11 July 2023 proved a memorable evening at Mitre Chapter of York No. 7321 as EComp Pat Cambage, Deputy Grand Superintendent,  presented Tom Richardson with his 60 year Chapter Certificate.

The evening included Pat and Tom chatting about Tom's life and experiences.  Born in Carlisle in 1939, Tom is married with 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Tom left school in 1955 and did his National Service in the Army 1959-61.

Always a football supporter (Carlisle United) until he discovered Rugby Union in the early 70’s at Ionians who played at Elloughton close to where he lived. Tom became a Touch Judge until retiring just this season.

Tom was Initiated into St Cuthbert Lodge 5294 in 1961 by his father (who was D of C and a prominent officer in the Province) and was exalted into the Royal Arch in 1963, his father then acted as Principal Sojourner.