The 16th annual Norman Lodge Golf Tournament
was held at Ponteland Golf course on Tuesday 23rd September
Overall winner was a guest - Les Haywood, and
numerous other players received prizes for "nearest the
hole", "longest drive" etc
Ninety competitors enjoyed an excellent day's
golf followed by a substantial meal, and entertainment by Bobby
Thompson impersonator, Tony Washington
The event raised more than £1,600 for Masonic Charities,
and our thanks to the competitors for making it such a good
day, the hospitality of the golf club, the sponsors, and most
of all W. Bro. Alan Dufton who, once again, organised the
whole day.
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50th
Anniversary for W. Bro. Reg John Stout
21st May 2008
Celebrating 50 years in Freemasonry with
Norman Lodge
W. Bro. Alan Bainbridge - W. Master
Installation
Meeting Wednesday 16th January 2008
Norman
Lodge Ladies Night
Friday
28th September 2007
132 Freemasons and their Guests were greeted by
the Worshipful Master and Joy at the Hallgarth Manor Hotel,
Pittington, Co. Durham
Everyone was well entertained by "Interaction" a 5
piece band who travelled from Morecambe. Stand up Bingo, an
extensive tombola and raffle were held throughout the evening.
A very satisfying and tasty meal was followed by toasts and
the Ladies Song, sung by W.Bro Ellis Davison and supported by
Brothers Ann Anderson and Margaret Tobell, members of Lodge
Contemplation (Order of Women Freemasons) No: 59 in Newcastle
with Joy Eve.
A thoroughly enjoyable evening celebration was had by all .
At the October meeting of Norman Lodge, the Worshipful Master
handed over a cheque for £900 to the Lodge Benevolent
representative as a donation to the Royal
Masonic Benevolent IInstitution 2010 Festival. Approximately
£3,200 has been donated in total in 2007 by the Lodge
to the R.M.B.I. 2010 Festival.
Norman
Lodge Golf Tournament 2007
The tournament was held at Darlington Town Golf Club, on 25th
April when 96 competitors took part in the day-long tournament.
There were two separate competitions of eight and ten holes
in the morning, and the eighteen hole main competition in the
afternoon.
Members from a variety of Lodges and many non-masons took part.
They were well fed with bacon butties on arrival, pie and chips
etc at lunch time and a three course evening meal. The evening
was completed with the many presentations by Alan Bainbridge
our S. Warden, and entertainment by a local comedian, Rudi West.
The overall winner was Mr. Nigel Doyle, and many others gained
prizes from the multitude of side competitions. The whole event
ran very smoothly, thanks to the excellent organisation of Alan
Dufton and the help he received from non-players and the outstanding
services of Darlington Golf Club.
Norman
Lodge Officers 2007
The
Installation Meeting on January 17th 2007, which more than
100 Brethren attended.
There were over 60 Guests from 24 Lodges, and our thanks to
them all for coming along and supporting us. CLICK
HERE for photographs (courtesy of W. Bro. Alan Bainbridge)
Raby Castle Gala, Saturday 8th July 2006
" Our grateful thanks to those Brethren of Norman Lodge
who donated the many soft toys and bottles of wine for our stall
at the Raby Gala held in the grounds of Raby Castle.
Thanks to your contributions, and personal donations, plus the
hard work put in on the day, by our Charity Steward W. Bro.
Derek Sproates and his team of helpers, we raised over £600.00
towards the 2010 Festival for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution"
Norman
Lodge No.1334 "Prestonian Lecture"
On
Wednesday, 21st June 2006, the Brethren of Norman Lodge and
their guests including the Provincial Grand Master of Durham,
Rt. W. Bro. Derek Richmond, the Deputy Provincial Grand Master,
W. Bro. Eric Heaviside, and Assistant Provincial Grand Masters,
W. Bros. George Clark and Denis Lascelles gathered to hear a
Prestonian Lecture entitled: "The Victoria Cross - Freemasons'
Band of Brothers" given by W. Bro. G.S. Angell M.Ed., B.Sc.,
B.A., R.V. (retired), PPr SGW (Worcestershire). Click
on the Medal for further details.
Brethren
of Norman Lodge donated £500 to
St. Cuthberts Hospice,18th Jan.2006.
Photograph courtesy of Northern Echo
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Installation Meeting
January 2005 Click on Photographs to Enlarge
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Sanctuary Photograph by kind permission
of Ian Britton
