IMPS Xmas Lunch 11th December 2005
I am not quite sure where to start, the Brethren donated so many prizes to the raffle I forgot to count them, there must have been at least 30, so thank you all very much, the raffle raised the magnificent sum of £475 which will go towards something that requires attention in the hall.
There were 83 Brethren with their wives and guests, everyone enjoyed the Xmas lunch, the food had been perfectly prepared, it was all hot and plenty of it, the service was excellent
and John's staff must be congratulated on all their hard work "well done".
Meeting 6th December 2005
It was unfortunate that our new member was not able to join us at this meeting, however the meeting went ahead, despite this hiccup every one had a good meeting.
There were 28 Brethren sat at table and the raffle raised £214 which was given to the widows of the Lodge to share as a Christmas box.
Meeting 1st November 2005
Although our President has been in the chair before, that was 25 years ago, I am sure I am right in saying he has not been called on to take the chair since. After brushing up over the summer, he did exceptionally well at the meeting,
There were 28 Brethren sat at table and the raffle raised £138 for Masonic Charities.
Meeting 4th October 2005
A very warm welcome to our new President, we all wish him a very good and enjoyable year, having been in the President's chair before, so he knows how hard it can be, especially as we have a new member joining us in December. It was good to see so many Brethren at his Installation.
There were 40 sat at table and the raffle raised £215 for Masonic Charities.
Paddock Wood Masonic Hall Improvement Fund Summer Barbecue:
Sunday 10th July 2005. It was a perfect afternoon, the weather also was just perfect. The total amount raised was £850, and there were approximately 80 people who attended the B-B-Q.. A big thank you to the W/Bro. & his family who organised the day, the W/Bro who organised the raffle, to those who attended, to those who donated the large number of raffle prizes, and to those who made a donation towards the fund because they were unable to attend. Thank you all
Meeting 7th June 2005
This was the last meeting that our current President will preside over, it has been a good year for him culminating with the Ladies Festival which raised the largest amount of money so far. On Monday the 6th June 05 the President's wife presented a cheque for £700 to Diabetes UK which was well received by the local branch chairman, another cheque for £700 has been sent to the Leukaemia Research Fund.
Meeting 2nd April 2005
Yet again we had an excellent meeting. We had two new joining members, a very warm welcome to them both, we hope they both enjoy their time with us and they play an active role within the Lodge.
There were 27 sat at table and the raffle raised £122 for Masonic Charities
Ladies Festival 2005
Once again we held our Ladies Festival at the Hop Farm Paddock Wood. Over 100 people attended, masons as well as non masons with their wives and partners, it was great to see so many there. All had a good time, the food and the band were excellent,
The raffle raised £1,429.89. The President's Lady's chosen Charities were The Leukaemia Research Fund £700, Diabetic UK £700 and the rest to Masonic Charities.
Meeting 1st March 2005
There was a very interesting lecture given by our Secretary on and about the Library and Museum at Grand Lodge in London, the Brethren were all very impress and congratulated him very warmly afterwards.
There were 23 sat at table for the Festive Board and the raffle raised £100 for Masonic Charities.
Meeting 1st February 2005
The meeting was extremely well supported and every one had a very enjoyable evening. There was also a joining member, a very warm welcome to him, we all hope he enjoys his time with us.
The lodge was congratulated by one of our guest on how professionally the Lodge is run.
A big thank you to the Brother who helped support the evening.
There were 27 sat at table and the raffle raised £132 for Masonic Charities.
