ROCHFORD TEMPLE ROOF.
The recent wet weather has again caused problems with leaks. Previously this has in the main been because the gulley/gutter had been blocked, causing the rain water to rise higher than the curve of the covering and seep down the wall at the back. This was easily resolved by cleaning the gulley/gutters.
However this time, on inspection from on the roof, it was noticed that a small puddle had accumulated in the middle. Further inspection by a builder made it necessary to remove part of the plaster in the ceiling to find out the cause.
An inspection by a Structural Engineer showed that the iron part of the original 'flitch' joint had cracked, causing the roof to 'dip'; thus forming the puddle.
As a safety measure, special props have been put into place. The Structural Engineer has directed their positioning and bracing.
Your Board of Directors are ensuring that the investigations continue and have convened a special sub-committee comprised of relevant experienced members of the Board.
English Heritage are also sending an engineer from Chelmsford.
As and when further information is to hand it will be communicated via this web site and to Secretaries.
Coaches for March Annual Provincial Grand Lodge meeting in March 2010
Click here for booking details for Rochford & Southend coaches
The Saxon Hall Coach will make a stop at Tarpots on the outward and return journey.
The attached flyer has an incorrect email address for Derek Childs.
There is also a coach from Canvey Island, which will go via Vic House Corner, Tarpots, Five Bells etc. Details and booking from Joe Knapp 01268 682093. This coach will be for diners,
Southchurch Masonic Study Circle Meeting.
The PGM and DPGM of the Province of Essex were among those who enjoyed a paper presented by W. Bro. Terry Lockhart at our Cheese and Wine evening on the 10th December.
The paper "HRH the Duke of Kent - his life and leadership of the mother Grand Lodge of the world", was received with enthusiasm and there were interesting comments from the members present.
A splendid evening enjoyed by all.
Make a note in your diary.NEXT MEETING 18th March 2010 at the Saxon Hall, Southend starting at 8pm. Details will be published in advance.
All MM's are invited to attend.
Please visit the Southchurch web site
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Next ROCHFORD MENTORS MEETING
Tuesday 4th May 2010
W Bro Mike Fisher, Rochford's Mentor Co-ordinator, advises that the Mentors meeting on the 1st March was fruitful and that W Bro John Davies APGM, Prov Mentor, has already included some amendments to the Initiates Guide - very quick and speedy response from Province.
All Rochford Mentors have an email copy of the new version of "'Initiates Guide V.3'
The next Rochford Mentors Meeting has been arranged for Tuesday 4th May 2010 at 7.30pm in the Rochford Dining Room. W Bro John Davies will be present.
Please feel free to again invite any interested Brethren from your Lodges. The more the merrier to help spread news of this important initiative.
Old Provincial Ties are no longer authorised
Old Provincial Ties, Craft and Royal Arch, are no longer authorized from 1st Sept 2009.
The new Provincial ties are available from Essex Mason at 01206 500270- or see the link on this web site's "link" page The design is available in three different materials (and costs) and there is also a bow tie and pocket handkerchief.
NEW CAMERAS ON A 127
The average speed cameras on the A127 are now 'live'.
GRAND LODGE TRI-CENTENARY
Grand Lodge have reserved the Excel Centre for the 300th Celebrations in 2017
Outside of L of I 'cabin'
The outside of the 'Cabin' has now had cladding to give it a better 'appearance'
Founding Lodges
There were originally eight Lodges and one Chapter, Trinity Chapter 1734.
Disclaimer
It is necessary to include a short 'disclaimer' which also includes some acknowledgements.
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