Richard Barnett

Today marked an important step in the creation of both a new Order of the Secret Monitor Conclave and a new Scarlet Cord Consistory, with the proposed founders gathering at Newark‑on‑Trent’s Masonic Hall in Nottinghamshire. The meeting focused on confirming the names of the two new units, to be revealed in due course, along with finalising the founding teams and the officers who will guide each body through its formative year. The Heads of both Orders, Ray Ellis and Peter Brown, were present...

Misterton Conclave No.520 gathered at Lutterworth Masonic Hall on Wednesday 13th August for the annual Installation meeting. With improvement works still underway at the hall, the meeting took place under temporary subdued lighting, a circumstance that, rather than detract, added a sense of sincerity and calm to the ceremony. More than thirty members of the Order of the Secret Monitor were present to witness Martin Sercombe conclude a successful year in the chair. He formally passed the baton...

Saturday 8th August 2026 The East Midlands Province of the Order of the Secret Monitor gathered on Saturday 8th August for its Annual Meeting, held once again at Freemasons’ Hall in Littleover, Derby. The event marked a full year since Ray Ellis assumed the role of Head of the Order in the East Midlands, a year characterised by extensive visits across the region and a steady flow of new members welcomed into the OSM. Nearly 130 members attended, reflecting the strong support and enthusiasm...