FREEMASONS ST OSWALD LODGE to hold STEAM MODEL RAILWAY SHOW
Saturday, 24th September, 2016 in the Memorial Hall, Oswestry, 1000-1700h.
In celebration of the 150th ANNIVERSARY OF ST OSWALD LODGE, a charity LIVE STEAM MODEL RAILWAY SHOW.
Promoting the Fraternity across the World
The Latest News about Freemasonry
Saturday, 24th September, 2016 in the Memorial Hall, Oswestry, 1000-1700h.
In celebration of the 150th ANNIVERSARY OF ST OSWALD LODGE, a charity LIVE STEAM MODEL RAILWAY SHOW.
We will hear a unique and engaging talk from the Revd John Fieldsend about his haunting childhood experiences as a Jew being brought up in Germany under the Nazis, the parting from his parents (who both died in Auschwitz gas chambers) and his patriation to England.
Many of us grew up in the 1960s and 70s where, for some, it was a time of making out a living repairing cars, exterminating pests or hop picking. Boys were taught to fish by their fathers during the weekends, cast after cast plopping into willow-shaded water, while weekdays were spent at the secondary school where, for some, gardening and metalwork were still being taught. Fishing is an unsentimental memoir of that time and nothing has changed for those boys today. As adults they continue to carry out the traditions of fishing as taught by their fathers and pass this knowledge on to the children who have a love for the sport.
The Rob Vine Fund has again been a grateful beneficiary of the Freemasons’ Air Ambulance Grand Charity fund.
Keith Dalrymple, on behalf of the Freemasons, presented a cheque for £4,000 to Dr David Stevens, one of the Rob Vine Fund directors.
20% of every ticket sold to members of the masonic fraternity and their guests, including the booking fee, will be donated to the 2021 Festival funds. This means that the Festival will benefit by £2.64 for every ticket sold for the Ellington Showcase. For Jacqui Dankworth’s concert the return per ticket sold will be £3.08.
Excellent Companion Barry Bower, Provincial Chapter Grand Director of Ceremonies held his first Chapter DC forum on Saturday 23rd July, at Cleator Moor Masonic Centre.
Jim Woods, a grand officer and a past master of Peace and Unity Lodge No 3966 and Landmark Lodge No 7273 is in his 74th year. For many years he was the local care officer for the lodges and chapters on the Fylde coast
Ruislip St Martins Lodge, No.9125 is to be honoured by the attendance of the Assistant Grand Master – R W Bro Sir David H Wooton – at its 19th September meeting, when he will be officiating in the dedication of the lodge banner.
A Great way to celebrate with old and new friends alike
In Whalley on the day after Boxing Day it was obvious that both residents and rescue volunteers needed to have basic refreshments such as tea, coffee and biscuits in the aftermath of the dreadful floods. Abbey Lodge