It’s been a long wait for Joe but our new Master is finally Installed!

Stefan • August 8, 2022

Sadly, due to the pandemic, our Master Elect Joe had to wait an extra two years before being Installed as Master of St Wilfrid Lodge. We were delighted to welcome forty Brethren and visitors to witness and celebrate the ceremony. We were very pleased to Welcome W Bro Dr Jonathan Lippiat, AGDC, the personal representative of the Provincial Grand Master together with numerous distinguished guests and friends to a memorable ceremony. These included W Bro Ronnie Mackinnon, a former Master & member of the Lodge, brought especial greetings from his Lodge of St Kilda No 881 on the Isle of Skye.

Retiring Master Stefan led the ceremony in style, ably assisted by his team of Installing Officers. A great deal of hard work by the Brethren of the Lodge behind the scenes in preparing for the day, issuing invitations, printing menus and organising table plans, preparing the Temple and the Festival of St John paid off! A super evening for members and guests alike followed by a great opportunity to enjoy each other’s company, catch up with friends and make new ones over a delicious meal in the Castle Grove Ballroom.

Stefan has enjoyed a very successful but, thanks to the pandemic, at times challenging three years as Master. Back in 2019 no-one could have predicted what an unprecedented three years lay ahead. For a small Lodge, St Wilfrid have lost some highly respected, hugely experienced and exemplary Brethren. Proportionately maybe one of the hardest hit Lodges in the country. Happily the support and involvement of the Lodge members has been tremendous and

now Joe and his newly appointed team are looking forward to taking the Lodge forward  in the year ahead.

 

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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