On Monday 23rd of June the Worshipful Master, W.Bro. Derek Wilkins and the brethren of the White Cliffs of Dover Council were delighted to welcome three visitors to their regular meeting held at Snargate Street Dover.

The visitors were the District Grand Prefect, R.W.Bro. Brian Ward, W.Bro. Tony Lewis and Bro. Peter Hayler. They had attended the meeting to welcome Bro. Don Heppell being introduced received and admitted as a brother of St Lawrence the Martyr.

Having opened the lodge in due form, ably assisted by his officers the worshipful master dispensed with the early business matters of the lodge with the upmost efficiency. Bro. Heppell was then introduced, received and admitted as a brother of St Lawrence in a first-class ceremony conducted by the worshipful Master, W. Bro. Derek Wilkins, assisted by the Senior Deacon, Bro. Ben Katumba. A magnificent all-encompassing lecture was then delivered in a superb fashion by W.Bro. Roger Odd.

The District Grand Prefect then welcomed Bro. Don into the order and presented him with a letter of welcome into the order, a gridiron lapel pin, the trifold leaflet and an Allied pen.

The Worshipful Master W.Bro. Derek Wilkins with Bro. Don Heppell

Bro. Don Heppell with the W.Bros. Derek Wilkins (WM) and Roger Odd who delivered the lecture

The District Grand Prefect then presented a Grand Council certificate to Bro. Nick Baker.

The business of the council was then attended to before the lodge was closed in due form. The brethren then assembled in the bar for drinks before settling down to a wonderful festive board where the names of the horses for the up-and-coming social event on the 2nd August were agreed upon.

The Worshipful Master and Brethern of the White Cliffs of Dover Council with the Guests and Visitors

The Visitors, W.Bro. Tony Lewis and Bro. Peter Hayler

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