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Archived news moved to bottom of page LODGE OF FAITH BURNS SUPPER The Lodge of Faith held its traditional Burns Supper at Radcliffe Masonic Hall on the 20th January 2012. 74 guests had a very enjoyable time. The Worshipful Master and his Lady were piped in, accompanied by the “Visiting Clans”, by Piper Brian Mutch, who also preceded the Haggis in its Procession round the hall. The Haggis was addressed in typical Scottish style by Bob Stobier, who later translated this for the Sassenachs, and gave a humorous anecdote of how the Haggis is being hunted to extinction in the Highlands of Scotland. After supper the entertainment was provided by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (Manchester Branch) and the guests were invited to join in. They also gave an exhibition of sword dancing It was a successful event and one which the Lodge will repeat in the future.
Community Fund Grant to the Scouts Some eighteen months ago, WBro David Thornton, PProvJGW, of Pilkington Lodge No 6522, as well as the Royal Arch APGP of Western Area, wrote to all the Scout County Commissioners whose areas fell within the Masonic Province of East Lancashire to inform them that there was money available from our Community Fund to support any application made. Subsequently one was made by Mervyn Reeves on behalf of Greater Manchester West who were sending a contingent of 36 young people and four leaders to Sweden for the World Jamboree with the scouts aged between 14 and 18yrs of age living with our Province. This application was made through Pilkington Lodge No 6522 and subsequently a grant was made in the sum of £1,000.
Our picture shows WBro David Thornton on the left with District Chairman, WBro John Griffin, presenting the £1000 award to Paul Boardman. Paul is a Scout Network who lives in Radcliffe, and who was a member of the 40 strong jamboree contingent from the Scout County of Greater Manchester West which went to Sweden in August 2011. They are accompanied by Heather Baker, the County Commissioner of Greater Manchester West Scout County and Mervyn Reeves, Jamboree County Contingent Co-ordinator. In the picture David is wearing his scout uniform as County Secretary of West Lancashire County Scout Council and the award he is wearing is the Silver Wolf , the highest award available within Scouting, which is at the personal behest of the Chief Scout. David writes, Heather Baker, the County Commissioner Greater Manchester West Scout County said
Grand Charity Cheque for Bury Hospice On Monday January 9th Bury District Chairman, WBro John Griffin, had the pleasure of presenting a cheque for £1,710 to Bury Hospice on behalf of the Freemasons Grand Charity. This represents a share of the major contribution the Grand Charity makes annually to the vital work done by the Hospices throughout the country. The cheque was recived by Michelle King, Community Fundraiser for Bury Hospice, who writes, "I am writing to thank you for the very generous donation of £1710.00 recently made by the Freemasons Grand Charity. With very best wishes, Yours Sincerely, Michelle King"
WBro John Griffin presents the Cheque for £1,710 to Michelle King of Bury Hospice
Cromwell with Papyrean 5771 Amalgamation Ceremony
The WM and Brethren of the newly amalgamated Cromwell with Papyrean Lodge with WBro Derek N Thornhill, the Provincial Deputation and Grand Officers
On Monday November 28th the Lodge Room at Bury was virtually full as the Brethren of Cromwell with Papyrean Lodge, 5771 and their guests held an Amalgamation Ceremony to celebrate the bringing together of the former Cromwell and Papyrean Lodges.
The Brethren of Cromwell with Papyrean Lodge 5771 with WBro Derek N Thornhill, Deputy Provincial Grand Master in Charge
WBro Thornhill with WBro Ashton holding the Certificate of Amalgamation
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