SPRING 2011 Provincial FIRST ISSUE InsighGrand Mastert Your window into HampshireInstalled & Isle of Wight Freemasonry Freemasonry in the Community

IN THIS ISSUE Provincial Initiatives including: Masonic Open Days The University Scheme Teddies for Loving Care PLUS Charity Matters Around the Province Freemasonry and the Armed Services Masonic Bikers Association MESSAGE FROM THE PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER

elcome to Insight tion Unit which takes Freema- The Provincial the successor sonry out into the Community Grand Master and Wpublication to through local shows, fairs, his wife Kay (back News & Views which has town centres, markets and row) with family been available to our other places frequented by members for many years. members of the public. The Insight is part of a number Unit is manned by Freema- sons often accompanied by of exciting new initiatives their wives and it is intend- which we have introduced ed to give members of the over the past year with public an “Insight” into the a view to establishing objectives of the Craft. The Freemasonry within the primary objective is to “make local community. men” or perhaps more appro- priately to “make good men We will only achieve this if we better”. That should appeal dispel the myths of secrecy not only to men; but to their and mystery which have tradi- ladies and families! tionally surrounded Freema- sonry. As part of this project There is an article about the we have acquired an Exhibi- Exhibition Unit in this issue. Also in this issue we include an article about our Website ‘to dispel the myths which has been redeveloped of secrecy and to make it more attractive and which again will improve the Armed Services, the Universi- meaningful to members of public perception of what we ties Scheme, and Teddies for mystery which the public; and we are organ- do and why. Articles which Loving Care. I do hope all will ising a number of Open Days will be of particular interest enjoy the publication. have traditionally at Masonic Centres across the to the public, which of course surrounded Province to which non-Masons includes members wives, Michael J Wilks are invited and during which partners, and families, are Provincial Grand Master Freemasonry’ presentations will be given those on Freemasonry and the

Cover: Active in the Community. For more information on Freemasonry in Hampshire and Isle of Wight A youngster receives a Teddies take a look at our website at www.hiowmasons.org for Loving Care Bear. 02380 261555 See article on page 5 or phone the Provincial Office on Photo: Chris Bryan

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he Province of tion from afar, this is comple- Hampshire and Isle mented with large external Tof Wight became signs that advise what Free- proud owners of a profes- masonry is and where it can sional Exhibition Unit be found in Hampshire and during 2010 that has Isle of Wight; there is further quickly proved to be an detailed information within enormous asset. The unit the unit that provides for is in the form of a 2500kg a wide appreciation of the gross weight trailer that organisation as well as the charitable and voluntary work the members of Lodges that is carried out by the can tow, with their own members. vehicles, to public shows where they wish to mount In the summer of 2010 our displays of the work that members attended six Coun- is carried out by Freema- ty and Local Shows where sons within our Commu- they spoke to in excess of Lots of public interest in the Exhibition Unit at Isle of 1000 members of the public nities and to improve the Wight Garlic Festival perception of the organi- who enquired about Mason- ic activity, some expressed sation among the general such as from the lady who Isle of Wight, the Alresford an interest in joining the public whilst dispel- exclaimed “Goodness me the and Romsey Shows, as well fraternity and some whose Freemasons have come out as appearing in a number ling the myths that have parents or grandparents were of the closet”. Such comment of Town Centre locations on evolved over the years. Masons expressed surprise endorses the desire of the special occasions. We would and delight that the organi- The Provincial Exhibition Unit, Provincial Leaders to pursue be delighted if you could find sation was now publishing in trailer form, demounts from this new activity of creating time to view our display at one the good work it carries out. it’s wheels and chassis so that better public relations and an of these places and take the Other members of the public the exhibition room itself sits improved perception of the opportunity to talk to us about advised us they appreci- level with the ground to facili- organisation as a whole. your views and the benefits we tate easy access. The exhibi- ated that we were now out believe Freemasonry is able to tion room has a headboard in the midst of society advis- Plans for 2011 include attend- provide for society. lettered “Freemasonry in the ing what we do. There were ance at the New Forest Show, Community” to attract atten- also interesting comments The Garlic Festival on the Barry Preece PROVINCIAL WEBSITE UPDATE “Change is the law of life; those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future” – John F Kennedy 1963 ise words and ones A recent serious look at the which Masons United Grand Lodge guide- lines, and our own and other Wought to heed, for the needs of the public and, Much of the work is being related websites, convinced we now live in an era of with the minimum of effort done in-house by Hampshire the Provincial Grand Master social and other media on the part of the recipi- and Isle of Wight Masons that the site should be which are having an ever ent, to transmit the answers skilled in the art of graphic fundamentally revised and to those key questions in a design and website manage- increasing impact on our be directed to the general lives and actions. jargon-free way that can be ment. public; answer those obvi- easily understood by all. ous questions – what, why The launch is planned for Freemasonry has, over recent The Home page will be Spring of 2011 and we trust years, failed to engage with and where is Freemasonry, and what does it do for the relevant, eye-catching and it will give the community the local community such an Insight into Freemason- community? welcoming. From here the that many think of us as a general public should be ry in Hampshire and Isle of secret society and are total- The intention therefore is able to access all of inter- Wight. The address will be – ly unaware of our aims and to set up a new website est to them by one or two www.hiowmasons.org objectives. specially designed to meet clicks. Ken Day www.hiowmasons.org 3 Insight • Spring 2011 PROVINCIAL INITIATIVES

MASONIC OPEN DAYS tion on Freemasonry, after work of this charity is covered which cheques are presented in detail on page 8. Open to the charities concerned Days will give our brethren the which then have a forum to opportunity to engage with explain their work, so that the public; proudly display all present learn more about our Centres, furnishings and Freemasonry and the chari- regalia; and emphasise our ties whilst enjoying the hospi- support for the local commu- tality of the brethren. Other nity through charitable giving A packed Masonic open day Centres have simply opened and otherwise. their premises to members of the public, issued specific We will also convey what Free- y brief is to organ- on the Isle of Wight, and it invitations and also invitations masonry means to us. It will ise the launch of is intended that as many as to the local community at of course vary from person to Ma series of “Open possible will participate, with large, and ensured that breth- person but in general means Days” across Hampshire the individual Centre’s activ- ren are available throughout the joys of a shared ceremony and the Isle of Wight from ity being coordinated by a the day to answer questions and a meal in the company 2011 onwards, based on small central team under my about Freemasonry and give of cherished friends and new the experience gained direction. conducted tours of the Centre, acquaintances. during the very success- Some Centres have already including the Lodge room. The spirit of Freemasonry is ful Freemasonry in the organised “Open Days” usually These templates will form the too special not to be shared Community (FMITC) initi- having a coordinated charity basis for such events across with people outside of the ative which started in presentation evening, inviting the county. It is intended that fraternity, their partners and 2010 and involved our the charities concerned (all where non-Masonic charity their families. We aim to Exhibition Unit at public non-Masonic), their guests, presentations are to be made, capture this shared experi- events and shows. and members of the commu- these will include donations ence and make it evident to nity including local dignitar- where appropriate from the visitors to our Open Days. We have 40 Masonic Centres ies, to attend. The evening Hampshire and Isle of Wight in the County, including 9 commences with a Presenta- Masonic Grand Charity. The Bob Collins

Newest member of Domus Dei Lodge, Harry Booth (left) is greeted by its THE UNIVERSITIES SCHEME first Scheme member Jordan Fretter radition and conti- What this means in practice who are contem- nuity are two values is that suitable lodges have plating becom- Twhich characterise been networked throughout ing members of a the relationship between England and Wales and each University Lodge Freemasonry and univer- one linked to a local universi- usually apply to sities. It was nearly 200 ty. Membership of a University join earlier rather years ago that Apollo Lodge is usually a microcosm than later in their of the university itself, with a student careers. University Lodge was diverse and stimulating multi- Some will remain founded at Oxford with cultural mix. members of their Isaac Newton University Lodge, even when There are currently three lodg- Lodge following soon they move back to es within Hampshire and Isle afterwards at Cambridge. their home area of Wight participating in the These two Lodges at the end of their Scheme, namely Southamp- studies. Others provided the inspiration ton University Lodge (South- will join a Lodge for what has since become ampton), Domus Dei Lodge or Lodges within the Universities Scheme. (Portsmouth) and William of their own area and Wykeham Lodge (Winchester). Its aim is “To enhance the – for graduates These lodges have adapted opportunities for undergrad- moving elsewhere their way of operating to uates and other university – the Universities Scheme also ensure that they are truly A recent initiative is a members to join and enjoy has ‘Receptor’ lodges in many undergraduate-friendly, what- (University) Class of Instruc- Freemasonry”. There are liter- large conurbations. tion. In addition to learning ally thousands of suitable ever that may mean in the context of their own universi- Many graduates will discov- more about Freemasonry, young people today who are its purpose is to encourage missing out on something ty. Many suitable undergradu- er that their old school has ates, some as young as 18 a lodge, many of which are undergraduates and members they would find both enjoy- of our Universities Scheme able and fulfilling. years old, have become Free- affiliated to the Federation of masons whilst studying for a School Lodges or the Public lodges to meet socially, How can Freemasons help degree at these Universities. School Lodges’ Council, exchange ideas about the to improve the situation? It while some universities have Scheme and arrange visits to Three or four years is not a was answering this question lodges for their alumni that other University Lodges. that led to the Universities long time in the life of a Free- meet in London. Michael Codd Scheme being established. mason, so undergraduates

Insight • Spring 2011 4 www.hiowmasons.org PROVINCIAL INITIATIVES TEDDIES FOR LOVING CARE n 2001 the wife of the best form of comforter, that the Teddies also acted as an Essex Freemason took advice on the size and a distraction enabling medi- Isuffered an allergic design of a bear, arranged cal staff to administer much reaction which caused for specialist bears to be needed treatment far more swelling and blocking of manufactured, and the first quickly and the Teddies have her windpipe. Fortunately Teddies were distributed in also acted as a diagnostic tool her life was saved by the September 2001. The entire allowing the child to point to venture, design, manufac- rapid intervention of the the part of the bear where he ture, and distribution of the or she is suffering pain. medical staff at an Accident Teddies, was funded entirely and Emergency (A&E) unit, by Local Freemasons. As a result of letters received who were able to resusci- by the A&E units from grateful Since that date the initiative tate and stabilize her. The recipients and their families, to the staff; but a TLC bear has captured the imagination Freemason and his wife it was discovered the most works wonders, calming the of Freemasons and Hospital surprising effect the Teddies found the experience the child down so that they will A&E units across the coun- have, is that they assist in most frightening of their try and to date over 850,000 talk freely to the Teddy – their lives and speculated on calming the child, this in turn Teddies have been given calms the parents and siblings new friend – allowing the staff the distress that children to severely distressed and allowing the medical staff to to glean vital information and must face when visiting frightened children admitted undertake the treatment in a insight into the child’s domes- A&E units. There can be to A&E Units. more controlled environment. tic situation. fewer distressing sights Freemasons in Hampshire Since the successful introduc- As one of our major “Free- or sounds than that of a and Isle of Wight raised funds child who is admitted to tion to all the A&E units in masonry in the Community” to join the Scheme and start- Hampshire as well as Frimley initiatives, the Freemasons of hospital in pain and fright- ed distributing the Teddies ened. What could be done Park Hospital Surrey, we have Hampshire and Isle of Wight in bulk in 2005 and all A&E now extended our TLC opera- are committed to the ongo- to ease a child’s distress? units in the area now have a tion to include The Hampshire ing support of this wonderful supply which is replenished The Freemason speculated & IOW Air Ambulance Service, as required. Over the last five programme, and will ensure that if a child had a comfort- and The St. Johns Ambu- years some 25,000 Teddy that there is a ready supply er, the visit to the A&E unit lance. We also distribute the Bears have been given to chil- of TLC Bears wherever there might be a little more bear- Teddies to several Women’s dren attending Hampshire is a need. able. From that point on the Refuges in the county, where and Isle of Wight A&E units, compulsive idea of “Teddies once again they are seen as a For more information on the all funded by Freemasons in for Loving Care” was born. The great comfort to a child at a Hampshire and Isle of Wight Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Freemason asked members time when they are obvious- Teddies for Loving Care of his own Lodge and other The Teddies are effective on ly extremely vulnerable and Scheme contact me at barrie. Local Freemasons to assist. many levels. The initial inten- possibly suffering from the [email protected] or They sought advice from tion was to provide comfort for effects of domestic violence. phone 01489 589280. several A&E departments, the unfortunate child. Howev- Very often children in such decided that a teddy bear was er A&E staff quickly realised situations will not talk freely Barrie Hewitt JOLLY’S LTD Seaspray, 1 Purbeck Avenue, Poole, Dorset BH15 4DN SUPPLIERS OF FINE REGALIA BOOKS FOR FREEMASONSMINUTE BOOKS FOR LODGE & CHAPTER MASONIC POCKET DIARY FOR YOUR MASONIC REQUIREMENTS

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CHARITY DOESN’T ALWAYS BEGIN AT HOME have its own agenda of local Brethren and Companions. Marine described not only or national charities which it Initially the Province asked his experiences, having twice wishes to assist. This all adds Lodges and Chapters to make “died” on the plane bringing up to Freemasonry being the donations to the Deputy Lord him home, but all the support second largest contributor Lieutenants Appeal for Help he had received from H4H. to charity after the Nation- for Heroes (or H4H as it is To quote Sir Thomas Browne al Lottery; and the monies affectionately known) and from the 1600’s “Charity come exclusively from Free- specific items produced by begins at home, is the voice masons themselves. the charity were made avail- of the world”. An admirable able for sale, the lapel pins, Just over two years ago, Bryn sentiment and it is certainly wrist bands and teddy bears and Emma Parry were not true that those who would be proving particularly popular. only distressed at the number critical of Masonry maintain While donations continued of servicemen returning from that Freemasons only support to be made by Lodges, the Afghanistan and Iraq, having their own Masonic charities. Grand Superintendent who made the supreme sacrifice, Yes Freemasons do support heads the Royal Arch Chap- but were deeply affected by those four Masonic charities Freemason when ters in the Province, made the statistic that for every life but not exclusively, and I asked about the H4H his particular charity in that is lost, there are approxi- hope that in these few words inner meanings and 2009/10, raising in excess A mately 10 who are repatriat- I have been able to highlight of £50,000. During the year attractions of Freema- ed having suffered the most the wonderful support given there was a charity visit to the sonry will often comment appalling injuries, invariably by Freemasons as they play Pantomime in Southampton, a that it is a fraternity that involving the loss of limbs. their part in the community. coach load of 50 attended the makes good men better. They knew that they could not The amount given thus far charity rugby match at Twick- One cannot argue with prevent these terrible injuries, by all the Masons in Hamp- enham, and the Gala Char- this as a mission state- but by joining with others felt shire & Isle of Wight to Help ity Dinner held at the Royal ment but he could have that they could do something for Heroes is in excess of Marines Museum at Southsea positive to help these men and £125,000, an achievement of added that it is a close had a maximum attendance women on the road to recov- which they can justifiably be fellowship seeking to of 150. That evening cheques ery. Accordingly just over two very proud. Whether support ensure that a Mason totalling £8000 were handed years ago they formed Help is given either to our four makes the best use of the over to the charity. Both Bryn for Heroes and in particular home charities or the many talents with which he has and Emma Parry attended, have been able to fund the non Masonic charities, long been blessed and that he the guests were entertained Headley Court Rehabilita- may it continue. by the Corps of Drums of the is as understanding and tion Complex and the Adap- Royal Marines Portsmouth caring as possible in his tive Sports through the Battle Chris Rashbrook Band, and a serving Royal dealings with others. Back initiative. To ensure This naturally leads Freema- that those in hospital recov- sons to place charity very ering from their injuries and Photo: Help for Heroes highly in their priorities and operations and also those in there are indeed the three convalescence have the bene- Masonic charities that support fits of having family close by, the infirm, the aged and the the charity has a programme children of Masons in need. of building accommodation The fourth Masonic charity, for relatives adjacent to the called the Freemasons Grand hospitals. They are now also Charity, supports worthy working with the Services to causes both large and small establish a Recovery Capabil- throughout the world and ity that will not just ensure their donations were among that those who have to leave the very first to be received the Services obtain work, but after the 9/11 attacks, the have access to a comprehen- Tsunami six years ago, the sive range of support includ- Haiti tragedy and the recent ing a “One Stop Welfare Shop” earthquake in Christchurch for the wounded and their New Zealand. At the other families. end of the scale they annu- With many Service Lodges and ally support every Hospice in Chapters in the Province of the country. A Masons chari- Hampshire and Isle of Wight, table giving is not however it is not surprising that this restricted to his own Masonic new charity very much struck charities, as each Province will a chord with the 12,000

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FESTIVAL APPEAL antastic News - val Appeal. You will find the HAVING FUN less than a year forms on our website at www. into the Festi- hiowmasons.org There are Supporting the Appeal should F be fun and you will find some loose-leaf forms in your Festi- val Appeal and we imaginative and amusing are making great val Booklet and at www.hiow- masons.org/festival2016/. ideas on how to raise funds in progress towards our the reports from “Around the goal of helping to relieve And of course the donations attract up to 28% more when Province” later in this issue. poverty and advancing using Gift Aid. Hundreds of the education of children A play, “The Initiation of our Brethren have, by signing Leopold Mozart into his son’s through the Royal the Regular Donations Form, Lodge” was presented by the Masonic Trust for Girls already qualified for and been members of Arthurian Lodge and Boys. presented with their Festival in November and Canute Stewards Jewels. The youngsters featured Lodge held an evening of to the left of this article Jubilee Lodge in Bournemouth whisky tasting in February. have all benefitted from the recently achieved a unique The Provincial Grand Stew- support of the RMTGB which first in presenting a Festival ards Lodge is organising a aims to provide assistance Jewel to a new member on competition open to all Lodg- not only to the children of the night of his Initiation. es with the winners receiv- distressed Freemasons but Peter Rylands completed his ing a special presentation of also, where funds permit, to contribution some time previ- the First Degree Lecture in assist other children. ously, on the day after being their Lodge. This presenta- successfully balloted for. As you can see, many of those tion will be led by Mike Wilks already assisted are gifted in At the end of 2010 Elvetham with a number of other distin- the areas of music, sport or Lodge had already achieved guished Brethren also partici- the performing arts and have its Gold Award and three pating. Details should be with been given assistance through Lodges Jubilee, Faith and your Lodge Secretary now. the “TalentAid” scheme. This Confidence and Royal Sussex Proceeds will go to the Festi- appeal is currently our princi- had attained Silver. Hamp- val in the name of the winning pal charitable cause and we shire Lodge of Emulation had Lodge. should be concentrating our reached Bronze. Congratula- Other “events” being consid- efforts on it. We are indebted tions and heartfelt thanks to ered include a clay pigeon to the RMTGB for the photos. them all. shoot, parachute jump, Prov- Don’t forget that if you ince-wide inter lodge quiz COLLECTING DONATIONS want a Presentation by the and many, many more. Our magnificent progress is RMTGB and the Appeals All in a wonderful cause; principally due to hundreds of team, contact Geoff Tuck in to help youngsters in diffi- our Brethren signing a simple the first instance. His details culty and distress. Don’t Bankers Order pledging small are on the website and in the forget, have fun and.. monthly amounts for the Year Book. Help make a Child Smile duration of the six year Festi- Geoff Tuck OVER £500,000 DONATED TO NON-MASONIC CHARITIES ver 1000 local children and the underprivi- Applications in support of Freemasonry recognises the Charities and leged are involved. Grants specific Charities/organisa- efforts and needs of those Odeserving causes are made to a wide range of tions are sponsored by Mason- organisations that serve the have received donations causes and at the Novem- ic Lodges in the Province, and community so admirably. ber 2010 Meeting the Fund these are then considered by Over the years the Hampshire in excess of £500,000 awarded over 30 grants. For a Committee that meets twice & Isle of Wight Masonic Grand from the Hampshire & example the sum of £1000 a year. Applications for fund- Charity has benefited from the Isle of Wight Masonic was granted to Saxon Wood ing can only be made at the generosity of Freemasons in Grand Charity since it School, Andover, to provide instigation of the Lodges. the Province and has built up voice communication equip- was formed in 1985. a sizeable fund, the income ment for children with severe In most cases donations made from which will allow us to The main aim of the Fund is learning difficulties. A further by the Fund supplement the support even more deserving to provide assistance to those £1000 was granted to the amounts that are given by indi- causes in the future. local Charities and organisa- Sandown & Shanklin Inde- vidual Lodges to their selected tions which are most in need pendent Lifeboat to purchase local charities, thereby provid- Noel Voice of support, especially where life saving equipment. ing additional funds by which Hampshire & IOW Provincial Grand Charity

Insight • Spring 2011 8 www.hiowmasons.org FEATURE

FREEMASONRY AND THE ARMED SERVICES he early history of Freemasonry is shrouded enemy. It was instituted in the mists of time. However, the first written in 1856 by the Secretary Treference to the admission of Brethren into an of State for War, the 2nd English Lodge dates from 1646 when Elias Ashmole Baron Panmure. He was a (the famous museum in Oxford is named after him), prominent Freemason and at that time serving as a Royalist Captain and Colonel served as Deputy Grand Henry Mainwaring, a Parliamentarian in the Civil War Master of the United Grand Lodge of England were initiated together in Warrington. Clearly in its (1857 -61). Five current early form, Freemasonry attracted military men and Lodges are named after provided neutral ground on which those in opposition him and one (Panmure could meet without rancour or animosity. Lodge No. 723), which The premier Grand Lodge was formed in 1717 and its first meets in Aldershot, can noble Grand Master was the Duke of Montagu, who was number one V.C. among Master-General of Ordnance. Among its Lodges was the first its past members. In purely Military Lodge, the Lodge of St. John No. 51 constituted 1870 it sponsored Alder- in Gibraltar in 1728. Two years later the East India Arms Lodge shot Camp Lodge No. was formed in Calcutta for soldiers in the service of the East 1331, which has three; India Company. and in 1882 it in turn supported the formation Hampshire has close associations with both the Royal Navy and of Aldershot Army and Army, having within its boundaries the important Dockyard Navy Lodge No. 1971, and Naval Port of Portsmouth and the equally significant mili- which has four. Three tary town of Aldershot. The unsettled nature of naval and mili- other Lodges meeting H.R.H the Duke of Connaught tary service was recognised by the issue of travelling Masonic in the Province – Zetland and Strathhearn: senior Army warrants to specific Men-of-war and Army units to enable their Lodge No. 515, Lodge of Commander and Freemason Lodges to meet wherever they were stationed. The first was Hope No. 2153 and Royal issued by the Grand Lodge of Ireland to the 1st Regiment of Marine Portsmouth Lodge No. 6423 – have one holder each. Foot (the Royal Scots) in 1732. The Irish Grand Lodge actually met at Farnborough the same year in order to consecrate a Service in the Armed Forces has always been a dangerous Lodge attached to the Vlllth King’s Royal Irish Hussars. Many profession and the casualty figures at the Somme reveal the Warships and Regiments held Masonic meetings under their horrendous carnage associated with military action. No less travelling warrants in the County and on posting overseas such than 191 Brethren from Hampshire and Isle of Wight are listed units were responsible for disseminating Freemasonry to the at Freemasons’ Hall in London, which was opened in 1933 as a Indian subcontinent, the Americas and the Antipodes. memorial to the Masonic dead in the Great War. One of the most influential Masons of the 18th century was To this day Hampshire can boast several Lodges with close Thomas Dunckerley, a naval gunner who obtained a warrant service connections. Among these are: for a Lodge to meet on H.M.S. Vanguard. He later sought one Aldershot Camp Lodge No. 1331 for H.M.S. Prince, which he transferred to H.M.S. Guadeloupe Aldershot Army and Navy Lodge No. 1971 (Officers) on posting. On retiring from the Navy in 1766 he took the warrant with him and formed a Lodge which met in his apart- Lodge of Hope No. 2153 (R.N. Dockyard) ment at Somerset House. By amalgamation the Lodge survives Farnborough and North Camp Lodge No. 2203 to this day as the Royal Somerset House and Inverness Lodge No. 4. Dunckerley enjoyed a meteoric rise in Freemasonry after Victory Lodge No. 3509 (R.N. Dockyard) leaving the Navy, as a result of King George lll acknowledging Aldershot Royal Engineers’ Lodge No. 4178 him as the illegitimate son of his grandfather and predeces- sor George ll. Masonic Provinces were formed in Hampshire Comrades Lodge No. 4745 in 1767 and on the Isle of Wight in 1772 and Dunckerley was St. Vincent Lodge No. 5295 appointed as the senior Freemason (Provincial Grand Master) Hermes Lodge No. 5532 (Royal Air Force) of each. His name is commemorated today by Thomas Dunck- erley Lodge No. 9514, which acts as the Provincial Grand Royal Marine Portsmouth Lodge No. 6423 Master’s executive unit. Haslar Lodge No. 7234 (R.N. Hospital) It is perhaps appropriate that the Senior Service should have Faith and Confidence Lodge No. 8222 (Royal Army Pay Corps) provided the first head of the Province, but the Army can claim the last serviceman to serve in that office in the person of Colo- Andover Combined Services Lodge No. 8300 nel Tom Langton M.C., who died in 1986. Like Dunckerley his Fleet Air Arm Lodge No. 8867 name is commemorated by having a Lodge named after him Pegasus Forces Lodge No. 9393 (Airborne Forces) – the Thomas Bennett Langton Lodge No. 9224. Aldershot Camp Lodge was consecrated as long ago as 1870 Military service mirrors the three founding principles of Freema- and Pegasus Forces Lodge as recently as 1990, thus demon- sonry – “Brotherly love, relief and truth” – and it is therefore not strating that Freemasonry still mirrors the camaraderie and surprising that Freemasons account for a significant number of close ties engendered by military service. the 1,357 holders of the Victoria Cross, which is only award- ed for the most conspicuous acts of bravery in the face of the Roger Jago www.hiowmasons.org 9 Insight • Spring 2011 A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF THE PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER 2010 Freemasons like to keep a sensible balance between their most July enjoyable and rewarding pastime and other committments so I thought I would share with you a year in the life of the PGM. 1st Kyle’s prom, I arrange for a friend to take him in a Ferrari, and after he returns to Solent Court with all his friends for an after January prom party, Kay and I agree provided our daughter Claire (Kyle’s A new year dawns – I have been Chief executive of a private bank mum) and other mums attend to take charge, a first class night for over 20 years – the markets are uncertain – I have been Deputy but not sure where they get their energy (the mums that is) – 6th, – Provincial Grand Master for the past 6 years – little did I know what Provincial Dinner with the Grand Lodge team before Investiture the was in store for me masonically – I attend the Grand Stewards Lodge following day – relaxed and enjoyable in preparation for the Inves- Installation meeting in London with other members of our Province titure – 7th, the Big Day at Southampton Guildhall – I am invested and hundreds of brethren keen to be present during the 275th anni- as Provincial Grand Master by the Deputy Grand Master, the Assist- versary of Grand Stewards – all the Rulers were not only present but ant Grand Master also attended and took part in the ceremony worked, including the Duke of Kent who delivered the Address to – first rehearsal was at 0800 – the brethren of the Province were the Master, namely the Pro Grand Master superb – I’m a very proud man – we leave the Guildhall after 1700 – my great friend who is Provincial Grand Master for Devonshire February and whom I’ve known before either of us were Freemasons, stays Kay and I take a week’s holiday in the lovely island of Mauritius over night – the family, including Chloe, join us for a celebratory – magical – just as well it was early in the month because on the dinner – does it get better than this – I take Kyle to Silverstone for 20th, our daughter Jane presents us with our first granddaughter, a session with the Ron Haslam Race School – Kay and I attend the Chloe Fay – we are introduced to Chloe when she was just a few New Forest Show for the first outing of the Exhibition Unit, this hours old, a wonderful experience – mum, dad, baby, and grand- particular dream becomes reality parents all doing well. August March British Superbikes at Brands, pit bike races, track day at Mallory A number of official visits in the Province which reduces the number Park, In and Out dinner to say farewell to Brian and Jenny (again!) to be made in the summer months in anticipation of good biking - we return to Brands as competitors – Kyle competes at Brands weather to come – 27th, letter received from the Grand Secretary Hatch on a Honda 500 over Bank Holiday weekend, I am his pit that the Grand Master has decided to appoint me as Provincial crew, sun turns to rain, I change his wheels, rain turns to sun, I Grand Master for Hampshire and Isle of Wight – I telephone the change the wheels again, superb results in the wet, Kyle is taken then PGM to inform him – we are both delighted – he says he will out at Paddock Hill bend, he’s fine but we have to put the bike back announce it through the Provincial Information service, probably together, Kay mends his leathers with gaffer tape, we return home the following Monday as the Provincial Office is closed over the drained and ecstatic – Rhys (Kyle’s brother aged 10) expresses an weekend – 28th, first round of the Dynomite Pit Bike champion- interest in road racing, I let him ride my pit bike up and down the ship at Matchams – my grandson Kyle (16 years) and I have entered drive, I thought he would never stop, where is this leading? and will race the 140cc bikes against each other – we complete 3 heats and wait for the final – I receive a congratulatory text refer- September ence my new appointment – the news is out – Kyle comes second Kay and I host the Provincial Reception at Chandlers Ford for active in the final race – I come down the field – it doesn’t matter, it’s Provincial Officers and their wives/partners, a very happy occa- great just to race with him – 29th, I attend the funeral of R.W. Bro sion – unofficial visit to the Lodge of the Chevaliers de Fer on their Jimmy Bullen, Provincial Grand Master between 1986 and 1991, a 10th anniversary, this is a bikers’ Lodge meeting on a Saturday, great friend who would have been delighted with my news I arrive by bike despite the inclement weather, good to share the company of so many like minded blokes – weekend away at Centre April Parcs with the family including Chloe, great to take her in the pool, I take Kyle for his CBT which he passes no problem, he’s on the she’s a star, road, we ride home, first time on the road together – Kay and I have a weekend away at Brands Hatch for the British Superbikes – I October attend a Lodge in Southampton invited especially to see the Master, I attend the Pro Grand Master’s Regional Conference in Bristol, a nonagenarian, but you wouldn’t believe it, he was cool, as Kyle then on to the Wiltshire Provincial Meeting, and then to Mallory would say – it is suggested during the April Pit Bike round that Park for Saturday racing returning for Chloe’s christening on the Kyle is sufficiently good to race on proper race circuits, we decide Sunday (that’s the first week!); Kay and I go to Jersey with other to investigate – 27th, I attend the Deputy PGM’s Mess in London couples from the Province for the Jersey Provincial meeting; we go for the last time, a fantastic evening with friends from across the to Donington Park for the last race weekend of the season; Rhys is country whom I’ve known for years – 28th, Annual Investiture of christened aged 10 by a great friend the Rev. John Harvey, Assist- Grand Lodge preceded by the Investiture Lunch and followed by ant Provincial Grand Master. the Grand Festival, a great day for all but particularly brethren of this Province who were being invested as Grand Officers November The racing season is over, almost; the last event of the year is a May Pit Bike Enduro, 2 hours of racing non stop, each team has one I attend the Provincial AGM in Bristol held at the Grammar School, bike 3 riders, the Wilks Team is yours truly Kyle and Rhys, the it’s usually a good ride but the day is grey, and turned wet, still weather is atrocious and all riders kiss the tarmac at some stage better than travelling by car – Kay and I attend a Lunch at the Naval including all the Wilks Team, after two hours including refuelling Club in Portsmouth to say Farewell to the Past ProvGSec – very and running repairs as necessary, we come 2nd out of 13 teams, well attended and very moving at times – more official visits in the wonderful to share the second step of the podium with the boys; Province – we agree Kyle will enter the 500cc class in the Thunder- I attend the Stewards Lodge Installation to install the new Master, sportGB championship – I preside at the Grand Officers Mess in the Pro Grand Master attends as Master of Grand Stewards, over Chandlers Ford for the last time. 300 brethren at the Novatel in Southampton, a great night June December Chloe has her first swimming lesson – Kyle “finds” a 500cc motor- Official visits to 2 of our University Lodges, one in Portsmouth and cycle on the internet – Retirement Dinner for the retiring PGM, held the other in Southampton, undergraduates from the universities at HMS Nelson, fantastic evening – Jenny and Kay looked radiant, are initiated on each visit, the University Scheme is gathering pace Brian and I ……… Brian retires and I take over as Deputy Provincial in the Province, Kay and I attend the Bournemouth Group Church Grand Master in Charge – 30th, Kay and I attend our first (and only service – it’s Christmas – anything but peace and quiet with three in that capacity) official function in Bournemouth, a charity pres- active grandchildren. entation during which I make a speech about Freemasonry, the mayors of Bournemouth and Christchuch attend with their ladies, Michael J Wilks I’m going to like this job Provincial Grand Master

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ALDERSHOT ALTON PEDRO LEADS THE WAY BIG BAD BIKE RIDE With determination and a little help from your friends all Having decided that the years have been kind to me I things are possible. thought I would again take up the challenge to raise money for Freidreich’s Ataxia, a little known horribly debilitating Kerry Levins who is 40, married with one daughter was an disease that usually puts children into a wheel chair by the officer in the Royal Signal Corps throughout the 1990’s serving time that they are 12 or 13. Sponsorship from the ride will extensively overseas. During the last few months of his mili- go towards funding research into Ataxia which is passed tary service he discovered that his eyesight was deteriorating. through the genes. The aim is to isolate the gene. The deterioration was rapid, and after having suffered an unre- I was a cyclist in my teens and early twenties but since the last lated stroke in 2005, by 2006 he was officially registered blind Big Bad Bike Ride in 2008 my bicycle had been hanging up in with no sight in his right eye and less than 1% in his left. He my garage! received his Guide Dog Pedro, a Labrador retriever, in Novem- ber 2009. With a non-Masonic friend, Bryan Russell, we started training for the event. Kerry Levins correctly felt that there was no reason why he should not join Freemasonry. Both he and Pedro, whose work This year’s Big Bad in the Lodge is impeccable, are Bike Ride was based regular attendees at Anniver- on Pitlochry in the sary Lodge and both are deter- Grampian Highlands. mined to advance through the The course was 75 Offices to the Master’s chair. miles but Bryan and I missed a turning As Kerry says, life has been a and did 76 miles. We bit of a challenge since leaving always like to go the the Army but you just have to extra mile! get on and make the most of it, and he hopes in the future to We raised £4,000 help make people more aware sponsorship for of the problems and difficulties Ataxia Research. The faced by those suffering with whole event raised blindness. over £120,000. Andy Duff David Pennell

BOTLEY BOURNEMOUTH RENDEZVOUS & MORE TOO THIS LITTLE PIGGY The spread of Clubs for widows and more mature breth- Masons know how to enjoy themselves and this was ren has been nothing less than astounding with nine now certainly the case when over 160 of them, including their appearing in the Year Book. These clubs provide a regular families and friends met at Wimborne Football Club on a opportunity to gather and socialise. gloriously warm and sunny day for a Pig Roast. The format is usually flexible and modified to suit the wishes Thanks to a raffle organised by Tony Drake and Phil Hoyle, who of the members. Some have gone further and arranged trips to ran a Tombola, plus a number of other donations we made a places of interest. The Island Compass Group took a party on a handsome profit. mini-break to Torquay where they were joined one evening by Phil Hoyle’s wife organised face painting for the youngsters ladies from the Torbay Masonic Widows Group. and there was some goal practice on the football field. A good Knowing that we had a very interesting presentation from number of the children took part in at least one of these activi- Canine Partners, a charity we support, an invitation went out ties. The pig turned out to be just about the right size and the from Rendezvous Circle to the Concord Club in Farnborough. vegetarian option proved popular. The Canine Partners As this was the first event organised by the new Social Commit- dogs can help people tee we are with even the most delighted it was complex disabilities a success. We including members of are looking for HM Armed Forces. your support for Concord members any future events had an opportunity to so that we can understand the train- continue to help ing of these amazing the Bournemouth dogs. They were also Masonic Centre able to meet the star of and have fun with the show Oona, whose our friends and claim to fame is that she families whilst once met Prince Harry. doing it. Gino Fanti Peter Martin www.hiowmasons.org 11 Insight • Spring 2011 AROUND THE PROVINCE

CHANDLERS FORD COSHAM IN A SPIN JAIL BREAK Freemasons in our Province have been regular supporters In 2010 John Charl- of the Masonic Trout and Salmon Fishing Charity. The char- ton and Nigel Russell ity offers disabled children from the special schools and bump started the disabled clubs in our area a interactive day in the coun- 2016 Festival activi- tryside and an opportunity to try their hand at catching a ties for Landport plump trout. Lodge by escaping from Southsea Gaol. To raise funds for this worthwhile cause the Charity recent- ly held a Casino Night at Kings Court Masonic Centre. There Their sponsored break- were roulette and blackjack tables, a chance to sample the out saw Nigel blag his famous Kings Court’s knife and fork buffet and dancing to DJ way, with kind co-op- Colin Ross. eration from National Express, to a place On arrival players were provided with an amount of “funny where he thought he money” and those ending the evening with the most were could blend in with the presented with a prize for being the “best gamblers”. crowd. Best Gent was Bob Leach and Best Lady Kim Masters. Each Much to his surprise, received a bottle of champagne. There was also a raffle with he was very nearly arrested trying to hitch a lift back home a fine array of prizes ranging from a bottle of single malt to a from a black Limo with a flag on the front, but managed to brace of pheasants. give the boys in blue the slip again and made it home safely A fun evening was had by all that evening. and a good amount of real John, however, was last seen falling off Hadrian’s Wall holding money raised in support of tight to a bottle of Buckfast. the Charity. The organis- ers were very grateful to the Still, their efforts raised £200 for the RMTGB appeal and they local companies that donated hope to escape again with a few more crazy inmates in 2011. prizes to the Grand Draw and Anyone interested in participating can contact Landport’s for private donations which Festival Steward at [email protected] swelled the coffers. Peter Springett Jim Steele

GOSPORT ISLE OF WIGHT IN TUNE WITH LOCAL NEEDS BOXING CLEVER During the week the Rachel Madocks Special School in A Gentlemen’s Evening with John Conteh was organised by Cowplain near Waterlooville helps children from between Derek Ryall and Shaun Burden in aid of the Royal Masonic two and nineteen years of age who have complex medi- Trust for Girls and Boys 2016 Festival. cal and learning difficulties. At weekends and school holi- John is one of Britain’s most successful boxing champions with days it opens its doors to organisations such as KIDS and a record of 34 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses. In the 1970’s he was On-Track who work with young people and adults with a possible opponent to Muhammad Ali. He started boxing at special needs. the age of 10 at the Kirby club, the training ground for some of The School’s “Eagle Appeal” helps raise money to support the the best amateur boxers at that time and at 19 won the middle- school’s activities by purchasing specialist playground equip- weight gold medal at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games. ment, but their current need was for Outdoor Musical Instru- He then turned professional winning the WBC Light Heavy- ments and Karwan Lodge supported by our own Grand Charity weight crown in October 1974 and holding it until 1978. realised this wish. John regaled us with memories of his fame, often being on the The Worshipful Master and his wife Sue together with members front and back pages of newspapers due to his love of party- of the Lodge, Noel Voice, the Secretary of the Hampshire and ing and women and how it brought about a premature decline IOW Grand Charity and Tom Jones, a regular contributor to the in his talents. An excellent evening was rounded off with an Fund who has a special interest in supporting young people, auction which included items of boxing equipment signed by presented the equipment John and raised £1,858 for the RMTGB. to Fund Raising Manager, Coleen Smith. Keith Scovell The presentation unites local Freemasonry, strongly supported by our Provincial Charity, with a worthy local char- ity to support very needy young people. Jim Laurie

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NEW FOREST SOUTHAMPTON BIG BIKE CHARITY HIKE WHISKY GALORE Imagine a 3,500 mile trip following the coastline of Great Canute Lodge hit the ground running for the 2016 Festi- Britain, in essence travelling from Lands End to John val when over 45 Masons, their partners and guests got O’Groats and back, the long way round! That was the chal- together for an evening of whisky tasting led by UK Ambas- lenge for our band of motor-cyclists, both Masons and non- sador for The Balvenie, Dr. Andrew Forrester. Masons. In an exciting early fundraising event in aid of the RMTGB 2016 Over the 14 days we were delighted that there were no acci- Festival, everyone was captivated by the expert instruction of dents, breakdowns or speeding tickets and just the one punc- Dr. Forrester as he revealed the complexities and character of ture. The weather was a real mix, sunny one day, wet the next 5 different Balvenie single malt whiskies. We learned the differ- and sometimes all in one day. We lost one day in Scotland due ence between the Kylie Minogues and the Anne Widdecombes to wind and torrential rain. In our travels we stayed at camp- of the whisky palate as Dr. Forrester brought us on an enjoy- sites and on one occasion in someone’s back garden. We all able tour of whisky flavours. enjoyed the trip hugely and would do it again and in the proc- We were also honoured by the presence of Les Hutchinson, ess raised approximately £7000 from sponsorship to be split Chief Executive of the RMTGB. He gave a very moving and between Cancer Research and Oakhaven Hospice Trust. passionate presentation about the work undertaken by the Lee Marsh Trust. As we consider the many hundreds of beneficiaries within our Province alone, we can realise the true importance Colin Stenning, of this fundamental Masonic charity. Lee Marsh, Iain House & Darren Moss Thanks to the generous- ity of members and friends of Canute, the event raised a marvellous £670 towards the Festival. This is hoped to be one of many more charitable social events during the Festi- val period for Canute Lodge, so do keep an eye out for future events!

Andy Milligan Andy, Andrew Forrester & Les Hutchinson WINCHESTER CHEVALIERS DE FER 10TH SILVER SURFERS ANNIVERSARY Providing a wide variety of support to local people, Andover Chevaliers de Fer (roughly translated – “Chivalrous Men of Neighbourcare includes a Silver Surfer Internet Café for the Iron” or “Knights of the Road”) was the first bikers Lodge over 50’s. Recently Vince Delderfield of Ariel Lodge was and was founded in this Province 10 years ago. delighted to provide them further financial support from the Provincial Grand Charity. Since that time, the Lodge has met in Masonic Centres across the country, from York to Honiton but always returns to Basing- Pam Delderfield, Senior Manager of Neighbourcare said “There stoke in this Province once a year for its Installation meet- is always a need, not only for financial support but voluntary ing. The Lodge’s 10th anniversary celebration was attended support from local people to ensure that this great service to by the Provincial Grand Master who is an honorary member the community continues to grow. We receive tremendous of the Lodge and who 12 months previously had dedicated financial help from both local businesses and Masonic Lodges the Lodge’s banner. The picture shows the PGM arriving for and on behalf of the organisation I would like to thank you all the meeting and being greeted by the Master of the Lodge most sincerely. At present at least 15 of our current staff are and other senior members most of whom had travelled to the Masons or wives of Masons so we have a strong association meeting by motor cycle but changed before the PGM arrived. with the Masonic Fraternity.” The Lodge’s lead has been followed by biker freemasons in She continued “The Silver Surfers Internet Café, visited recently other Provinces most recently the Mike Hailwood Lodge which by the Mayor of Test Valley, was introduced as a new facility in was founded in the Province of Warwickshire in 2008. May of last year and opened by Sir George Young. This very generous donation is a great boost for us, it will enable us to continue to give this free and very worth-while facility to the over 50’s throughout the town for the foreseeable future”. Roy Quin

Charles Kirby shows Test Valley Mayor Chris Lynn what he has been taught in the Internet Café www.hiowmasons.org 13 Insight • Spring 2011 AROUND THE PROVINCE

THE ROYAL ARCH THE IRISH CONNECTION Each year the Grand Superintendent of Hampshire and Do you know why an Irish Mason wears his apron on the Isle of Wight Dr. Roger Jago has chosen a charity to be inside? Because an Irishman always takes his coat off supported by the Province and invited a sponsoring Chap- before starting work! ter to take the lead. Freemasons are always delighted to visit other Lodges; even This year the St. Hubert Chapter based at Keystone Hall in better if there is a family connection and a trip abroad. Andover was given the opportunity of hosting the activities on behalf of The Countess of Brecknock Hospice, the Grand I was honoured that my father, grandfather and uncle were Superintendent’s Charity for 2011. present for my initiation in Canute Lodge last May, and now I was invited to attend a meeting of my grandfather’s Lodge in At his official visit in early December was warmly welcomed by the Province of Antrim. members of the Chapter (below), and with the assistance of the Active Provincial Officers, he exalted three new candidates In true Masonic fashion, the craic really came after the Lodge into The Royal Arch degree on behalf of the Chapter. It was a closed! I watched as the Worshipful Master, officers and distin- memorable evening for all who attended. guished guests retired from the lodge and came back with sandwiches and a tea urn from the side room! Once we had For details of the fund raising events planned for the year eaten our fill the meal was cleared away and the bar came out contact Chris Rashbrook on 01962 868400. of carrier bags. The remainder of the evening was spent with Roy Quin music, singing and after dinner speeches. Andy Milligan

Alan Berman, Dr. Roger Jago, Graham Glazier Billy Milligan (Grandfather), David Milligan (Father), Gifton Bailey, Darren Twigg & Paul Darliston Andy Milligan (Me) & WM Wendell McGrath

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HAMPSHIRE ARE WE SAILING? ello to all you sailing enthusi- MASONIC BIKERS Hasts. Would you support the formation ampshire Masonic To ascertain all this we must of a Hants & Isle of Bikers Association meet, but first we need an Wight Masonic Sailing His an initiative of the indication of those interest- Association? ed in getting this new and Provincial Grand Master. It The Association would cater has the aim of applying rather exciting project off the ground. Please contact me for both Masons and non- that feeling of fellowship Masons. and camaraderie which and let me know. Interest has already been shown from as exists in the Biker commu- If you are interested please far away as Powis, Donington contact me, David Steven- nity, to the wider commu- and Cumbria. son, by e-mail at: nity and at the same time as raising the public profile Also let me know how you davidstevenson50@ of Freemasonry, creating think we should progress. All ntlworld.com greater awareness of the suggestions to be one liners and against bullet points or you can phone me on good work carried out in please. This will enable me 02392 589410. the community by Freema- to produce and circulate a sons. David Stevenson

The aim is to encourage O Masonic and non-Masonic bikers to join, so that where C bikers gather to talk bikes, admire bikes and plan road trips they will include Freema- GOLF SOCIETY sonry in their conversation. The incentives are that it will he Golf Society had another very successful B S be of benefit to the commu- I K E R year, with the Captain, Don Oliver, leading the nity and also to your Lodge. Tmembers in a series of competitions. The Association will in due time grow outside the bounds Monies raised have been donated to St. Dunstans, the Char- ity for Visually impaired Ex Service Personnel, Police and of the Province. discussion document and Firefighters. How do we set about this? after it has done the rounds What activities do you see to produce an agenda for We played a number of Matches against other Masonic being carried out? How do when we meet. Provinces; we didn’t win any of them but competed well and renewed friendships. we communicate? What will When this has been achieved membership entail and what and enough replies have been At the Society AGM, Alan Hamilton was elected as our will be the cost? We need to received to prove it viable the President in place of Bob Mills-Goodlet, who had decided to resolve these questions. Provincial Grand Master has stand down after over 20 years. In recognition of his outstand- The Provincial Grand Master indicated that he will find us ing contribution to the Society he was created Honorary Life has agreed to be President a place to meet. President, and presented with a fine Commemorative Salver. of the Association. We have Please call me on 02392 We encourage all Hampshire Masons, who play golf, to join a Chairman, Secretary and 591730 if you wish to talk the Society (it’s Free), to play in our competitions and help Treasurer. A graphic artist has about it or you can email me raise monies for Charity in 2011. designed the logo and it has on [email protected] or Membership Applications should be sent to the Secretary, been approved by the PGM. snail mail me, Arthur S. Agate, that’s me, Brian Williams. Now we have to look at what 26, Beech Rd, Clanfield, Hants. else is required, what offices PO8 0LH. I look forward to You can reach me on 02380 620202 or email me at should we have, what exper- hearing from you. [email protected] tise we need to have in our membership. Arthur Agate Brian Williams

We are delighted to announce that Terry CAPTION COMPETITION Owens came up with the best Caption for this photo of APGM Eric Moody. Terry receives a pair of Calvin Klein sunglasses “I’m a from Charlie Kemp who kindly donated them. CelebrIty Those of you who know Terry’s shy and get me out retiring nature will agree this is a suitable prize. of here!” Thanks to everyone who submitted an entry.

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