Cleveleys Lodge of Mark Master Masons No 1176 |
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| Regular meeting Wednesday 17th January 2024 at the Masonic Hall, Cleveleys. | |
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| The WM, WBro Paul Smedley opened the Lodge with 19 Brethren present; members, visitors and Masters in office. | |
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| A eulogy for WBro David Winder AProGM was read out by the WM and the Brethren stood to order for a period of reflection. | |
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| The Lodge business was conducted with Bro Diggles invested as a Steward as he couldn’t be present at the Installation. | |
| VWBro. Jimmy Rogers PGJO, gave an impromptu talk on charity and the Lodges donations over the years and moved onto a particular charity, to which he has a personal connection and which he talked about with passion and empathy. | |
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| The charity is called “Buttony Bear” which supports children and young people who have a stoma. The charity provides a cuddly bear, an example of which VWBro. Rogers showed the Brethren and information for young children and support to older children and parents affected by the life changing operation. | |
| www.buttonybear.com | |
| He finished the talk by proposing the Lodge donate a sum of £500 to the charity, which was seconded and approved. | |
| The Lodge was closed and the Brethren retired to the festive board for some sustenance; buffet, and lively conversation. | |
| A raffle organized by WBro Bob Bennet raised £100! | |
| A good night was had by all! | |
| Words and pictures by Tony Cross |
