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At the next meeting (November 3rd 2010), Mowbray Lodge will welcome a new Master into the chair.
Yes that's right, I was caught completely unaware of how quickly time advances when you are enjoying yourself. It's been a rapid assent, and now I face the opportunity to put my little mark onto Mowbray Lodge.
Since joining Sunderland Freemasonry, I have been guided, assisted and directed through the fabric of the Masonic Fraternity to develop me into, what I would like to consider, a Sunderland Freemason on the start of their journey but built on the most firm and honourable of foundations. This is something I could only thank the Brethren of Mowbray Lodge for.
Becoming a Freemason has been a defining event in my life, and to be given the opportunity to serve the Lodge in the capacity of Master is an honour I am only starting to appreciate and sincerely hope I will perform with the quality and compassion shown by the ALL the past masters who have preceeded me.
Wow, the gravity of the November meeting has just hit home! ... I really can't wait!
Brethren, If you can make it, I would welcome your attendance at the installation ceremony. Please inform myself and our secretary by emailing secretary@mowbraylodge.org
The 2010-2011 year is sure to be a whirlwind!
Bro. Martin Lawson
Senior Warden, Master Elect
9th October 2010
Mowbray Lodge's annual social evenings are fast becoming a popular and exciting date for the diary. Previous years have had a great following where many people leave with a smile, great memories and uite often a good bottle of malt or an LCD TV out of the raffle!
A great opportunity where members, friends and family, along with their wives or partners can get together and have a wonderful time and let their hair down. Previous years have seen us celebrate it Beamish Hall Hotel and lots of other great venues. This year we have chosen to bring it slightly closer to home and have arranged our ladies evening on the Sat 27th March 2010 at the Sunderland Marriot Hotel at Seaburn. An exciting venue, for what will prove to be a night of surprises, fun and friendship.
The tickets are priced at £32 and will include a sumptuous four course meal, and live entertainment from The Jo James Band. The tickets are likely to sell out quickly, but if you are a friend of Mowbray Lodge and would like to come along, just drop us an email on secretary@mowbraylodge.org
Bro. Martin Lawson
Senior Warden
12th February 2010
Our December meeting saw something unique for Mowbray Lodge and our newly appointed Inner Guard, Bro.R.Summerson. Following a knock at the door, Bro.Summerson opened the door and started something very special for us all. He announced that his actual brother was outside hoping to become his 'Brother' by his initiation into Freemasonry.
A great night was had by all, and we welcome Bro.Summerson (the other one!) into Mowbray Lodge and Freemasonry in general.
Bro. Martin Lawson
Senior Warden
2nd January 2010
Yesterday Mowbray Lodge welcomed a new Master into the chair, W.Bro. Dr Rakesh Bhalla PPrSGW. W.Bro. Bhalla has served Mowbray Lodge in this capacity on 2 previous occasions in 1998 and 1999, and most recently as Assistant Director of Ceremonies.
W.Bro. Bhalla is a General Practitioner and a very committed Mason, having served the Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham in the official capacity of the Provincial Senior Grand Warden. He is also the Chairman of a strategic group set up by the Provincial Grand Master, Rt.W.Bro. Norman Eric Heaviside, with the purpose to review and recommend transformational change programmes for the benefit and future of Freemasonry in the Province of Durham.
This is an exciting appointment for Mowbray Lodge, particularly as our University Scheme participation gains traction in 2010, where we have a number of undergraduate students from the University of Sunderland seeking admission into our Lodge to join the post graduate members who have passed through our doors.
A very busy 2010 ahead!
Bro. Martin Lawson
Senior Warden
5th November 2009
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