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Visit to the District of Sussex Annual Meeting
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On Saturday the 16th March the District Grand Prefect R. W. Bro Brian Ward set forth from his home in Folkestone at 07:30am to attend the Annual District meeting for the District of Sussex in Peacehaven.

 On this occasion he was driven by his wife Toni who is acting as District chauffeur while he is recovering from recent eye surgery. The route selected took nearly two and half hours along the scenic highways and byways of Kent and Sussex without once getting lost. A triumph in navigation. Having discharged Brian at the Masonic Hall in Peacehaven Toni headed off for some retail therapy in Brighton promising to be back before 3:00pm.

The Distirict Grand Prefect for Sussex accompanied by visiting DGP's and the P.D.G.M., R.W.Bro Clive Manuel The Distirict Grand Prefect for Sussex accompanied by visiting DGP's and the P.D.G.M., R.W.Bro Clive Manuel

The contingemt from Kent with the DPG from Sussex R.W.Bro. Gene Earland The contingemt from Kent with the DPG from Sussex R.W.Bro. Gene Earland

Brian received a warm welcome by his Sussex hosts before being directed to the bar for tea and a bacon roll and conversation. He was soon joined by other brethren from Kent including his Deputy W. Bro Geoff Whale and the Past Deputy Grand Master R. W. Bro Clive Manuel, the Past District Grand Prefect R. W. Bro.Peter Brockbank and W. Bro. Tony Maslin. After a refreshing cuppa and lots of pleasant conversation with old friends the D.C. for Sussex bade the brethren to make their way the temple so that the meeting could start on time. Following numerous processions into the temple the District Grand Prefect for Sussex R. W.Bro. Gene Earland took his seat and opened the meeting in due form.

The Kent contingent prior to the meeting The Kent contingent prior to the meeting

The contingent from Kent The contingent from Kent

The DGP for Sussex R.W. Bro. Gene Earland with W.Bro Bob Tuthill (DDGP for Surrey) and R.W.Bro Clive Manuel PDGM The DGP for Sussex R.W. Bro. Gene Earland with W.Bro Bob Tuthill (DDGP for Surrey) and R.W.Bro Clive Manuel PDGM

Following salutations including one to the Past Deputy Grand Master R. W. Bro. Clive Manuel heartly and humorous welcomes were afforded to all the visiting D.G.P.’s, Heads of orders and other distinguished guests. These humorous exchanges set the tone for what proved to be a wonderful meeting which was enjoyed by all.

All too soon the meeting was closed in due form and the brethren retired to the bar for refreshments before enjoying a very tasty two course festive board together. Following the customary toasts a hilarious toast was delivered by the Deputy District Grand Prefect W. Bro Ian Taylor for Sussex to the District Grand Prefect which had everyone in stitches.

The contingent from Kent - last at the bar The contingent from Kent - last at the bar

The Kent contingent still at the bar wth Toni The Kent contingent still at the bar wth Toni

Following a very enjoyable festive board the vast majority of brethren headed for home with the exception of a contingent from Kent who retired to the bar under the direction and supervision of the Past District Grand Prefect R. W. Bro. Peter Brockbank. At 3:00pm Toni returned from her shopping expedition in Brighton to chauffeur Brian home. The rest of the Kent contingent seemed happy to remain at the bar for the duration.
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