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On Monday 28th June our PGSR led a raiding party
of 21 East Lancs Secret Monitors on a cross-border visit to Roses Conclave in Greetland, West Yorkshire, where an exemplary
Installation Ceremony was enjoyed by all present.
Not only was the Ritual virtually faultless but the hospitality offered by our Red and White Rose wearing hosts was of the highest standard - indeed everything we have come to expect on our joint visits! For photos of this event please click here A reciprocal visit will be made to Roses in Concord Conclave, No 185 on Tuesday 10th May 2011 at Clayton le Moors so put the date in your diary now! _______________________________________________________ Third Provincial Gala Dinner On Saturday 12th June 2010 at Bury Masonic Hall the Third Provincial Gala Dinner was held. Almost seventy Brethren, wives, partners & friends gathered for this now popular social event. The attendees enjoyed a superb meal consisting eggs harlequin, thick vegetable soup, roast leg of lamb with trimmings followed by fruit meringue nest a cheese board & coffee. This ensured the night was set for banter & friendly discussion. The minimum of toasts & speeches added to the informal atmosphere. In responding to the toast to his health & of course that of his wife Carol the Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, referred to this date being arranged twelve months ago long before a certain footballing organisation decided to have a small knockout competition in South Africa & thanked everyone for choosing to attend this evening rather than watching England & USA. Thanking all the Provincial Team who are “his family” for their support this year, working with him to ensure that East Lancashire moves from strength to strength. Howard, then spoke of the donation made to the “Manchester Million Appeal” at Hope Hospital, for the research into the cause & the possible cure of prostate cancer. How he was proud that a small Order as we, were able, in December, to present a cheque to WBro Jeff Clubbe the fund organiser for the sum of £3,000. In humorous tone he went on to say that occasion’s such as this just do not happen. At last years event a broad Accrington accent whispered to him “shall I book it again for next year Boss?” WyBro. William L. Fishwick, Grand Steward, had single-handed organised the evening & the Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler thanked Bill most sincerely for all his hard work. Howard said that he was again must be gratified with the result. All who attended gave Bill a huge round of applause & his wife Jean was presented with a basket of flowers in recognition of all that Bill’s had done. The raffle raised an amount of £270.00 which will be contributed to the Provincial Charity fund, this year which again will be donated to the “Manchester Million Appeal”. This will be enhanced by an additional £1,000 from the OSM Benevolent Fund at Grand Conclave. The Third Provincial Gala Dinner was again such a success that the next one has already been reserved for Saturday 11th June 2011 make a note, not to be missed. Same place, same format. A big thank you to all who made the night so special, therefore, if you missed this year we suggest that you don’t miss next year!
50th Anniversary Celebration Click here to see a report of this historic event! __________________________________
 Click on the photo above to view a larger image of (from l-r) WyBro Frank Smith (Provincial Grand Recorder), WBro Jeff Clubbe, RWyBro Howard Nuttall, WyBro Nigel Love (Provincial Assistant Grand Recorder) and Bro Ken Shea (Provincial Grand Treasurer) It is always a pleasure to make charitable donations but when the Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler asked the Conclaves of East Lancashire if they would like to donate some of their Charity monies to his chosen cause he was not prepared for the response. Being mindful of our member's charitable commitments within their own Craft, Mark Lodges and other Degrees in Freemasonry, a target was not set. However as monies started to be donated it was obvious that the Secret Monitors of our Province are very generous Masons. With a contribution from the OSM Benevolent Fund of £1,000 we were able in December to present WBro Jeff Clubbe, the Manchester Million Appeal fund organiser, a cheque for £3,000. The Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler would like to thank all the Members of the Order of the Secret Monitor in East Lancashire for their kind generosity & the Conclaves for making this such a pleasurable experience.
For more information on the Manchester Million Appeal click here Click here for pictures from the Provincial Meeting, Salford, 31st October 2009 __________________________________
'A Boost to the Provincial Charity Fund'
At
the Installation of Bro David McGurty at Roses In Concord Conclave No.185, a cheque was presented to the Deputy Provincial
Supreme Grand Ruler, WyBro Stephen Jackson. The cheque was a donation of £250 in support of the battle against
prostate cancer currently being championed by RWy Bro Howard S Nuttall, Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler with his
charity fund. ___________
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