Blackpool Masons on the Costa Blanca

W Bro Alan Ryal (pictured 4th from the left), a Past Master of Lodge of Tranquillity No. 6544 in Blackpool, was installed into the Chair of his Spanish Lodge, Luz de Murcia No. 91 on Tuesday 21 October 2008 at the Hotel Neptuno in Lo Pagan on the Costa Blanca.  

A contingent of Masons from both Lodge of Tranquillity and Clifton Lodge No. 703 were present at Alan's invitation to witness a very special ceremony. Alan has lived in Spain for a few years now but still keeps in touch with his old friends. Despite being the middle of October the weather was very warm and the conditions in the Lodge were demanding. However everyone enjoyed the occasion which included a 6 course dinner afterwards. For most of the overseas visitors it was their first appearance in a Lodge held under the Grand Lodge of Spain.

Pictured left to right

Mark Qualter, Ian Robertson, Mel Wainwright, Alan Ryal, Frank Crompton, Warren Matts and Ray Lamb