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RW.Bro Rodney Lister Bass
Offi cial Patron for TLC Appeal

T he PGM, RW.Bro Rodney Lister Bass is now the offi cial Patron of the Teddies for Loving Care appeal e PGM, RW.Bro Rodney Lister Bass is now the offi cial Patron of the Teddies for Loving Care appeal
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T(TLC) in Essex. His appointment is the latest chapter in an ongoing success story for a charity which (TLC) in Essex. His appointment is the latest chapter in an ongoing success story for a charity which
has become a Global phenomenon since its launch in the Province in 2001.
has become a Global phenomenon since its launch in the Province in 2001.
Originally
Originally devised to provide teddies free of charge to traumatised children attending A&E units across Essex, the concept devised to provide teddies free of charge to traumatised children attending A&E units across Essex, the concept
was swiftly adopted by other Provinces before spreading across the world as far as New Zealand.
was swiftly adopted by other Provinces before spreading across the world as far as New Zealand.
Such has been its success that at the time of writing more than two and a half million teddies have been given away and the
Such has been its success that at the time of writing more than two and a half million teddies have been given away and the
charity is now offi cially recognised by Grand Lodge, where it is administered by the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF)
charity is now offi cially recognised by Grand Lodge, where it is administered by the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF)
under the Patronage of the Pro Grand Master, MW.Bro Peter Geoffrey Lowndes.
under the Patronage of the Pro Grand Master, MW.Bro Peter Geoffrey Lowndes.
TLC still has its roots fi rmly established in Essex and now, reinforced locally by the appointment of the PGM as Patron, will continue its good work
across the Province, supplying teddies to all of our hospital units across the county.
“I am extremely honoured to be Patron of this wonderful charity, a concept which has gripped the imagination of Freemasons across the world and
which has done so much good in helping young children at times when they are feeling most vulnerable, “ said the PGM.
“Its success has been made possible by the continued fi nancial support of Essex Masons who have consistently funded TLC. I hope and I am sure
they will do so in the future because sadly children across our Province are being injured every day – and that is the real heart of TLC.”
Essex United Service Lodge 3804
Lewis to Share Masonic Journey with Father

E ssex United Service Lodge No. 3804 welcomes 20-Year-old Lewis to Essex
Freemasonry.
Bro Brett Hammond welcomed his son into the Lodge in true and ancient form. Bro Brett
Hammond, also an Entered Apprentice joined the Lodge in 2018 and has quickly progressed
to the Stewards bench. Bro Brett Bro Aaron
On the evening the Worshipful Master, W.Bro Colin Kendrick assisted by his Wardens W.Bro Hammond Hammond
David Rout (SW) and Bro Steven Lever (JW) and Deacons W. Bro John Simpson (SD), W.Bro Paul
Gale (JD) delivered an excellent Initiation ceremony. Bro Brett Hammond also assisted in the ceremony
with an exceptional delivery of the 1st degree working tools.
Both father and son now intend to share their Masonic journey together with a double Passing ceremony.

Ixion Lodge 2501
125th Anniversary
W.Bro Malcolm Hill PPJGW Lodge Secretary
derek@clothingdis.co.uk

£139.00

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n Thursday 11th July 2019 Ixion Lodge 2501 held their 125th hursday 11th July 2019 Ixion Lodge 2501 held their 125th
OAnniversary Meeting at Harlow Masonic Hall .
The Provincial Grand Master RW Bro Rodney Lister Bass OBE was present
together with his Deputy VW Bro Paul Reeves together with W.Bro.Geoff
Turpin Prov.DC and the Provincial Sword Bearer and Standard Bearers.

Also in attendance were Present and Past
APGM`s in the names of Nick Franklin,
Martin Howse, Lee Taylor, Laurie Justice
and John Helliar . A delightful meeting
was held with a First Degree Ceremony
performed with Lee Taylor being the
Junior Deacon taking round his old Police
work colleague Michael Duncan much to
his surprise.
A cheque for the sum of £1500 pound was presented and gratefully received by the PGM
for the 2022 Appeal which was swiftly passed over the Colin Felton who was in attendance. Next day delivery or visit our showroom by prior
appointment
Two Gifts from the Lodge were presented by W.Bro Mike Robinson PAGDC to the PGM and
DepPGM to mark their attendance at this very special meeting which was very well received.
Afterwards over 70 Guests dined together with Lodge Members in a very convivial manner
at the Festive Board overseen by the Worshipful Master W.Bro Mike Saunders and his two
Wardens.
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