LODGE NEWS
A Lodge in Waiting
The Union of Rugby Lodge No.9989 had been waiting patiently for its consecration for some time. With the uncertainties in the world today, Daniel Quelch gave his thoughts on the current situation and the plans to bring the Lodge to life. It would be difficult to find anyone in the Province who has not heard of the plans to consecrate a new speciality Lodge for Rugby enthusiasts, the Union of Rugby Lodge. The new lodge was due to be consecrated in April 2020, however, due to Covid19, this has been delayed until Saturday 11th September 2021. The sheer numbers of Brethren due to attend the consecration from all over the country has prompted the committee to agree to this delay in the hope things will have returned to some form of normality by the autumn of 2021.
collected prizes from across the Province and hosted the raffle draw on Zoom. The raffle was held in August and raised £1000.
Undaunted by the necessity of a delay, the committee have held regular Zoom calls with the Petitioners to keep them informed of all developments. These calls have also included potential new candidates who take great pleasure from being associated with the Lodge, even though they are yet to join. The Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. Peter Kinder, has taken a great interest in the Lodge, and together with members of his Provincial team have been regular attendees on our calls.
Although we are yet to be consecrated, the members continue to show their commitment and desire to see this project through. With continued hard work and a dose of patience the Union of Rugby Lodge will be kicking off very soon.
Andrew ‘Jock’ Keenan, the Senior Warden designate said, “They have become a major asset to the new lodge, we have been stunned by the sheer determination and drive shown by them, their desire to be involved is an inspiration to us all, they will all make excellent Freemasons and indeed continue to represent the Light Blues”.
In conjunction with John Knight, the Charity Steward designate, those who will be joining the Lodge offered to organise a very generous raffle with all proceeds going to the 2022 Festival. Special thanks must go to Robert Key, who along with the other candidates,
W.Bro. Daniel Quelch
The first five candidates to join the Lodge will all come from various professional backgrounds, but as you would expect they all have one thing in common; they have all proudly put on a Light Blues RFC shirt over the last few years and become valued members of the team.
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