Bispham with Norbreck Lodge of Mark Master Masons No 866 |
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Friday 10th November 2023 at the Masonic Hall, Adelaide Street, Blackpool. |
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| The meeting was to be a short affair prior to retiring to an Old English Night style festive board. | |
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| The WM WBro Alan Barnes opened the Lodge and worked through the short agenda. | |
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| WBro Peter Maxwell acted as JW, Dolphy Taylor as SO, Vinney Carte as SD and a regular welcome guest WBro Clive Gitsham as MO. | |
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| Salutations were given to WBro Giles Berkely, WBro Tony Cross and WBro James Rashid respectively who all responded with greetings. | |
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| The Lodge was closed and the Brethren assembled in the bar for refreshments and onto the festive board. | |
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| WBro Peter Maxwell delivered an ode to the black pudding starter and everybody tucked into a very nice meal, interspersed with WBro Steve Smith ringing a bell sounding the start of everyone’s pockets being emptied! | |
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| The raffle and the fines raised circa £250 for charity! | |
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| A non Mark Mason was gently persuaded about the magic of the Mark and will hopefully sign membership forms soon! | |
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| Sparkling wit and conversation accompanied the meal. | |
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| A good night was had by all! | |
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| Words and pictures by Tony Cross | |
