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Long Service

60 and W.Bro. Ron Brand 60
not out
60 Years in Freemasonry

December 17, 30 Brethren and guests gathered at their Bagshaw Lodge’s Christmas
Meeting in Loughton to celebrate W.Bro. Ron Brand’s 60th Anniversary in Freemasonry.
The meeting coincided with Ron’s 87th Birthday, so it was a double celebration.

APGM, W.Bro Neil Beverley, honoured the meeting and presented Ron with a special
Scroll, as well as a limited edition “pin” to wear on his lapel. He recalled also attending
Ron’s 50th Anniversary meeting, and said that he hoped that the two scrolls would
always take pride of place on the mantelpiece.
(left) W.Bro Neil Beverley APGM
(right) W.Bro Ron Brand

W.Bro. Frank Sharp
50 Year Certificate

On the 17th March 2018, the members and guests of Belfairs Lodge No.4730, were
honoured by the presence of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, Rodney Lister
Bass, OBE, along with members of the Provincial Executive.

On this date 50 years ago, W Bro Frank Sharp, PJGD, ProvSGW, had been initiated into
Belfairs Lodge by his father-in-law, W.Bro Bertie Cross, and in recognition of W.Bro Frank
achieving 50 years in Freemasonry, the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master was
pleased to present him with a Certificate of Meritorious Service. In addition to receiving
the Certificate, the members of Belfairs Lodge also presented W.Bro Frank with an
engraved crystal decanter and an engraved heavy maul.
The maul had been turned on a lathe by W.Bro Danny Lowry and engraved with the
names of the Lodge members by W.Bro Brian Catt - both of whom are members of
Belfairs Lodge.
(left) R.W.Bro Rodney Lister Bass
(right) W.Bro Frank Sharp

W.Bro Roy Luckett
Basildon Lodge 7798
50 Years In Freemasonry

asildon Lodge had cause for celebration at its regular meeting on 26th
BJanuary.
The Lodge was honoured by an official visit by the Provisional Grand Master,
R.W.Bro Rodney Lister Bass OBE and Assistant Provisional Grand Master W.Bro
John Davies PSGD.
The Worshipful Master Michael Howes conducted the ceremony of raising Bro
Daniel Mahoney to the Second Degree following which a cheque for £1,000 was
presented to the APGM for Festival 2022.
The highlight of the occasion was the
presentation of a certificate to W.Bro Roy
Luckett, by the RW Provisional Grand
Master, in recognition of Roy’s 50 years in
Freemasonry. Roy was also presented with
a rose bowl by the Lodge.
Further congratulations were made to
APGM John Davies and Basildon Lodge’s
guest organist W. Bro D W Sharp who have also recently achieved 50 years in Freemasonry.
The meeting concluded with a very enjoyable Burns Night Festive Board

(above) Provisional Grand Master, R.W. Bro Rodney Lister Bass OBE and Assistant Provisional
Grand Master W. Bro John Davies PSGD alongside W.Bro Roy Luckett.

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