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May 2003 - The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Provincial Grand
Stewards Lodge No. 9263 delivered the Athol Ceremony of
Initiation based upon the 18th Century Workings.
October 2003 - There was an early start with a 3rd Degree
Ceremony in the afternoon and a double 2nd Degree Ceremony in
the evening.
June 2004 - W. Bro. Peter Hewison presented the Silver Award
for the 2005 Festival to the Worshipful Master.
October 2004 - Another early start with the A team carrying out a
3rd Degree Ceremony in the afternoon, followed by a 2nd Degree
Ceremony by the B team in the evening.
December 2005 – A visitor, Bro. Bert Masche from Zum Neuen
Temple Lodge No. BS583 (Germany) made a presentation to the
lodge, and in return, Needles Worshipful Master made a
presentation to Bro. Bert.
December 2006 – Needles Lodge received the VW Bro. M. J.
Wilks Deputy Provincial Grand Master and the Provincial team.
February & March 2007 another double ceremony with an
afternoon Passing and evening Initiation for both meetings.
December 2007 - A certificate and lapel pin was presented to W.
Bro. Ian Purkis PPJGW for 60 years of service to Freemasonry.
May 2008 - The lodge congratulated W. Bro. John Martin on
receiving Active Grand Rank (AGStdB). W Bro Martin replied
that he was most pleased to receive the honour and pointed out
that it was for his work with the RMTGB.
