Mark Ball 18th October 2025 |
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| The West Lancashire Mark Ball this year attracted over 130 Mark men and their Ladies to the Foxfield’s Country Hotel at Billington, which didn’t disappoint, and in true tradition developed into a wonderful evening enjoyed amongst good friends. | |
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| Following reception drinks the proceedings commenced with the introduction of the guests to Keith & June Beardmore and the other members of the Executive and their Ladies, Giles and Sandra Berkley, Geoff and Penny Bury and Mike and Dawn Pinckard. | |
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| After entering the banquet suit, the Provincial Grand Master formally welcomed the assembled audience ahead of a superb meal, and plenty of liquid refreshment. | |
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| After dinner we had a short and humorous speech from Keith, and the dancing began after a presentation of flowers to Mrs June Beardmore by the Provincial Wardens, for letting Keith lead our Province. | |
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| Further presentations were made to the Ladies of the organising team to thank them for all their hard work in organising the Ball. | |
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| It was an excellent night, and everyone who attended enjoyed high standard that we have come to know at “Foxfield’s” for the last eight years, but the venue will change next year when the Mark Ball will move to– The Mercure, Penny Lane, Haydock, St. Helens, WA11 9SG - full details will be posted on the Provincial Website in due course. | |
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| Words Kevin Chicken, pictures by Kevin Chicken and Keith Beardmore |
