Cleveleys Lodge of Mark Master Masons No 1176
 
Installation meeting Wednesday 17th September 2025 at the Masonic Hall, Cleveleys.
VWBro. Giles Frederick Berkley PGJO was in attendance,  along with a number of Very Worshipful Brethren; John Forster and Jimmy Rogers, Grand Officers and a number of Acting Provincial DC’s including the Deputy DC, WBro. Dave Rigby.
The WM, Bro. Russell Forsyth opened the Lodge at 6pm and worked through the business.
The Deputy PGM entered the Lodge and was offered the gavel of the Lodge, which he duly returned not wishing to deprive the WM of his moment.
31 Brethren in total were present for the installation ceremony.
The WM asked for the purpose of the ceremony that:
  • Bro. David Pallister WM Semper Fidelis act as SW
  • WBro. Andy Stansfield WM Imperial Mark act as JW
  • WBro. John Whitley to act as Inner Guard
WBro. Bob Stafford presented the Master elect; Bro. Keith Critchley Carter to the WM who proceeded to install him in the chair of the Lodge in an excellent and sincere manner.

WBro. Gordon Hinchliffe presented the keystone jewel collarette to the new WM.

WBro. Tom Egan ProvGJD, gave an excellent rendition of the tools to the WM.

  • WBro. Tony Cross gave the Masters address
  • WBro. Alan Fairhurst the Wardens address
  • VWBro. John Forster the Overseers address
  • VWBro. Giles Berkley addressed the Brethren
All done with great style!
A cheque was presented to the Dep PGM for the WLMCF for £300 by the new WM.
VWBro. Berkley then presented a Grand Lodge certificate to Bro. Andy Greenlees.
The Lodge was closed and the Brethren assembled for the obligatory photographs and then onto the festive board for an excellent meal.
VWBro. Berkley responded to toast number three with his usual panache and style!
A raffle was organized by WBro. Russ Forsyth which raised £160!
 
A very good night was had by all!
 
Words and pictures by Tony Cross