Brian Celebrates 50 Years in St Wilfrid

Stefan • June 26, 2023

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Around sixty members and guests and visitors were able to join our Senior Past Master, W Bro Brian H L Mason, PPSGW, as he celebrated fifty years as a member of St Wilfrid Lodge. We were pleased to welcome VW Bro John Rushworth, PGSwdB PDPGM, who presented him with a special certificate from the Provincial Grand Master to mark fifty years in Freemasonry as a member of St Wilfrid Lodge. Brian had been initiated into St Wilfrid Lodge on May 10th 1973 and during the presentation he and John chatted and reminisced about Brian’s long and distinguished Masonic career.

We then retired to the ballroom where the celebrations continued. W Bro Paul Brunner expanded on Brian’s life in his Toast, paying tribute to his life in St Wilfrid Lodge and reflecting on his many career and sporting achievements. Over the last fifty years, Brian has been an integral member of our Lodge and now, as Senior Past Master, he continues to inspire, guide and drive the Lodge forward enabling the changes that reflect Freemasonry in the 21st century whilst maintaining the essential traditions and principles of the order.

We were pleased to welcome a large number of visitors from other Lodges including a number of Grand and Provincial Grand Officers, fraternal visitors from the Lodge of Fidelity, other distinguished guests and two Candidates who are to join the Lodge soon. A reflection of the high esteem Brian is held in! To add to the proceedings, we were also entertained with some musical contributions from Bro Rafael and Bro Howard whilst we dined and celebrated. Congratulations Brian! An excellent evening in great company to mark a very special occasion!

Another St Wilfrid BBQ Success!

By Stefan • October 12, 2023
After the disappointment when poor weather caused the event to be postponed in July, the second attempt to BBQ in September proved very successful with around thirty members, family and friends attending. The BBQ was generously hosted by Adrian & Annie with Adrian also acting as Chief Chef. The delicious food was complemented by specially brewed beers, courtesy of our resident Master Brewer Andy and his assistant Linda, together with wines and soft drinks. Many thanks go out too to everyone for the generous donations of salads and desserts. Fine dining, good drinking and excellent company! Happily on this occasion, the English summer weather was kind! Again, many thanks to everyone who was able to support or contribute to this event with particular thanks to Adrian, Annie, Andy & Linda for all their hard work. Their and everyone’s generosity has raised a further £715 for the Master’s Charity. Fantastic! From an enjoyment, social and fundraising perspective – the BBQ really was once again a great success

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Challenge met by St Wilfrid!

By Stefan • August 3, 2023
St Wilfrid Lodge were delighted to take up the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge again after their last outing in 2019 and despite the very mixed weather conditions the four walkers did themselves and the Lodge proud! It was an early start for Gerry, Joe, Paddy and Richard who left the Horton in Ribblesdale start point just after 7am. The Yorkshire Three Peaks includes Pen-y-Ghent , Whernside and Ingleborough . The walkers started their 25-mile route climbing first up Pen-y-Ghent then towards the Ribblehead Viaduct, up Whernside then down to Chapel le Dale, and finally up and down Ingleborough to finish back in Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Over 60,000 steps, twelve hours of grit & determination - a superb effort by everyone! Our heroes were raising funds for St George’s Crypt with which the Lodge has had a long association. Its not too late to contribute! Please support them generously using the link : www.justgiving.com/page/bhl-mason-1689178647402 All donations to support St George’s Crypt. Support was given en-route by the WM, Andy, his wife Linda, Jack & Stefan who ensured that they were fed and watered on their challenging task. Well Done Everyone!
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