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Full-scale provincial visit to Burslem Chapter No. 98 to dedicate their new Banner, a ceremony not undertaken in Staffordshire for over 30yrs. It marks the old and new coming together as this 110yr old Chapter transitions to emcompass new, special interest membership.

Great to be out with the Provincial team joining the members of St James' Chapter 482 in celebrating the remarkable 60th Anniversary in the Royal Arch of EComp Bill Whittall, PAGSoj. Also supporting were 3 Past GSupts, which marks the high esteem in which Bill is held.

Great to be back at SupGCh and with two Staffordshire Companions, Chris Adams (PGStB 2021) and Mike Santopietro (GStB 2020/21)

With @Phlight56 GSupt Worcs and the Provincial team at Burslem Chapter 98 celebrating a new beginning for the Chapter after difficult times, and the start of the new visiting season. It really was good to be back!

Annual Convocation of Provincial Grand Chapter 20th July 2021. A very sticky 30Deg!

Congrats to Staffs Comps receiving honours in SGC. Reappt: EComp Michele Santopietro as GStB 1st Appt: EComp Christopher T. Adams to PGStB Proms: - EComp A. Steven Varley to PDepGSwdB (PGM Derbyshire and PZ of Old Denstonian Chapter No. 5490) - EComp Andrew P. Brittle to PAGSoj

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The rescheduled Annual Convocation of Provincial Grand Chapter took place at Stafford on 17th September, with the new ‘Rule of Six’ in force. I was delighted to Install both 2ndProvGP Andy Brittle and 3rdProvGP Ralph Howarth. Here is a photograph of 50% of those in attendance!

Our Acting Provincial Officers youtu.be/x9wcNr2h0pw

Great to do a personal delivery of a 50yr Certificate to Chris Bellis at his house in Blythe Bridge yesterday whilst fully maintaining social distancing guidelines! The presentation was originally planned for March at Staffs 1st Principals Chapter but events overtook us. Congrats

The Provincial Grand Chapter of Staffordshire has refreshed and relaunched their website, which can be found at: pgcstaffordshire.org.uk @WorvellMichelle

We congratulate Eddie Ford on his promotion to PGSwdB, Michele Santopietro on his appointment to GStB and Matt Gibbons on his appointment to PGStB. On a Zoom mtg today we congratulated them with applause, just as we would have done at FMH under more normal circumstances!

ProvGCh Staffordshire have launched their new website which can be found on pgcstaffordshire.org.uk. Grateful thanks are extended to webmaster and Provincial Grand Registrar (RA) Chris Priestley, for his professional design skills, time and patience in developing this new format.

Our annual convocation planned for 7th April has been postponed until the autumn. From the summons already issued, all provincial active and past rank appointments, as well as all promotions listed, will come into effect on 7th April 2020. Full details are being sent to Chapters.

Congratulations to Staffordshire Companions who have received appointments to, or promotions within, Supreme Grand Chapter: 1st Appt: EComp M Santopietro to Grand Standard Bearer EComp Dr M Gibbons to Past Grand Standard Bearer Prom: EComp E A Ford to Past Grand Sword Bearer

Presentation of 50th Certificate as well as an Exaltation last night at Etruscan Chapter. A moving evening for Alan Astle with a wonderful atmosphere prevailing throughout. Great to have the company too of DepGSupt Mike Cox @MichaelDexterC3 from Worcestershire...

Great night and fantastic support from the Active Provincial Officers last night at Ceramic Chapter Centenary at Shelton. Also supported by PGM John Lockley and a delegation of his Officers. Start of a new phase of very close cooperation that will benefit us all. @Phlight56

Great Centenary celebration at Ceramic Chapter facebook.com/PGChStaffs/pos…