Veterans' Day by North Pier yesterday

Friday 27th June 2008

W.Bro. Ian Robertson (Group Chairman). W.Bro Peter Bentham (Group Vice Chairman)
W.Bro. Terry Hudson (Assistant Provincial Grand Master) & W.Bro Bill Eardley at the opening of the Freemasons Stand on Veteran's Day

Blackpool was this year's venue for the national Veterans Day celebrations on Friday 27 June 2008. During the day local Freemasons manned an information stand alongside North Pier. A number of other stands representing the various forces and their support organisations were also present. There is a long tradition linking the military with Freemasonry and of course we have a significant membership who have served in one form or another. Although the weather was rather unkind we did welcome a large number of people to our marquee, some of whom were Masons from all over the country. Many non-Masons took an opportunity to ask questions, pick up leaflets and a copy of the latest West Lancashire Freemason's newsletter. In particular they saw the excellent photo display prepared by Andrew Stansfield covering a range of our recent local charitable efforts. All in all it was a successful event and another positive aspect in our community profile."