Welcome
Welcome to the Home of the Knights Templar in Nottinghamshire
The United Religious, Military and Masonic Orders of the Temple and of St. John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta, in England and Wales and Provinces Overseas.The Order was first worked in England in 1777, having originated in France. There are two Degrees: Knights Templar and Knights of Malta, these being joined by a 'passing' Degree of Knight of St. Paul.
A candidate for the first Degree is in the position of a pilgrim travelling symbolically through hardship and dangers until he is received as a Knight. It teaches humility and urges the candidate to live his life as a Christian Knight.
The second Degree deals with the period when the Knights travelled from Palestine to reach their final home in Malta, emphasising their Christian virtues.
The regalia of the Order is most impressive, being based on that of the medieval Knights Templar, consisting of a mantle, tunic, cap, sash, star, belt, sword and gloves.The Knights of Malta regalia is different - but not obligatory.
Candidates for installation must profess the Christian faith and be both Master Masons and Royal Arch Companions. A Provincial Church Service for members, families and friends is held annually, with the spectacle of the Knights in full regalia.
Fraternally
Andrew Rainbow
Provincial Prior
Provincial Priory of Nottinghamshire
Provincial Prior
The Provincial Prior
Andrew Rainbow leads the Order of the Temple, or Knights Templar, for Nottinghamshire.
Born in Southwell he has lived and worked there ever since. Educated at Southwell Minster Grammar School and then at the then Trent Polytechnic in Nottingham, he qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 1983. He continues as the third generation of a family business engaged in the Road Haulage industry and it is not unusual to see him at the wheel of a Goods Vehicle when required!
Introduced to Freemasonry by his father in law in 1988, he quickly joined Chapter and Knights Templar thereafter, developing a great love for the latter Order which has eventually lead him to become its Nottinghamshire leader. He is also a member of Mark and Rose Croix.
Provincial Sub-Prior
Provincial Sub-Prior
Tony Everington was born in 1943 in Carlton and was educated at Carlton le Willows Grammar School. After leaving school he spent 5 years in banking before joining the family Galvanizing firm, becoming Managing director in 1973. He married Betty in 1966 and they have a son and daughter and 4 grandchildren.
He was a member of the Scouting movement for many years - having been for 15 years a Venture Scout leader; particularly enjoying canoeing, sailing, motor boating and Outward Bound activities.
He is a member of the Nottingham Transport Heritage Trust at Ruddington and enjoys following steam trains on many heritage lines - having gained a steam driving certificate, on the Nene valley railway, in a standard 5 loco no. 73050 City of Peterborough.
In addition to his Craft Lodge Graham is also very active in a Royal Arch Chapter, is a Mark Master Mason and a member of 3 Rose Croix Chapters, the Red Cross of Constantine and the Royal and Select Masters.
