Bro Michael Perkins of Scientific 88 Lodge in Cambridge, UK applied to visit Sir Thomas Raffles Lodge no 7444 E.C. (English Constitution) in November 2025.
In advance of the visit and in compliance with the Book of Constitutions rule 125, a request to visit lodges in both Singapore and Thailand was made through the Secretary of Scientific 88 and the Provincial Assistant Grand Secretary. Permission was granted to visit Sir Thomas Raffles Lodge in Singapore and arrangements were made locally by its Secretary Bro. Gary Low Ming Hao.
The visit to Singapore was made as part of a Far East Prisoners Of War (FEPOW) trip to both Singapore and Thailand organised by the Chairman of the Fulbourn & Teversham Royal British Legion. Michael was invited to travel on the trip by the RBL Chairman when it was discovered that Michael was born in Singapore in 1955 when his father Flt.Lt. Richard Henry Perkins was serving in 110 squadron, RAF Transport Command at RAF Changi.
Flt. Lt Perkins was posted away from Singapore in March 1956 back to RAF Cranwell when Michael was 6 months old – this trip in 2025 was the first time Michael had been back to Singapore in 69 years! It has changed a bit – the original area where RAF officers were housed is now occupied by high rise buildings as are most places in the city.
Michael was subsequently invited by the Worshipful Master of Sir Thomas Raffles Lodge, W. Bro Daniel Leslie Mountstephen to attend a double Passing ceremony at Freemasons Hall, 23A Coleman street, Singapore on 5 November 2025 commencing at 6.30pm…
