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AMD Autumn Social

Details: Published: Thursday, 02 November 2023 20:28

A most entertaining, amusing and historical talk “Secrets, Scandal & Salacious Gossip of the Royal Court”, was given via Zoom to a large number of AMD London members, partners and friends this evening.

The presentation was by Sarah Slater an official guide at Hampton Court. Sarah’s talk last year on The Ghosts of Hampton Court was well received and so it made sense to invite Sarah back again for this year’s Autumn online social.

And she did not disappoint, in my opinion topping last year’s talk. With talk on Royal lines, official and unofficial mistresses (aka Ladies of Negotiable Affection), and the connections of families which still to this day are closely associated with our Royal family. The talk concluded with some examples of the types of contraception used during the time with a stark warning given “not to try these at home!!”.

Thank you to all those who attended and if you were not there you missed a treat and will have to look up a picture of Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland to see which PM he looks like and is related to.

Perram Council Welcomes Deputy District Grand Prefect

Details: Published: Tuesday, 31 October 2023 10:20

On Monday 30th October Perram Council No. 45 welcomed the Deputy District Grand Prefect V.W. Bro. Steven Warwick and a delegation of District Grand Officers to their meeting. Also in attendance was R.W. Bro. Richard Mayers, District Grand Prefect for South & East Caribbean.

During the meeting W. Bro. Chetan Patel was installed in fine form by W. Bro. Aiden McDonald. The Worshipful Master then installed his officers.

The meeting was then interrupted by W. Bro. Michael West, Assistant Grand Tyler, who presented to the Worshipful Master, a jewel which had come into his possession and what appeared to be a Past Master's Jewel which belonged to Perram Council. The Worshipful Master thanked Michael for repatriating the Jewel to the Council. The Jewel was then presented to W. Bro. Aiden McDonald as the Immediate Past Master.

The meeting was then closed and brethren retired to the holding area on the 2nd floor before gathering for a most enjoyable festive board where we enjoyed a carvery dinner.

During dinner R.W. Bro. Richard Mayers mentioned that he was last at Perram Council exactly 7 years previously. A picture from that meeting is shown below.

Photos from the meeting can be viewed here.

Londinium welcomes the Dep GM and Dist GSW

Details: Published: Tuesday, 16 May 2023 13:29

A great turn out for the meeting of Londinium Council No. 47 on Tuesday 16th May. The Council was opened, and the brethren first welcomed the District Grand Senior Warden, W. Bro. Peter Warner, and a delegation of District Grand Officers. They then welcomed the Deputy Grand Master R. W. Bro. Ian Bailey who was escorted by the Grand Director of Ceremonies V. W. Bro. Glyn Goddard.

Sunshine on Londinium Matutinus Council No. 202

Details: Published: Wednesday, 10 May 2023 13:29

On a beautiful warm and sunny May morning, members of Londinium Matutinus Council No. 202 met at Mark Masons' Hall to conduct the ceremony of The Red Cross of Babylon.

A very well attended meeting of members and guests with 4 candidates taking the degree. The lodge was opened to due form and then called off to prepare the room for the ceremony. This was conducted in fine form by W. Bro. Andrew Leveridge assisted by his officers and some visiting brethren filling in where required.

The nominated candidate Bro. Tim Grier along with the other three candidates were treated to a great ceremony introducing them to the order.

After the meeting the brethren retired to the bar before making their way to the dining room where a most enjoyable lunch ensued before the Brethren toasted to their next merry meeting.

More photos from the meeting can be viewed here