The 11th of August 2021, Pendle Lodge of Mark Master Masons No 695 was one of the first Mark Lodges to reopen their doors. Pendle Lodge in Padiham held their first meeting in over 18 months. With 16 brethren in attendance.
Mark Benevolent Fund donation to East Lancashire Hospice
On behalf of the Mark Benevolent Fund, VWBro David H Thompson, PGJO, APGM, along with Bro Alan Dunnicliff, the Worshipful Master of Priory Lodge No 403, presented a cheque for £7000 to Graham Parr who is the Chairman of the Trustees to East Lancashire Hospice.
Gorton Mark Lodge No.1034, reduced to 10 active members with an average age of 76 years, reluctantly surrendered their Warrant on 30th March 2021.
On Thursday 8th July the Officers of the Lodge made their final Charity donation to St James’ Parish Church, Gorton.… Read more “Gorton make final Charity donation”
Brethren, we have finally reached the conclusion of our 2021 Festival for the benefit of the Mark Benevolent Fund. It has been a long and challenging road and one which has been overshadowed by the Covid-19 pandemic, which none of us could ever have imagined.… Read more “2021 Festival, the end”
24 June 2021 Tony Davies Memorial Walk in the Dark Peak around Blackhill near Holmfirth.
On an overcast day, an enthusiastic group (see photo) of walkers started on the much-heralded and postponed walk in memory of Tony, the first 2021 Festival chairman.… Read more “Tony Davies Memorial Walk”
It is with no little sadness that I have to announce that the Festival Banquet scheduled for 3rd July has been cancelled due to the extension of the Covid-19 lockdown measures. I am sure that this is disappointing for everyone who was planning to attend but particularly for the Banquet Committee who have worked so hard, for so long, to put on an event worthy of the occasion and our Province.… Read more “MBF 2021 Festival – Update”
The Tony Memorial Festival Walk June 24 start 1000 at Digley Reservoir South Car park Map ref 109067 -OS Map OL1, Postcode HD9 2RX, off Fieldhead Lane
The walk is in the Blackhill area of the Peak District. Suggested route from Greenfield: A635 to Holmfirth- pass Huntsman pub on left where walkers can