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Burnley and Pendle District Freemasons bring some more Christmas Cheer

What is a Masonic Toast

A festive board, or dinner, normally follows a lodge meeting. While fairly formal with speeches and toasts it is marked by the sound of friendly discussion, sometimes singing and plenty of fun and laughter.

On the subject of formal Masonic toasts the format of these vary with the lodge but there is always a toast to the Queen and to The Grand Master followed by others which vary according to the ceremony. For instance when there is a new initiate he is toasted and often responds. In some lodges they sing the Initiates song.

Burnley and Pendle District Freemasons bring some more Christmas Cheer

General, Northern

Food to the value of £250.00 was delivered to the Nelson Salvation Army Citadel on Monday 11th December, courtesy of the Burnley and Pendle District Freemasons.
A trolley dash had been organised at a local Aldi supermarket by WBro John J Cooper of Abbey Lodge and his Wife Susan, an event that is organised every year.
The food will be used to make up parcels for those who may be struggling to make ends meet this Christmas.
Captain Maisie Veacock and staff at the Burnley Community Centre were delighted to accept the generous donation on behalf of the Salvation Army.

WBro John J cooper and his Wife, Susan, along with Captain Maisie Veacock and Mrs Ruth Atherton of the Salvation Army receiving the donation

 
Report by John Cooper