WKRC West Kent Rose Croix
Under Charter From The Supreme Council 33° for England & Wales and its Districts & Chapters Overseas
2024 ARCHIVED ARTICLES FROM THE DISTRICT NOTICE BOARD
19.12.2024
18.12.2024
INSPECTOR GENERALS CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
07.12.2024
DISTRICT OF WEST KENT LAPEL PINS NOW AVAILABLE
The Ancient and Accepted Rite District of West Kent lapel pins are now available to purchase (limited numbers only).
These lapel pins are excellent quality and great value for money (just £5). To obtain yours and promote your membership of our wonderful Order contact Mark Eyles-Thomas. HAVE YOU GOT YOURS ???
14.11.2024
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
ARCHBISHOP COURTENAY CHAPTER No. 246
CONGRATULATIONS TO ARCHIBISHOP COURTENAY CHAPTER
100 years ago, on the 14th November 1924 marked the consecration of Archbishop Courtenay Chapter No. 246. The District of West Kent sends many congratulations to all members of the Chapter as it celebrates this tremendous milestone.
Below are a few photographs of the Chapters precious possessions.
23.10.2024
HONORARY MEMBER OF KENT CHAPTER No. 1071
Congratulations to Illustrious Brother Eric Head 31° - At the meeting of Kent Chapter No. 1071 held on the 15th October 2024 at Whitstable Masonic Hall, Illustrious Brother Eric, the only surviving founder member of the Chapter, was made an honorary member of the chapter in recognition of his services to the Chapter.
Most Wise Sovereign Very Illustrious Brother Roger Waltham 33°, Inspector General for East Kent is seen congratulating him on his election.
22.10.2024
PROMOTIONS
CONGRATULATIONS
On the 21st October 2024 members of the District were honoured by The Supreme Council in receiving the following promotions: -
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Ill Bro Mark Douglas Estaugh 31° (right)
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Ill Bro Christopher John Parker 30° (middle)
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Ill Bro Scott James Dunn 30° (left)
Also pictured on the far left is V Ill Bro Mark Eyles-Thomas 33°, Inspector General for West Kent.
13.10.2024
THE FIRST RECEIPIENT OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL’S
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2024
V Ill Bro. Graham Higgs (right) being presented with the very first Inspector General’s Award for Achievement Above & Beyond for outstanding service to the District
from 31st May 2014 to 31st May 2024.
09.10.2024
Article from Freemasonry Today (Issue 67 - Autumn 2024)
"Ancient & Accepted Rites Stories"
02.10.2024 - (1)
West Kent Rose Croix Support Team
NOTE FROM OUR INSPECTOR GENERAL
As we all strive to improve in life, so it is in masonry. Hopefully you will have received information regarding not only the KEVII Rose Croix Chapter of Improvement, but also our own Districts’ Chapter of Improvement hosted at Oakley House, Bromley on Thursday evenings between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. Details of these can be also found below on this Notice Board.
To support this, I wish to form a WK Rose Croix Support Team. The aim will be to support the West Kent Chapters with primarily their Perfection ceremonies, but which can be expanded to include enthronement meetings and filling Chapter Offices on required/special occasions.
The support team will work in a variety of ways but in the main team members identify certain parts of the ritual that they are proficient with (and/or happy to deliver with notice) and that is recorded against their name. As and when the occasions arise the members of the Support Team will be notified and those available fulfil the requirements in accordance with their listed ritual preferences.
If you are happy to be added to the support team, please click the link below, complete the form and return to contact the District Recorder, Ill. Bro. Adrian Wagstaff 32°. There are presently no scheduled requirements/meetings for the Support Team and should a situation arise in the future members will be given as much notice as possible. Also, if you would like to recommend someone to Adrian for inclusion in the Support Team please do so and he will contact them.
To receive the support team form click the link: -
01.10.2024 - (2)
West Kent Chapter of Improvement
All members of every Chapter in the District now have the opportunity to attend and practice the Perfection and Enthronement ritual of the Rose Croix, especially now as we have new ritual books. The District Recorder has confirmed that an initial series of dates have been booked with the management of Oakley House Bromley to hire a temple on Thursday evenings between 7.30pm and 9.30pm.
The dates in 2025 booked so far are: -
9th January
23rd January
6th February
20th February
6th March
20th March
We are pleased to announce that the District of West Kent is financing this initiative and it is open to any member of the Order to attend and participate, these are practice sessions after all.
We very much look forward to welcoming as many of them who wish to practice and strengthen their ritual.
01.10.2024 - (1)
King Edward VII Rose Croix Chapter of Improvement
By kind permission of the Supreme Council the King Edward VII Rose Croix Chapter of Improvement continue to hold virtual Chapters of Improvement, which are open to all members of the order.
For full details click the link: -
Congratulations to V Ill Bro Mark Eyles-Thomas 33°
Inspector General - District of West Kent
On the 8th July 2024 at Oakley House, Bromley Common V Ill Bro Mark Eyles-Thomas 33 was installed as Inspector General for the District of West Kent. This special enthronement meeting was attended by members of Supreme Council, Inspector Generals from St Peter Group, London, Districts of Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, East Kent and Surrey together with many members and friends from and in the District of West Kent. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day featuring an excellent ceremony and most enjoyable festive board.
Letters of congratulations can be viewed here.
Donations to Wrotham School
Bus Incident Student Support Fund
Recently over 30 young people were involved in a bus accident and many have been impacted by horrific injuries both physically and emotionally. This has also impacted their families and the school's priority has been to offer as much support as possible at this difficult time. The school has therefore had to look for ways of extending their psychotherapy, support and counselling to ensure all of those involved are looked after in the coming weeks and months.
The school has looked to the community and in particular freemasonry and has set up a donation system that will allow them to ensure that any donations are spent directly on support for the students and their families involved. All donations will be used to pay directly for one to one, group and specialist counselling support delivered by qualified specialists. This will add capacity to the school's current work.
As there are over 30 families involved in this incident, the work of supporting them is significant. Many have experienced a range of traumas both physically and mentally. Donations will ensure they are supported not just in the coming weeks but also over the summer break and into the new school year. This spend will be fully audited by the school and external auditors as part of the schools accounting and finance responsibility.
Letter of thanks for our continued community support from the school.