A Shining Light in Blackpool

The Masonic Hall, Adelaide Street, Blackpool is paving the way to success with its new forward looking committee. The President of the Masonic Hall, W.Bro. Colin Goodwin and the management team have now set out an entertainment agenda to increase participation among the members and especially events that include family and friends.

One such event, held in October, was a Halloween Night; this was attended by over 80 members plus a great number of children, all in fancy dress.

Entertainment was provided by W.Bro.Ian Jackson and the Masonic Hall added to the enjoyment by providing a free Witches Hot Pot.

The 11^th, December, saw another 80 plus members celebrate the Presidents Night, with free refreshments and entertainment provided by the club. The added bonus was a reduction in the price of beer, down to £1-50p a pint.

The evening was concluded with a raffle, the main prize, being a 36” Colour T.V.

New Years Eve was again a sell out, 130 members plus 30 children attended.

A special room was set aside for the children with X-Box games, toys, and drawing materials made available. The Hall Committee made only one rule.

“NO ADULTS ALLOWED UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY A CHILD”

The main room entertainment consisted of three cabaret acts and a disco. Thanks went to W.Bro. Warren Plant for the raffle which raised £308-00p.

The Hall Secretary, Tom Inman added, that these events are providing the means for Masons to bring along guests who are Non-Masons. Our aim is to make it a family friendly club where at certain times children are made most welcome. I am also reliably informed that a number of lodges are seeing an increase in people wanting to join Masonry, He concluded by saying that the added bonus is  the Blackpool Masonic Hall is now at its strongest with regards to finances.

There is already a varied programme set for 2010 including;

A Theatre Night. January. 2010.

Burns Night. January. 2010.

St Patrick’s Night. March. 2010.

St George’s Night. April. 2010.

Showing off at the Halloween Party

Blackpool Masonic Hall. 2009.