A Day in the "Big City"
 
Whilst most of the north of England went about their daily business many members of the Allied Masonic Degrees from all parts of Lancashire and beyond made their way south to the "Big City", whether London was ready for this influx was another matter!
Arriving at the Freemasons Hall in Great Queen Street, the intrepid travellers from Lancashire joined other Allied Masons from all parts of England and Wales as well as some from overseas.
Grand Master
The reason for this gathering: October 27th 2015 was the appointed day for the meeting of Grand Council; the meeting was presided over by our Grand Master, Thomas Jackson.
Refreshment before Dinner
In welcoming members to the meeting, the Grand Master made quite clear his wish that everyone enjoyed their membership of the Allied Degree , he then went on to express his thanks for the support of the members as well as their attendance, and efforts within the Order.

Colin Moxey, Tony Harrison, John Forster and John Bicknell
Another reason for the trip south was to support members of the District receiving either first appointments or promotion within Grand Council.
 
First Appointment: 
John Bicknell Grand Steward; Colin Moxey and Tom Holt P.G.Std.B.
Promotions:
John Forster P.G.Reg. Tony Harrison, P.G.S.D., Tony Alderton P.G.J.D.,
Frank Thomas P.A.G.D.C. and Brian Boothroyd P.A.G.D.C.
John Bicknell, Tony Harrison, Paul Snape, Colin Moxey and John Forster
After the meeting and following suitable refreshments a Banquet was held in the Connaught Rooms which was enjoyed by all present.
Members of Councils within West Lancashire
A relaxing journey Home!!
Following the Banquet everyone dispersed to start the journey home, buoyed up by a thoroughly enjoyable day the intrepid travellers from Lancashire made their way north, suitable assisted by hospitality supplied courtesy of Richard Branson.
 
Article courtesy of our City Correspondent, photos courtesy of John Bicknell