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The next Meeting of Provincial Grand Conclave will be on Saturday, 28th April 2012 at The Charmandean Centre, Forest Road, Worthing, West Sussex.

Posted 1/1/2012

Old News

At the annual meeting of the order in Birmingham on 10th November 2011, four members of the province are to receive honours:

Jim Ludlow of Cinque Ports Conclave No 38 will be appointed Grand Std,

Len Palmer, DPGSR, Chichester Conclave No 471, will be promoted to PAGDC,

Phil Waterfall, Prov. Recorder, Royal Sussex Conclave No 10, will also be promoted to PAGDC, and

Nigel Dengate, Earl of Courtown Conclave No 150, will be promoted to PGStdB.

All the members of the Province of Sussex send them our warmest congratulations and it is hoped they will be well supported by members of the Province at that meeting.

On Saturday July 16th 2011 at Worthing, V.Wy.Bro. Paul Rose was installed as PGSR for the Province, taking over from R.Wy.Bro. Vic Wisden who had been in post for the past 5 years. The new PGSR appointed Wy.Bro. Len Palmer as the DPGSR and also appointed Wy.Bro. Roger Richardson as the PGDC.

The Installation ceremony was conducted by the Most Worthy Grand Supreme Ruler, Michael William Guest and a team of Grand Officers.

The ceremony was conducted to the usual high standard expected from Grand Officers and was followed by a superb lunch at the Charmandean Centre.

The PGSR wishes to place on record his thanks to the GSR for conducting the ceremony and making it such an enjoyable day for him.

The picture shows the GSR, PGSR and DPGSR before the ceremony.

Finally, the PGSR and DPGSR wish to thank all those members of the Province who took the time to be with them on their very special day as well as all the visitors from other provinces. The day really was very special.

Posted 16/11/11

At the annual meeting of OSM on the 11th November 2010 at Birmingham, the Most Worthy Grand Supreme Ruler, Michael William Guest, made a number of appointments and promotions to members of the Province of Sussex.

Paul Rose, Deputy Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Royal Sussex Conclave No 10, was promoted to Past Grand Visitor making him a Very Worthy Brother.

Norman Rose, (his Father), Royal Sussex Conclave N0 10, was appointed Past Grand Visitor, also making him a Very Worthy Brother.

Brian Prevett, Earl of Courtown Conclave No 150, was promoted to Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies.

Jack Barratt, Cinque Ports Conclave No 38, was appointed Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies 'in the field' at his Conclave’s Centenary meeting.

Bob Chrystie, Earl of Courtown Conclave No 150, was appointed Past Grand Standard Bearer.

Rod Barker, Royal Sussex Conclave No 10, was appointed Past Grand Bow Bearer.

We are confident that they all fully appreciated their appointments and promotions and we offer them all our warmest congratulations upon their preferment and wish them all well for the future.

The pictures show the Right Worthy Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Victor Alan Wisden, at Grand Conclave with a 'bunch' of Very Worthy Roses after their investiture and Son warmly congratulating Father.

The Province would like to record their thank to the Most Worthy Grand Supreme Ruler for his kindness and generosity in making these appointments and say what a delight it was to entertain him in St. Leonards recently at the Centenary meeting of Cinque Ports Conclave No 38.

Past Events

Provincial Annual Meeting – 24th April 2010

The fourth meeting of the Provincial Grand Conclave of Sussex was held on Saturday, 24th April 2010 at Chichester. Over 60 brethren were in attendance, including the Deputy Grand Supreme Ruler and 9 Provincial Grand Supreme Rulers.

As always, a most enjoyable time was had by all, and the R. Wy Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Vic Wisden, paid particular thanks to Heads or senior executive members of the other Masonic Orders in Sussex for their support, all of which were represented. The new Provincial Officers for the year were duly invested in true “Sussex” ceremonial fashion and a current list can be viewed on this site. During his address, the R. Wy Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler commented that, the Order in Sussex was progressing steadily and well, with new members joining the Order and new Conclaves having been, or to be formed.

At lunch afterwards, everyone enjoyed a delightful meal, provided by the ever efficient staff at The Pallant Centre, and David the caterer and his staff. As always, the Deputy Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler gave a most moving and humorous toast to Vic.

It was a day for renewing old friendships and forging new ones, which undoubtedly will continue for years to come. All look forward to 23rd April 2011.

Consecration of East Sussex Scarlet Cord Conclave

This will be conducted by the Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler and a team of Provincial Officers, on Tuesday 29th June 2010. Contact the Provincial Recorder - Phillip Waterfall - for further information.

Consecration of The Scarlet Cord Conclave of Sussex No. 540

Held on Tuesday 6th October 2009 following a meeting of Royal Sussex Conclave No.10. The meeting of No.10 will be at 4.30pm and the consecration at 5.15pm.

Venue: Masonic Centre, Church Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5EN.
Dining: Maltravers Club at a cost of £15.50 ex wine.

The ceremony will be conducted by the Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, assisted by Officers of Provincial Grand Conclave.

For more information, please contact the founding Secretary:
Phillip Waterfall
Tel: 01903 231026
Email: pwaterfall@uwclub.net

Friends and Family Sunday Lunch
Sunday 19th July 2009

Once again we will be having this wonderful gathering of members of the Order, their Family and Friends at Rowfant House. Lunch served at 1.00pm. The cost is £20.00 per head, and if you think you can manage Strawberries and Cream later in the afternoon then that is an additional £5.00 per head. Numbers are limited, so please book early.

Latvian Day
Sunday 7th June 2009

Our Order in Sussex has always supported our friends at Rowfant House. They hold a 'Latvian Day' each year, and all are welcome. There is no entry fee, but you need to bring your own chairs and pay for any meals or drinks. It's a fun day – come along and join us.

Provincial AGM
Saturday 25th April 2009

The 3rd meeting of the Provincial Grand Conclave was held at Chichester, and the R. Wy. Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler was well supported by members of the Province and from other Provinces. Over 65 attended the meeting and 60 dined together. It was, as always, a very enjoyable occasion and all departed with smiles on their faces.

Of those from other Provinces, there were 6 Provincial Grand Supreme Rulers and 12 other guests, which included V. Wy Bro. Tom Wise, the Provincial Grand Recorder from West Yorkshire, who was completing his visits to all Provinces in the Order.

In addition all the other Masonic Orders that meet in Sussex were well represented.

The R. Wy. Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler appointed his Officers for the ensuing year, details of which can be found on the Province page.

Also the R. Wy. Provincial Grand Supreme Rule announced the Consecration of The Scarlet Cord Conclave of Sussex. Further details are on the this page.

April 2008

Over the weekend of 11th April 2008 a number of members and wives, partners, friends enjoyed a social weekend on the Isle of Wight. They were driven by coach from Charmandene and Littlehampton to the Aqua Hotel in Shanklin. After settling in dinner was served at 8pm and the rest of the evening was spent in the bar chatting to old and new friends. Saturday was spent touring the island in the coach with lunch being taken in Yarmouth then continue on the tour eventually returning to the Aqua early evening. The proprietors, James and Annette Blanchett, laid on a stupendous evening buffet which would have fed twice as many people. Suffice to say we were well fed that night. Following the meal we were royally entertained by a local disco who not only played Q and A games with us but also showed film of the relevant band playing as well as some very humorous jokes. We all went to bed rather late. Sunday morning after breakfast, we all did our own thing. Most went for a walk along Shanklin High Street. One particular individual was hoping the ice cream parlour was open. He returned a very sad man as it was closed. After a great lunch, the coach picked us up and returned us home. Overall a very, very successful weekend with demands to do it again very soon.

March 2008

Wednesday 12th March 2008 saw the consecration of Sussex’s first new conclave. The consecrating officer was Right Worthy Brother Victor Alan Wisden, the Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, who conducted the ceremony in a most exemplary manner. Following the consecration, he installed Worthy Brother Paul Norman Rose, the Deputy Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, as the first Supreme Ruler of the conclave. The conclave is known as the SWORD INVICTAE CONCLAVE No 516. The name is an anagram of VICTOR A. WISDEN and the letter T is in the form of a sword. Following the meeting, the consecrating team and members enjoyed a luncheon at Chichester. The new conclave will meet at Rowfant House, Turners Hill. Please see their news page for further information.

November 2007

On Sunday 25th November 2007, members of the order together with their wives, partners, and friends enjoyed a fantastic Sunday Luncheon at Rowfant House, Turners Hill. The objective was simply to enjoy the magnificent Manor House set in 22 acres of countryside with its own lake and chapel, as well as share the company of many Secret Monitors and their loved ones over a wonderful home cooked lunch and a glass of wine or two. The Lunch was such a success that it will be repeated probably this summer with the addition of a strawberry tea. Watch this space for a date.