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Out of adversity
On Wednesday evening Plains of Tabor Preceptory, No. 11, stationed at Colne saw the installation of Kevin Pickering (a member of Pendle Lodge No. 4703 and a Companion of Nelson Chapter No. 2193) as a new knight of the Order. The ceremony was split very successfully between the Eminent Preceptor and seven other members, each performing their part in an excellent manner The accolade and Grand sign, grip and word were given by the Right Eminent Provincial Prior who commented the he would like to see more Preceptories sharing the work as it takes pressure off the Eminent Preceptor and encourages junior members of the Preceptory to participate The festive board was attended by 29 knights and consisted of soup and sandwiches (thanks to the good efforts of the Registrar V E Kt … Read entire article »
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A very French experience
Saturday 10th December 2012 saw a red letter day in the development of French Knights Templar with not one, but two, new Preceptories being consecrated at a magnificent chateau near Bordeaux Five members of Lancashire were in attendance namely the Right Eminent Provincial Prior, the Chancellor, the Bodyguard Commander, E Kt Stephen Gilliver, a past member of the Bodyguard (and member of the Grand Master’s Bodyguard) and Ian Simpson, a current member of the Provincial Prior’s Bodyguard The first Preceptory to be consecrated was No, 57, the Geoffroy da GonnevillePreceptory and the ceremony was performed by Most Eminent & Supreme Knight Andre Bassou, the Grand Master of France. Luncheon followed after which the Bertrand de Blanquefort Preceptory, No. 56 was consecrated, this time by the Seneschal R E Kt David Gallear and V E … Read entire article »
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Meeting – Saturday 12th May 2012
PROVINCIAL PRIORY The Provincial Chancellor will send out to each Preceptory Registrar detailed summons and application form. The Very High and Right Eminent Great Seneschal, the Great Marshal and the Assistant Great Vice-Chancellor, together with many other distinguished Knights from several other Provinces, will be in attendance … Read entire article »
Meeting – Monday 23rd April 2012
GREAT OFFICERS MESS. St. George’s Day. Following the very successful inaugural meeting last year we are holding the second meeting which, with the good reports from all attendees at last year’s, is sure to be even more popular this year. All Great Officers in the Province will be sent details and an application form direct by the Vice Chancellor. Meeting will again be held at Leyland Masonic Hall 12-30 for 1pm. and cost will be approx. £17 not including wine. … Read entire article »
TEAM VISIT – Saturday February 18th 2012
Visit to De Lacy No. 95 stationed at Southport to Celebrate 50 years of Knights Templar mebership of V. E. Kt. Michael Cox. Masonic Hall Duke St., Southport, PR8 1LS. Meeting starts 2pm. vistors welcome but need to contact the Registrar E. Kt. John Tritton – john_tritton@sky.com – to pay for the meal £20 (minted lamb shank and inclusive of Wine) and receive a summons and directions. When you pass through the door of the Masonic Hall in Southport, pause, look above and there is a Leaded Light Window dedicated to Knights Templar. Best viewed as early as possible as it looks its best with the morning sunlight behind. … Read entire article »
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Knights Templar and their Regalia
Here is a pdf of the Knights Templar and their Regalia document. … Read entire article »
Prince of Peace Preceptory No 97
There was some trepidation about a visit on Friday the 13th. but totally unfounded as it turned out to be an excellent meting. The summons was one of the busiest in modern experience. … Read entire article »
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New web site launch
Hopefully we should have good enough content in the site to launch it early in the New Year. We will then endevour to use it it as a work in progress to get it to a fully operational web site, please don’t be afraid to comment on the style and content as we want to make this as user friendly as possible. … Read entire article »
Lancashire Knights Templar web site
Welcome to the new web site where you will be able to keep up to date with all the comings and goings. We will endevour to keep you informed with all the latest information, so keep coming back. … Read entire article »
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