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At the beginning of March on a damp and dull Saturday morning a party of Brethren from West Lancashire made an early start to venture into the District of Northumberland and Durham to attend their District meeting, although an advance party had ventured forth a day earlier, staying in Newcastle.
The Tyne Bridge
Arriving at Gateshead Masonic Hall in good numbers they were welcomed by Danny Guy 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.
Members of East and West Lancashire
Leading the deputation was the DGP Paul Snape; he was accompanied by the Dept.DGP Mark Barton as well as five members of the District, William Richmond, John Bicknell, Ray Pye, Alan Comber and Ernie Gavan.
A duo of District Prefects
During his address Danny Guy the District Grand Prefect for Northumberland and Durham thanked the members from West Lancashire for their valued and regular support.
 
Following the meeting the party were able to enjoy liquid refreshment in the company of friends from both the District of Northumberland and Durham and other Districts visiting the meeting.
 
Report and photos from our Tyneside Correspondent