Garston Masonic Hall in the local community
 
Like all Masonic Halls in West Lancashire, there is a need to open up and invite the local communities to use our facilities and at very competitive rates especially for “Charities” and here is Garston Masonic Hall’s latest contribution.
 
On Sunday 2nd November, Garston Masonic Hall Chairman W.Bro Mal Yates in association with Ms Paula Johnson the owner of Sparkles Boutique in Garston Village, held a Fundraising afternoon for Clatterbridge Breast Cancer Care.
W. Bro. Malcom Yates and the Representative from Clatterbridge Breast Cancer Care
The afternoon began with a talk from a representative from Clatterbridge who outlined the aims of the charity and the tremendous help it gave ladies who were in the care of Clatterbridge.
 
There followed a singing spot by a group of ladies and a song from Vicky Jones a professional Cilla Black tribute act.
Cilla Black tribute singer
The “Girls Choir”
A fashion show then took place, followed by a two course meal which was enjoyed by all present 
Raffles, heads or tales and other games followed then a singing spot by Mike Powell former winner of Stars in their Eyes.
Part of the fashion show
The only male model (he can’t resist it)
The afternoon was supported by 105 attendees including Freemasons with families and friends from the Craft and the Mark Degree and the amount raised for Clatterbridge amounted to £2750.
 
A similar event was held in June and on that occasion £2500 was raised.
 
Our next fundraiser will be held on 1st February 2026 to support Liverpool Bereavement Services followed in the Spring by another time support Downs Syndrome Liverpool.
 
Compiled and edited by W. Bro. Malcolm Yates and V. W. Bro. Derek Horrocks