The evening began with an informal gathering for the Masters and First principals. In a relaxed atmosphere of tea and biscuits, the masters and first principals of the Bootle group were introduced to the principle guest and associates. The evening then moved on to the lodge room were a more formal question and answer session took place. From the large number of Brethren who attend the evening several searching questions were put to Stephen and the rest of the panel. The areas covered included questions on charity, Royal arch chapter, membership retention, university lodges, youth in freemasonry and the future of free masonry.
After an informative question and answerer session the brethren moved on to the festive board. Here the Bootle group chairman Peter Levick made several generous donations including £2,500.00 for the hall committee towards the hall, £500.00 donation to the Tithebarn and £100.00 each towards the bowls and clay pigeon club. The evening continued amongst a healthy discussion of the issues raised and a harmonious time was enjoyed by all.
Members of the Panel left to right Ian Fisher,Stephen Reid,Howard Jones and Geoffrey Lee.
Members of the Bootle group of Lodges and Chapters