Bispham with Norbreck Lodge of Mark Master Masons No 866
 
Friday 14th November 2025 at the Masonic Hall, Adelaide Street, Blackpool.
 
The Lodge was opened by the WM, Bro Joe Codling, with 29 members and visitors present, plus the candidate.
A number of Officers were missing on the night and substitutes were called upon at the last minute to help out: WBro. Alan Barnes SW and Bro. Mike Duffy as JO. WBro. Peter Maxwell acted as SD for the night.  All happy to help out as usual.
The business of the meeting was rapidly worked through up to the advancement.
Bro. Mark Stevens proposed by WBro. Steve Smith and seconded by Bro. Vinnie Carte, was the candidate for advancement and was ready and waiting outside the Lodge.
The WM conducted the first part of the ceremony and then requested that WBro. James Rashid occupy the chair for the second part, with WBro. Giles Berkley rounding the ceremony off with the last section.  All done in fine style!
Bro. Stevens was well and truly advanced into the Mark Degree and from the smile on his face he thoroughly enjoyed it.
A letter of welcome from the RWPGM was presented to the newly advanced brother by WBro. Cross. WBro. Cross also presented Bro. Stevens with a mark tie.
The Lodge business was completed and was closed by the WM. The Brethren adjourned to the bar and onto the festive board for an excellent meal accompanied by the usual Magic of the Mark friendly atmosphere and craic! 
A Fylde Coast fiddle was organised by Bro. Ian Watson which raised £140 for charity!
A great night was had by all!!!
 
Words and pictures by Tony Cross