Recordings from the Enlightenment Live Meetings
Enlightenment Live 4 – Valour & Fortitude
- Dave Whyatt considers how many Masons have been recipients of the Victoria Cross. He highlights and explain the back storey to three of our own Berkshire Freemasons, one of whom became Provincial Grand Master
- We then have the second of the series in the talks between a more experienced and relatively new Brother; this being John Avery and Dean Reid. The topic for discussion is the Poignard. What are its origins, what is its significance and why is it part of the ceremony of initiation?
- You may not be aware of the items and literature that is held at the Berkshire Masonic Museum and library. Ian Freeth provides an illustrated insight, having conducted research at the centre, into why we may use Masonic Firing Glasses, and the concept of Firing as part of the Festive Board. This is under our feature, ‘The History of Berkshire Freemasonry in 42 Objects’. Ian was supported by Roger Coles and Ron Stone, volunteers at the centre.
- As mentioned, the Enlightenment Family has grown by one, The Berkshire Chapter of Enlightenment. We are honoured to have the Previous Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, Ian Hopgood, provide a talk of the consecration ceremony, but also how he sees this new Chapter playing a part in Masonic Education and that this combined platform can now be comprehensive in delivering Masonic Education to both the Craft and the Royal Arch. He also stresses how this, again, demonstrates the indissoluble link between the craft and the Royal Arch.
- Finally, we finish with this edition’s Conundrum.
- Previously, we would have had live questions and answers with the panel. However, as this edition is not a live production, we have provided an email address for you to send questions. We will respond to these either as soon as received, or we will let you know a time when we have had chance to do further research, if required.
Enlightement Live 2
- We are pleased to say that our special guest for the interview in “Enlightenment Live’s Hot Seat”, The Previous Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, Excellent Companion Ian Hopgood to talk about his life in Freemasonry, why he joined, who influenced him and his ideas for the future
- A famous historical Berkshire Freemason will be discussed in “Berkshire Freemasonry in 42 Objects”, this will be Lord Desborough and his connection with sports and particularly the Olympics.
- The first edition of John Avery’s talks between an Older and Younger Brother on “Speculation”;
- and not forgetting some topical information from Solomon
Enlightement Live 1
- a special guest for the interview in “EL’s Hot Seat”,
- a famous historical Berkshire Freemason will be discussed in “Berkshire Freemasonry in 42 Objects”, which will be current for events happening in July
- the first edition of John Avery’s talks between an Older and Younger Brother
- and not forgetting some topical information from Solomon
