On Saturday, 17th May 2025 at Freemasons’ Hall, The Griggs Centre, Sheaf Close Northampton the East Midlands District Royal & Select Masters held its Annual meeting with 140 Companions present.

The meeting was attended by the Deputy Grand Master, Right Illustrious Companion Paul Norman, IX, escorted by the Grand Director of Ceremonies, Right Illustrious Companion Graham Seeman:

At the meeting were also seventeen Right Illustrious Companions travelling from all over the Country and also Right Illustrious Companion Michael Jolley, Custodian of the Ninth Arch, Past District Grand Master:

After the usual business of the meeting had been conducted the District Grand Master then re-appointed Illustrious Companion Ian Knox as his Deputy, Illustrious Companion Ian Johnson as his Principal Conductor of the Work and then invested the District Officers for the ensuing year:

The District Grand Master then presented Silver Trowel certificates to six Companions, accompanied by the Deputy Grand Master who also congratulated the recipients.

The Deputy Grand Master and then the District Grand Master addressed the Companions to congratulate all those who were appointed or promoted in Grand Council in April, as well as those appointed and promoted in the District this year.

The Deputy Grand Master then retired after which the District Grand Master entrusted the Travelling Trowel to The Olney Council to begin its journey around the District for this year.

This year’s route for the Travelling Trowel can be found, along with many other useful documents such as the East Midlands District Yearbook, on the Downloads section of this website. You will need a password to access it that should have been sent to you. If you do not have the password please ask your Council Secretary.

Following the close of the meeting all retired to the bar for liquid refreshment followed by a most excellent lunch:

where the District Grand Master presented the Deputy Grand Master and the Grand Director of Ceremonies with a bottle of locally distilled Gin.

Once again, a fabulous day at the Annual District meeting. Remember ALL companions are welcome and indeed encouraged to attend.

See you all next year.