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Friday night saw three Brethren (WM, PM & EA) from Hartington Lodge 1085, visit Harrington Lodge 5098 over at Long Eaton Masonic Hall, for a very short meeting. The Worshipful Master opened, carried out the Business of the Lodge and closed in excellent fashion!
The Lodge then welcomed a number of members of Glittering Star Lodge where they carried out an Exemplification of a First Degree Ceremony Irish Constitution, after Balloting for a joining member.
The Ceremony was both interesting and informative to all who witnessed it. A lot could be learnt from this, in the way they gave a lot of explanations of the ceremony, to the candidate.
An enjoyable evening was had, by all who were present!

Wednesday 4th October saw Hartington Lodge Pass Bro Daniel Illsley to the Second Degree.
The Lodge was supported by the Assistant Provincial Grand Master W. Bro. Ian Copestake, the Provincial Assistant Grand Secretary W. Bro. Martyn Bailey, a number of Grand Lodge Officers, eleven Brethren from Spencer Lodge and visiting Masters.
The Lodge was opened by Bro. Peter Walklate – Worshipful Master of Hartington Lodge 1085 and Brother Illsley was Passed to the Degree of a Fellowcraft, assisted by the IPM W. Bro. Mark Campbell.
Once the Ceremony had concluded, the APGM gave an Account of Bro Geoff’s (who is also a Founding Member of Spencer Lodge) history and 50 years in Freemasonry. Although travelling extensively throughout his career, he has always remained loyal to the Craft. The 50 years Certificate was then read out by the ProvAGS on behalf of the Provincial Grand Master – Arthur Steven Varley.
All in all a great night was had by everyone.

Hartington Lodge 1085, are proud to be being represented at the Tercentenary Celebrations.
We will be travelling to London for the celebrations at The Royal Albert Hall and the Battersea Evolution.
Tickets came yesterday, so we’re all ready to go.

On Monday 18th September 2017, the members of Royal Sussex Lodge, travelled from their usual meeting place at Winshill, to meet at Derby Masonic Hall. For those who were present, the number of Brethren made it clear as to why the move was needed!
It was a great night and the Worshipful Master, lead his Lodge well, even with the added pressure of having the Provincial Grand Master and a Provincial Team, shortly followed by the Deputy Grand Master and his team present.
A lot of work had gone into the evening, not only with the Ritual, but also the research of the Lodge, which had clearly been carried out in some detail. The ceremony was both interesting and entertaining.
The Festive Board was most enjoyable and there was a great atmosphere throughout the evening. It was a great night for Derbyshire Freemasonry and Royal Sussex Lodge in particular.
 

The Deputy Grand Master, Provincial Grand Master and Worshipful Master taking wine with everyone present.
 

The Festive Board starting to fill up.

Well the summer is over and the Masonic season is starting again. On the 5th September eight members of Hartington Lodge, headed North of the Province to watch one of their members Passed to the Second Degree.
Dorothy Vernon Lodge 2129, which meets in the small market town of Bakewell, volunteered their services to Pass Brother Marco Echeverria, on behalf of Hartington Lodge 1085.
The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, thought he would Grace his presence and make this an Official Provincial Visit, accompanied by a team of Provincial Officers.
Dorothy Vernons ceremony was excellent from start to finish, with Brother Marco, demonstrating clear proof of his proficiency and the Ritual from all Officers superb. A unique version of the Tools was presented to Brother Marco, followed by a faultless Presentation of the Second Degree Tracing Board.
Everyone who witnessed the ceremony agreed that the Dorothy Vernon Lodge had done the Hartington Lodge proud and all Members of the Hartington Lodge present are sincerely grateful for the quality of the ceremony given to Brother Marco.
The Festive Board was followed, which proved as entertaining as the ceremony and everyone present thoroughly enjoyed themselves. A raffle was help raising £251 for Charity, topping the previous Dorothy Vernon raffle record by £1, kindly donated by the PGM.

Seven of the Hartington Lodge Members who attended the meeting, including the Worshipful Master of Hartington Lodge and the Worshipful Master of Dorothy Vernon Lodge and not forgetting the evenings Candidate Brother Marco.
 

Just back from Spencer Lodge, where we witnessed a fine Installation Ceremony by W. Bro Lark, who flawlessly Installed his successor W. Bro Fox, in exemplary fashion.
Welcome Bro Fox to the Assocoation of Tercentenary Masters – The ATM Gang!
Hartington Lodge 1085, was represented by the Worshipful Master – Peter Walklate, Immediate Past Master – Mark Campbell, Senior Warden – Craig Whittle and Junior Warden – Stuart Brett.
An enjoyable evening was had by all those who were present.

What a great night was had, by all who attended Pride Park Stadium for the Derby Tercentenary Celebrations.
Approximately one hundred and ninety guests descended on the stadium to celebrate three hundred years of United Grand Lodge of England.
Fine food, drink and company was enjoyed by everyone, where the evening culminated with Staying Alive – a Bee Gees tribute act. They certainly got the majority of guests to their feet, on the dance floor.
What a great night, thanks to all who organised it, with special thanks going to Martyn Bertalan.

Hartington Lodge Worshipful Master and his wife.

Hartington Lodge Senior Warden letting his hair down. A fine looking candidate for this years Movember appeal.

Hartington Lodge members and hopefully new members.


Whilst the wives away, the Wardens will play!

W. Bro’s Eddie Mitchell and Chris Woollard, pleased as punch that our PGM, will soon be donning one of our ATM pin badges. Welcome to the gang Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master.


A Past Master of an Isle of White Lodge and his wife.

Our newest Initiate (of three days) and his wife to be.


Our Immediate Past Master and his wife enjoying a fine feast.

Brethren,
What an excellent evening we had for David Jennings at his Initiation.
We were Joined by the Provincial Grand Master of Derbyshire, an Entered Apprentice from Old Denstonian Lodge No 5490, a number of other visitors, including five visiting masters and a number of members from Dorothy Vernon Lodge No 2129.
The G and CKS were offered to the PGM by our WM, where to the WMs shock the PGM proceeded to remove the WM from his chair.
The Candidate who showed exceptional confidence was Initiated, and a number of Officers were involved in different parts of the ceremony.
The ceremony was followed by The Festive Board, which had a great atmosphere and was hopefully enjoyed by all who were present. W. Bro. G. D. Hextall tried on his family jewel, which will hopefully have been a memorable occasion.

All in all, a great night was had by all who attended. Thanks to all those Officers who took part and all our Visitors who were present.