Bispham with Norbreck Lodge of Mark Master Masons No 866
 
Friday 9th October 2026 at the Masonic Hall, Adelaide Street, Blackpool.
The first meeting of the new season for the Lodge with numbers a little depleted due to a number of illness’s and overseas travels by some of the members.
13 members plus two regular and very welcome guests; WBro. Paul Smedley Prov GJW and WBro. Bob Stafford Prov GSO, were present.
A number of those present including the guests, stood in Office for the meeting.
The acting WM WBro. Alan Barnes Prov GStwD opened the Lodge and worked through the summons.
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WBro. Melvyn Cross PGJD  answered a last-minute request to do a presentation, which obligingly did, on the life of Thomas Dunkerly, one of the original promoters of Mark Masonry back in the late 1700’s.
The interesting presentation was very well received by all present.
A candidate for Advancement was proposed by WBro. Cross on behalf of VWBro. Giles Berkley Dep PGM and seconded by the other WBro. Cross.
The Lodge was closed and the Brethren assembled in the bar for refreshments and onto the festive board.
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A raffle organised by Bro. Martin Haines raised circa £61 for charity!
Sparkling wit and conversation accompanied an excellent meal.
A good night was had by all!
 
Words and pictures by Tony Cross