Forest of Arden Lodge No. 3826

During the summer recess, we have suffered the loss of two Brethren - W.Bro Terry Powell, and W.Bro Bob Winfield.

Both Brethren were well known for their truly Masonic attributes, good humour, generosity, compassion.  Both were superb ritualists.

Bob should, by rights, have been Worshipful Master this year. 

The Brethren of our Lodge will miss both sorely.  Our condolences to their families.

As we approach the new Masonic Season, I thought I'd pen a few words.

Since I was Installed in the Chair of this wonderful Lodge of a second term last February, we have had a great start to the year.  Firstly, we welcomed a new Brother at an Initiation ceremony in March.  We then held a special meeting in April, to celebrate the Lodge Centenary.  This was a fantastic meeting, supported by the Provincial Grand Master and a numerous retinue. A Centenary Warrant was presented by being paraded around the Lodge by the Provincial Grand Secretary, escorted by our new Initiate on his first full meeting!  This surely is a first.

The centenary celebration was closed in unusual fashion - our sponsoring Lodge is St. Paul's Lodge No 43, and one of our daughter Lodges is Shenstonian Lodge No 5544.  As I am a Past Master of all three, I asked their respective Masters to occupy the Warden's Chairs for the closing!

This October, we start with the first of a number of ceremonies.  I'm confident that we will carry out all three degrees during the remainder of the year, starting with the Passing of our new Brother.

I hope to see many visitors coming along to witness our version of Emulation Ritual, and enjoy our hospitality at the Festive Board!

Fraternal Regards

Stuart Jenkins