Ridgmont Mark Burns Night

Friday 18th January 2013.
Ridgmont Mark Burns Night

Friday 18th January 2013, most of the British Isles was
covered by a blanket of Snow, despite this nearly forty
intrepid Mark Masons battled through the snow and
freezing conditions to enjoy an entertaining evening at
Ridgmont House Horwich.

At the meeting the Worshipful Master John Dawber was
pleased to welcome many visitors including W.Bro.
Gowan O'Hagan Master of Progress Mark Lodge No. 898
who was accompanied by his Master Overseer Bro. Alan
Eastham.

Bro. Don Vinten a member of Widerswood Lodge was
Advanced into Ridgmont Lodge of Mark Master Masons
by the WM John Dawber. Due to the inclement weather
several Brethren were unable to attend, at very short
notice, members and some visitors stood in to make a
full team.	Above: LtoR Bro,. Alan Roscoe, W.Bro.John Hood
	& Chris Greenhalgh (Chef)

	Far Left:W.Bro. Gowan O'Hagan
	Master Progress Mark No. 898
	Left: W.Bro. John Dawber
	Master Ridgmont Mark No. 1539

	At the Festive Board which was a Burn's Supper
	the Master was pleased to welcome three
	(not yet) Mark Masons.

	After a warming Cock-a-leekie soup, the Brethren
	stood while the "Piping of the haggis" was
	undertaken by Bro. Alan Roscoe.

	The Haggis was then addressed by W.Bro. John
	Hood, following this the Haggis served
	wi' tatties an' neeps.

	The Main course was succulent Aberdeen Angus
	Beef with accompanying Vegetables, Roast and
	boiled Potatoes.

	In true Burn's night tradition the dessert was
	Cranachan.

	Unfortunately due to the worsening weather
	festivities has to be cut short.

Everyone present enjoyed the evening, thanks are due to the organising committee, W.Bro.Peter Schofield
and W.Bro. John Dawber.

As the members tried to leave Ridgmont House they encountered a foot of snow at the exit from the
Car Park, the hardy staff helped dig a way through the snow much to the relief and appreciation of us all.

Article and Photographs Courtesy of Paul Snape