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The Past Assistant Grand Master, V. Wor-
shipful Brother Glyn Davies, attended the
Installation meeting of Lawrence RAM No
313, on the 21st November 2012.
Pictured above: VW Bro. Glyn Davies, WC,
Alan Newman, Installing Commander Tony
Hall and Special Rep. Paul Snape.
He witnessed and Advancement ceremony
followed the Installation of Alan Newman.
Also in attendance and pictured above are
VW Bro Tom Jackson, Grand Junior Warden
and W. Bro. Eric Hart, MBE Commander of
Leyland RAM 1002. Click here to see article
Alan Newman Installed as
Commander Lawrence RAM
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15th January 2013
In This Issue:
Happy New Year from PGM 1
Lawrence RAM Installation 1
Llandudno Trip Planned 1
Do you have a story to tell? 1
Fylde Mark Assist Grayson 2
Southport Advancement 2
Westhoughton Installation
Garston Children’s Party
2
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New Temple Christmas
Alan Burrows 50th
Grand RAM Investiture
What’s On
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The Provincial Grand Master wishes Everyone a Happy New Year
Lynne joins me in wishing all the Mark
Brethren of West Lancashire a very happy
New Year. We trust that you have had an
enjoyable festive season and have been
able to spend as much time as possible
with your families and loved ones.
The season has now resumed and there is
so much planned within the Province. The
29th of January sees the demonstration of
The Building of the Second Degree Tracing
Board by Semper Fidelis Lodge 880 at Ley-
land. The Provincial Grand Secretary tells
me that over one hundred have book in
already, so if you haven’t booked in do so
now. Don’t forget that Craft Master Masons
are welcome, they will not have seen any-
thing like this before.
In other parts of the Province Lodges are
planning to hold events ever mindful that as
they raise money for the Charities they also
have tremendous fun. Ridgmont Mark are
celebrating the Chinese New Year with a
banquet on the 15th February and then
there is the first Mark Provincial Barn Dance
at St. Saviours Hall in Bamber Bridge on the
23rd February. Chorlton Mark will be cele-
brating 125 years with a evening of enter-
tainment on the 16th March, For just £25
you will be entertained by a Singer a Magi-
cian a Comedian and a DJ to dance to. Oh, I
almost forgot there is food as well.
Full details will be on the back page of this
publication and also on the web site.
Mark Well,
Peter Connolly
Provincial Grand Master
Provincial Grand
Master says,
“We now have a busy
period on the run up to
Provincial Grand Lodge
on the 1st on May”
Garston and Liverpool Mark Masons plan the annual Llandudno Weekend
Regular visitors to the West Lancs. Mark
Web Site will be aware that the Mark Ma-
sons of Liverpool partake on a regular trip
to Llandudno. The trip this year is now be-
ing organised by Colin Svenson. You can
see the details on this link. You can also
see what they got up to on earlier trips.
Do YOU have a Story to tell?
It couldn’t be easier, email me on this link, I will happily help you sort it out. Mike Beesley, Editor
Fylde Mark Masons Assist Young Grayson
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Provincial Grand Master
says,
“What a tremendous
difference our help will
make to this young family”
When Sarah and Greig asked Rory
Maskell if he would assist them in
raising monies, for the treatment
and equipment required by their
young son Grayson, little did they
know that the weight of a caring
organisation, which is the West
Lancashire Mark Masonic Prov-
ince, was about to spring into ac-
tion.
The full and story can be viewed on
the website via this link
Pictured left are: Rory with Greig,
below Sarah, Greig and Grayson.
Southport Lodge of Mark Master Masons were one of the first
lodges to meet this year in the Province of West Lancashire
on Thursday 3rd January. Bro. Simon Mawdsley of Southport
Emulation Craft Lodge No.3675 was advanced into the Mark
Degree by the Worshipful Master Bro. Dave Robson and his
team. Read all about it here
Pictured left : Worshipful Master Dave Robson toasts South-
port Marks newest member Bro. Simon Mawdsley
Southport Mark Lodge No 473 First Advancement of 2013
Westhoughton Mark Installation 13th December 2012
Russell Green was the proclaimed Master for a second
year. All the Lodge officers are remaining in the same
positions for the next 12 months. Read the story here.
Below: W Bro Russ Greenhow Pr GJW, Russell Green
WM, candidate Bro David Jackson and Ken Alker RW
PGM’s Special Representative.
Garston Children’s Christmas Party
On Saturday 15th December, Santa Clause made a sur-
prise visit to Garston Masonic Hall where some children
were enjoying a Christmas Party. He magically appeared
from nowhere much to the surprise and delight of all the
children. Luckily, there were two of his little helpers to
hand, Carol and Karen. See full story here
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New Temple Christmas Meeting 20th December 2012
DO NOT STOP HERE, On the back page you will find information on events taking place in the Province. Is your function not there? Or on the Web Site. www.westlancsmark.co.uk Remember your adverts are free.
At the December Meeting of New Temple Mark Lodge
the members together with their guests were treated to
an excellent presentation of the Mark Tracing Board.
This unique presentation was the brainchild of the
Worshipful Master Bro. Paul Renton and the IPM W.Bro.
Richard Higson.
Pictured Right: W.Bro. Gowan O'Hagan WM of Progress
Mark Lodge No. 898, W.Bro. Stewart Seddon, W.M.
Aeon Mark Lodge No. 1312, W.Bro. Paul Renton W.M.
New Temple Mark Lodge No.1438 W.Bro. John Dawber
W.M. Ridgmont Mark Lodge No. 1539 & W.Bro. Don
Stephenson W.M. of Leyland Mark Lodge No.1002
The Explanation of the Tracing Board was accompanied with a Power
Point Presentation with additional Music. At appropriate intervals
images from the Tracing Board were displayed allowing everyone
time to reflect on the inferred meaning of the symbolism. At the con-
clusion of the explanation spontaneous and lasting applause signi-
fied the enjoyment derived by all present at such a well presented
thought provoking address. Following the meeting the Lodge retired
to a festive board befitting the time of year. Read all about it here.
Pictured Left: Tiffany and someone who was just hanging around.
Alan Burrows Celebrates 50 years of Mark Masonry
When The Prince of Wales Mark Lodge No.466 opened at
6pmon Tuesday 18th December 2012.The principal busi-
ness of the lodge was to celebrate:
"50th Anniversary in Mark Masonry of
W. Bro. .Alan Burrows, P.Prov.G.S.W.",
The meeting was well attended, with a good number in
attendance from the Provincial Team.
W.Bro. Burrows was addressed by the PGM who gave a
very interesting insight into Alan's life & his Masonic
career, he was also presented with his Provincial & Grand
Lodge Certificates to mark his 50 years of service to the
Mark Degree. Right: PGM with Alan Burrows and Frank
King, WM 466. See the full story here
Grand RAM Investiture 2012
The meeting was held at Great Queen St, and was presided
over by the Pro GM. MW Bro Benjamin Addy.
The Prov. GM was pleased to be accompanied by 24 diners
from West Lancs., and he believes all are shown on the
many photos on the web site
.The following were invested with RAMGR :- W.Bro's John Coo-
per (Lawrence) Clifford Evans (Leigh) Stuart Sagar (Prince
Setanta) Ian Hamilton Taylor (Preston) & Ray Martland
(Mount Ararat) - who was unable to attend. Full Story here
Provincial Grand Secretary
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Phone: 01772 623590
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Publication
60 Mark Lodges
Mark Province of
West Lancashire
24 RAM Lodges
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“I always check the
web site and often
attend the functions
advertised on it”.
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