NEWS & PHOTOS

Bro. Barry Burrell ROH

Officers of the Eastgate - April

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2025 Events Calendar

FOURTH DEGREE RAISING

Bro. Roy Grundy KOM was raised to the

Fourth Degree on Sunday the 30th of March

at the Farcet Village and RAOB Club.

The Exalting Officer was Bro. Colin Dean ROH,

the ROH Assembly President who conducted an

excellent Exaltation ably assisted by Bro. Martyn

Sharp ROH, as the Director of Ceremonies.

Bro. Roy thanked Brothers for their attendance.

At the April ROH Assembly Meeting the

President, Bro. Colin presented Bro. Roy

with him Emblem and ROH Certificate.

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CHRISTMAS DINNER 2025



The 2025 Lodge Christmas Dinner will take

place on the Saturday 20th, 7.00 for 7.30 pm.

At the Admiral Wells, Station Rd, Holme, PE7 3PH.

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Christmas Dinner 2024

The Lodge Dinner took place on Wednesday

the 11th of December at the Gordon Arms.

There was a good turnout and an enjoyable

evening was had including the Annual Grand

Raffle and Cash Draws. The Raffle was run by

Pete Pierce and raised £160 that was donated

to the 2024 Lodge and PGP's Charity Appeals.

In the Cash Draw the £100 prize winners were:

Gerry Whatford & Steve Jones with a win apiece,

David Hildred & Bob Macnamara, each with two

wins and Martyn Sharp winning three times.

Bob donated £100 to the Charity Appeals.

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60 YEAR PRESENTATION

Brothers Burrell, Jones and Sharp, all

Roll of Honour Members, attended the

60 Year Presentation Ceremony of Bro.

Robert Taylor, ROH, GW 2015. The 60

Year Ceremony was conducted by Bro.

Dave Jerman, ROH, Grand Primo 2015.

Bro. Bob with Bro. David Jerman ROH, his 'Bodyguard' & one of the sponsors.



Before the ceremony Bro. Martyn Sharp ROH presented Bro. Bob

with a certificate on behalf of the Brothers of the Eastgate Lodge.



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INITIATION - JACOB NUNN

In an Initiation Ceremony conducted by Bro. Ian

Gunn ROH (the initiate's Grandfather), Jacob

Nunn was welcomed into the Order on Thursday

the 22nd of August. Bro. Ian carried out a very

good ceremony supported by Bro. Tony Carpenter

ROH, the City Chamberlain and the Alderman of

Benevolence, Bro. Bob Macnamara ROH.

There was a good turnout from the Lodge with

support from the Locomotive & Valiant Lodges

including the PGP, Bro. Pete Dudley KOM.

Welcome to the Order Bro. Jacob.

At the Lodge Meeting on the 5th of September

Bro. Jacob was presented with his Emblem

and his Parchment by the Worthy Primo,

Bro. (Granddad) Ian Gunn ROH.

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2024 BANNISTER CUP

Success for the Eastgate Lodge in retaining

the Cup with the A Team following up last

years winners, Eastgate B, who came third.

The top three weights went to Steve Jones,

Mick Clay & Martyn Sharp with the fourth

member of Team A, Roy Grundy coming fifth.

Mick Clay receives the Bannister Cup from the PGP for Team A

Mick Reeve receives the Goodwin Cup for Team B from PGP Pete Dudley

Steve Jones receives the Parker Shield, heaviest catch for a Buff.

Steve Belham - top weight for a Non Buff wins the Kate Wright Shield.

Pete presents Mick Clay with the Dick Knock Trophy for the biggest fish

Mick also caught the smallest fish to win the Grand Waiters Trophy

Mick Reve wins the Last Runners up Trophy for the smallest weight.

Many thanks to Provincial Grand Primo, Bro. Pete Dudley KOM

for presenting the trophies as well as fishing for the Valiant Lodge.

Thanks to Bro. Pete Pierce ROH for his support and all of the

Brothers and Non Buffs who fished and supported the event.

Bro. Steve Jones ROH



At the August PGL, Bro. Pete Pierce  presented a cheque for £237 on

behalf of the Eastgate Lodge, monies raised during the Bannister Cup.

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EASTGATE LODGE HOG ROAST

Thanks to everyone who attended the annual Hog

Roast on Saturday 6th of July at Farcet Village Club.



£315 was raised for this years supported Charities.

Entertainment was provided by the

excellent Palmy Ukulele Band.

Maywood Cup 19th May 2024.

This years match was won by Bro. Mick Clay with Bro.

Steve Jones ROH winning the Alf Cook Shield.

Steve presents the Maywood Cup to Mick.

Steve presents the Frank Marsden Trophy to Julian Reeve

(Best weight caught by a non-Buff)

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2023 PGP's Appeal Cheque Presentation

Bro. Martyn presented a cheque for £7500 to

Cheyenne Smith for  Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall,

Cheyenne said "We are really grateful for this splendid

donation to Sue Ryder Care, and thank the Buffs for

all the work they did on our behalf last year."

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2023 CHRISTMAS DINNER

The rearranged Dinner took place on the

17th of January at the Admiral Wells

in Holme. Another good turn out for a very

convivial night in the company of the Lodge

Brothers, Partners, Widows and Guests.

The Raffle, was conducted by Bro. Pete

supported by Bro. Tony, and was again a

huge success and we were very pleased

with the amount of great prizes donated.

The Annual Cash draw also took place

with wins for Tony (x3), David, Pete,

Steve, Martyn, Bob, and Roy.

Thanks to all who attended.

Two presentations also took place.

Bro. Pete Pierce surprised Bro. Martyn

Sharp with a Secretary Jewel on behalf

of the Lodge for the outstanding work he

carries out for the Eastgate Lodge.

In a twist the Lodge had also taken the

decision to present Bro. Pete Pierce with

a Man of Worth Jewel for the 30 Years +

of Fund Raising on behalf of many Charities.

This has included supporting three Brothers

of Lodge who've been PGP's. Bro. Martyn

Sharp, IPPGP, conducted the presentation.

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BRO. STEVE JONES ROH

SERVICES RENDERED JEWEL

The PGP and Eastgate Lodge Secretary,

Bro. Martyn Sharp ROH, presented Bro.

Steve Jones ROH with a Services

Rendered Jewel on behalf of the Lodge

for all the work he carries out.

Brother Steve thanked the Brothers

for the Jewel which came as a complete

surprise and stated that he was happy to

arrange events & would continue to do so.

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BRO. NORRIE TAWSE ROH

50 YEAR PRESENTATION

On 20th of October, Bro’ Tony Carpenter & I drove over to North Wales to attend the Edward Vll Lodge in Llandudno. Several years ago, Bro’ Norrie Tawse ROH, honorary member of  the Welland Lodge which subsequently amalgamated with the Eastgate Lodge moved to Colwyn Bay with his partner Carol. The Eastgate Lodge secured Bro’ Norrie’s 50 year emblem early in 2022, but we’ve had no opportunity to

present it to him until now.

The Edward Vll made Tony & me very welcome. I was placed

 in the Royal Chair and made the presentation of the emblem along with a jewel to mark the occasion. 50 years (+ 1 of

course) is a milestone in itself, but Norrie like so many

Brothers who joined the Order whilst in the Services, has as

Bro’ Tony pointed out when sponsoring him - been about a bit.

Norrie joined the Order in the Por Favor Lodge in Gibraltar in 1971, has visited Lodges throughout the world, and ended

up in the Peterborough area at the end of his travels.

He has been PGP in the Rutland Province and Roll of Honour Assembly President in the Peterborough Province.

Since moving to Colwyn Bayt, Norrie has been PGP (again) in North Wales during the COVID period, and is City Secretary

(again) now for the Edward Vll. Bro’ Norrie has filled his firsthalf century with a mixture of commitment and good fellowship, and is a Brother who embodies the fundamentals

of our Order: Justice, Truth & Philanthropy.

A challenging journey over to Wales from Cambridgeshire

on a Friday afternoon, but well worth the effort. It was a

good Lodge meeting, with new friends met and one old one given the recognition so well deserved.

Martyn S Sharp ROH (City Secretary, Eastgate Lodge 6393

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2023 BANNISTER CUP

Held at Float Fish Farm on the

27th of August on Phoenix Pool.

This years event was won by Eastgate 'B',

congratulations to Mick and Daryl Reeve,

Steve Belham and Steve Page.

A superb effort with the team completing

a clean sweep of all the major trophies.

Eastgate 'A', Martyn Sharp, Mick Clay, Roy

Grundy & Steve Jones were runners-up.

Mentioned in dispatches, Pete Pierce for

conducting the weigh-in & raffle as well as

PGP Martyn for presenting the Trophies.

Mick receives the Bannister Cup for Eastgate 'B'.

Martyn & Roy with the Tate Shield won by Runners-Up Eastgate 'A'.

Mick receives the Parker Shield on behalf of Daryl.

Heaviest total weight for a Buff.

Steve Belham is presented with the Kate Wright Shield.

Heaviest total weight from a Non Buff.



Mick be presented with the Dick Knock Trophy on behalf of Daryl.

Biggest single fish - an 11 lb beauty!

Steve Belham collects the Grand Waiters Cup from Martyn.

Smallest single fish - Pete could hardly see it!

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MAYWOOD CUP 2023

This years Lodge Fishing Competition took place

on Sunday 18th June at Float Fish Farm on Captain

Tom's. The Maywood Cup was won by Steve Jones,

with the Alf Cook Shield going to Runner Up Roy Grundy.

The trophy for the best weight by a non Buff, the Frank

Marsden Memorial Trophy was won by Steve Page.

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HOG ROAST 2023

Took place on the 22nd of July at the Parkway

PSL Club, the Lodge thanks everyone for

their attendance and support. The raffle raised

£282, thanks to Chris and Tina for conducting

it and an army of ticket folders who provided assistance to allow it to take place.

Thanks to Malcolm from March for

the Hog Roast and Shadowside who

provided the musical entertainment.

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HONARARY MEMBERSHIP SASH PRESENTATION

On Thursday 29th of December 2022 Bro. Martin Sharp ROH visited Bro. Geoff Jefford ROH to present him with his Honorary Sash on behalf of the Lodge. Brother Geoff hasn't been in the best of health this year but the Brothers of the Lodge look forward to his return soon.

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Held on the 14th of December we had a great meal in great company.

Pete again organised the super and we also had the cash draw.

this years winners were: Roy, Martyn, Dave - twice, Tony - twice,

and Bob - three wins of which he pledged £100 to next years PGP Appeal. 

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THE BANNISTER CUP 2022

This years event was held on the Two Island Lake

at Float Fish Farm. The Cup was won by the team

with the heaviest weight, the Locomotive.

PGP Neil presents the Bannister Cup to Mark Vallance

The Tate Shield

Awarded to the team with the second heaviest total
catch was won by the Eastgate A.

The Goodwin Cup

Awarded to the team with the third heaviest total
catch was won by the Fenman.

PGP Neil with the Fenman Lodge Team

The Parker Shield

Presented to the RAOB Brother with the Heaviest

Catch won by Mick Clay of the Eastgate A



The Kate Wright Shield

Presented to the Non-Buff with the heaviest weight

won by Steve Ferguson fishing for the Fenman

The Grand Waiters Trophy

Presented to the Angler who has caught the smallest fish, won this

year by Daryl Reeve of the Eastgate B, collected by Dad Mick

The Dick Knock Trophy

Presented to the angler who's caught the largest fish

won by Steve Ferguson fishing for the Fenman Lodge.

The Grand Waiters Best Dressed Trophy

Presented to the best dressed angler on the bank

won by Bob Macnamara for the 15th time!

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JULY 2022 HOG ROAST

Thanks to everyone for their support in attending this years event. Great to see everyone again especially those Brothers and their parties from the other Lodges and Joe Underhill who came over with the Band.

Another find Hog Roast from Malcolm who joined us from Ramsey. We had a superb Band, The Macarnos, who did two great sets with popular songs and superb harmonies, we look forward to seeing the again in the future.

We had the normal Super-Raffle put together by Pete Pierce that raised £220 and we were well looked after once again by Johnny, Maggie and the Staff of our hosts, the Parkway Club.

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MAYWOOD CUP 2022

Held on the 8th of May on Two Islands at Float Fish Farm.

The Bannister Cup, Buff with heaviest weight was won by Mick Clay.

Runner-up was Roy Grundy winning the Alf Cook Shield and the top

Non-Buff Steve Belham, won the inaugural Frank Marsden Trophy.

The trophy is named in the memory of Frank, a popular local angler

who has fished in the Bannister Cup on several occasions.

Mick receives the Maywood Cup from Bob

Bob presents the Alf Cook Shield to Roy

Steve receives the Frank Marsden Trophy from Bob

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HONORARY MEMBERSHIP PRESENTATION

Brothers Steve, Martin and Tony visited Brother Geoff Jefford

to present him with his Honorary Membership Certificate.

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2021 CHRISTMAS DINNER

This years Dinner was held at the Willow Cafe in
Central Park on the 8th of December with a good
turn out of Lodge Brothers, Partners & Guests.
Thanks to everyone for their support. 

Pete Pierce organised and ran a successful Prize Draw
that brought in £300 with lots of extra prizes donated
on the night including a magnificent Christmas Cake
provided by Angie Smith & won by Monica Whatford.

The Annual Cash Prize Draw took place with the Prizes
going to Pete Pierce; Steve Jones; Barry Burrell;
Martyn Sharp; David Hildred and Gerry Whatford.

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PRESENTATION OF A FIFTY YEAR EMBLEM
Brother David Hildred was presented with his
50 Year Emblem on Thursday 25th of November.

The Ceremony was conducted by the Worthy Primo
Bro. Steve Jones, ROH, and Brother David's
Sponsor was Bro. Bill Smith, ROH.

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 Congratulations to Brother Bill and Angie Smith on
becoming Grandparents to Grandson Ethan.



Well done and congratulation to
Mum Cheyanne and and Dad Ben.

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2021 MAYWOOD CUP & COOK SHIELD

With no Eastgate Lodge Fishing Competition
this year it was decided to present the Lodge Trophys
for the best and second best catches at this years
Bannister Cup Match held on October 3rd.

As a result Steve Jones was presented with the Maywood Cup

with the highest weight of 29 lb 3 ozs & Martyn Sharp received

the Cook Shield with a weight of 27 lb 14 ozs.

The Trophys were presented by the
Worthy Primo, Bro. Bill Smith ROH



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BANNISTER CUP 2021

This years event took place at Float Fish Farm,
Wagtail Pool, on Sunday 3rd of October.

The Bannister Cup
Awarded to the team with the heaviest total catch
was won by the Eastgate Lodge A;

The Tate Shield
Awarded to the team with the second heaviest total
catch was won by the Locomotive Lodge;

The Goodwin Cup
Awarded to the team with the third heviest total
catch was won by the Eastgate Lodge B.

The Parker Shield
Awarded to the RAOB member with heaviest individual
catch was won by Des Proud of the Locomotive Lodge.

Kate Wright Shield
Awarded to the non-member with heaviest individual
catch was won by Steve Belham of Eastgate Lodge B.

Grand Waiters Trophy
Awarded to the Angler with the smallest fish caught
was won by Mick Clay of the Eastgate A.

Dick Knock Trophy
Awarded to the Angler with the largest fish caught
won jointly won by Bradey Hartigan of the Fenman Lodge
and Roy Grundy of the Eastgate A.

The Scamp Trophy to the junior under 16 & the Trophy for the Best Dressed Angler on the Bank were not contested this year

Thanks to all of the Anglers for their participation, the Lodge Secretaries for their continued support and Mark and Mel
Valance for their hard work in making the event a success
and raising £82 for the PGP's Charity Appeal.

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EASTGATE LODGE PRESENTATIONS

At the September 30th Lodge Meeting, Bro. Tony Carpenter ROH was presented with a Certificate to celebrate his 60 Years in the Order and Bro. Peter Pierce ROH was presented with his 50 Year Emblem. The Ceremony was ably conducted by the Worthy Primo, Bro. Bill Smith ROH and supported by the Sponsors, Brother Tony Sponsored by the City Secretary Bro. Martyn Sharp ROH & Brother Peter Sponsored by Bro. Steve Jones ROH, Past PGP.

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CHRISTMAS DRAW, 15/Dec/2020, WINNERS

Congratulations:
ROY GRUNDY
BILL SMITH
JEFF JEFFORD
TONY CARPENTER
BARRY BURRELL
DAVID HILDRED

Thanks for your continuing support Brothers.
Tickets for the 2021 Cash Draw are now on sale

50 YEAR EMBLEM PRESENTATION

On Thursday 8th of October 2020, Bro. Bill Smith ROH was presented with his 50 Year Emblem by the City Secretary Bro. Martyn Sharp ROH in the presence of the Brothers of the Eastgate Lodge, The PGP Secretary Bro. Dave Spencer ROH and the IPPGP Bro. Sam Fishburn KOM. Brother Bill's Sponsors were Bro. Pete Pierce ROH and Bro. Barry Burrell ROH.

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Eastgate Lodge Fishing
Lodge Brothers contested the Maywood Cup & the Alf Cook Shield on the 19th of August at Float Fish Farm, Farcet.
The event took place at recently opened 'Captain Tom Pool' with the Maywood Cup being won by Roy Grundy and the Runner Up Trophy, the Alf Cook Shield, won by Steve Jones.

Many thanks to Darran and Owen Nunn for carrying

out the weigh-in despite the shocking weather.

Nearly time for the off

Weighed-in, time to get dry

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Bannister Cup 2020 - 19th of July

The Locomotive Lodge won the Cup;
Eastgate II were Runners Up and;
Eastgate I were placed Third.

Thanks to everyone who attended with a
special mention for the Weighing Team:
Pete Pierce and Ian Gunn.

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Eastgate Lock-down Fishing
Friday 22nd May - Float Fish Farm

Tuesday 26th May - Float Fish Farm

Tuesday 29th May - Float Fish Farm

5th June 2020 - Float Fish Farm

Un-Social Distancing - Happy Birthday Pete

Eastgate Fishing # 7

Tuesday 10th June - Float Fish Farm

Roy getting stuck into the Carp

Bob getting stuck into the Sandwiches

Eastgate Fishing - 16th June

Friday 19th June - Steve Jones & some Locals

Tuesday 23rd June - Eastgate Fishing Outing

Fishing Day 30th June

Only Martyn and Steve on Parade
Martyn took all the photos

08:30 we both caught early

"Fish On!"

10 pounder caught on a 7 metre pole

Another day at the Lakes - 07 July

'Corona Bob' - Cigar that is!

Tuesday 14th July - Bannister Cup Sunday

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2019 CHRISTMAS DINNER AT THE NEWARK HOTEL

The Lodge Dinner took place on the 6th of December at the Newark Hotel. There was an excellent turnout to enjoy the meal, fantastic Raffle and Annual Cash Draw. The Cash Prize Winners were Bill Smith, Tony Carpenter, David Hildrid, Barry Burrel and Bob Macnamra. Thanks for your support.

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FOURTH DEGREE RAISING 28th AUGUST 2019.

Bro. Marc Snowdon, KOM, was raised to the Fourth Degree on Wednesday 28th of August at the Parkway PSL Club.

A superb Exaltation was conducted by Bro. Bob Buff, ROH, HM, PPGP, the President of the Peterborough & District, Roll of Honour Assembly.

Brother Marc thanks everyone for their attendance.

The Roll of Honour President, Bob Buff, returned on the 3rd of October to present Marc with his Emblem.

Bob, Marc and Sponsors Martyn Sharp & Tony Carpenter

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2019 HOG ROAST
Another great night at the Parkway PSL Club, Lincoln Road.
The event raised in excess of £450 for this years Charities.

Thanks for your ongoing support.

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2018 CHRISTMAS DINNER, DRAW & RAFFLE
AT THE PSL PARKWAY CLUB 14/DEC/2018

Pete and Ann Pierce

Gwen and Henry

Bill and Angie Smith

Steve and Tina Jones

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HONARARY MEMBERSHIP PRESENTATION

The Eastgate Lodge presented Honarary Memebership to Brothers Martyn Sharp and Pete Pierce, both member of ROH on Wednesday 3rd October 2018.

The presentation was conducted by the 2018 Peterborough & District PGP Bro. Bob MacNamara ROH

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2018 HOG ROAST

The Hog Roast was held at the PSL Parkway Club, Lincoln Road on Saturday 30th of June 2018. Once again Malcolm did us proud with the quality of the food and we we were entertained by the fantastic Billy G & The Heartbeats.

The Eastgate thanks everyone for their attendance, the Raffle raised £300 with the Auction of a Spitfire water colour painting raised £50. Thank You All.

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LODGE ANNIVERSARY DINNER 2018

The Eastgate Lodge 90th Anniversay Dinner took place on Saturday 3rd of February at the Cresset. We were pleased to host six Widows of Brothers Passed to the Grand Link Above, all Brothers were remembered at the Absent Bretheren Toast.

Well done to Brother Pete Pierce, supported by his Buffess Ann, for the organisation and delivery of another great night. 

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2017 CHRISTMAS DINNER

This year's Dinner was held at the Parkway
PSL Club on Saturday 16th of December.

Once again there was a Cash Prize Draw with 9 £100 prizes awarded on the night - well done to all the winners.

There was also a magnificent Raffle provided by Pete Pierce, supported by Bob Macnamara for the ticket draw.

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2016 Lodge Christmas Dinner

This years Dinner was held at the Newark Hotel on Saturday 10th of December. The Annual Cash Draw took place with Marc Snowden; Geoff Jefford; Bob Macnamara; Bill Smith; Ian Gunn; and David Hildegard winning the six £100 prizes. The Grand Christmas Raffle was again a great success with lots of fantastic prizes.

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2015 Charity Cheque Presentation 12/Dec/2015

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2016 BANNISTER CUP FISHING

This years event took place at Decoy Lakes near Whittlesey. The Eastgate A Team came Third, Mick Reeve won the Trophy for the Smallest Fish, and Bob Macnamara (Fishing for the Fenman Lodge), was for the umpteenth year, the Best Dressed Man on the Bank. We witnessed some very good weights with the top two over 80 lbs. We believe this was a record breaking year with everyone catching for once.
Sorry for the lack of photos but my phone was a little moist after falling in the lake.

2015 BANNISTER CUP FISHING

The Reeve Family had a superb day out at this years fishing competion, Runners Up in the Team event, Mick's Son Julian had the heaviest weight for a non Buff and Julian's Son won the Scamp Trophy as the Best Junior. 

Mick with the Runners Up Trophy

Julian Top Non Buff

The Scamp Cup Winner

EARTHQUAKE APPEAL TO HELP

THE PEOPLE OF NEPAL

Just a few photo's sent to us by Suprina Rai from the area where she is carrying out relief work with the help of funding that our Lodge & Province have provided.

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 HORSE RACING NIGHT 29th MAY 2015

The joint event, organised by ourselves and the Fenman Lodge, was held at the Farcet Village Club. There was an excellent turnout and all of the Lodges of the Peterborough & District Provinces contributed to the event. The total raised was £1130 and will be shared between the two Lodge Charity Appeals for 2015, the Thorpe Hall "Raise the Roof Fund" and ssafa.

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HOG ROAST 

Was held at the Childers Sports and Social Club in Whittlesy. The Hog Roast was presented by the "Fenland Roaster" with the entertainment provided by the fantastic Johny Caesar. Well done Richard and Pete for their hard work and thanks to everyone who attended for their support.

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LODGE CHARITY CHEQUE PRESENTATION

On Wednesday 7th of January 2015 Brothers Pete Pierce ROH & Richard Baldock ROH, PPGP, presented a cheque for £4363:47 to Elaine Stapleford, treasurer of the 'Peterborough Soup Kitchen'. Elaine thanked the Lodge for the superb amount presented while Bro. Pete thanked the Brothers of the Lodge & Province for their support.

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LODGE CHRISTMAS DINNER 2014

Was held on the 13th December at the Newark Hotel, an excellent meal was followed by the Annual Cash Prize Draw and a fantastic raffle organised by Pete and Anne, congratulations for a job well done.

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Fourth Degree Raising

Brother Steve Jones was Raised to the Fourth Degree on Friday the 29th of August 2014 at the Farcet Village Club. The Exhaulting Officer was the ROH President, Bro. Werner Dukamp ROH, PPGP. Brother Wern conducted an excellent ceremony ably assisted by our very own Tony Carpenter in the roll of the Director of Ceremonies and the Peterborough ROH Assembly No. 135.

There was an excellent turnout to witness the ceremony and hear the commendations of the two Sponsors, Brothers Peter Pierce & Martyn Sharp.

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Eastgate Lodge "Hog Roast"

Was held at The Childers in Whittlesey on Saturday 7th of June 2014.
 
We dined out well on "The Hog" and enjoyed some great entertainment. Well done Richard Baldock, Pete Pierce and the support team.
The Raffle raised in excess of £310 towards the Charity Appeal. 

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Honorary Membership Presentation

Bro. Colin Laws was presented with the Honorary Membership Emblem and Jewel at a ceremony conducted by the PGP, Bro. Bob Buff ROH Brother Colin's Sponsors were Bro. Tom Hailstone ROH and past PGP, Bro. Richard Baldock ROH.

Brother Bob presents Brother Colin with his Emblem

Brother Colin flanked by his Sponsors, Bro. Richard Baldock ROH, Peterborogh & District PGP for 1998 and Bro. Tom Hailstone ROH

Bro' Colin was initiated into the King George Lodge 6553 on 27th September 1972 and remains a Kangaroo after a 40 year Buffalo career. Even after suffering a massive stroke a few years ago Bro' Colin continues to play a full role in the Lodge. He has served in all the Minor Lodge offices and has always been on hand to help out when needed. When the King George amalgamated with the Eastgate Lodge Bro' Colin continued to attend regularly and is a valued Brother to us all.

Bro' Richard Baldock ROH PPGP

At the Closing Link, the Eastgate Lodge Worthy Primo, Bro. Barry Burrell ROH, thanked the members of PGL for their attendance and PGP Bob for an excellent ceremony 

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Christmas Day Swim 2013

Thanks once again to everyone who sponsored me - tide was in and the weather was great. I attach a photo of me looking pleased to be out of the water.

Martyn

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Eastgate Lodge Christmas Dinner
Saturday 14th of December 2013 

The Worthy Primo, Bro. Denis Felstead ROH, presented a cheque to Carol Cook from ageUK Peterborough Branch for £4277:21 on behalf of the Eastgate Lodge. Well done to all of the Brothers of the Lodge and the Province for their support. A special mention to our own Pete and Anne Pierce and Norrie Tawse of the Welland Lodge for their magnificent efforts.

The Newark Hotel was again the setting for this year and once again it was a superb evening with a fantastic meal followed by a great raffle and the annual members cash draw.

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Pete Pierce's Charity Shave

Pete would like to thank hairdresser Sarah and the Brothers of the Province for their support. Pete raised £365 towards the Lodge Charity Appeal

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BANNISTER CUP - FISHING 2013

After a recount or two the Eastgate Lodge Team consisting entirely of Reeve Family Members, came a creditable Second.

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DOG RACING NIGHT 2013

The Race Night raised £400 for age.UK, Peterborough Branch.

Armed Forces Day 2013

On Saturday 29th of June at Market Deeping the Lodge had a
Car Boot stall in support of this years Lodge Charity.

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2012 PGP CHARITY APPEAL CHEQUE PRESENTATION - MIND

At March 2013 PGL, the IPPGP, Bro. Steve Jones KOM, presented Emily Gray of the Peterborough & Fenland MIND, with a cheque for £7600 on behalf of the Brothers and Lodges of the Province. Brother Steve thanked the Brothers of the Peterborough & District Province as well as their Partners & Families for their tremendous support & told them all that the everyone should feel very proud of what they had achieved in support of the appeal. 

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CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM 2012

Martyn Sharp and Steve Jones took to the North Sea at "Sunny Hunny" on December 25th to raise d's in aid of the Province Outside Charity Appeal - MIND, Video link below.

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CHRISTMAS DINNER & DRAW

The Dinner and Draw took place at the Newark Hotel on December 12th. The Annual Christmas Cash Prize Draw £150 first prize was won by John Smyth as was the third prize of £50, well done Johm. Henry Muir won the £100 second prize. Pete Pierce organised a magnificent Raffle with many fine prizes. For the sale of tickets and making the draw Pete was assisted by Tony Carpenter. Pete then rounded off the night with a Quiz based on the true meaning of Christmas, money! 

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Horse Racing Night 2012
PGP's Charity Appeal

Took place at the Farcet Village Club on Friday 17th August. Thanks for all your support, the event raised £728 for MIND. 

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Bannister Cup Fishing Competition 2012

This years event was held Sunday 19th of August at Stretton Lakes. Eastgate Team 1 recorded in the third highest weight. At September PGL Bro. Bill Forest ROH, past PGP, presented the PGP with a cheque for £250 from the fishing competition organisers, the Welland Lodge.

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Bro. Ian Gunn ROH - Honorary Membership

Brother Ian was presented with his Honorary Membership on Wednesday the 25th of January 2012 at the Newark Hotel in an Open Ceremony. The Presentation was made by the PGP, Bro. Steve Jones KOM assisted by the Grand Waiter of 2007, Bro. Steven Roofe ROH and Bro. Rick Chesmond ROH, Grand Waiter for 2009. Provincial Grand Chamberlain Bro. Bob Buff ROH superbly directed the Ceremony and Brother Ian's Sponsors Brothers, Pete Pierce ROH & Martyn Sharp ROH, presented censored commendations on his behalf. Bro. Steven then presented a Mounted Inscribed Clock to Bro. Ian as well as a Bound Copy of the Honorary Membership Ceremony.

Brother Ian flanked by the Presenting Officer, Bro. Steve Jones KOM and the Grand Waiters, Bro. Rick Chesmond ROH & Bro. Steven Roofe ROH.

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2011 Hunstanton Charity Swim

Again this Year Martyn Sharp braved the cold water of the Wash to raise money for Charity. The tide being out made it an even harder trial as the photos show:

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Lodge Christmas Draw 2011

The Draw took place on Wednesday 21st December.
First Prize: Tony Carpenter
Second Prize: Ian Gunn
Third Prize: Steve Jones 
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Bingo Night with Fish Supper

The Fenman Lodge held a Bingo Night at the Farcet Village

Club on Friday December 9th 2011.

A total of £294.50 was raised for the PGP's Outside Charity.

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Bannister Cup Fishing Match 2011

Took place on Sunday 14th of August at Yoke Farm, Upper Benefield, the Eastgate fished two teams who came 3rd and 4th. Steve Belham fishing for the 'A' team won the Grand Waiters Cup for the Smallest Fish & the 'A' Team won the Goodwin Cup for Third place.

Pete Beeby collects the Goodwin Cup.

Steve Belham is presented with his Trophy.

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Bro. Henry Muir ROH

Brother Henry Celebrated 52 years in the Order on Wednesday 6th April 2011. He was presented with a special "Cookie" to mark the event.

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Initiation

Mr Darran Nunn was initiated into the Order on the 23rd of February 2011. The Ceremony was conducted by the WP Bro. Steve Jones KOM, ably assisted by the City Chamberlain, Bro. Ian Gunn ROH and the Alderman of Benevolence, Bro. Pete Beeby KOM. The PGP, Bro. Jim Hartigan ROH the Officers of PGL and visitors from the Valiant, Fenman, Welland and Locomotive, made it a pleasant and successful evening.

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2010 Christmas Day Charity Swim

Bro. Martyn Sharp took part in a Charity Swim at Hunstanton on Christmas morning. Martyn thanks everyone who sponsored him.

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THIRD DEGREE CEREMONY

Brother Pete was Raised to the Third Degree on Wednesday the 12th of January 2011. An excellent Ceremony was performed by the President of the Peterborough & District Knights Chapter, Bro. Tony Carpenter ROH. Brother Pete's Sponsor was Bro. Martyn Sharp ROH.



Bro. Pete was presented with his Third Degree Emblem on

Wednesday the 23rd of February by Bro. Tony Carpenter ROH.

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Chapter Dinner November 13th 2010

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PGL Dinner October 30th 2010

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Bannister Cup August 15th 2010

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Initiation

Mr Steven Coakley was Initiated into the Order on Wednesday 28th of July 2010. The Ceremony was performed by the Worthy Primo, Bro. Steve Jones KOM. In attendance was Bro. Rick Chesmond ROH, PPGP 2002 & the Grand Waiter for 2009, Bro. Pete Dudley KOM, the IPPGP and the PGP for 2010, Bro. Terry Collingwood ROH.

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Third Degree Raising

Bro. Colin Cammidge KOM was Raised to the Third Degree on Wednesday the 19th May 2010. The Installing Officer was Bro. R. Crowe KOM, supported by the Director of Ceremonies Bro. Chaz Fenner KOM and the Officers of the Peterborough & District Knights Chapter 220.

On the 28th of July 2010, Bro. Colin was presented with his Third Degree Emblem by The Worthy Primo, Bro. Steve Jones KOM

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PGP CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION

At the 2009 November 2009 PGL Brother Henry Muir ROH was presented with his Past Provincial Grand Primo's Certificate by the Provincial Grand Primo, Bro. Pete Dudley CP.

Bro. Henry was the Provincial Grand Primo of the Maesteg & District Province in 1969.