IN BRIEF
Sportsmans’ Dinner
Advertising Works! My wife and I felt that the time had come to replace our elderly boiler, not knowing where to turn for advice, we looked through a previous edition of Leicester Square. In issue 44, a new first-time advertiser had appeared, Albany Plumbing & Heating. After a quick call, Managing Director Paul came to give us a quote, and we are so glad we accepted. Our new boiler was installed quickly, cleanly, efficiently, and at a competitive price.
The new date for the Sportsmans’ Dinner, with special guest Kevin Keegan, is Thursday 18th November 2021. A date not to be missed!
A Thank You from our Past Provincial Grand Master
Without the advert, we would not have known about Albany Plumbing & Heating. It shows that advertising is worthwhile, with our wide readership and at a cost which is significantly lower than that usually charged by a commercial publication.
May I thank brethren and lodges for the very many ‘get well soon’ messages and cards as regards my recent illness, from which I am thankfully recovering. What a caring society we all belong to. May I also thank the staff at the Cardiac Department at Glenfield Hospital for their dedication and support in these most difficult times for everyone, but particularly those members of our wonderful NHS.
Jim Williamson.
David V. Hagger.
Marching Masons The much-publicised Marching Masons sponsored walk is still going ahead! Although the date has had to move, the current plan is to embark on the walk over two weekends, the 2nd & 3rd and 9th & 10th October 2021. Further information can be found at www.pglleics.org.uk/marchingmasons. If you would like one of the team to attend your lodge zoom call to answer questions, please contact freddieharris651@gmail.com
Union of Rugby Lodge New Consecration Date Saturday 2nd April 2022 is the new date for the consecration of the Union of Rugby Lodge No.9989. This date has been agreed to ensure that the large number of Freemasons who wish to attend can do so safely and securely. In due course official notification will be sent out to all members who would like to attend a wonderful ceremony.
Provincial Team Turn Out to Celebrate 50-year Presentation The Provincial Grand Master, Peter Kinder, led his team of Provincial Officers to attend the monthly zoom of Sparkenhoe Lodge No.8063 in Hinckley. This was not just a routine visit, but one to celebrate and present a certificate for 50 years of service to Freemasonry to Ken Pegg. After the usual lodge business, the Provincial Grand Master led the presentation to Ken, and recalled stories of his past, including the now-famous phrase coined by Ken of calling his father, also a Freemason, “Worshipful Brother m’Dad”. Peter then handed over proceedings to the
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Provincial Grand Secretary, Paul Wallace, to read through the certificate, after which Ken took to the microphone to extend his thanks and gratitude to the entire team of nearly ninety Freemasons for making this such a special occasion. Of course, at the moment, it is not possible to meet, however, when such time
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allows the lodge to meet in person again, the actual certificate will be presented to Ken. The meeting ended after nearly an hour of enjoyment, with some members choosing to continue the conversation for as long as they could. Zoom has been such
a superb way for lodge members to keep in touch with each other. Whilst it cannot replace the warmth of in-person meetings, without it, members would have struggled in the times of isolation until such time as we can meet again.
Richard Barnett, Editor Leicester Square
