West Lancashire AMD District Meeting.
 
The District of West Lancashire in the Order of the Allied Masonic Degrees held their Annual District meeting at Chorley on Saturday 25th April 2015.
Bill Seddon, Geoff Catterall and Tony Harrison chat over a cup of coffee and a Bacon Buttie
Enjoying refreshment
The District Grand Prefect R.W.Bro. Bill Seddon was on hand around 09.30 to welcome members of the District and many guests from other Districts.
Lively Conversation
Geoff Greer District Secretary East Anglia
Practice makes Perfect!!
As usual there was a large deputation from the District of East Lancashire as well as deputations from our neighbouring Districts of Cumberland & Westmorland, Northumberland & Durham, Yorkshire and Cheshire & North Wales, there was also strong support from West Midland, Severn, East Anglia, Kent and Southern Counties.
Arriving at Chorley Masonic Hall Bacon Barmcakes and a refreshing cup of Tea or Coffee were available and were enjoyed by all present.
David Cordell DGP for Yorkshire and two spies making notes.
Two well known men about Horwich, Pete Schofield and John James Dawber.
(John would get up at 6.00 am to have his photo taken.)
The D.G.P. and his newly appointed and promoted District Officers
Whilst many were enjoying refreshments W.Bro. John Forster and his team of D.C.'s were busily schooling the team of District Officers prior to the meeting.
The District Wardens: Frank Clark and Stuart Mowbray.
Bill Seddon and Malcolm Moreland discussing aspects of the day.
Bill Seddon, Peter Brockbank (DGP for Kent) and Malcolm Moreland.
Danny Jones and Keith Beardmore (WM Council on the Fylde)
At the meeting R.W.Bro. Bill Seddon thanked everyone for attending the District meeting particularly our guests many of whom had travelled a great distance.
Colin Williams and Ian Greenwood relaxing!!
Robin Knight Dept. DGP for Northumberland and Durham.
He also thanked his Deputy Paul Snape for his support and wise counsel; he also paid tribute to the District Wardens and all the active officers of the year for their unfailing support.
Bill Seddon, Malcolm Moreland and Peter Croft DGP for Northumberland and Durham.
Enjoying a well earned lunch!!
The District Grand Prefect then had great pleasure in appointing Frank Clarke as his Senior Warden and Stuart Mowbray as his Junior Warden after which he then appointed the remaining members of the District Team .
 
After the District Meeting closed the assembled Brethren enjoyed a convivial four course Banquet with much conversation around the tables.
 
Report and Photographs Courtesy of Paul Snape