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District Grand Prefect’s Address 2015

Details: Published: Saturday, 21 November 2015 13:30

DGP’s Address to District Grand Council – 21^st November 2015

Distinguished guests, brethren all, I have already made so many ‘welcomes’ here but let me, once again welcome you all to our District Meeting. I do appreciate the support you have all given by making the effort to be here today, our numbers are up this year, again, and it certainly enhances any meeting to have good numbers.

It continues, for me, to be an enormous privilege to hold the office of District Grand Prefect for London and I am conscious of this every time that I visit a council or when I represent you in other Districts. Between Steven, myself and the Wardens of the year we have visited every Council in the District and on every occasion we have been met with all we would expect from this Order – good Companionship, well worked ceremonies and an enthusiasm and commitment to the Allied Masonic Degrees.

I shall still attend Councils over and above the Full Team visits, just to enjoy myself.

Before I go any further I must thank those who make such an effort to ensure that everything in our District goes smoothly and efficiently.

My hardworking District Grand Secretary Ben Dykes who has stepped down today only to take on other duties in another (lesser) Order and who I had the pleasure of Appointing our Junior Warden for the year. Ben thank you for your hard work and commitment over the last 5 years, I do appreciate it and I look forward to working with you during the coming year. A warm welcome to Peter Warner who has taken over the role.

Philip Freedman, our Director of Ceremonies, our Deputy DC David Morris and our Assistant DC – Matthew Hampson and all those who have accompanied me on the Full Team visits.

What a fantastic day - The first District lunch

Details: Published: Friday, 13 November 2015 21:38

GALLERY

The inaugural District lunch was held on Tuesday 10th November at the wonderful Guild Hall in the City of London, where we were hosted by Perram Council member Alex Bain-Stewart. 40 of us met at 11am on a windy Tuesday and after a welcoming glass of wine we were taken on a very interesting tour by Alex who, apart from many other talents, is a Common Councilman in the City of London. His enthusiasm and knowledge made the hour pass very quickly and we were all impressed and a little overawed by the architecture, paintings, sculptures and grandeur of the building. Even people who had been there before found something new and we were all left impressed and proud of this fantastic example of our heritage.

Back to the members’ dining room (have a look at the pictures and you will see how nice it is) and we sat down to an excellent meal. We had choices of venison, lamb or trout but I saw that the favourite was the lamb and it was excellent. The table was beautifully decorated with plates bearing the City crest and silver table centrepieces. Plenty of laughter, talking, jokes, a glass of Port to finish and all in the best of company – a perfect way to spend a lunchtime.

Thanks go to Alex for allowing us the privilege of using the Guild Hall for our lunch, to Scott Cargill and Scott Dunn for organising the event and to Julian Trought for acting as our official photographer.

Thank you to those who attended, it was very nice to see you all and helped to make it such a happy day. We shall do it again – it will always be in London and we shall try to make it different each time. Please listen out for news of the next one and join us with your wives, friends and partners.

R.W. Bro. Colin Woodcock MBE

Inaugural London District Luncheon – The Guildhall

Details: Published: Wednesday, 07 October 2015 23:02

Tuesday 10th November 2015
The Guildhall, Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7HH

Our District Grand Prefect, RW Bro Colin Woodcock MBE extends a personal invitation to all London Allied Masons, their families, friends and potential new members to the naugural London District Lunch.

The morning begins at 11.30am with a private tour of The Guildhall by our sponsor and host Bro Alex Bains-Stewart who, as a member of the Common Council, will be able to give us a wonderful insight into the workings of the Corporation of the City of London as well as the history of the building. Following the tour there will be a drinks reception after which lunch will be served in the Boardroom.

This event is designed to allow you to meet RW Bro Colin and other members of the District in an informal and relaxed setting in addition to providing an interesting day for your family and friends

Pricing for the lunch is set at £40.00 per person, however places are limited and early booking is recommended. Such events at the Guildhall are only available through the ‘sponsorship’ of individuals associated with the Corporation of the City of London and we are therefore indebted to our host Bro Alex Bains-Stewart.

Given that our Bro Alex has generously agreed to sponsor our lunch we have agreed that we will forward him a single consolidated payment, Bro Scott Dunn has agreed to receive payments and make payment to Bro Alex on behalf of the District.

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London District Annual Meeting

Details: Published: Tuesday, 06 October 2015 15:16

Saturday, 21st November 2015
Opening at 11.00 a.m. prompt at Mark Masons' Hall, 86 St James’s Street, London SW1A 1PL
(Brethren are requested to take their seats by 10.45 a.m.)

The District Grand Prefect R W Bro Colin R Woodcock M.B.E. would greatly appreciate your personal appearance at this Meeting, which is open to all Allied Masons and particularly new Members to the District of London.

Should you wish to attend please return the enclosed attendance form to the District Grand Secretary. It would also be very helpful if all non-diners could return the form or reply via email to give us an idea of the numbers that we may expect. The summons will be available on the day.

Festive board Menu:
Trio of smoked fish: Traditional Carvery with choice of Beef or Pork: Orange Panacotta: Coffee/Tea & Mints] (Price is inclusive of Wines)

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Dining Form