Promoting the Fraternity across the World
FREEMASONS in Barry will open their doors to the public to reveal more about what goes on in an organisation traditionally perceived as secretive.
Loyal Sportsman Lodge will host an open evening at the Barry Masonic Hall, Broad Street, on Friday.
Saturday 1st of October 2016, has been confirmed for the next Mentoring meeting, which will be held at Clifton Road Masonic Hall, Birkenhead, CH41 2SF commencing at 9:30am.
The meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge saw Alan Jones step down and be replaced by Peter Schofield as Chairman of Furness and South Lakeland Group. To acknowledge the contribution Alan has made to the group, a dinner was held in his honour at the Fairfield Suite in Barrow-in-Furness Masonic Hall which was attended by 95 brethren
The combination of gathering storm clouds and threatened heavy rain did not deter the dedicated bowlers of Ormskirk and Bootle Group who came together to compete for the annual crown green bowls tournament. The Dog and Gun in Aughton was once again the venue for this event.
After a night’s recovery and a hearty breakfast the group commenced their second day on the road, well the canal to be exact. The first day’s cycling had resulted in a grand total of 73 miles covered, and as anticipated and planned would be the longest stretch of the ride.
Chief celebs were the Provincial Grand Master Tony Harrison and his wife Maureen, Assistant Provincial Grand Master David Grainger, who carries the designation of Patron of the Fellowship due to his office, was also present with his wife Beryl. In his new position as group chairman Peter Schofield holds the office of President of the Fellowship and he along with his wife Michelle was welcomed to his first meeting in that role.
Past Provincial Publicity Officer, Mark Holloway was facing the camera instead of behind it when he attended his retirement dinner held at Bryn Masonic Hall. The West Lancashire publicity team were there to pay tribute to Mark’s remarkable work during his six year reign as the Provincial Publicity Officer.
On a hot summers evening brethren from the newly amalgamated Ormskirk and Bootle Group, accompanied with their wives and many guests attended the FROTH Gala Cabaret Dinner and Dance, which Bootle Group has been running annually for the last 20 years. This year the event was held at the magnificent surroundings of the West Lancashire Golf Club.
The Installation of Allan Maxfield as Worshipful Master of Hesketh Lodge No 950 took place recently at Fleetwood Masonic Hall. Allan had stepped in at the…
Assistant Provincial Grand Master Awarded British Empire Medal
Described as an “inspirational West Cumbrian” W.Bro.Bill Morley, PSGD, Assistant Provincial Grand Master for the Province of Cumberland and Westmorland, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.