Imperial Lodge of Mark Master Masons No 1276 |
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| 250th regular meeting of the Lodge on the 6th February 2026 at Blackpool Cricket Club, West Park Drive. | |
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| The meeting was held by dispensation until the Lodge changes its by laws. | |
| The WM, WBro. Clive Gitsham opened the Lodge at 6.30pm. 13 Brethren were present; nine members and four visitors (including one from over the border to the East). | |
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| WBro. Cross acted as guest DC for the night. | |
| A memoriam was given by the WM for the Pro Grand Master, MWBro. John Herbert Prizeman, who passed away 22nd January 2026 and WBro. Brian Alderson, an honorary member of the Lodge who had recently passed away. | |
| The Brethren stood to order for departed merit. | |
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| The WM worked through the business on the summons expediently. | |
| A talk was given by WBro. Andy Stansfield titled; “The Royal Ark Mariner Degree explained.” The WM thank WBro. Stansfield for the informative talk. | |
| The Lodge was closed and the room organised for the festive board. | |
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| Lively discussion with a friendly atmosphere accompanied a very nice Thai chicken curry with half n half and a caramel cheesecake with fresh cream to follow, which were enjoyed by all. | |
| A raffle was organised which raised £60 for Charity. | |
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| An enjoyable night of Mark Masonry! | |
| Words and pictures by Tony Cross |
