Leeds Freemason News

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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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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This year our Master Elect Andy had to wait an extra month before being Installed as Master of St Wilfrid Lodge. The ceremony is usually held in April but as the Worshipful Master was away on wedding duties in the Caribbean a special dispensation was given for the Installation to be held in May this year and I think that all who attended would agree it was worth the wait! We were delighted to welcome forty-three Brethren and visitors to witness and celebrate an excellent ceremony. We were very pleased to Welcome W Bro Andrew Wellock, PPJGW, the personal representative of the Provincial Grand Master together with numerous distinguished guests and friends to a memorable ceremony. These included W Bro Ian Lewis, PSGD PAPGM, a very good friend of Andy’s together with a number of guests from Legiolium Lodge No 1542, Andy’s Mother Lodge and where he had served as Master in 2001. Retiring Master Joe 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 certainly 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. Joe has enjoyed a very good year as Master. As always, the support and involvement of the Lodge members has been tremendous, new members have joined us with others waiting in the wings and now Andy and his newly appointed team are looking forward to taking the Lodge further forward in the year ahead.

As Joe’s year as Master of St Wilfrid Lodge draws to a close, members and friends came together for a final flourish: Warden’s Night! We gathered for a delicious meal at Garforth Golf Club. As always, great company, good food and great ‘craic’! After his very busy and successful year, Joe was presented with a gift from Wardens Andy & Paul. It was also an opportunity to thank Helen for all the support she has given Joe during the year. Our newest Master Mason, Howard, did the honours and presented her with a gift on behalf of all the Brethren. Particular thanks go to our Wardens, Andy and Paul, for organising the event and to Adrian for liaising with the Golf Club and organising the disco for the evening. An excellent celebration to bring the Masonic year to a close and we now look forward to the next event when we can meet up again! The raffle was very generously supported and I am pleased to report that, in total, the evening raised a further £170 for the Master’s Charity, Henshaws. The Grand Total stands £1933.50 with a further £1060 raised by Ozzy Calam with his ‘Swim the Channel Challenge’. Many thanks to everyone who supported the event by buying tickets or donating prizes.