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Grand Rank 2022 Appointments & Promotions

23/3/2022

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Appointments


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Clive Hawkins

PAGDC

Just about to get married to Yvonne Wilson. Between us, we have three daughters, a son and four Grandchildren.

Employed by West Yorkshire Police n 1986, later became a Detective with the Murder team and retired in 2012.

Was initiated into De Warren Lodge 1302 on 14th April 1997, passed 0n the 9th June 1997 and raised on 10th October 1997. Went into the chair of King Solomon in October 2002 did a second year in 2003 and again in 2015.

Was Appointed to Prov SGD on 5th May 2009 then promoted to PPJGW on 6th May 2014. Appointed as Prov Mentor on 8th May 2018, “this has been my most enjoyable appointment” and promoted in the Lodge to PPSGW on 11th November 2019.

In 2003 was exalted into the Royal Arch. 1st Principal in 2009 appointed to Prov AGDC 2015 and promoted to DGDC in 2018 and PPGSN in 2019.

A member of the Mark Degree joining Bronte Lodge in 1998, Went into the chair in 2008

Appointed Prov GJD in 2012 and promoted to PProvGJW in 2019 became Prov AGDC in 2020. ​

Joined the Royal Ark Mariners, became Commander in 2010 and in 2017 Appointed to Prov RAMGR.

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Dr Timothy James Hendra

PAGDC

​Appointed as a consultant physician in Sheffield in 1992, he retired from clinical practice in 2016, previously being Medical Director at the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust (2008-2012).

Born in Cornwall, his father and uncle were members of Truro School Lodge 5630. He was initiated into Sheaf Lodge 6990 at Tapton Hall in Sheffield in 2003, being Master in 2010 and 2015, and then secretary since 2017. Exalted into University Chapter Sheffield 3911 in 2005, he became First Principal in 2016.

In Craft, he was appointed Acting PSGD in 2017, promoted PPDepGDC in 2018, and then promoted to Acting Provincial Senior Grand Warden in 2020. It was a great disappointment that this year coincided with the covid pandemic, which precluded all Provincial visits. In the Royal Arch, he was appointed as Acting Provincial Steward in 2019 and then PPDepGReg in 2020.

After being the Lead for Masonic Light Programme in Area 4, he became Lead across the Province in 2018. During the lockdown, he assisted in developing the Provincial Webinar Team. He is a past member of the MCF Research Advisory Panel.

Active in other masonic side-orders, he lectures for and is an honorary Professor at Sheffield Hallam University.

Married for 42 years, he has three daughters and two grandsons. He and his wife are keen tennis players in the Sheffield and District League.

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Alan Oldfield

PGStB

​The son of a publican, Alan grew up at the Nelson Inn Thornhill Lees along with his two brothers, Philip and Chris. Alan attended Thornhill High School, where he became Head Boy. At age sixteen, he left school to take up an engineering apprenticeship at Spencer and Halstead, Ossett. In 1988 he formed Dust Control Systems in partnership with his brother Philip where he worked until retiring in 2003.

Alan married Kathleen in 1976. They have a daughter Rebecca and a son David along with 8 grandchildren. The Children flew the coup many years ago, and Alan and Kathleen now live in Thornhill with their Border Terrier Lily.

Alan played the Cornet at school, a hobby he continued after leaving school, rising through the ranks of the Brass Band world, which led to performances across Europe and in many of the great concert halls. His greatest achievement was winning The British Open Brass Band Championship in 1980 with “The Yorkshire Imps” he retired after a performance in the Royal Albert Hall in 1990 to enable him to concentrate on the business.

On 13th March 1992, Alan was Initiated into Craft Masonry Raised on 10th July 1992. A member of Mirfield Lodge No.1102. Worshipful Master 2002/3. First appointed In May 2009 to the provincial acting rank of Junior Grand Deacon, promoted in 2010 to PPSGD. In May 2014, promoted to PPGReg, In May 2016, promoted to PPJGW, then, in May 2019, promoted to PPSGW.

Throughout his Masonic career, Alan has been associated with WRMCL being his Lodge Charity Steward from 2004 to 2009 and serving WRMCL in various guises and on various area committees, becoming the company secretary for WRMCL 
in 2011, a role which he will step down from in 2022. A total of 18 years of service to WRMCL.

On 4th March 1994, admitted into Royal Arch Masonry. A member of Mirfield Chapter No.1102. Took the chair of “Z” 2006. He was representative of Mirfield Chapter on the Calder Vale Royal Arch Council 2007/2010. Then in November 2012, he received his first provincial appointment as Past Provincial Grand Sojourner. Promoted in November 2017 to Past Grand Sword Bearer.

Alan is a well-known mason in Yorkshire West Riding, being a member of several other Orders where he is also very active. 

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Alan Paul Kelly Webster

PGStB

​I was initiated into the Lodge of Fidelity No.289 in July 1985, becoming Master in December 2001 and again in 2011. Exalted into the Chapter of Fidelity in April 1987, I became MEZ in February 2006 and again in 2018. A founder of the Leeds Lodge No.9867 took the Chair in 2014. I am also a member of Loyalty Chapter No.4971 and Chapter of Faith No. 1034. In Craft, I was appointed Provincial Grand Steward in 2008, rising to PPJGW in 2013. In the Royal Arch, I was appointed PPDepGSwdB in 2012, then to Provincial Grand Scribe Nehemiah in2017, APGP in 2019 and received the Grand Rank of PGStdB in 2021

I am currently Deputy Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler in the Order of the Secret Monitor and Assistant Provincial Grand Summus in the Order of the Scarlet Cord. I am the Secretary of the Leeds and District Union of Golf Clubs League and Cup competitions in my spare time.

Born and educated in Morley and then attended Bradford College of Advanced Technology, emerging as a qualified Dispensing Optician. A good choice of profession as I then met and married Denise, an Optometrist, and we worked together in our own practice until retirement beckoned. We have two children and four Grandchildren who take up all the remaining hours in the day.

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Neal Robert Evans

PAGStB

​Works for a large American Software company managing Global Systems Integrators.
 
His interest in Freemasonry came through a family connection with both a Great Uncle and Uncle being Masons. Initiated in Middlesex into Old Hamptonian Lodge No 5730 in 2000 and installed as Worshipful Master in 2008. Became a joining member of the Yorkshire West Riding Province in 2011 when balloted on as a member of Old Giggleswickian Lodge No 8263, where his uncle was the Director of Ceremonies. 

A member of the Middlesex Masters No 3420, Prince Michael of Kent (Provincial Grand Stewards’ Lodge of Middlesex) No 9120 and Middlesex Shooting Sports Lodge No 1702. Exalted into Old Hamptonian Chapter No 5730 in 2005 and was first Principal in 2013.

In Craft was appointed in Middlesex as Provincial Grand Steward in 2013 and promoted to Provincial Junior Grand Deacon in 2015. In Chapter, also in Middlesex, appointed Provincial Grand Steward in 2015 and promoted to Provincial Grand Standard Bearer in 2015.
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Has served as Secretary of Prince Michael of Kent Lodge since 2017 and Director of Ceremonies of Middlesex Shooting Sports Lodge since 2016.

Away from Freemasonry and work, he can be found at various race circuits around the UK and Europe, where he competes in his Caterham 270R. 

Promotions


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Brian Duncan Littlejohn

SGD

Brian Littlejohn, Assistant Provincial Grand Master for Area 4 since 2019, has received a promotion in Grand Lodge to Senior Grand Deacon.

Having been initiated in Lodge Grange No. 1073 in Monifieth, Scotland, Brian joined Royal Brunswick Lodge No. 296 based at Tapton Hall on 3 March 2004 following his move to Sheffield.

He served as WM in 2007 & 2008 and was appointed as acting Provincial Assistant Director of Ceremonies in 2013 before being promoted to Past Provincial Deputy Grand Registrar in 2015.

In 2018 Brian was appointed to be the Provincial Senior Grand Warden and was installed as Assistant Provincial Grand Master in May 2019 and appointed to Past Junior Grand Deacon in 2020​

​Brian works as a Research Support officer at the University of Sheffield and has represented Great Britain at Water Polo, first as a goalkeeper in the national team and latterly as a referee at both the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.

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Dr Simon Morris Fellerman

PJGD

​Born and bred in Leeds, I attended Roundhay School, followed by Leeds Medical School. I was a GP in Leeds for 33 years up to 2015. I now work as a GP Expert Witness.
Having no Masonic family connections, in 1984, I was invited to join The Lodge of Dawn, 6511, and was Initiated in December 1989. We had long waiting lists in those days! I went through the Chair in 2006-7. I was an Acting Provincial Steward in 2012 and promoted to PPDepGDC in 2013 and PPJGW in 2018.

I was awarded Grand Rank (PAGDC) in 2016 and will be promoted to PJGD in April 2022.

I was Exalted into Loyalty Chapter, 4971, in 2007, was 1st Principal in 2012, and was appointed Acting Provincial Grand Sojourner in 2017. I was promoted to PPDepGReg in 2018. I am the Royal Arch representative in my lodge, and I gave a talk at one of our lockdown zoom meetings entitled, ‘Why Should I join the Royal Arch’. I am of the firm belief that every Craft Mason should join the Royal Arch.

I joined the Masonic Samaritan Fund’s Grant Committee in 2008 after reading of a vacancy in Freemasonry Today, prior to which I knew very little about the 4 Central Masonic Charities. I became a Board Member/Trustee in 2011 and acted as duty doctor until the MCF was formed in 2016. I joined the Masonic Support Committee (MSC) of the MCF in 2016 and continued as a duty doctor, assessing more difficult and complex cases. I was appointed Chair of the MSC in September 2020 and was also appointed to the MCF Board. I also became a member of the MCF Board Strategy Committee.

I have been married to my wife Debra for 42 years, and we have 3 children, Robin, Rosie & Claudia, and one granddaughter. Robin is a Past Master of Apollo University Lodge, 357, and was awarded Grand Rank (PAGDC) in 2021. My son-in-law, Sam Fryer, is currently Junior Deacon in The Lodge of Dawn.

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Keith Tolan

PJGD

​Employed by West Yorkshire Police from 1977 to 2015 both as an Officer and a Support Staff member.
 
Initiated into Lodge of Truth No 521 in 1990 and was Master in 1999 and again in 2012. A member of the West Riding Acting Officers Lodge No. 9645 and a Founder of Aequitas Lodge No 9832. Exalted into Scarborough Chapter No 1214 in 1997 and was 1st Principal in 2004.
 
In Craft was appointed ProvAGDC in 2005, ProvDepDC in 2009, PPJGW in 2012. Appointed ProvGSec in 2013 and then PPSGW in 2018. Appointed PAGDC in 2014.
In Chapter was appointed ProvAGDC in 2010. AProvGSE in 2012. Appointed ProvGcE in 2013 and went to PGSE in 2018. Appointed PGStB in 2014
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Keith lives with his wife Lynne and Labrador ‘Freddy’ in a small village between Harrogate and York.

Re-Appointments


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Sir David Wootton

​​Reappointed as Assistant Grand Master

​Sir David Wootton was born in 1950 and educated at Bradford Grammar School and Jesus College, Cambridge. He became a Founder of Bradfordians Lodge No 9886 in 2013 and is a member or honorary member of many other Lodges.

​He became a partner in an international law firm in 1979, specialising in corporate transactions and best-practice compliance with law and regulation in corporate governance.

Having a strong interest in the governance of the City of London, he was elected to Common Council in 2002 as Member for the Ward of Farringdon Within and subsequently elected as Alderman for the Ward of Langbourn in 2005.
Sir David served as Lord Mayor of London for 2011-12.

​He served as Metropolitan Senior Grand Warden in 2007 and was promoted to Past Grand Sword Bearer in 2012, before he was appointed Assistant Grand Master on 12 March 2014.

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Grand Rank Appointments & Promotions 2021

23/4/2021

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A message of Congratulations from The Provincial Grand Master 
​My most hearty congratulations to the Brethren receiving such wonderful preferment from the Most Worshipful Grand Master in Grand Lodge.  

Normally there would be a great celebration at the Annual Investiture in London followed by a formal acknowledgement with acclamation at our own Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting at Harrogate. Alas!  Things are anything but "normal" however, that takes nothing away from your achievement.  ​
Wear your regalia with pride, not only to reflect your great contribution of service to the Royal Art but also in anticipation of the even greater service of example and precept that is now expected from all Grand Officers. 

When normality returns, as it will, it will be my intention to hold a magnificent local celebration with yourselves as the focus of our congratulations. 

Well Done! Worthy Masons All!​

FIRST APPOINTMENTS (CRAFT)


Michael John Holmes,​ PAGDC

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Initiated into Mawsis Lodge No 4644 in April 1987 and raised in February the following year.

Exalted into The Chapter of Judea No 265 in October 1999.
Progressed through the offices to be installed as Master in September 1997. And again in 2013.

Became Charity Steward in 2007 and had several terms as Director of Ceremonies including from 2016 to the present day.

First Provincial appointment in 2004 was an acting office as Provincial Grand Steward with promotions to PProvSGD in 2005, PPGReg in 2009.

In 2014 was promoted in the field to PProvJGW.

Joined Area 3 Charity team in 2007 as a PCA , appointed Area 3 Chairman in 2014  and in 2018 was appointed Prov GChStwd.

A metallurgist by profession but now retired after spending the majority of my working life in sales and marketing.

Married to Chris his wife of 51 years with two sons, three grandsons and one granddaughter.

Steven Michael Sheard,​ PAGDC

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Initiated in Perseverance Lodge 3917 in Pudsey September 2001

Joined Goderich 1211 in 2003 and was WM in 2007 and currently DC, Mentor and LMO, also a member of Leeds and District Lodge of Installed Masters 7918.

Appointed to the Acting Provincial Ranks of Assistant Grand DC (3Years),Provincial Junior Grand Warden and then Past Provincial Senior Grand Warden and one of the highlights as the Acting JW was assisting the RW ProvGM  and his team in Consecrating a new Lodge.

In Royal Arch he joined St Laurence Chapter in 2004 and has been 1st Principal, a member of Goderich Chapter in 2011 and now has the Provincial Rank of  PProvGSojourner.

Part of an Acoustic Band which has performed dozens of times for various Masonic functions, including Ladies nights, Christmas parties, Sunday Lunches and afternoon teas etc. giving 25% of the fee back to the Lodges for their chosen Charities.

Has served on the Castle Grove Masonic Hall Company Ltd Board as a Director for the last 13 years.
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When not working within the Building Industry  spends most of his free time with his young Grandchildren who live very close by, ‘we are a small Family but very close.’ ‘I enjoy life to the full, live for my Family and Freemasonry, what more could a man want?!!’ ​

Malcolm Keith Whiteley,​ PAGDC

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Employed by West Yorkshire Police from 1977 to 2017 both as an Officer and a member of Support Staff.

The son of a Mason and his father joining the year he was born so, literally, has grown up with Freemasonry. Initiated into Studley Lodge 6364 (which is in the beautiful valley of the river Calder) in 1986 and was Master in 1999 and again in 2014. A member of the West Riding Acting Officers Lodge No. 9645 and a Founder of Garforth Lodge No 9987. Exalted into Chantry Chapter No 4065 in 1992 and has been 1st Principal there on two occasions also.

In Craft was appointed PPSGD in 2006 and promoted to PPJGW in 2011 and then PPSGW in 2017.  In 2019  was the Acting Senior Warden ‘which was a great privilege and great fun’. Was involved previously as Deputy and Asst Secretary and appointed to his current role as Provincial Secretary in Oct last year. In Chapter was appointed Acting Dep Provincial Swd Bearer in 2009 and promoted PPGSN in 2014 then appointed Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra in November last year.
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His 2 daughters have left the family home to have their own families (7 Grandchildren) and he now lives with his wife, Larraine and Scottish Terrier, Lexie. ‘I spend too much time with my dog and my laptop and nowhere near enough time with my wife.’

John Edward Vause,​ PGStB

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Initiated as a 21 year old Lewis in Harrogate and Claro Lodge 1001 in 1981 and Master in 1990.

Lodge Director of Ceremonies for six years.

First Provincial appointment was PPAGReg, then Acting ADC for two years and Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies for three years. Promoted to PPJGW in 2005, he has taken part in or assisted with the Provincial AGM in Harrogate every year since 1999.

Exalted in to the Royal Arch in Harrogate and Claro Chapter 1001 in 1991 and First Principal in 2004. Director of Ceremonies for four years. First Provincial appointment was PPGSoj then promoted to the rank of PPGSN.

In Mark Masonry he was advanced into Haywra Mark Lodge 1983 and Master in 1988. After several acting Provincial Offices became Provincial Director of Ceremonies in 2014 holding that Office for six years. In 2015 he had the very high honour of been promoted to Acting Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies for three years which involved working in The Grand Temple and escorting the Grand Rulers all around this country and across Europe.

In 2020 was promoted in Grand Lodge to the rank of Past Grand Junior Overseer which holds the title of V.W. Brother.
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Is the holder of Grand Rank in the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Royal Ark Mariner and a member of Knights Templar.

PROMOTIONS (CRAFT)


Anthony Michael Dyson,​ PSGD

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A retired Policeman, married with two daughters and seven grandchildren.

Initiated into the Albert Edward Lodge No1783 in 1982, a founder of the Rugby Football Lodge No 9811 and also a member of the West Riding Acting Officers Lodge No 9645.

He has served as WM 5 times in total.

Appointed Acting Standard Bearer in 1998 then PPJGW in 2003 and later the same year to PPSGW. Provincial Office Manager from 2007 until 2018.

Appointed Provincial Grand Secretary until October 2020 when he was promoted to Assistant PGM with responsibility for Area 1.
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First appointed to PAGDC in 2019

Alan Hurdley,​ PJGD

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Initiated into the Vale of Nidd Lodge in June 1975 a Lewis whose father was the Junior Deacon at that time.

A Past Master of St Laurence, Horsford Lodge, Prince of Wales Lodge and a member of St John’s Dewsbury also a founder of the Rugby Football Lodge and the Primus Master of Garforth Lodge and a member of the Old Bridlingtonian Lodge in the North & East Riding.

On the international front under the Grand Lodge of Portugal (Legal) an active member of the Britannic Lodge of Madeira No 134.

First appointment within the Province to Past Provincial Senior Deacon, then promotions to Provincial Grand Sword Bearer, Past Provincial Junior then Senior Grand Warden.

Assisted the Province by being part and then lead of the Education and Development Team and the Assistant to APGM Roger Newhouse.

An active member of the Royal Arch in this and our sister Province, being the founding Director of Ceremonies of the Universities Chapter of Yorkshire and a member of Salebeia Chapter that meet in Selby.

Was appointed an Officer of the United Grand Lodge and Supreme Grand Chapter with an acting Rank of Assistant Grand Director of Ceremony (Craft) and Grand Standard Bearer (RA) and had the pleasure of escorting the Grand Rulers on several occasions.
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Hobbies include Rugby Union and a former Liaison Officer with the Rugby Football Union, married to Christine with a Son Andrew who is a Provincial Officer in this Province and in London holds Senior London Grand Rank.

REAPPOINTMENTS


Sir David Hugh Wootton,​ Assistant Grand Master

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Sir David Wootton was born in 1950 and educated at Bradford Grammar School and Jesus College, Cambridge. He became a Founder of Bradfordians Lodge No 9886 in 2013 and is a member or Honorary member of many other Lodges.

​He became a partner in an international law firm in 1979 specialising in corporate transactions and best-practice compliance with law and regulation in corporate governance.

Having a strong interest in the governance of the City of London, he was elected to Common Council in 2002 as Member for the Ward of Farringdon Within, and subsequently elected as Alderman for the Ward of Langbourn in 2005.
Sir David served as Lord Mayor of London for 2011-12.

​He served as Metropolitan Senior Grand Warden in 2007, and was promoted to Past Grand Sword Bearer in 2012, before his appointment as Assistant Grand Master on 12 March 2014.

His Honour Paul Frederick Worsley, QC  SGD

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Brother Paul Worsley was called to the Bar in 1970 and took Silk in 1990.
He retired from the Bench at the Old Bailey in 2017 after sitting there for ten years.

In retirement he has sat in the Cayman Islands and in the cooler Courts at York and Durham.

He is married, has six grandchildren, writes crime fiction and collects silver.

He was initiated into Northern Bar Lodge No 1610 in 1972.

He joined Zetland Lodge No 1311 in 1974.

He went through the Chair of both Lodges in 1982.

He is a member of Lodge of Antiquity No 2 and is going up the ladder again.
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He has been LGR in London and PPADC in Yorkshire WR.

Dr Jonathan David Lippiat  AGDC

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Jonathan was initiated in 2002 in Old Wycombiensian Lodge No. 6754 (Buckinghamshire), and was installed as Master of that Lodge in 2007 and 2010.

He was Exalted in 2004 in Apollo University Chapter No. 357 (Oxfordshire) and installed as First Principal in 2010.

Jonathan has been based in Yorkshire since 2004 when he commenced an academic position at the University of Leeds, involving teaching and research in the Biomedical Sciences.

He joined Wakefield Lodge No. 495 in 2012, was appointed PPSGD in the Province of Yorkshire West Riding in 2019, and was a Founding Officer of Universities Chapter, Yorkshire No. 4047 at its Consecration in 2015.

However, much of Jonathan’s recent Masonic activity has been in the Ancient and Accepted Rite (Rose Croix), in which he was appointed to the office of Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies 31st in 2016 and Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies 32nd from 2018 to 2020.

​He was appointed to the UGLE Universities Scheme committee in 2019 and represents the five Provinces that form Regional Communications Group 1.

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