A Day out in London
Whilst most of the north of England went about their daily business many members of the Allied Masonic Degrees from all parts of Lancashire and beyond made their way south to the "Big City", whether London was ready for this influx was another matter!
M.W.Bro. Thomas Firth Jackson,  Grand Master
Arriving at the Freemasons Hall in Great Queen Street, the intrepid travellers from Lancashire joined other Allied Masons from all parts of England and Wales as well as many from overseas.
R.W.Bro. Ian Anthony Bailey Dept. Grand Master
The reason for this gathering: 
October 25th 2022 was the appointed day for the meeting of Grand Council; the meeting was presided over by our Grand Master, Thomas Jackson.
At this meeting a new Deputy Grand Master was Appointed.
Grand Stewards
Another reason for the trip south was to support members of the District receiving either first appointments or promotion within Grand Council.
First Appointment: 
Stephen Gregory - Past Grand Inner Guard
Mark Barton - Past Grand Standard Bearer
Geoffrey Moore - Past Grand Junior Deacon
Stephen Gregory, Mark Barton, Paul Snape, Geoffrey Moore
Paul Renton was promoted to the Rank of Past Grand Junior Deacon . whilst Ian Kennon received a promotion to the Rank of P.G.Reg.
Dave Smith, Stephen Gregory, Mervyn Wilson, Mark Barton & Paul Snape
During his Address, the Grand Master made quite clear his wish that everyone enjoyed their membership of the Allied Degree , he then went on to express his thanks for the support of the members as well as their attendance despite the travel difficulties, and efforts within the Order.
Paul Snape, Andy Whittle
After the meeting and following suitable refreshments a Banquet was held in the Connaught Rooms which was enjoyed by all present.
Enjoying  Refreshment
Following the Banquet everyone dispersed to start the journey home, buoyed up by a thoroughly enjoyable day the intrepid travellers from Lancashire made their way north.
 
Article and photos courtesy of our City Correspondent