Viscount Leverhulme Christmas Party
 
On Monday 19th December Viscount Leverhulme Council held their Christmas Meeting and what a party it was!!.
Arriving at Ridgmont, Brethren and guests able to avail themselves of welcome refreshments consisting of an amble supply of Sandwiches, Tea or Coffee, while enjoying these refreshments lively conversation took place.
Enjoying Pre-Meeting Refreshments
Paul Snape, John Dawber, John Breakwell
After opening the meeting John Dawber as W.M. welcomed all the assembled Allied Masons, giving a very warm welcome to the Deputy District Grand Prefect Paul Snape.
 
The Deputy District Grand Prefect thanked John for his welcome, and then settled back for a festive feast of Allied Masonry.
Paul Snape, Geoff Catterall, Ken Ryding, John Ball, John Dawber,
John Breakwell, Dave Boylin, John Cooper, Peter Schofield.
First up, an Admission into the Degree of St. Lawrence the Martyr, the candidate John Breakwell, this ceremony was carried by John Dawber, the Lecture was presented by the District Grand Secretary Geoff Catterall.
Past and Present Wardens Frank Clarke, Paul Renton,
John Dawber, John Bicknell, John Cooper, Ray Pye
Following that Ceremony, a Council of Grand Tilers of Solomon was opened to allow the admission to this degree of three candidates John Ball, Dave Boylin and John Breakwell.
The Ceremony was conducted by W.Bro. John Cooper after which the Lecture was presented by Brian Haslam who also acted as Conductor in both Ceremonies.
Enjoying a low cholesterol Christmas Meal
(Thick Winter Veg. Soup, Turkey and all the Trimmings, Profiteroles)
Paul Snape the Deputy District Grand Prefect congratulated all who had taken part in two well worked Ceremonies he also thanked everyone present for attending the meeting, thus enhancing the enjoyment for all.
Celebrating his birthday Rey Morris was treated to a chorus of "Happy Birthday"
Cheers!!
Lastly on behalf of the District Grand Prefect Bill Seddon, Paul Snape wished everyone a Joyous Christmas together with a Healthy and Successful 2017.
 
Report and photos by our Rivington Correspondent