by AlanF | Sep 22, 2023 | Meetings
Today was an unusual meeting for Royds because it would normally have only a Templar meeting but tonight we had a Prior to install in Malta as well. Eminent Preceptor Donald Polson took his place in the Preceptory and opened it in due form. Unfortunately the candidate...
by AlanF | Sep 22, 2023 | Meetings
The journey to Milthorpe accompanied by E. Kt. Michael Beesley P.Gt.Her, Prov.C., and E. Kt. Paul Thompson was an enjoyable one with no traffic problems. We were all very much looking forward to the Festive board as the meals in Milnthorpe are always fantastic. The...
by AlanF | Sep 21, 2023 | Meetings
Thursday the 14th of September 2023 saw Brother Knight Anthony Cross installed into the chair of the Plains of Tabor Preceptory No.11. The occasion was greatly enhanced by the large number of the Provincial Officers of the year on a Provincial team visit. This saw...
by AlanF | Sep 9, 2023 | Church Service
The second year that we have visited St. James. For many years we went to St. Saviour’s at Bamber Bridge, with a couple of year’s break when they had their lead stolen from the roof and we had to find alternative accommodation. So today in spite of my Sat...
by AlanF | Aug 24, 2023 | Team Visits
Plains of Tabor Preceptory No. 11 Masonic Hall, 91 Albert Road, Colne, BB8 0BS.  Registrar: -  John L. Wilkinson, 15 Greengate Close, Burnley, Lancs. BB12 0JQ. Tel, 07975 617 303            e-mail johnlwilkinson5@gmail.com  Click here for...
by AlanF | Aug 7, 2023 | Church Service
Brother Knights, The annual Knights Templar Church service will be held in Leyland this year. Please see the attached files prepared by E. Kt. Michael Beesley P.Gt.Her, Prov.C., giving all the details of the meeting and also a Map to the location. It is easy to find...
by AlanF | Jun 2, 2023 | Meetings
Heading North again this time with Bro. Kt. Stuart Bateson to Carlisle for the meeting of Robert de Sable Preceptory No. 161. The weather was fine making for a pleasant drive to Carlisle and for once needing the Air conditioning running in the car. We arrived at 10...
by AlanF | May 26, 2023 | Meetings
Thursday 25th May was the annual Malta meeting of Royds Preceptory No.149. As Royds is my Mother Preceptory I arrived early to help with the set up along with my guest for the evening V.E. Kt Jeffrey Taylor P,Gt, Reg. Many hands make light work and it was not long...
by AlanF | May 19, 2023 | Meetings
After a relatively long stretch of time without attending a meeting, tonight is my third Knights Templar outing in 5 days. I am at Garstang for the meeting of the youngest Preceptory in Lancashire, John O’Gaunt No. 694. John O’Gaunt Preceptory No. 694 is the...
by AlanF | May 18, 2023 | Meetings
Wednesday May 17th. 2023 and the Temple meeting of Great Priory. For a few years the train time from Wigan has been at 8.02 but this year it has moved on to 8.14. No problem as it still leaves plenty of time to get to Great Queen St, have a coffee, meet other...