Officers of the Lodge 2026
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Master
W Bro Steven R Kimber PPJGW The Worshipful Master sits in the east, symbolic of the rising sun, and presides over the Lodge, like a chairman. |
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Immediate Past Master
W Bro Steve Readhead PPJGW Although not actually an office (as the position is his by right), the IPM is normally the previous Master and acts as a guide and support to the Master when needed. He sits on the immediate left of the Worshipful Master |
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Senior Warden
W Bro David Glew PPGSofWks The Senior Warden sits in the west, symbolic of the setting sun, and assists the Worshipful Master in opening, closing and managing the Lodge. He is the second in command. |
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Junior Warden
W Bro Steve Lovell PPGReg The Junior Warden sits in the south, symbolic of the position of the sun at midday As third in command of the Lodge he assists the Worshipful Master and Senior Warden in their duties. |
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Chaplain
W Bro David Wallace PPJGW The duty of the Chaplain is to lead the Lodge in the devotional parts of its activities. |
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Treasurer
W Bro Nicholas Batty PPAGR The role of the Treasurer is to manage the Lodge finances, keep the accounts, collect annual dues from the members, pay bills, and forward annual dues to the Grand Lodge etc. |
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Secretary
W Bro James K Batty PSGD PAPGM The Secretary's official duties include issuing the summons (A formal notice of an impending meeting), recording meeting minutes, completing statistical returns to the Grand Lodge, and advising the Worshipful Master on matters of procedure. |
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Director of Ceremonies
W Bro Martin R Charlesworth PPJGW The Director of Ceremonies is responsible for ensuring that our ceremonies are carried out with dignity and decorum. |
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Almoner
W Bro Steve Lovell PPGReg The Almoner is responsible for the well-being of Lodge members and their families. He remains in contact with members who are unwell, and also maintains a discreet presence in the lives of widows of former members, so that the Lodge may readily assist them should they find themselves in any particular need. |
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Membership Officer
W Bro Dr Lee Gregory The Membership officer is charged with looking after membership enquiries, to liaise with potential members and hopefully bring them into the fraternity. |
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Charity Steward |
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Lodge Mentor
Bro Peter Hunter This important role in the Lodge is usually covered by a senior, experienced member. His role is to guide the newer members in the early years of their Masonic careers through education and information. |
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Senior Deacon
Bro Sam McMorland Principal duties of the Senior Deacon are to conduct candidates around the Lodge and speak for them during certain ceremonies and to assist the Worshipful Master. |
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Junior Deacon
Bro Peter Hunter The office of Junior Deacon is similar in many respects to that of Senior Deacon. |
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Assistant Director of Ceremonies
W Bro David Glew PPGSofWks The office of Assistant Director of Ceremonies is similar in many respects to that of and to assist the Director of Ceremonies. |
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Assistant Secretary
W Bro Gary Powell PPJGD The role of the Assistant Secretary is to help and understudy the Secretary. |
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Inner Guard
Bro Brandon Smith The Inner Guard sits just inside the door of the Lodge. He is responsible for checking that all those who enter the Lodge are qualified to do so. |
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Stewards
Bro Brandon Smith and Bro Paul Szwarc This is generally the first office held in the Lodge. The Stewards' main function is to provide liquid refreshment to brethren and assist at the dinner following the Lodge meeting (The Festive Board). |
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Tyler
W Bro Dr Lee Gregory The Tyler is sometimes known as the 'Outer Guard' of the lodge. His duty is to guard the door (from the outside), and ensure that only those who are duly qualified gain entry into the lodge meeting. He also prepares candidates for their admission. Other officers Resident Organist - W Bro Roger Scott PPJGW Lodge Archivist - W Bro Stephen R Kimber PPJGW Royal Arch Representative - W Bro Martin R Charlesworth PPJGW Purveyor - Bro Sam McMorland Lodge Liaison Officer - W Bro Jeffrey Beevers PPJGW |