After the continuing success and growth of the Derbyshire Motorcycle Lodge No9950 it was agreed that we should have a Royal Arch Chapter that runs alongside the lodge to provide for members a smooth transistion to be exhalted into the Royal Arch.
Once again WBro Phil Meynell was instrumental in forming the Chapter and on Saturday 21st October 2023 at Long Eaton saw the Consecration of Derbyshire Motorcycle Chapter by the ME Grand Superintendent and his Provincial Officers under the expert guidance of EComp Philip Bowler, the Provincial Grand DC. After the 20 founders were presented with their founders jewels by the ME Grand Superintendent, EComps Philip Wright, Dylan Burgess and Ranjit Verma, the Three Chapter Principals, were then installed by the Installing Officer EComp Graham Boyd, the Deputy Grand Superintendent. He presented them with the Charter of the Chapter and they installed their officers. The Consecrating Officers and Installing Officers were elected as honorary members and four joining members and eight candidates for exaltation were proposed. There are more in the pipeline, but it will take all year to process those already proposed! The temple was fairly full and nearly all stayed for lunch where the ME Grand Superintendent was presented with a DMC red and black waistcoat. A thoroughly enjoyable day and another new chapter which threatens to be very successful.
The Derbyshire Chapter meets at Long Eaton Masonic Hall, Elm Avenue, Long Eaton 4 times a year on the 4th Saturday April, 3rd Friday June, 3rd Friday September and 3rd Saturday October (installation).