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Hamilton Court

For all of you who are keeping up to date with the progress at Hamilton Court, I am pleased to say that the programme for
replacing all the kitchens is on budget and on time. We are now two thirds through and just the ground floor to complete.
After more meetings between myself and the MHA, I am pleased to report that from May 2020 we will start a programme to
upgrade the bathrooms to wet rooms at a cost of approx. £160k. Prior to this we will start on decorating the communal areas.

We have decided or should I say prompted by W.Bro Lee Taylor, to ask if there are any decorators amongst you who would be
prepared to give up a weekend to repaint the lounge area. I am sure that if we get enough we can crack it out in a couple of
days. Paint, Tea and bacon sandwiches provided. Plus knowing the residents plenty of homemade cakes. If you can help please
contact the Secretary W. Bro Chris Gunn who will co-ordinate the works
Over the past 6 months we have enjoyed a talk by Mark Smith on the V.C. followed by a Fish and Chips supper, Halloween Party
with ghost stories and Magic, Birthday parties and much more.
The committee decided this year to present a badge to all Lodges and Individuals who are current Patrons of the Charitable
Association and our sincere thanks must go to the Essex Masons( Graeme Lockwood, take a bow) who arranged for the
manufacture of the badges and very kindly donated them to us. We will, in due time, make sure that those who qualify receive
the badge.
To all Almoners. There is an initiative about loneliness. Please remember that Hamilton Court is a community of mainly single
people who enjoy daily company of others and many activities. Ideal for men and ladies who find themselves cut off from
others. It is not a care home but Independent living Just contact the Scheme Manager Sarah Skinner for details.

Provincial Grand Stewards

Sunday Lunch
The Provincial Grand Stewards held a Sunday Lunch on Sunday
8th December 2019 at Chingford Masonic Hall.
The event was attended by 57 guests both Masonic and non
Masonic.
The afternoon started with drinks and conversation at the bar.
The main temple was opened for guests to look around. There
were many interesting questions being asked my the non
masons.

Guests then sat down to a delicious 3 course Roast beef
Sunday lunch whilst being entertained by live music. Each guest
had the chance to win a bottle of champagne by simply putting
their name and £2 on a slip of paper. The bottle was won by W
Bro Eric Husband.
Thanks to the generosity of the guests a total of £700 was
raised for Festival 2022.