<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[OSM East Midlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Osm East Midlands]]></description><link>https://www.osmeastmidlands.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:24:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.osmeastmidlands.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[OSM SHOWCASED IN LEICESTER]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brilliant Open Morning at Freemasons’ Hall Leicester on the 20th June 2026. The OSM was well represented, as sixteen Companion Orders joined forces to showcase what is on offer to Freemasons. The morning included a superb Knights Templar sword drill, the Holmes Lodge Room open for viewing, and lots of great conversations with members and visitors.]]></description><link>https://www.osmeastmidlands.org/post/osm-showcased-in-leicester</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a393e1fa24c28527fdd63af</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:54:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bb9ec_81ba7af57cb04a4d8b16f9f343c199cd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Barnett</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTTINGHAMSHIRE CONCLAVE ANNUAL MEETING]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wonderful evening for the Nottinghamshire Conclave of the OSM on Friday 6th March 2026, as members gathered for their annual Installation meeting. Adrian Crampton was installed to lead the Conclave for the year ahead by David Abraham in a ceremony that was both warm and impeccably delivered. The Head of the East Midlands OSM, Ray Ellis, was in attendance, and conducted the commissioning, with his Deputy, Robin Gray, giving a thoughtful and well received address to Adrian. Later in the...]]></description><link>https://www.osmeastmidlands.org/post/nottinghamshire-conclave-annual-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a393ed9a579bdee5aa2ee23</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:56:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bb9ec_d5775c5493fe46b7af64aeb2b05a2137~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Barnett</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW MEMBER IN LEICESTER]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wonderful evening for the Nottinghamshire Conclave of the OSM on Friday 6th March 2026, as members gathered for their annual Installation meeting. Adrian Crampton was installed to lead the Conclave for the year ahead by David Abraham in a ceremony that was both warm and impeccably delivered. The Head of the East Midlands OSM, Ray Ellis, was in attendance, and conducted the commissioning, with his Deputy, Robin Gray, giving a thoughtful and well received address to Adrian. Later in the...]]></description><link>https://www.osmeastmidlands.org/post/new-member-in-leicester</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a393f95a24c28527fdd671a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:58:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bb9ec_821f77c001bb4907b772d46940ec1774~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Barnett</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMITY GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 18th November 2025, Amity Conclave No. 51 met at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester for a truly special evening as we proudly welcomed two new members into the Order of the Secret Monitor. Founded on 12th March 1923, the Conclave continues to grow at an impressive rate, with an excellent attendance and a wonderfully enjoyable festive board following the meeting. The enthusiasm, brotherhood and goodwill shared throughout the evening reflect the enduring strength of our Conclave. For those...]]></description><link>https://www.osmeastmidlands.org/post/amity-goes-from-strength-to-strength</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a393fd887c293c189bcd11e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bb9ec_9f35210db53242a99897be85e3d7bc78~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Barnett</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EAST MIDLANDS OSM DONATES £2,800 TO LOROS]]></title><description><![CDATA[7th November 2025. A cheque for £2,800 was presented to LOROS Hospice, Leicester, by the Province of the East Midlands for the Order of the Secret Monitor (OSM), supported by a match-funding grant from the OSM Benevolent Fund. LOROS, the Leicestershire and Rutland Organisation for the Relief of Suffering, operates a Day Therapy Centre in Leicester for patients with terminal illnesses, among other vital services. As part of its ongoing commitment to compassionate care, LOROS is currently...]]></description><link>https://www.osmeastmidlands.org/post/east-midlands-osm-donates-2-800-to-loros-hospice-leicester</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a39402c87c293c189bcd219</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:01:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bb9ec_f6b1918ec08a48b9b8fc821c151a310e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Barnett</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 ANNUAL MEETING]]></title><description><![CDATA[9th August 2025, the East Midlands Province held its annual meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.osmeastmidlands.org/post/2025-annual-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3941427258ed6820288e2a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 14:11:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bb9ec_da84203429914a13a5041219dd746fe2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard Barnett</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>