South West Area of Hampshire Freemasons
The 39th Bournemouth Masonic Holiday culminated in a fabulous Gala evening on Friday, attended by guests of honour the PGM, R.W. Bro. Michael Wilks and his wife Kay and W. Bro. Les Hutchinson, Chief Operating Officer of the MCF. Other distinguished guests included APGM, W. Bro. Geoff Tuck, and W. Bro. Malcolm Childs; who has retired after some 21 years as our PGA. A small presentation was made to him as a token of thanks for all his work over the years.
Some of the 37 holidaymakers had come from as far afield as Wales, Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Cambridgeshire, as well as from our own Province. The MCF (RMBI) continues to be a great supporter of the event, and funded 13 of their annuitants for the holiday. The remainder being funded by the other Provinces.
The holiday was organised by a hard-working and dedicated committee led by W. Bro. Ray Turner and comprising of John Read, Huw Evans, David Tidman, Rob King, Paul Berry and their supportive partners.
Next year marks the holiday’s 40th year which happily coincides with our tercentenary celebrations.
