April 2025 – Hope Chapter No 240
Hope Chapter No 240 meeting at the Aylesbury Masonic Hall Enthroned the new Most Wise Sovereign Steven Smith on Monday 29th April 2025.
An excellent ceremony was conducted by Ill Bro. John Shepherd 30º. It was a very friendly meeting on a very warm evening and a very warm welcome was given to a Joining member E & P Peter Russell who has decided to re-join the Rose Croix after many years away. He was appointed as Treasurer of the Chapter and this was appreciated by the members.
The Chapter will also be having a Perfection at their next meeting on 23rd June 2025. Pictured are those dining after the meeting.
April 2025 – Via Phari Rose Croix Chapter No 1060
On Wednesday 16th April 2025 the Chapter, meeting at Beaconsfield carried out a ‘Perfection’ ceremony with Most Wise Sovereign, V∴ Ill∴Bro Peter N.I. Harborne 33o leading by example a memorable ceremony for the new candidate E & P Callum Young.
Pictured with the MWS are the candidate, E & P Callum Young and the District Recorder Ill∴Bro Mike Clanfield 31o, who conducted the Intermediate degrees.
The Candidate contacted Supreme Council direct, enquiring how he could join the Rose Croix and he was directed to Buckinghamshire as he lived in High Wycombe. He was swiftly interviewed by members of Via Phari and Perfected at the next meeting. This is a great example of how the process can work in practice and Callum was warmly welcomed by the members and impressed with the ceremony and the whole experience. A great event all round.
April 2025 – Sunnymeads Rose Croix Chapter No 1158
On Friday 11th April 2025 members of Sunnymeads Chapter, meeting at Slough carried out a double ‘Perfection’ ceremony with Most Wise Sovereign, E&P Bro. Martin Wing carrying out some splendid ritual.
Pictured with the MWS are the two candidates, E & P Princes, Dan Cunningham and James Nash.
The meeting went very smoothly under the watchful eye of the Chapter Recorder Gordon Robertson, showing how doing a double ceremony can flow with the proper preparation. Congratulations to the Chapter Recorder Phil Manning for all the background preparation to ensure everything was in order. A great team effort and Sunnymeads Chapter is an enjoyable Chapter to visit.
