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The Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests and Order of Holy Wisdom has expanded into Cambridgeshire with the Consecration of a new Tabernacle called, “The Tabernacle of the Hidden Manna No.313” that will be meeting in Cambridge. The Grand College team came down on the Friday evening to prepare the Masonic Hall for the meeting, where 80 Knight Priests assembled on Saturday 24th, May, where the M.Ill. Grand High Priest Christopher Gavin Maiden Consecrated the Tabernacle, whilst the Deputy Grand High Priest Ian Patterson Duff, Installed the first High Pries Brian Thrower into the chair. The whole ceremony, was conducted in a quiet but dignified manner, by the Director of Ceremonies, R. Ill. Kt. Pt. Toby Pratt, who made certain that all the Knight Priests enjoyed the occasion, especially the 23 Founders who were present. After the consecration 76 Knight Priests sat down to a wonderful meal, that by the noise emanating from the tables was enjoyed by all those who were privileged to have been there, for this historic event for the District of East Anglia No. 7

On Wednesday 7th May at the ceremony of the Order of Holy Wisdom, VII Kt Pt Bob Riches was honoured with a 40 year Certificate from the Grand Superintendent R E Kt Pt Stewart C.L.Middleton. We felt we just had to include in this report the words from Bob Riches for this memorable occasion Many thanks for you kindness today, a complete surprise, 40years man and boy those years have gone by so quickly,when I look back I have only wonderful thoughts,the friends I have made, the places I have visited. I am sure that it is only Freemasons that can have enjoyed the camaraderie. Once again from one 84 to another lets continue our Special Friendship. Kindest regards, Bob.

Grand Superintendent, Past Provincial Prior and now Past Grand Counsellor, who has Ray Clare P.G. St. B. on the left and Jonathan Whitaker P.G. Reg on the right, who is paying homage by kneeling in front of me.It was the culmination of a super day, when over 300 people sang ‘happy birthday’ in the Connaught Rooms, what an experience, and will not be repeated until I get to ninety!!!

The Grand Superintendent Stewart Charles Lambert Middleton at the Festive board of Felix ofBurgundy Tabernacle No. 132 at Lowestoft on Saturday 4th November with the High PriestJohn Edmonds after having installed two Knight Priest into the Order

The Grand Superintendent, Past Grand Superintendent, and the Past Assistant Grand High Priest at the meeting of Felix of Burgundy on Saturday 1st April at the Masonic Hall, Avenue Road,  Lowestoft. With the High Priest, John Edmonds and the Installing High Priest, Brian Hole. Accompanied by Brian Ffrench.

Honour preferments to come into force after 11th June 2022 for District No7 East Anglia. Name Tab Appointment Bailey, Leslie 169 PG111 Beardall, Richard 132 PGV Fisher, Malcolm 94 PGV1 Flack, Edward 169 PG11 Ffrench, Brian 132 PG111 Hallard, Brian 95 PG1V Hancy, Colin 95 PG1 McCully, Keith 169 PGV1 Oram, John 74 PGBB Tamchen, Steven 95 PG111

Dear Bro. Kts and KTP Kts, Firstly as Provincial Prior and Grand Superintendent may I wish you all a very Happy and Peaceful Christmasbecause Christmas and the birth of Christ is not affected by Covid 19 and Omicron only the way we celebrateChristmas and who we celebrate it with which applies for this year as last year. As Last year we may not see our friends and families as we would normally but we can still think of them aswe in the KT Order in East Anglia do at 5pm on Christmas Day, so something else not affected by Covid 19. I was installed as the Provincial Prior of East Anglia for Knights Templar on the 27th November by theGrand Master M. E. Kt. Paul Clement GCT and a team from London at Ashlar House, Bury St Edmunds.An office I am very proud to occupy and will assist the province in any way I can as it has been one of the bestprovinces in the Armory of Great Priory under the guidance of R. E. Kt. Stewart C L Middlteton KCT.Our thanks and appreciation go out to Stewart and Sally as we wish them a happy, healthy and safe rest. All Knights please put in your diary the 26th February 2022 for the Provincial Meeting and support yourfriends and members receiving their appointments and promotions. Again, at Ashlar House, Bury StEdmunds. Booking form will be sent out in early January. KT Swift Appeal – Congratulations to Hereward the Wake Preceptory on being presented with the knight on a horse by the M E Kt Paul Clement GCT on reaching 100% of members contributions which added to the total of £6,750.00. The Annual Knight Templar Church service will again be held in September and we hope on Sunday 25thbut all will be confirmed later. If any Knight has a suggestion for a venue with parking, hall and a churchthat will welcome us please let the Provincial Chancellor of Malta know E Kt John Jones. KT Updated Toast lists on KT website. www.eastangliakt.org.uk /KTP toast list on KTP website. www.ktp-eastanglia.org.ukKTP Web Page Password :- HRAKTPOHW , Username remains the same. A Provincial Carol service was held at St Andrews Church Melton on the 12th December for the Province ofSuffolk where nine Orders were represented including KT and KTP, the reading being done by therespective heads. If you were not there you missed a very enjoyable start to the Christmas festivities. The Executive of both Orders and I wish you all a Very Happy, Peaceful and Safe Christmas. May love come alive within your heartAs Christmas time draws near.May hope fill each room you decorateAnd bring joy to those you hold dear.May peace be before you at every mealAnd faith ring through every song.For Christmas is alive, the light of the worldMay he bless you, all season long.

On Saturday 27 th November R.E Kt Colin Birkbeck was Installed as the new Provincial Prior for East Anglia at Ashlar House Bury St Edmunds by the Grand Master M. E .Kt Paul Clement GCT and his team from London. The R.E Provincial Prior appointed E Kt John Rowell as his Sub Prior and Prior of Malta.Colin Birkbeck follows R. E Kt Stewart Middleton KCT who has led the Order in East Anglia for 11 years with his Sub-Prior William (Bill) Hagger.

Honour preferments to come into force after 13th June 2021 for District No7 East Anglia. Name Tab Appointment Avis, Christopher 132 PGVP Clarke, Paul 51 PGIP Gibson, Nigel 132 PGIP Goodrum, Leonard 94 KHW Greaves, Charles 94 PGIIP Hack, Roger 95 PGBB Ketteridge, Paul 95 PHW Moore, Edmund 51 PGVIP Sampson, Colin 95 PGVIIP Williams, Nigel 95 PGBB