Since its formation the club has attended December Quarterly Communications with Master Masons allowed to attend. This year again, a contingent from Gloucestershire travelling by cars, trains and buses to make the their way to Grand Lodge.
With no provincial (and Prorsum ties) being worn it was harder than normal to spot everyone amongst the huge number of masons present but thankfully it wasn’t long before the Gloucester brethren managed to meet up.
For those who hadn’t been to Grand Lodge before it was certainly a spectacular event to witness, from the huge number district officers who had travelled from across the globe, to hearing the national anthem sung in such fine voice and in those surroundings. The presentation and results of the Three Pillar review was also on the agenda and certainly struck a chord with several of the group.
Following the meeting the brethren then went in two different directions, some made the trip to a local Italian restaurant for something to eat. O thers including the Provincial Grand Master, Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Assistant Provincial Grand Master plus several members of the provincial team went to Lavender Hill Lodge 3191 which is the mother lodge of the club Secretary.
The lodge was conducting an installation and whilst those below Installed Master missed part of the ceremony, the part they did see was wonderful- including an extended working tools which for some was a first.
The meeting was followed by a lively festive board at a local hotel after which the Gloucestershire brethren jumped back on the train or in the car for the journey back home.
A fantastic day was had by all, and the club looks forward to next year and to seeing a few more of the members coming along.
