Barry Wright 50 years a Mark Man
 
On Thursday the 9th May, 2019 Leyland Mark, No. 1002 gathered together at Chorley Masonic Hall for a Special Event. One of their stalwart members, Barry Wright, P.G.St.B. was celebrating 50 years as Mark Man.
VW.Bro. Ian Nairm APGM, Barry Wright and Glen Hornby, WM Leyland Mark
The Lodge was honoured by the presence of VW Bro. Ian Nairn, PGJO., Asst Provincial Grand Master, who did a superb job of the oratory to Barry.
Roy Turner, Paul Snape Stewart Cowburn The Celebrant Barry Wright,
WM Glenn Hornby APGM Ian Nairn and GSD David Rotheram
David Rotheram, G.S.D. proposed the toast to Barry’s health on this momentous occasion.  In his response Barry paid tribute to his Masonic Mentor and Father in Law Ray Routledge.
VW Bro Stewart Cowbirn , Barry Wright and WBro Roy Turner
150 years of Leyland Mark service between them
A superb night enjoyed by all. celebrating his 50 years in The Mark Degree.
APGM Ian Nairn, Barry Wright and Glenn Hornby WM
Words and pictures by Mike Pinckard