We are delighted to announce that the three home 'Grand Masters': the Pro Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England, the Grand Master of Ireland and the Grand Master Mason of the Grand Lodge Scotland have accpected invitations to attend and will officially open the Conference on Friday, 25th May 2007. For the three to be present and to jointly open the conference will be a unique occasion.

The arrangements for the conference are now well advanced. More than 80 proposals for papers have been received and the large majority have been accepted with a few requiring some redrafting.

A second announcement, which will include details of how to register, obtain accomodation, social activities etc. will be issued towards the end of September.

The organisors are aware that there are contingents from Canada, USA and France have arranged to attend the conference.

The conference has it own dedicated web site at: www.ichfonline.org but please remember that by going there you will leave this site - use the back button to return here!

More details will be posted on the site as and when they become available.