Heralded as the best Open Day in the Province, Freemasons at Macclesfield can be justly proud of the effort and work they put into making their Masonic Hall's rip roaring success.Those who attended were very much impressed by what they saw
The Open Day has many important visitors, who gave it their support. W.Bro Mike Shaw, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master took a keen interest as did the Provincial Grand Master seen here chatting with the Provincial Grand Secretary, W.Bro Peter Carroll.
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Open Day Promotion at Grosvenor Centre, the week before. Over 2000 personal invitations were handed out to local residents.
Several cheques were presented on the Day. Below, John Leech, W.M of Whiston Lodge with The Mayor, Councilor Barry Burkhill and Mayoress Councilor Susan Bidwell.
Many of Brethren sported the custom designed black polo shirts bearing the logo for Macclesfield Freemasons.
There were well planned guided tours by experienced guides, of the Lodge Room, with brethren in full Masonic, regalia from the two oldest lodges; The Lodge of Unity and Combermere Lodge of Union
The small dining room was converted into a cinema, where a film showing the magnificent pageantry of the 275th Anniversary of The United Grand Lodge was shown.
Visitors enjoyed complementary tea, coffee and biscuits supplied with a smile as usual by Shirley and Richard
This is the Silk FM interview with Peter Carroll and Colin Taylor to publicise the Macclesfield Masonic Hall Open Day, Saturday 9th June 2007
Click the play button to hear the Silk FM radio interview
