News from around the District of Lancashire
Appointment to Grand Council – The following Companions have been honoured with appointment to Grand Rank
First Appointment to Acting Grand Rank
Grand Steward Ill Comp John Sarti
First appointment to Past Grand Rank
Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies Ill Comp John Green
Past Grand Standard Bearer Ill Comp Peter Hegarty
Past Grand Standard Bearer Ill Comp Peter Lockett
Promotion to Past Grand Rank
Past Grand Conductor of the Council Ill Comp Fraser McCord
Congratulations to them on their preferment.
District Grand Council – On Saturday 15th February 2020 the annual meeting of District Grand Council took place at Pemberton Masonic Hall Wigan. There were 120 Companions at the meeting including 13 District Grand Masters from other Districts across the Country. Congratulations to all those Companions who were appointed and promoted to District Grand Rank. The next meeting of District Grand Council will take place on 20th February 2021.
Sandgrounder Council Installation – On Wednesday 11th September Companion Fred Hargreaves was installed as Trice Illustrious Master. Fred was the first candidate in the newly consecrated Sandgrounder council. Fred is the Deputy Intendant General in the Red Cross of Constantine for the Division of West Lancashire. The evening was most enjoyable and everyone who took part are to be congratulated.