Tweed Council.
 
On Saturday 9th April the District of Northumberland and Durham was delighted to welcome the Grand Master to Gateshead Masonic Hall for the purpose of Consecrating a new Council of the Order.
Stuart Leach, Frank Clarke, Paul Snape, John Bicknell, Geoff Catterall
Whilst the new Council will meet at Berwick on Tweed, for the Consecration it was thought Gateshead Masonic Hall as a larger venue would be more suitable for the Consecration Ceremony.
Toasting the Grand Master
Some members of the District opted to travel from Lancashire by train, following an uneventful journey, arriving at Newcastle, it was suggested so as to get "value for money" on the Metro we should initially go the wrong way before returning the correct way.
The meeting was attended by our Deputy District Grand Prefect accompanied by six members of the District.
Malcolm Moreland joins other West Lancs members
On their arrival and prior to the meeting everyone was welcomed by R.W.Bro. Peter Croft the DGP for Northumberland and Durham, Peter is a regular visitor to our own District Meeting.
Malcolm Moreland, Paul Snape and Frank Powell (Dept.DGP. Surrey)
Following the Consecration carried out by the Grand Master and a team from London guests were invited to join together for pre luncheon drinks before being treated to a three course Banquet in the company of many friends.
Frank Clarke, explains the benefits of Quinine.

At the end of the meal, many members enjoyed convivial conversation whilst others started their journey home some by car others walked to the railway station for the trip home, although tired everyone had enjoyed the day immensely.
Report and photos from our Tyneside Correspondent