We’ll keep a Welcome in the Hillside
 
At the start November on a bright Saturday morning a party of Brethren from West Lancashire arrived in the Welsh Valleys, actually Pontyclun, to attend the Severn District meeting.
We’ll keep a Welcome in the Hillside
Arriving at Pontyclun Masonic Hall in good numbers they were welcomed by Ron Slater the District Grand Prefect following the welcome they were able to meet friends and share a welcome cup of tea together with a plentiful supply of biscuits and Bacon Barmcakes.
Leading the deputation was the DGP Paul Snape; he was accompanied by Geoff Catterall and Ernie Gavan, also attending was the District Prefect for East Lancashire Mervyn Wilson and Paul Waring Grand Sword Bearer, completing the deputation from the North West of England was Stuart Leach representing Cumberland and Westmorland.
East Lancashire have arrived
During his address Ron Slater the District Grand Prefect for Severn thanked the members from the two Lancashire Districts and Cumberland and Westmorland for their valued and regular support.
A welcome cup of Tea
Following the meeting the party were able to enjoy liquid refreshment in the company of friends from both the District of Severn and other Districts visiting the meeting.
Friends from Surrey and Kent
Following the four course Banquet whilst most of the party made their way back to Lancashire. Two members from Chorley continued their "Weekend Break" in Hereford and Hay on Wye.
The Men from the North
Report and photos from our correspondent in Rhondda