West Lancashire AMD District Meeting. |
| Over 110 Allied Masons met at Chorley on Saturday 23rd April 2016 to attend the Annual District meeting of West Lancashire. 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. |
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Enjoying a chat over a cup of coffee and a Bacon Buttie |
| Arriving at Chorley Masonic Hall Bacon Barmcakes and a refreshing cup of Tea or Coffee were available and were enjoyed by all present. 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, West Midland, Severn, East Anglia, Kent and Southern Counties. 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. |
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Paul Snape and Bill Seddon |
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The D.G.P. and his newly appointed and promoted District Officers |
| 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. |
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The District Wardens Present and Past Stuart Mowbray, |
Ray Pye, Paul Renton, Frank Clarke |
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Enjoying welcome Refreshment!! |
| 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. |
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Bob McGown and Colin Williams relax after the rigors of the day. |
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Keith Beardmore and Ernie Gavan discussing aspects of the day. |
| The District Grand Prefect then had great pleasure in appointing Paul Renton as his Senior Warden and Ray Pye as his Junior Warden after which he then appointed the remaining members of the District Team. |
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Ready to enjoy a well earned lunch!! |
| After the District Meeting closed, following suitable refreshment the assembled Brethren enjoyed a convivial four course Banquet with much conversation around the tables. |
| Report and Photo's from our Central Lancashire Correspondent |
