Essex Chapter No 894 – 30th May 2025
Staying at the Southend Masonic Centre, on the 30th of May members of Prittlewell St Mary Chapter, No 379, presented the Travelling Rose to the newly enthroned MWS of Essex Chapter No 894, Ill Bro Eric Terry. The Travelling Rose started its journey from Essex Chapter back on the 31st of October 2022 and this occasion marked its return having travelled around every Chapter in the South Essex area. At a very busy meeting, with over sixty princes in attendance, members of Essex Chapter proposed and approved a charitable contribution of £100 to Prittlewell St Mary’s Chapter’s chosen charity, “The Music Man Project”. This was grateful received by Ill Bro Trevor Jewel, a Trustee of the Charity, who gave a short talk on the good work that was being achieved. The Travelling Rose will continue to be passed from Chapter to Chapter, on its journey around South Essex for the second time. Full details can be found on the web site at http://www.southessexrosecroix.org.uk/travelling-rose/ .
The next step in this journey is at Hutton Chapter No 680, at the Mount Avenue Masonic Hall, on Monday the 21st of July 2025.
Prittlewell St Mary No 379 – 25th April 2025
It was back to the Southend Masonic Centre on the 25th of April when several members of St Barnabas Chapter attended to hand over the Travelling Rose to Prittlewell St Mary Chapter No 379. Ill Bro Derek Adams presented the Travelling Rose to Ron West-Webbe, MWS of Prittlewell St Mary, as the Rose rambled onto the next stage of its journey. Members of Prittlewell Chapter proposed and approved a charitable contribution to St Barnabas Chapter’s chosen charity, “HEAT”, a foodbank based in South Chingford. This was grateful received by Ill Bro Derek Adams. The Travelling Rose will continue to be passed from Chapter to Chapter, on its journey around South Essex. Full details can be found on the web site at http://www.southessexrosecroix.org.uk/travelling-rose/ .
The next step in this journey is at Essex Chapter No 894, our Sovereigns Chapter, at the Southend Masonic Centre, on Friday the 30th of May 2025. This will be a special meeting as Essex Chapter began the start of the Travelling Rose Journey. .
St Barnabas Chapter No 774 – 5th April 2025
The day started with first class breakfast enjoyed by all. Although on its second circuit around South Essex, On the 5th of April members of St Katherine’s Chapter delivered the Travelling Rose to St Barnabas Chapter for the first time. Ill Bro Alan Reynolds presented the Rose to Ill Bro Howard Buckland, Most Wise Sovereign of St Barnabas and recent recipient of his 32nd degree. At a very well attended meeting Ill Bro Howard presented a donation to the chosen charity of St Katherine’s Chapter, VIBE, which was gratefully received by Ill Bro Alan Reynolds. The Travelling Rose will continue to be passed from Chapter to Chapter to complete its second round in South Essex. Full details can be found on the web site at http://www.southessexrosecroix.org.uk/travelling-rose/ .
The next step in this journey is at Prittlewell St Mary Chapter, at the Southend Masonic Centre, on Friday the 25th of April 2025.
St Katherine’s Chapter No 608, on the 21st of March 2025
On the 21st of March members of De Vere Chapter travelled to Rochford to pass on the travelling Rose to the Sovereign of St Katherine’s Chapter, E&P Bro Gordon Goodall. It was a very busy evening which included the Perfection of a new Prince, E&P Bro Mark Kirby. On that evening the Chapter proposed and approved a donation of £100 to De Vere Chapter’s chosen charity of BEAT eating disorders, which was gratefully received by E&P Bro Paul Thurgood. The Travelling Rose will continue to be passed from Chapter to Chapter to complete its second round in South Essex. Full details can be found on the web site at http://www.southessexrosecroix.org.uk/travelling-rose/ .
The next step in this journey is at St Barnabas of Woodford Chapter, at Chingford Masonic Hall, on Saturday the 05th of April 2025. A morning meeting with breakfast at 9.30am and a meeting start at 10.30am.
De Vere Chapter No 831, on the 14th of February 2025.
Members of Wickford & Langdon Hills Chapter travelled to De Vere Chapter on the 14th of February to pass on the travelling Rose to the newly enthroned Sovereign, E & P Bro Paul Thurgood. It was a special occasion to pass on the rose on this St Valentine’s Day as Ill Bro Roy Francis highlighted during his presentation. The occasion was very well attended and with both the Inspector General & the District recorder joining the meeting. On that evening the Chapter proposed and approved a donation of £100 to Wickford & Langdon Hills Chapter chosen charity of the Alzheimer’s society, which was gratefully received by Ill Bro Roy. The meeting was followed by a first class, gigantic,
buffet, and from the most generous MWS, a glass of port which was gratefully accepted, and enjoyed, by all attending.
The Travelling Rose will continue to be passed from Chapter to Chapter to complete its
second round in South Essex. Full details can be found on the web site at
http://www.southessexrosecroix.org.uk/travelling-rose/ .
Wickford & Langdon Hills Chapter on the 14th of January 2025
Members of Chingford Chapter travelled to Wickford & Langdon Hills Chapter on the 14th of January to pass on the travelling Rose to the enthroned Sovereign, Ill Bro Roy Francis. It was a special occasion to pass on the rose as this was Roy’s third enthronement having served as Most Wise Sovereign twice before, some twenty years earlier, in Wickford Chapter prior to its present amalgamation. The presentation of the Travelling Rose was made by Ill Bro Bob Henney. On the evening the Chapter proposed, approved, and presented, a generous donation of £100 to Chingford Chapter charity which was gratefully received by Ill Bro Bob. Bob thanked the Princes and advised that this money will be presented to the Havens Hospice. The Travelling Rose will continue to be passed from Chapter to Chapter to complete its second round in South Essex. Full details can be found on the web site at http://www.southessexrosecroix.org.uk/travelling-rose/ .
Members of Thames Estuary Chapter travelled to Chingford Masonic Hall on the 19th of December to pass on the travelling Rose to Chingford Chapter’s newly enthroned Sovereign, E&P Alex Tsamkosoglous . Since being launched on October 31st, 2022, the travelling rose has travelled to all 18 Chapters of the South Essex District. This handover marked the start of a new round of visits as it was handed over by the Sovereign of Thames Estuary Chapter, Ill Bro Martin Bullard to E&P Bro Alex Tsamkosoglous. On the evening Chingford Chapter made a proposal, and approved, a generous donation of £100 to Thames Estuary Chapter charity of choice to mark the occasion. This was gratefully received by Ill Bro Martin Bullard who advised that this will be presented to the Havens Hospice. Over the next 12 months the Travelling Rose will continue to be passed from Chapter to Chapter and full details can be found on the web site at http://www.southessexrosecroix.org.uk/travelling-rose/ .
There is no rest for the wicked. Having only just arrived at Ambresbury Chapter I was off on my travels again. This time I was travelling back to the Southend Masonic Centre, accompanied by E. &P. Bro. David Grey, Most Wise Sovereign of Ambresbury Chapter No. 632. During the meeting, E. & P.Bro. David Grey MWS of Ambresbury passed ownership of the Travelling Rose to Ill. Bro. Martin Bullard MWS of Thames Estuary Chapter. It was then proposed and approved that the Thames Estuary Chapter will donate £100.00 to a charity of Ambresbury’s choice which was Haven House Children’s Hospice in Woodford Green, Essex It was also time to say goodbye to my companion for the last two years, E. & P. Bro. Nigel Owen who has passed over the reins of being the South Essex Rose Croix Travelling Rose Overseer to Ill. Bro. David Harvey and am looking forward to our journey around the District of South Essex.
Having spent the last 4 months with the St Paul Chapter I thought that I had better move on. Having thanked them for their hospitality, I decided that I would visit the one location in the South Essex District that I had yet to visit. I therefore packed my bags and headed off to the Loughton Masonic Centre and in particular I wanted to visit the Ambresbury Chapter No. 632. On this occasion, I was escorted by Ill. Bro. Chris Smith, Director of Ceremonies of St. Paul Chapter No. 295 and accompanied by E. & P. Bro. David Ford, Steward on my journey to Ambresbury Chapter No. 632. On my arrival I was greeted by two old friends, Ill. Brothers Keith Woods and Brian Wright who happen to be members of both St Paul Chapter and Ambresbury Chapter. During the meeting, Ill. Bro. Chris Smith passed ownership of the Travelling Rose to E. & P. Bro. David Grey MWS of Ambresbury Chapter. It was then proposed and approved that the Ambresury Chapter will donate £100.00 to a charity of St. Paul’s choice.Essex Quadrant Chapter No 501 – 25th April 2024
Episode #15: 25th April 2024.
had a great time at Essex Quadrant Chapter as the Travelling Rose was passed from Courtenay Chapter to Essex Quadrant Chapter. I was presented to the MWS, E&P. Bro. Mark Wheelhouse by the Travelling Rose ‘Overseer’ E&P. Bro. Nigel Owen.Episode #14: 25th March 2024.
Having spent a few weeks in the care of Chapter of Eternity No. 763 it was time to continue my travels
around the District of South Essex and head from Southend to Upminster. A strong contingent of Eternity members escorted me along to Courtenay Chapter No 728. Unfortunately their MWS, E&P. Bro. Mike Steeds was unwell so Ill. Bro. Joe Webster was called on to perform his duties. After an excellent ceremony of Perfection E. & P. Bro. Alan Freeman, MWS of the Chapter of Eternity No. 763 presented the Travelling Rose according to custom. It was gratefully received by Ill. Bro Joe together with Ill. Bros. John Appleton and Graham Jeffries. It was then proposed and approved that Courtenay Chapter donate £100.00 to ‘Breast Cancer Now’, the charity of E&P. Bro Alan’s choice. The customary photo was taken and included too many members of Chapter of Eternity to mention by name.
Having spent Christmas with the St. Katherine’s Chapter No. 608 it was time to continue my travels around the District of South Essex and travel between Rochford and Southend. This time I was escorted by the following members of St Katherine’s Chapter No. 608, Ill. Bro. Ross Martin – Treasurer, Ill. Bro. Alan Reynolds – Recorder, Ill. Bro. Roger Howorth – Director of Ceremonies and E.& P. Bro. John Bond – Captain of the Guard on my journey to Chapter of Eternity No. 763. During the meeting, Ill. Bro. Ross Martin, who was deputising for E. & P. Bro. Gordon Goodall, MWS of St. Katherine’s Chapter No. 608 who was unable to attend today’s meeting, passed the ownership of the Travelling Rose to E. & P. Bro. Alan Freeman, MWS of the Chapter of Eternity No. 763. It was then proposed and approved that the Chapter of Eternity will donate £100.00 to a charity of St.Katherine’s choice which was Karis’ Helping Hand which can help families where their child is suffering from a brain tumour in the following ways.
Travelling Rose Episode # 12: 20th October 2023.Hutton Chapter No 680 – 17th July 2023
Travelling Rose Episode # 10: 17th July 2023.Travelling Rose – Episode 9
Luckily, I avoided the “Highway to Hell” (AC/DC) on this trip as both chapters are located at Chingford and the short journey was under the watchful eye of the Revd. Mick Scotchmer, Recorder of Stanley Frohnsdorff Chapter. The Travelling Rose was presented by the Most Wise Sovereign of Holy Mount Chapter, E. & P. Bro. Chris Cook, accompanied by his good friend E. & P. Bro. Alan Gold of Grays & Eagle Chapter and delivered into the safe hands of E. & P. Bro. Richard Holmes, Most Wise Sovereign of Stanley Frohnsdorff Chapter. It was then proposed and approved that the Chapter will donate £50.00 to a charity of Hutton Mount’s choice which was The Willow Foundation. This charity was founded by former Arsenal goalkeeper and TV presenter, Bob Wilson and his wife, Megs, as a lasting memorial to their daughter, Anna, who died of cancer aged 31. They provide bespoke treats and experiences for seriously ill 16 to 40-year-olds and their loved ones.
In the words of the Canned Heat hit “I’m on the Road Again”. This time I am on my way to Holy Mount Chapter escorted by the Most Wise Sovereign of De Vere Chapter, E. & P. Bro. Michael West, accompanied by E. & P. Bro. Glen Remblance. During the meeting E. & P. Bro. Michael West passed ownership of The Travelling Rose to E. & P. Bro. Chris Cook. It was then proposed and approved that the Chapter will donate £100.00 to a charity of De Vere’s choice which was Clowns in the Sky, a charity dedicated to the research and treatment of childhood brain tumours and to the welfare of affected children and their families.De Vere Chapter No 831 – 5th April 2023
Settled into my new home at Crossed Keys Chapter No. 629, I was suddenly on my travels again. This time I was escorted by Ill. Bro. John Mansfield, MWS of Crossed Keys Chapter No. 629, accompanied by Ill. Bro. Peter Lindell their Recorder on my journey to De Vere Chapter No831. During the meeting Ill. Bro. John Mansfield passed ownership of the Travelling Rose to E. & P. Bro. Michael West, MWS of De Vere Chapter. It was then proposed and approved that the Chapter will donate £100.00 to a charity of Crossed Keys choice. It was later agreed that the £100.00 will be donated to the Essex Provincial Almoner’s Fund where it will be used to help support the charities supported by the Essex Provincial Almoners Fund.Crossed Keys Chapter No 629 – 6th March 2023
At the meeting of Crossed Keys Chapter No 629 on Monday 6th March 2023 Ill. Bro. John Mansfield was Enthroned as Most Wise Sovereign. Ill. Bro. Ian Stevenson of Grays and Eagle Chapter No 464 was in attendance to present Ill. Bro. John with the Travelling Rose as it continues its journey around the Chapters of the District. He said how pleased and proud he was to be able to make the presentation on behalf of his Chapter.
The members of the Crossed Keys Chapter then voted to make a generous donation to the charity of Grays and Eagle Chapter’s choice. Ill. Bro. Ian thanked the members for their generosity and advised that the donation will be added to funds already available for donations in the near future.
Grays & Eagle Chapter No 464 – 1st February 2023
The next stop on my journey around the Chapters of the Province of South Essex was on Tuesday 1st February 2023 when I was presented to E. & P. Bro. Alan Gold, MWS of the Grays and Eagle Chapter Rose Croix No 464 at their regular meeting by Ill. Bro. Brian Smith representing the MWS of the Wickford & Langdon Hills Chapter No 835 Ill. Bro. Bill King who was unavailable, accompanied by Ill. Bro. David Wilmot and 3 other Brethren of the Wickford & Langdon Hills Chapter. The members of the Grays and Eagle Chapter then voted to make a generous donation to the charity of Wickford & Langdon Hills Chapter’s choice which was Cancer Research. Ill. Bro. Brian Smith thanked the members for their kind donation.
Wickford & Langdon Hills Chapter No 835
On Tuesday 10th January 2023 Ill Bro. Derek Mersh representing the MWS of Chingford Chapter No 850 Ill. Bro. Philip Brimley, accompanied by Ill.Bro. Michael Robinson attended the Enthronement meeting of the Wickford & Langdon Hills Chapter Rose Croix No 835 to present their MWS Ill. Bro. Bill King with the Travelling Rose on the next leg of its journey around the Chapters of South Essex. The members of Wickford & Langdon Hills Chapter then voted a generous donation to the charity of Chingford Chapter’s choice which is ‘Eat or Heat – Waltham Forest Food Bank’, a charity based in Walthamstow that endeavours to help feed people in these times of austerity. Ill. Bro. Derek Mersh thanked the members for their kind donation.
Chingford Chapter No 850
On Thursday 15th December 2022 E&P. Bro. Trevor Jewell, Most Wise Sovereign of Prittlewell St Mary Chapter No 379, accompanied by his Prelate, Ill. Bro. David Wolland braved the freezing temperatures to travel from Southend to Chingford to present the Travelling Rose to Chingford Chapter No 850. The Rose was gratefully received by the new Most Wise Sovereign, Ill. Bro. Philip Brimley. The members of Chingford Chapter voted a generous donation to the charity of E&P. Bro. Trevor’s choice which is Pholk Care Ltd.
E&P. Bro. Trevor thanked the members for their generosity and gave a brief explanation of the marvellous work that the charity does in the community.
Prittlewell St Mary Chapter No 379
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next phase of the Travelling Rose’s journey took place at the Prittlewell St Mary Chapter meeting on 25th November, 2022. The Travelling Rose was presented to the Most Wise Sovereign, E&P. Bro. Trevor Jewell, by Ill. Bro. Jim Smith, MWS of Essex Chapter No 894. He was accompanied by Ill. Bro. Colin Innes and a significant number of 894 members were also present. E&P. Bro. Trevor thanked Ill. Bro. Jim for making the presentation and presented him with a cheque for the charity of his choice – Christians Against Poverty.
Essex Chapter No 894
The Travelling Rose was introduced to members of the South Essex Sovereigns Chapter – Essex Chapter No 894 – on Monday 31st October 2022. It was presented to the Most Wise Sovereign, Ill. Bro. Jim Smith 30o by the Inspector General, V.Ill. Bro. John Reginald Hubbard 33o.