WILTSHIRE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AT LIDEN C. C. BARRINGTON CLOSE, LIDEN
MONDAY 9 TH MAY 2022 AT 19.30
1. OPENING - The Provincial Grand Primo Bro John Needle ROH Opened the
Provincial Grand Lodge at 19.30hrs, with 10 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
2. LOYAL TOAST - This was duly Taken
3. ABSENT BRETHREN TOAST - This was observed with Due Solemnity
4. DELEGATE SUBSTITUTES & VISITORS - No Delegate Changes advised
5. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS - The Roll Call of Officers revealed that No elected
officers were absent.
6. APOLOGIES
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Last Month: Bro Colin Minns ROH PPGP
This Month: Bro Royston Smith ROH PPGP and Bro Barry Chalk CP DPGP
Provincial Grand Lodge
(a) Last Month: Bro Michael Thurston Hewer ROH
(b) This Month: Bro Barry Baughn CP
(c) Next Month: Bro Darren Chapman KOM
Apologies were accepted on a proposition by Bro Paul Dyer ROH, Seconded by Bro
John Howe ROH and Carried
8. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted on a proposition by Bro George Chalk
CP, Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried
9. REPORTS
CORRESPONDENCE & EXECUTIVE RECCOMENDATIONS
Proposed By Bro Terry Hulmes KOM, Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH
IN
(a) GL Circular 27/2022 – GP & GLO Investiture dates
(b) GL Circular 28/2022 – Form 40 (Nominations for GP & DGP 2023)
(c) GL Circular 29/2022 – RAOB Super Lodge
(d) GL Circular 30/2022 – 200 Year Celebration Update
(e) GL Circular 31/2022 – Bereavement April (15)
(f) GL Circular 32/2022 – Platinum Jubilee
(g) GL Circular 33/2022 – May Lottery Draw
(h) Grand Lodge June Meeting Agenda (See item below)
(i) White Heather – Province Funeral Marshall Query (See item 8c below)
(j) Latest Bank Statement
8b Out
(a) Grand Lodge Circulars to Minor Lodges
(b) Quarterly Return & Invoice Payments to Grand Lodge
(c) Wilts PGL 20/2022 – Passing of Bro Royston Smith ROH
8c. EXECUTIVE RECCOMENDATIONS
a) White Heather Letter regarding Province’s Funeral Marshall.
Having checked through the PGL minutes, it would appear that we do not have a
current elected Funeral Marshall, as Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH resigned at
the PGL meeting held on the 9 th July 2012 and there is no record thereafter of any
Brother being elected to this role.
PGL Executive recommends to PGL that they accept Bro Colin Minns ROH PGTr
nomination and be elected as Province’s Funeral Marshall.
Proposed by Bro Michael Thurston Hewer ROH. seconded by Bro Eric Macey
ROH and carried that Bro Colin Minns ROH be elected as the Province’s Funeral
Marshall.
Correspondence and Recommendations accepted. The ballot resulted 10 votes in
Favour, Nil against, Nil abstentions
(10 Brothers eligible to vote).
10. FINANCE REPORT
(I) BANK STATEMENT As of 27th April 2022 latest statement reads £3,356.61
(II) SUMARY OF FUNDS
CASH SUMMARY BALANCE OF FUNDS
at End of Quarter at End of Quarter
£ . P£ . P
CASH AT BANK 3,356.61 GENERAL FUND1,858.96
Less Unpresented PGL Ben439.31
Cheques Out-816.23 GL Ben5.00
Cheques & Cash In PGP Appeal198.50
Total2,540.38
Exam Council38.61
Add Cash in
Treasurers Hands0.00 Total All Funds2,540.38
Total0.00 Invested Gen5,971.39
Add Cash Invested12,238.90 Invested Ben6,267.51
TOTAL14,779.28 TOTAL14,779.28
(III) TRUSTEES REPORT
The paying in book & Cheque Books inspected by Bro. Eric Macey ROH and Bro. John
Needle ROH as per rule 3:3(b) 1 and found all in order.
Proposed Bro Eric Macey ROH, Seconded Bro John Needle ROH
Trustee Report accepted. The ballot resulted 10 votes in favour, Nil against
Nil abstentions
(10 Brothers eligible to vote).
11. Grand Lodge Agenda for Monday 6 th June 2022
Delegates to report on agenda - Bro’s Darren Chapman KOM and Colin Minns ROH
Please note that it is proposed by GLMC to reduce Grand Lodge Registration fees from
£2 to £1.70 by removing the current 30p that goes to PGL
Proposed by Bro Paul Dyer ROH, seconded by Bro George Chalk CP and carried that
the delegates vote against the proposed change in Registration Fees for 2023
11. BENEVOLENT COMMITTEE REPORT
(a) Benevolence: None
(b) Correspondence: - None
(c) DEATH GRANT SCHEME – None
(d) SICK REPORT AND UPDATES -
Sadly Bro Royston Smith ROH PPGP, Job Lawrence Lodge, passed away at the
Prospect Hospice, Wroughton on the 3 rd May 2022 – Funeral details to be advised.
Bro Jim Cowling, Job Lawrence Lodge – His various health issues which are
starting to impact on his attendance of lodge.
Bro Terry Hulmes KOM IPPGP, Dawn of Victory Lodge – Unfortunately his buffes
Sally has gone back into Great Western Hospital in the early hours of Monday 2 nd
May, having experienced difficulties breathing.
Currently still in GWH and CT scans have unfortunately shown lung cancer which
has also spread to your liver.
Having further various tests and ongoing treatment .Thoughts are with Bro Terry
Bro Ron Bendle ROH PPGP, Job Lawrence – Struggling with his breathing
Proposed by Bro Paul Dyer ROH, Seconded by Bro Barry Chalk CP and carried
12. LODGE CALL
(a) Thomas Calley 1562 – Ticking over
(b) White Heather 3853 – Doing okay
(c) Fred Pearce 5470 – Doing Well
(d) Job Lawrence 5784 –Tickety-Boo
(e) Dawn of Victory 7695 - Outstanding
13. KNIGHTS CHAPTER
Next meeting of Knights Chapter will be on Monday 23 rd May 2022 @ 19.30 at the Liden
CC, Barrington Road, Liden. All third and fourth degree members are welcomed.
14. PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO REPORT
Visited the Dawn of Victory Lodge recently and had a very enjoyable evening.
Wednesday 11 th May 2022 - PGL to visit the John O’Gaunt Lodge, Hungerford
Wednesday 25 th May 2022, 7.30pm - Crib Tournament being held at the
Conservative Club, Royal Wootton Bassett - All welcome, including partners.
Saturday 6 th August – Charity Bike Ride, finishing at Dawn Of Victory for a BBQ
Sunday 26 th June 2022 – Cambridgeshire PGL Super Lodge 1030hrs to 1330hrs
(GLCL 29/2022)
15. RAFFLE: This month’s Raffle Prize was donated by the White Heather Lodge and was
won by Bro Michael Thurston Hewer ROH.
Next Month’s raffle prize will be donated by Bro Colin Minns ROH
16. CASH ACCOUNT
Reg 5 @ 50p £ 2.50
Gifts £ 7.00
Raffle £ 10.00
PGP Appeal 2020 £ 40.00
G. L. Ben £ 3.00
Total £ 62.50
17. CLOSURE The Provincial Grand Primo Bro. John Needle ROH, Closed the Provincial
Grand Lodge at 2022hrs, with 10 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
Next Meeting of the Executive Committee Monday 6 th June 2022 at 19.30 Virtual
The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge Monday 13 th June 2022 at 19.30 at the
Liden C. C, Barrington Road, Liden.
Bro. John Needle ROH Bro. Darren Chapman KOM PPGP
Provincial Grand Primo Provincial Grand Secretary
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD AT LIDEN C. C. BARRINGTON CLOSE, LIDEN
MONDAY 9 TH MAY 2022 AT 19.30
1. OPENING - The Provincial Grand Primo Bro John Needle ROH Opened the
Provincial Grand Lodge at 19.30hrs, with 10 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
2. LOYAL TOAST - This was duly Taken
3. ABSENT BRETHREN TOAST - This was observed with Due Solemnity
4. DELEGATE SUBSTITUTES & VISITORS - No Delegate Changes advised
5. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS - The Roll Call of Officers revealed that No elected
officers were absent.
6. APOLOGIES
EXECUTIVE MEETING
Last Month: Bro Colin Minns ROH PPGP
This Month: Bro Royston Smith ROH PPGP and Bro Barry Chalk CP DPGP
Provincial Grand Lodge
(a) Last Month: Bro Michael Thurston Hewer ROH
(b) This Month: Bro Barry Baughn CP
(c) Next Month: Bro Darren Chapman KOM
Apologies were accepted on a proposition by Bro Paul Dyer ROH, Seconded by Bro
John Howe ROH and Carried
8. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted on a proposition by Bro George Chalk
CP, Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH and carried
9. REPORTS
CORRESPONDENCE & EXECUTIVE RECCOMENDATIONS
Proposed By Bro Terry Hulmes KOM, Seconded by Bro Eric Macey ROH
IN
(a) GL Circular 27/2022 – GP & GLO Investiture dates
(b) GL Circular 28/2022 – Form 40 (Nominations for GP & DGP 2023)
(c) GL Circular 29/2022 – RAOB Super Lodge
(d) GL Circular 30/2022 – 200 Year Celebration Update
(e) GL Circular 31/2022 – Bereavement April (15)
(f) GL Circular 32/2022 – Platinum Jubilee
(g) GL Circular 33/2022 – May Lottery Draw
(h) Grand Lodge June Meeting Agenda (See item below)
(i) White Heather – Province Funeral Marshall Query (See item 8c below)
(j) Latest Bank Statement
8b Out
(a) Grand Lodge Circulars to Minor Lodges
(b) Quarterly Return & Invoice Payments to Grand Lodge
(c) Wilts PGL 20/2022 – Passing of Bro Royston Smith ROH
8c. EXECUTIVE RECCOMENDATIONS
a) White Heather Letter regarding Province’s Funeral Marshall.
Having checked through the PGL minutes, it would appear that we do not have a
current elected Funeral Marshall, as Bro Mike Thurston-Hewer ROH resigned at
the PGL meeting held on the 9 th July 2012 and there is no record thereafter of any
Brother being elected to this role.
PGL Executive recommends to PGL that they accept Bro Colin Minns ROH PGTr
nomination and be elected as Province’s Funeral Marshall.
Proposed by Bro Michael Thurston Hewer ROH. seconded by Bro Eric Macey
ROH and carried that Bro Colin Minns ROH be elected as the Province’s Funeral
Marshall.
Correspondence and Recommendations accepted. The ballot resulted 10 votes in
Favour, Nil against, Nil abstentions
(10 Brothers eligible to vote).
10. FINANCE REPORT
(I) BANK STATEMENT As of 27th April 2022 latest statement reads £3,356.61
(II) SUMARY OF FUNDS
CASH SUMMARY BALANCE OF FUNDS
at End of Quarter at End of Quarter
£ . P£ . P
CASH AT BANK 3,356.61 GENERAL FUND1,858.96
Less Unpresented PGL Ben439.31
Cheques Out-816.23 GL Ben5.00
Cheques & Cash In PGP Appeal198.50
Total2,540.38
Exam Council38.61
Add Cash in
Treasurers Hands0.00 Total All Funds2,540.38
Total0.00 Invested Gen5,971.39
Add Cash Invested12,238.90 Invested Ben6,267.51
TOTAL14,779.28 TOTAL14,779.28
(III) TRUSTEES REPORT
The paying in book & Cheque Books inspected by Bro. Eric Macey ROH and Bro. John
Needle ROH as per rule 3:3(b) 1 and found all in order.
Proposed Bro Eric Macey ROH, Seconded Bro John Needle ROH
Trustee Report accepted. The ballot resulted 10 votes in favour, Nil against
Nil abstentions
(10 Brothers eligible to vote).
11. Grand Lodge Agenda for Monday 6 th June 2022
Delegates to report on agenda - Bro’s Darren Chapman KOM and Colin Minns ROH
Please note that it is proposed by GLMC to reduce Grand Lodge Registration fees from
£2 to £1.70 by removing the current 30p that goes to PGL
Proposed by Bro Paul Dyer ROH, seconded by Bro George Chalk CP and carried that
the delegates vote against the proposed change in Registration Fees for 2023
11. BENEVOLENT COMMITTEE REPORT
(a) Benevolence: None
(b) Correspondence: - None
(c) DEATH GRANT SCHEME – None
(d) SICK REPORT AND UPDATES -
Sadly Bro Royston Smith ROH PPGP, Job Lawrence Lodge, passed away at the
Prospect Hospice, Wroughton on the 3 rd May 2022 – Funeral details to be advised.
Bro Jim Cowling, Job Lawrence Lodge – His various health issues which are
starting to impact on his attendance of lodge.
Bro Terry Hulmes KOM IPPGP, Dawn of Victory Lodge – Unfortunately his buffes
Sally has gone back into Great Western Hospital in the early hours of Monday 2 nd
May, having experienced difficulties breathing.
Currently still in GWH and CT scans have unfortunately shown lung cancer which
has also spread to your liver.
Having further various tests and ongoing treatment .Thoughts are with Bro Terry
Bro Ron Bendle ROH PPGP, Job Lawrence – Struggling with his breathing
Proposed by Bro Paul Dyer ROH, Seconded by Bro Barry Chalk CP and carried
12. LODGE CALL
(a) Thomas Calley 1562 – Ticking over
(b) White Heather 3853 – Doing okay
(c) Fred Pearce 5470 – Doing Well
(d) Job Lawrence 5784 –Tickety-Boo
(e) Dawn of Victory 7695 - Outstanding
13. KNIGHTS CHAPTER
Next meeting of Knights Chapter will be on Monday 23 rd May 2022 @ 19.30 at the Liden
CC, Barrington Road, Liden. All third and fourth degree members are welcomed.
14. PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIMO REPORT
Visited the Dawn of Victory Lodge recently and had a very enjoyable evening.
Wednesday 11 th May 2022 - PGL to visit the John O’Gaunt Lodge, Hungerford
Wednesday 25 th May 2022, 7.30pm - Crib Tournament being held at the
Conservative Club, Royal Wootton Bassett - All welcome, including partners.
Saturday 6 th August – Charity Bike Ride, finishing at Dawn Of Victory for a BBQ
Sunday 26 th June 2022 – Cambridgeshire PGL Super Lodge 1030hrs to 1330hrs
(GLCL 29/2022)
15. RAFFLE: This month’s Raffle Prize was donated by the White Heather Lodge and was
won by Bro Michael Thurston Hewer ROH.
Next Month’s raffle prize will be donated by Bro Colin Minns ROH
16. CASH ACCOUNT
Reg 5 @ 50p £ 2.50
Gifts £ 7.00
Raffle £ 10.00
PGP Appeal 2020 £ 40.00
G. L. Ben £ 3.00
Total £ 62.50
17. CLOSURE The Provincial Grand Primo Bro. John Needle ROH, Closed the Provincial
Grand Lodge at 2022hrs, with 10 Officers, Delegates and Visitors
Next Meeting of the Executive Committee Monday 6 th June 2022 at 19.30 Virtual
The next meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge Monday 13 th June 2022 at 19.30 at the
Liden C. C, Barrington Road, Liden.
Bro. John Needle ROH Bro. Darren Chapman KOM PPGP
Provincial Grand Primo Provincial Grand Secretary