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Wivenhoe and Colchester Masonic Centres
Wivenhoe and Colchester Masonic Centr es
Sponsor Scouts to South Korea Jamboree
Sponsor Scouts to South Kor ea Jambor ee

A united band of brethren from both Wivenhoe and Colchester Masonic
Centres were joined by the 1st Wivenhoe Scout Group members on the 14th
April 2022 at Wivenhoe Masonic Hall for a special presentation.
Two of the Scouts, Tillman and Charlie accompanied by their leader, Karen
Pilgrim, were presented with a cheque for £2,000 to go towards the cost of
sending the Explorer Scouts to the World Scouting Jamboree in South Korea
in 2023.
Watch the video interview in which both Tillman and Charlie expressed their delight at the donation by the Essex
Freemasons and highlighted how it would not only help them but also Scouts from disadvantages background to attend
the event in South Korea.
Paul Fell and Bob Needham, the Secretaries of Ostrea and Colne Lodges respectively, were key in bringing the cause
to light. In their video interview they explained that over nine Freemasons Lodges from the Wivenhoe and Colchester
Centres were involved in donating to this very worthy cause.
Neil Anthony, the Centre Communications Officer for Colchester, Wivenhoe & Brightlingsea Masonic Centres added “I
was pleased to have been present and been part of demonstrating the strength that joint charity drives between local
centres can have a proactive and positive effect on those recipients of it. “

Friday 22nd April saw Belmont Lodge No. 9623 celebrate its 25th anniversary and 100th meeting at Chingford Masonic
Centre. 46 members and their guests celebrated the event with the initiation of Bro. Matt Butcher by the Worshipful
Master Roy Hardy. W.Bro. Oliver Smith-Jones delivered the Preamble and Charge after Initiation in an exemplary
manner witnessed by the Deputy Provincial. Grand Master W.Bro. Nicholas Franklin, who was accompanied by the
Provincial Team. Also present was the Lodge’s previous APGM W.Bro Lee Taylor and the Deputy Grand Superintendent
W.Bro Elliott Chevin. The festival board was enjoyed by all present and the Initiate thanked all present for making his
special night one to remember, especially W.Bro. Phil Smith-Jones for his beautiful rendition of the Initiate Song.