provincial Grand Primo, Bro. Jim Hartigan ROH and Bro. Gerry Wood CP

Bro. Gerald Wood was Raised to the Second Degree on Thursday 24th November at the Brazza Club, March. The Induction Ceremony was conducted by the PGP, Bro. Jim Hartigan ROH, ably supported by the Provincial Grand Chamberlain, Bro. Paul Plitsch ROH and the Officers of PGL. As well as the visiting Brothers from Lodges of our Province, there was representation from the Cambridge and Kings Lynn Provinces including Grand Waiter Bro. Steven Roofe ROH.
Brother Gerald was presented with his Second Degree Emblem on the 5th of January 2012 by the Worthy Primo of the Locomotive, Bro. Roddy MacGregor ROH.

Valiant Lodge Initiation

Mr John McFeteridge was Initiated into the Order on Tuesday 18th October 2011 at the Valiant Lodge 8806. The Ceremony was excellently conducted by the Grand Waiter of 2009, Bro. Rick Chesmond ROH, PPGP, with 36 Brothers in the Link. The new Brothers Sponsors were Bro. Graham Holliday KOM and Bro. Sean Mulholland (though Bro. Mike Ansell stood in for the Ceremony). Bro. John was supported by his father-in-Law, Bro. Brian Roseman ROH from Plymouth, who presented the newly Initiated Brother John with a Valiant Lodge Jewel.

PGL Dinner 2011

This years Dinner took place at the Cresset on Saturday 15th of October and was again well supported. A nice meal was followed by excellent entertainment from 'ClosertwoHome'. The evening also included a Raffle with some of the prizes donated on the night. The DPGP would like to thank all Brothers & Lodges for their support in the planning, preparation and support on the evening. A big thanks also to all who attended, their Ladies, Partners and Guests.

Bro. Steve Jones KOM, DPGP.

Double Presentation

On Wednesday 14th of September, at the King George Lodge, the PGP, Bro. Jim Hartigan ROH, presented an Honary Membership Award to Bro. John Smyth ROH and a Fifty Years Award to PPGP, Bro. Dennis Felstead ROH.

PGP Jim with Award Recipients John & Dennis.

 Fourth Degree Raisings

Bro. Barry Burrell of the Fenman Lodge was Raised to the Fourth Degree on Friday 12th August. The Installing Officer was the Peterborough & District ROH Assembly, ably supported by the Director of Ceremonies, Bro. Terry Colingwood ROH. 

Bro. Brian Phillips of the Locomotive Lodge was Raised to the Fourth Degree on Thursday 18th August. The Installing Officer was Bro. Alan Norris ROH, ably supported by Bro. Terry Colingwood D of C and the other Officers of the ROH Assembly. 

 Bannister Cup Fishing

On Sunday 14th of August the Bannister Cup took place at Yoke Farm Fishery. The event was organised by the Avondale Lodge, winners for the last two years, who this year found themselves pushed into the Runners up slot. The Bannister Cup was won by the Welland Lodge with the Eastgate 'A' team coming third.

Wally Dawson with the Bannister Cup