WM W.Bro Marc Gordon
Bro. Doz Fryer keen to take the chair of King Solomon….. few years to go yet
Bro. Jake Rollings (newest member) giving his first speech at the festive board
Birthday celebrations all round for the outgoing Charity Steward – Mike Cockerton
David handing over the reigns to the new Master following a very successful year.
2019 pictures by Bro. Ronnie Fraser
WM W. Bro. David Frew
Lodge of Progress Members at the Installation Meeting – March 2018
Looking at the new Boss – W Bro David James Frew.
David Grey presenting the Lodge with it’s Gold Award (pictured with Mike Cockerton, Charity Steward)
David in the Chair of King Solomon
David Grey – Representative of the RW Provincial Grand Master on this occasion.
A few Fishing Stories !
David sporting his Masonic Fishing Charity attire.
“It was this big … honest !”
DLGG in fine form.
Even KECH sees the fun !
A packed out festive board
Paul Black – Toast to the Master
The Master’s Song
… and here’s to his health in a song.
Applause all around
The Master’s response
David thanking his team
WM …. still on his feet
….. still going !
(another fishing tale ?)
Nearly finished – clearly the speech was influenced by his predecessor !
… and finally the proceeds from tonight’s collection plus an amount donated by the Lodge, being presented to David Grey,
Phil Rann – toast to the installing Master.
Looking forward to the new year.
Long speeches ….. me ????
Paul’s response
Its was a great year with Paul in charge – he hands over a thriving Lodge to David.
2017 Pictures by David Battensby
The 2017/2018 Team
John Gibson congratulates the Worshipful Master after the ceremony
Mike Cockerton receiving our Silver award from John Thompson, Festival Chairman.
The Handover – from John Rutherford to Paul
… and a good time was have by all !
Paul receiving a commemorative plaque from one of our Scottish visitors.
Ian Heaviside performing the Master’s Song
Paul in mid response
Our new Senior Warden receives his personalised flower vase !
… And finally – Happy Birthday is sung to one of our regular visitors ….
…. Craig Pattison (50 not out).
Lodge of Progress now proudly displays it’s Silver Award
Paul – this will be the fastest year of your life !
With special thanks to David Battensby for the 2016 and 2017 pictures, and to Peter Taylor for those from 2015.
The 2016/2017 Officers
Festive Board
Festive Board
Thankd to E of D for Stewarding
The Master’s Song by Craig Pattison
Our new Master on his feet
Provincial Senior Warden Clinton Leeks
Passing on the best wishes of the PGM
Hear no evil … etc etc !
New Senior Warden. This time next year Paul !
A Posh Presentation
A look back to 2014
2015 Installation – Officers with Deputy PGM, John Arthur
Lodge Members 2015
Father and Son – Mark and Graeme
Thanks to the Earl of Durham Stewards at the Festive Board
Group Shot
Let the speeches begin
John Arthur
Mark and Paul – do I detect a tear ?
DC Lee relaxing
JR and Guests
Posh Song !
Here’s to his Health
The Master Responds
The Master Responds
Our new Chaplain
Toast to the Installing Master
Mark and Paul
Paul Responds
Our Outgoing Master
A packed house listens to Paul’s response
Until the next time.
VGO and DPGM in deep discussion
PG Sec and last IPM putting the world to rights !
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