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Events

Henry De Gray 6627

70th

Anniversary

below; W.Bro John Davis (APMG) presents a
Patron Certificate to W.Bro Steve Hall (Charity
Steward) overseen by W.M. Barry Leech (left)

enry de Gray Lodge 6627 celebrated its 70th
Hanniversary on Saturday 2nd June at Thurrock
Masonic Hall. The Worshipful Master W.Bro Barry
Leech overwhelmed and honoured to be Worshipful
Master of the Lodge during its 70th year.

The initiation of Bro. Chris Holden was carried out in a faultless way and will be something that will stay with him forever. The
Lodge was presented with a Patron certificate for the contribution to 2022 Festival . All was followed by a excellent festive board
, great food, great company , followed by a social evening which enjoyed by member, visitors and their wives. A special mention
to W.Bro Martin Castle in arranging the music for the social evening, and a great day in the Lodges history.

Colchester Masonic

Dining Club

he Colchester Masonic Dining Club had a very enjoyable
Tmeeting at the St Giles Centre on Wednesday the 13th of
June. Following a splendid meal our chairman Mike Rumsey
mentioned that we would welcome another two members onto
our committee.
He also welcomed back Gordon Wakely who has not been well
for several months. It is customary when the present chairman
steps down, that the members nominate local charities to receive
donations from the club, and members were informed to look at
their E-mails so that they can down load the form to submit it for
consideration. There were two guests and we formally welcomed
them.
Our guest speaker was David Ablewhite, whose talk was titled
“King Edward VII 55 women”. As a young man he spent much
of his time enjoying the social life, hunting, shooting and fishing
much of it in the company of young ladies. It was the many ladies
which David described in some detail that “Bertie” was involved
with, which the audience found the amazing at the stamina he
must have had, burning the candle at both ends.
Our next meeting, The Harvest Supper, will be held on
Wednesday, November the 14th at 7.00 pm, our ladies and non
masons are invited. Please contact Mike Rumsey 01787 211975 for
more information about our club.

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