Cornwallis Court Update
RMBI Care Co. has announced its proposed plans to construct a new care home, which can support up to 64 people, in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The new- care home will be built in phases, on the site of the existing home, Cornwallis Court. Cornwallis Court was originally a maternityRead More →
ALMONERS CONFERENCE REPORT
ALMONERS CONFERENCE REPORT 2022 The Suffolk Almoners Conference 2022, which formed part of the “Year of the Almoner 2022” celebration, took place on Sunday 16th October at Ashlar House, Bury St Edmunds. It was attended by 124 delegates (up 10% on the previous year) including the Suffolk Rulers, members of theRead More →
Burns Night at Ashlar House
Friday 20th January saw over 100 members and guests enjoying an excellent Burns Night dinner followed by traditional music & dancing to the Caledonian Reelers Scottish Dance Band. I use the word ‘dancing’ in it’s most generous sense! This event has been run for many years and has resulted inRead More →
Order of The Secret Monitor
St Edmunds Conclave No 352 – 100th Meeting The recent installation meeting of the Conclave also coincided with its 100th meeting. Over 35 Brethren were present to see Wy Bro Tony France install his successor Wy Bro Steve Williams as well as enjoy the celebration cake arranged to mark theRead More →
The Power of a Volunteer
You may have noticed that the main temple has had some different furniture in there over the last few months. Over the summer break the pedestals were removed and replaced with another set, slightly smaller than the originals. The columns, candles and the WM’s chair were also all removed. TheRead More →
The History of a Town Crier
Mike Wabe is a mason and a member of Magna Carta lodge and also Abbot Baldwin Chapter, he really is exceptional in the different characters he does, anything from Captain Mainwaring through to the Town Crier of Watton. He will be most enjoyable and giving donations to Ickworth Church byRead More →
Ashlar in Bloom
We would like to extend our grateful thanks to Roff Caterers for their contribution towards the new plants for the garden. With a special mention to Town and Country Garden Services Limited for all their hard work.Read More →
The Very Reverend Joe Hawes Dean of the Cathedral visits Ashlar House
The newest Lodge in the Province, Suffolk 250 Lodge No.10014, held their first meeting following consecration, at Ashlar House on Tuesday 5th April 2022 attended by numerous members, guests and in the presence of the RWPGM. The guest of honour was The Very Reverend Joe Hawes Dean of the Cathedral. The formal meetingRead More →