Gilbert’s 50th Celebration

Stephan Kurth • January 16, 2018

This Masonic year has been a very special year for our Master, Gilbert Jarrett. Not only does he celebrate his 70th birthday, this year marks his 50th year in Freemasonry. It also coincides with St Wilfrid Lodge’s 70th birthday, the bi-centenary of the Province of Yorkshire West Riding and the ter-centenary of Freemasonry in England. He is also the first to sit in the Chair of King Soloman for a second time in our Lodge. An auspicious occasion indeed! And to mark this very special event St Wilfrid Lodge was delighted to welcome almost a hundred Brethren to the celebration. There were 68 visitors representing 32 different Lodges, many of whom had travelled some distance, a mark of the esteem in which Gilbert is held. The Very Worshipful Brother John Rushworth, PGSwdB & PDPGM, presented Gilbert with a special certificate to mark the occasion and recalled the highlights of Gilbert’s long and extensive Masonic career. The evening concluded with a very enjoyable Festive Board. Good food in good company! Happy did we Meet and we hope Happy Meet Again!

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

Alfie's Swim Challenge

By Stefan • October 10, 2023
Alfie's Story

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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