From the Editor
Welcome to the September 2021 edition of ‘The Second Rising’ and apologies that it is a bit late! But I hope the joy of being back to our masonry makes the ‘The Second Rising’ less important! (But, please still read it and encourage others to do so . . .)
But we still hope to keep you guessing (as well as hotly debating what the Fouth Ruffian has to say this month. . . !) I know that you will hugely enjoy reading what the Grand Secretary, Dr David Staples, has to say to Oxfordshire Province!
We have another edtion in a month’s time and then the last of the year in December so do keep the articles coming.
Please do get in touch with me if you have an article to contribute (they are always welcome) or would like The Second Rising to feature something in particular. The earlier you can get me content, the better, and ideally not later than two weeks before the start of the month it is due. In addition, feedback – postitive or critical – is always welcome!
As I say, the next edition will be published at the start of October and it would be great to have some news about what lodges and chapters have been doing.
Very best wishes, sincerely and fraternally.
Matthew Christmas
Editor (Provincial Internal Communications Officer) email: prcomms.internal@oxfordshirefreemasons.org
Contents
From the Provincial Grand Master and Grand Superintendent
OPGL Invitation
Combined Emergency Covid Regulations
From the Provincial Grand Mentor
The Shark is back!
Prostate screening tests
September’s Feature Article – David Staples – an interview with our editor
Brother John Giddings MBE – 60 years in Freemasonry
Return of the Fourth Ruffian
Jersey Lodge No. 2334
Famous Motoring Freemasons No. 4
The Royal Arch is up and running!
The Worshipful Society of Free Masons, Rough Masons, Wallers, Slaters, Paviours, Plaisterers and Bricklayers (aka ‘The Operatives’)
Forthcoming Events – NEW!!
List of Lodge Websites
List of Lodge Facebook Pages
List of Lodge Twitter Accounts
List of Lodge Youtube Channels