Southport RAM 1st October 2026
 
The Lodge was opened by the Worshipful Commander Mark Taylor at 6pm.
The Worshipful Commander dealt with the business in an expeditious manner so that the Lodge could get on with the main business of the night.
A ballot was taken to admit and elevate Bro Keith Liam Cole. The ballot proved favourable. After confirming the necessary declaration had been signed and the fees’ paid Bro Cole was escorted into the Lodge.
The Worshipful Commander Mark Taylor then Elevated Bro Cole in exemplary fashion.
 
He was ably assisted by W Bro Colin Sherman who gave an excellent explanation of the signs. W Bro Derek Gaskell who gave a first-class rendition of the working tools and W Bro Neil Latham who did a wonderful job of explaining the nine steps.
Once Bro Cole had been Elevated W Bro Mark Barton welcomed him to the Order on behalf of our Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master Keith Alan Beardmore.
 
See you all soon
 
Words and pictures by Mark Barton