Chairman - W Bro Sean .

Sean was initiated into the Royal School Lodge 8170 in October 2006 aged 19 at one point being the youngest freemason is Staffordshire!  He later crossed the border  in to Warwickshire and joined the Lodge of Freedom 3914 becoming Worshipful Master in 2017 Sean is a founder member of the Collegiate Lodge where he is Lodge Secretary and is a member of Warwickshire Installed Masters Lodge 4538.

Sean has previously represented the Five of Nine Club at annual New and Young Masons club conferences and at meetings at UGLE. He is also a presenter of the “Five of Nine Podcast”.

Sean is also a member of both the Royal Arch (Faith and Hope Chapter 4772) and a Mark Master Mason Coventry Mark running the social media for both the Craft in Warwickshire and The Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Warwickshire. 

Away from Freemasonry Sean is a teacher and a director of a small climbing company. Sean also volunteers with a paraclimbing club in Birmingham and is trustee of Coventry Masonic Heritage Centre. 

 

Deputy Chairman - W Bro Richard Freakley

Richard was initiated into Alma Mater Lodge 1644, following a long line of family members to join Freemasonry. He recently served as the Worshipful Master of the Lodge for the third time. Richard is one of the presenters of “The Five of Nine Podcast” alongside W Bro Sean P and W Bro James Dalton.



Secretary - W Bro Charles Ingram

Charles was initiated into the Coventry Foundation Lodge 4543 in 2013. He served as its Worshipful Master for three years from 2019 to 2022, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Charles holds a doctorate from Coventry University and is passionate about performing arts and theatre.

When asked about Freemasonry, Charles said “Freemasonry has been incredibly welcoming and non-judgemental, which was incredibly important for a young man emerging in the world trying to figure out who he was at Twenty-One years of age. Joining my Lodge has allowed me to make friends with those I would have never been introduced to in my regular day-to-day, either because of age, location, profession, or personal interests.”

 

Treasurer - Bro George Webbon

George was initiated into Stivichall Lodge 5799 in October 2019. George is an airline pilot originally from Windsor, now living in Warwickshire. George’s interest in Freemasonry was sparked by his father who joined the Craft in the 1970s and recently served as the Worshipful Master of Stivichall Lodge.

When asked what he has learned since joining Freemasonry, George said “Since joining Freemasonry, my confidence has grown when it comes to presenting. Learning ritual and “performing” during our meetings has been a wonderful and rewarding challenge. “

 
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COMMITTEE Member - Bro Greg Sangster

Greg was initiated into Stivichall Lodge 5799 in April 2018. Greg’s interest in Freemasonry came, as in many cases, from a conversation over a beer with a good friend. After visiting Coventry Masonic Hall for the Heritage Open Day and doing some further research - Greg decided that Freemasonry was for him. Greg is currently the Assistant Secretary of his Lodge and has recently completed his Third Degree ceremony. Outside of Freemasonry Greg is a sign writer and also founding member of a band that is, appropriately, called “The Third Degree”.

 
 
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Committee Member - W Bro Chris Robotham PPJGD

Chris was initiated into the Compass Rose Lodge 9420 in October 2007 aged 22 and Joined Composite Lodge 5727 in 2009 and was installed as Worshipful Master in 2013 holding that prestigious title until 2015. He is also an active member of the Rugby Lodge of Mark Master Masons, currently holding the office of Senior Deacon. 

Chris was Promoted to the rank of Provincial Grand Steward in May 2020 and supports The Blue Arrows which is a masonic development group meeting at Rugby.  He also manages the social media pages for several Rugby Lodges.

“Freemasonry is a huge part of my life not only inside our meetings but just as importantly outside, meeting new people, helping our members get the most out of their own masonic journey and putting back into the hobby which has given me so much joy and pleasure.

The charitable nature of the organisation is second to none and most importantly, my family and I are having great fun and making many happy memories along the way.”

 

Chairman Emeritus - W Bro James Dalton ProvDepGDC

James was initiated into Stivichall Lodge No 5799 in November 2009 at the age of 18 and installed as Worshipful Master in December 2017. James was promoted to the rank of Provincial Grand Steward in May 2019, Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies in November 2019, Past Provincial Senior Grand Deacon in May 2022 and to his current rank of Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies in November 2022.

James is a member of Stivichall Lodge 5799, Collegiate Lodge 9943, Warwickshire Installed Masters Lodge 4538 and Lodge Sine Nomine 10000. He is a presenter of The Five of Nine Podcast and also “Craftcast: The Freemasons Podcast” - the official podcast of the United Grand Lodge of England.

Away from Freemasonry, James is the UK Operations Manager for a large technology company. He is a Mechanical Engineering graduate.