Provincial Christmas Party

The Annual Provincial Promotions meeting or the Provincial Christmas Party as it has now become known, took place at the Lancastrian Suite, Dunston as the winter skies gave way to a blaze of sunshine to welcome the throng of Freemasons from across the Province.

The greatly anticipated event provides the backdrop for our members to renew acquaintances and make new friends as we celebrate together, not only those who are to receive their well-earned Provincial Promotions as a reward for their continued service to Freemasonry, but also the many initiatives and achievements we have made together throughout the year.

Cathedral Joy

On Thursday 19th December Durham Cathedral was once again the setting for the Provincial Carol Service, and despite appalling weather was yet again attended by large numbers of Masons and their families filling the pews to almost capacity.

The Dean, Andrew Tremlett led the procession which included the Provincial Grand Master of Durham, John Arthur into the Nave of the Cathedral after which the Dean welcomed all present and hoped they would all enjoy the following hour.

What followed was a feast of music, prayers and readings, the music provided by the Cathedral Choir who were magnificent and lessons/readings. Credit to Daniel Cook, Master of the Choristers and Cathedral Organist who led the Choir with so much energy and enthusiasm. The quality and

acoustics made this a very special occasion which would long be remembered by all present.

The hour long service flew past and before retiring from the Nave the Dean took the opportunity of once again thanking all for attending and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Readers :-

George Clark Clinton Leeks David Mathews Paul Mundell Helen Walker Martin Talbot John Arthur

Well done to all of the organisers and the Provincial Grand Stewards who were magnificent on the night.

“What followed was a feast of music, prayers and readings”

2020 EVENTS Join in or lend your support DURHAM 2021 If you would like more information please contact Paul Quinn our Festival Secretary or follow us on social media and our website: www.durham2021.org PADDLERS EVENTS JUMPERS EVENTS WALKERS CLIMBERS RUNNERS CYCLISTS ARCHERS The 2020 Grand Rae 01/02/20 to 2 7/11/20 £1 per ticket, 19 Prizes, £5,000 rst prize. Tickets to be sold in lodges All ticket sales are allocated to lodge targets Archery Shoot 15/04/20 £20 Shoot 100 points in 1 hour, includes 30 min training. Dene Academy Sports Hall, Peterlee, SR8 5RL Festival Easter Ball 18/04/20 TBC Hosted by Eanred Lodge at The Swan, Billingham. Walk along the tracks 26/04/20 £15 12 mile Lanchester Valley Railway Path Walk. Spring Plant Sale 23/05/20 Hosted by Corinthian Lodge, starting at 9.30am at Shildon Masonic Hall. Cycle from London to Paris 27/05/20 £300 Starting from UGLE and nishing at the Eiel Tower, 4 days including travel and cycling. Support crew £150. Ladies that Leap (men also welcome) 12/06/20 £195 10,000ft Tandem skydive at Peterlee Parachute Centre. 3 Peaks Climb 14/06/20 £30 Yorkshire Three Peaks route is 24 miles (38.6km), and includes 1585m (5200ft) of ascent and includes the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in one day. 40th Great North Run 13/09/20 £58 The iconic half marathon, apply now www.greatrun.org/great-north-run Ballot closes 9th February 2020. Dragon Boat Racing 13/09/20 £30 River Tees 15 entrants per boat. WINNERS 2020 EVENTS Join in or lend your support DURHAM 2021 If you would like more information please contact Paul Quinn our Festival Secretary or follow us on social media and our website: www.durham2021.org PADDLERS EVENTS JUMPERS EVENTS WALKERS CLIMBERS RUNNERS CYCLISTS ARCHERS The 2020 Grand Rae 01/02/20 to 2 7/11/20 £1 per ticket, 19 Prizes, £5,000 rst prize. Tickets to be sold in lodges All ticket sales are allocated to lodge targets Archery Shoot 15/04/20 £20 Shoot 100 points in 1 hour, includes 30 min training. Dene Academy Sports Hall, Peterlee, SR8 5RL Festival Easter Ball 18/04/20 TBC Hosted by Eanred Lodge at The Swan, Billingham. Walk along the tracks 26/04/20 £15 12 mile Lanchester Valley Railway Path Walk. Spring Plant Sale 23/05/20 Hosted by Corinthian Lodge, starting at 9.30am at Shildon Masonic Hall. Cycle from London to Paris 27/05/20 £300 Starting from UGLE and nishing at the Eiel Tower, 4 days including travel and cycling. Support crew £150. Ladies that Leap (men also welcome) 12/06/20 £195 10,000ft Tandem skydive at Peterlee Parachute Centre. 3 Peaks Climb 14/06/20 £30 Yorkshire Three Peaks route is 24 miles (38.6km), and includes 1585m (5200ft) of ascent and includes the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in one day. 40th Great North Run 13/09/20 £58 The iconic half marathon, apply now www.greatrun.org/great-north-run Ballot closes 9th February 2020. Dragon Boat Racing 13/09/20 £30 River Tees 15 entrants per boat. WINNERS

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The deadline for issue 37 is 29th February 2020. NEWS@NEWS.PGLDURHAM.ORG Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham, 8 The Esplanade, Sunderland, SR2 7BH. T: 0191 5675365. www.durhamfreemasons.org