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Having opened the lodge, the Worshipful Master, Paul Bennet welcomed Ian Jones as a joining member of Blainscough Lodge.

Carrying on the theme of a family affair, Ian took his place in the lodge next to Joe Brennan, the father-in-law of the master elect, a Scottish mason visiting to

1 Chorley Masonic Hall Newsletter August 2017 Family Affair at Blainscough Installation Issue 6 March 2018 Well Done Anthony Price The brethren and of Blainscough Lodge No 8532 gathered at Chorley Masonic Hall to witness the installation of Bro Chris Jones. Having opened the lodge, the Worshipful Master, Paul Bennet welcomed Ian Jones as a joining member of Blainscough Lodge. This made the ensuing installation a truly family affair as Paul is the father of the master elect, Chris Jones. Carrying on the theme of a family affair, Ian took his place in the lodge next to Joe Brennan, the father-in-law of the master elect, a Scottish mason visiting to witness the installation. Congratulations to W/Bro Anthony Price of Blainscough Lodge 8532 who has been appointed as the Administration and PR officer on the care team. Don t forget The Chorley and District Group Masters and First Principals Festival is to be held at Chorley Masonic Hall, Cunliffe Street Chorley on Friday 13 th April 2018.

Theatre seats sold Chorley Lodge Ladies Evening The Hall was offered, some time ago, a number of theatre seats, surplus to requirements from the Chorley Little Theatre.

It then transpired that they are not suitable for installation in our lodge room and a decision was made to dispose of them. W.

Not being satisfied with selling the seats, It is reported that he worked like a trojan in assisting in to remove them from the boardroom into the vehicle of the purchaser.

Bernadette and Stuart Catterall welcomed over a hundred friends to their Ladies Night held at the Chorley Masonic Hall.

2 Theatre seats sold Chorley Lodge Ladies Evening The Hall was offered, some time ago, a number of theatre seats, surplus to requirements from the Chorley Little Theatre. Having to act very quickly, the kind offer was accepted and the chairs took up temporary accommodation in the Boardroom. It then transpired that they are not suitable for installation in our lodge room and a decision was made to dispose of them. W. Bro Andy McMath of Astley and Ellesmere Lodge offered to help and found a buyer. His actions have resulted in us obtaining 1060 from the purchaser for the Building Fund. Not being satisfied with selling the seats, It is reported that he worked like a trojan in assisting in to remove them from the boardroom into the vehicle of the purchaser. All the users of the Chorley Masonic Hall owe him a debt of gratitude. Thanks Andy! Bernadette and Stuart Catterall welcomed over a hundred friends to their Ladies Night held at the Chorley Masonic Hall. Stuart is master of Chorley Lodge No 6287 but the night belonged to Bernadette. Iain Simpson sang the ladies song which he followed with the roses song. A rose is always a very much appreciated token of friendship. The DJ, CJ Stewart, went down a storm. He introduced for one night only the most outrageous ABBA tribute band on the planet. Peter Horgan, Eric Kos, Phil and Tom Richardson took the stage for a spectacular display. Decorum was restored when Janet Horgan entertained everyone with songs from Cabaret.

RIP W Bro Bill Ward PProvJGW 1921-2018 Bill was also a member of the Earl of Lathom Chapter No 730 being exalted on the 22nd February 1965.

3 RIP W Bro Bill Ward PProvJGW Bill was also a member of the Earl of Lathom Chapter No 730 being exalted on the 22nd February He became an Excellent companion on the 25th October 1982, He held the provincial rank of PrAGSoj. Another of his lodges was Lawrence Mark Lodge No 313 in which he was advanced on 18th Jan 1951, installed 15th November and held the provincial rank of PGJD. He has also been Secretary of the Lodge and a founder member of New Temple Mark Lodge No 1438 Bill was also a member of Rose Croix W. Bro Bill Ward PProvJGW was born on the 25th December 1921 in Canada. He was an outstanding Freemason, very helpful, very loyal and a very nice man, a credit to freemasonry - and society as a whole. Bill, a Gents outfitter, was married to Ruth and had a son William. He joined Townley Parker Lodge on the 2nd December 1948, went through the degrees, and was appointed Assistant Secretary from December 1957 to He became Worshipful Master of Townley Parker in November.1963 and was awarded Provincial Honours in November 1975 achieving the rank of PProvJGD and was promoted to PProvJGW on the 18th Oct Bill celebrated 50 years in Freemasonry on December 1998 also 60 years in December He was made an Honorary Member of Townley Parker on the 3rd May Are you going on the Raven Winder Walk, the main fundraising event in the Province for 2018 and in aid of the MCF 2021 Festival. It is to be held on Sunday 3rd June 2018 with a start time of 1.00pm, leaving Heysham Village which is an ideal Meeting point with public conveniences, lots of parking space and a 1.40p charge for the whole day for parking. Contact Group Charity Steward for further details

St Georges Lodge Ladies Evening We dined on a fabulous four course meal, complimented with wine on each table.

We were entertained during the meal by a local young singer called Tabitha Belle who also got the Ladies in the mood to dance after the meal.

Thanks to Ray Thain who has sent us some photographs of Iain Wilson and his good lady Jayne who hosted their Ladies evening.

4 St Georges Lodge Ladies Evening We dined on a fabulous four course meal, complimented with wine on each table. Dr Jayne Wilson presented the Ladies with gifts and yellow roses of friendship. We were entertained during the meal by a local young singer called Tabitha Belle who also got the Ladies in the mood to dance after the meal. Further entertainment was a disco with music from 50 s through to more recent times. Thanks to Ray Thain who has sent us some photographs of Iain Wilson and his good lady Jayne who hosted their Ladies evening. He tells us :- We had a good turn out of 45 people in total. A couple came from as far away as Grimsby. Yes they know Kevin as their son was in the same class!! A fabulous time was had by all and the Worshipful Master thanked all who attended and hoped that they would take some fond memories with them.

to replace our upstairs Bar. The Hall Diary will take some scrutiny to find a window of opportunity to take out the old and fit the new!

go along to the Chorley Lodge of Instruction. You will receive excellent tuition. You can practice any office from Inner Guard to Worshipful Master.

5 New Bar has arrived!!! Not quite flat pack, but nearly Chorley Lodge of Instruction Following the refurbishment of Westhoughton Masonic Hall, we have been lucky to acquire their old one to replace our upstairs Bar. The Hall Diary will take some scrutiny to find a window of opportunity to take out the old and fit the new!! If you have any skills that might help us with this job, please let Peter Horgan know by ringing Chorley Masonic Hall Why not go along to the Chorley Lodge of Instruction. You will receive excellent tuition. You can practice any office from Inner Guard to Worshipful Master. You will grow in confidence and the nerves will decrease! ALL Master Masons are welcome at the following meetings - Friday 2nd Mar 2018 at 7.30pm 1ST DEGREE & CHARGE CHORLEY Tuesday 3rd Apr 2018 at 7.30pm 2ND DEGREE & TRACING BOARD LEYLAND Friday 4th May 2018 at 7.30pm 3RD DEGREE & TRAD HISTORY CHORLEY Tuesday 5th June 2018 at 7.30pm INSTALLATION LEYLAND

6 Tuesday 17th July 2018 at 7.30pm ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

7 Our Function room all set up for a Ladies Evening! Upper Bar set up for an outside society talk

Chorley Group Masonic Fellowship Perfect Points March 14th sees the Chorley Group Masonic Fellowship hold their Annual General Meeting at Chorley Masonic Hall, starting at 2pm They will also be

com for further details Has Peter Horgan joined a new side degree? The Chorley Masonic Group have their very own Masonic research society! - Perfect Points The Chorley Masonic Advancement Group.

Look on the announcements section of the website home page to find out what s in store, or perhaps you have an interesting paper to present? Please come along and visit.

8 Chorley Group Masonic Fellowship Perfect Points March 14th sees the Chorley Group Masonic Fellowship hold their Annual General Meeting at Chorley Masonic Hall, starting at 2pm They will also be welcoming Pat Ashcroft who will be talking about Stomer on a Steamship. Contact The Secretary: Frank Farnworth f.farnworth@btinternet.com for further details Has Peter Horgan joined a new side degree? The Chorley Masonic Group have their very own Masonic research society! - Perfect Points The Chorley Masonic Advancement Group. Make your daily advancement by visiting Perfect Points at one of the meetings held across the three venues in our group. Look on the announcements section of the website home page to find out what s in store, or perhaps you have an interesting paper to present? Please come along and visit. All Masons can attend unless the content of the talk is not suitable for ranks below a Master Mason. That information will appear on any advertising referring to the meeting in question. Demonstration teams and guest speakers are booked for your entertainment and a light supper follows. Peter tells us that the side degree is a Swedish/Irish Side Order, called Eurovision Winners members are called Stupid Troopers. For more information or should you wish to join Perfect Points please contact the publicity officer: Allan Shields. E Mail : webmaster@c-m-g.org.uk

Mother s Day Carvery Sunday 11 th March 2018 16 per head Children under 13 eat half price Melon Fan with Summer Fruits OR Minestrone Soup & Roll ~ Roast Topside of Beef with Yorkshire pudding Honey

9 Mother s Day Carvery Sunday 11 th March per head Children under 13 eat half price Melon Fan with Summer Fruits OR Minestrone Soup & Roll ~ Roast Topside of Beef with Yorkshire pudding Honey Glazed Roast Ham with Sweet Chilli sauce Roast Pork & Apple Sauce ~ Accompanied with: Garlic Roasted Rosemary and Thyme Potatoes Baby Boil with Parsley and Butter Cauliflower Cheese Broccoli Trio of Carrots, Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes ~ Apple Crumble & Custard OR Coffee Renoir Tea & Coffee available for 1 extra To Book please call Sharon on

Full details will be circulated by the social Committee Chairman very shortly however

10 Advance Notice Group Gala Dinner will to be held at Horwich Masonic Hall Ridgmont House, Chorley Old Road. Horwich, on Friday April 27 th 30:00 per head. Full details will be circulated by the social Committee Chairman very shortly however places can be reserved now by contacting Mike Greenhalgh on: or

11 What s On in March at Chorley Masonic Hall If you want a listing on our What s On - cmhabdt@gmail.com and we will add you! Date Event Notes Townley Parker Tyle 6.30pm Thursday 1 st March Raising Tuesday 6 th March Chorley Lodge Tyle 6.30pm Passing Thursday 8 th March Friday 9th March Monday 12 th March Tue 13 th March Tuesday 20 th March Thursday 22 nd March Tuesday 27 th March Wednesday 28 th March Thursday 5 th April Wednesday 25 th April Asshaw Lodge Phoenix Lodge of Installed Masters Astley and Ellesmere Lodge Standish Chapter Tyle 5.30pm St Georges Tyle 6.30pm Prospect Lodge Tyle 6.30pm Chorley Chapter Blainscough Tyle 6.30pm Townley Parker Tyle 6.30pm Blainscough Tyle 6.30pm Installation Installation Business Meeting Open/Close Non Masons to dine social board Installation Initiation Talk / Paper by W Bro Simon Dalley entitled The Origin and Significance of the Five Points of Fellowship Also Old English Night Initiation Old English Night Secretaries Please let me know your planned ceremonies for inclusion here cmhabdt@gmail.com

12 Chorley Masonic Hall Diary March 2018 Abbreviations GFLR Ground Floor Lodge Room NLR New Lodge Room (Upstairs) UBAR Upstairs Bar MFR Main Function Room GORR Grand Officers Robing Room BR - Boardroom Thursday Mar 1, 2018 Friday Mar 2, 2018 Saturday Mar 3, 2018 Sunday Mar 4, 2018 Monday Mar 5, 2018 Tuesday Mar 6, 2018 Wednesday Mar 7, 2018 Thursday Mar 8, 2018 Friday Mar 9, 2018 GFLR & BR - ASSHAW LODGE Practice NLR TOWNLEY PARKER LODGE meeting UBAR Art Class NLR - CHORLEY LODGE Practice th Birthday MFR - Childs Party GFLR - BLAINSCOUGH LODGE Practice NLR ASTLEY AND ELLESMERE LODGE Practice NLR CHORLEY LODGE meeting MFR - Reeders Dance Class GFLR ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS - Installation UBAR Diabetic Clinic GFLR - LAWRENCE MARK LODGE Practice NLR ASSHAW LODGE UBAR Art Class NLR PHOENIX LODGE Installation GFLR - STANDISH CHAPTER Practice

13 Saturday Mar 10, 2018 Monday Mar 12, 2018 Tuesday Mar 13, 2018 Wednesday Mar 14, 2018 Thursday Mar 15, 2018 Friday Mar 16, 2018 Monday Mar 19, 2018 Tuesday Mar 20, 2018 Thursday Mar 22, 2018 Friday Mar 23, 2018 MFR th Party GFLR - BLAINSCOUGH LODGE Practice NLR ASTLEY AND ELLESMERE LODGE meeting GFLR - STANDISH CHAPTER Installation NLR - CHORLEY CHAPTER. Practice MFR - Reeders Dance Class UBAR - Diabetic Clinic PM CHORLEY GROUP MASONIC FELLOWSHIP NLR - PROSPECT LODGE Practice GFLR - LAWRENCE MARK LODGE meeting NLR TOWNLEY PARKER LODGE Practice UBAR Art Class UBAR Chorley Family History GFLR - LADY MASONS Practice NLR - ST GEORGES LODGE Practice GFLR ASTLEY AND ELLESMERE LODGE Practice NLR - BLAINSCOUGH LODGE Practice Headway GFLR - CHORLEY CHAPTER Practice NLR - PROSPECT LODGE Practice NLR - ST GEORGES LODGE meeting MFR - Reeders Dance UBAR - Diabetic Clinic GFLR LAWRENCE ALLIED MASONIC DEGREE Practice NLR PROSPECT LODGE meeting UBAR - Art Class GFLR - LADY MASONS meeting MFR Group Meeting NLR - CHORLEY LODGE Practice

14 Monday Mar 26, 2018 Tuesday Mar 27, 2018 GFLR - CHORLEY CHAPTER Practice GORR Dr Choudhry NLR - BLAINSCOUGH LODGE Practice GFLR - CHORLEY CHAPTER meeting (Installation) NLR - TJ LEWIS ALLIED MASONIC DEGREE Practice MFR - Reeders Dance UBAR Diabetic Clinic Wednesday Mar 28, 2018 Thursday Mar 29, 2018 Friday Mar 30, 2018 Saturday Mar 31, 2018 GFLR - TJ LEWIS ALLIED MASONIC DEGREE meeting NLR BLAINSCOUGH LODGE meeting UBAR Diabetic Clinic GFLR - LAWRENCE ALLIED MASONIC DEGREE meeting GFLR TOWNLEY PARKER Practice UBAR - Art Class CLOSED - GOOD FRIDAY NLR - CHORLEY LODGE Practice CLOSED - EASTER SATURDAY

15 Lodge and Chapter Contacts Chorley Lodge 6287 Townley Parker Lodge 1032 Prospect Lodge 7880 Astley and Ellesmere Lodge No.730 Masonic Fellowship Asshaw Lodge 6849 St Georges Lodge 7161 Blainscough Lodge 8532 Chorley Chapter Earl of Lathom Chapter 730 Standish Chapter Contact Secretary Peter Horgan Contact Eddie Webster Contact Andre Whitton Contact Secretary John Lancaster Contact Frank Farnworth Contact Edwin Schofield Contact Ray Thain Contact W Bro Bryan Hoarty paul.bry@btinternet.com Contact Eric Kos ewk@plussafety.co.uk Contact Alan Newman greatknowley@tiscali.co.uk Contact Christopher Furmston standishchapter@c-m-g.org.uk Secretaries If your contact details are not here please get in touch cmhabdt@gmail.com and we ll add you to the list.

Monday January Military Millers 6.00 for 6.15pm Lakeside Club Apologies and guests to: Jeanette

Monday January Military Millers 6.00 for 6.15pm Lakeside Club Apologies and guests to: Jeanette Bulletin Volume 88 No 20 January 16 2017 Rotary Club of Sale Rotary District 9820 Incorporated www.rotaryclubofsale.org.au Last Meeting: Chairman: David Strauss Sergeant: Leo O Brien Guest Speaker: Keith