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Keeping Saxon Hall fit for purpose

Keeping a centre such as Saxon Hall fit for purpose is an ongoing challenge with some £60,000 set aside every year for maintenance and refurbishment. In simple terms that represents around £30 a head for every mason that uses the building.

There is a currently an ongoing programme of improvements which includes redecorating, the installation of low level lighting for intimate events such as ladies nights, repairs to furniture and to the toilets by the main entrance and more.

Nearly every day there is something to do in a building the size of Saxon Hall to ensure that the Centre remains in first class condition at all times.

Board director David Spring, whose committee is responsible for maintenance and refurbishment, commented: "Repairs are amongst our largest overheads after staff costs and we have a responsibility to ensure that we spend money wisely. We obviously have to pass on these costs to the brethren which they see as per capita charges so it is important that they are aware of where their money goes."

All of us can help to keep costs down. Repairs to furniture for example, particularly tables, are proving to be an increasing expense following the enthusiastic use of gavels and firing glasses at Festive Boards - so please be gentle brethren - if possible.

Book your place for Ascot Ladies Day

Join us again for a glittering Ascot Ladies Day at Saxon Hall - back by popular demand. This year the event will be on Thursday June 17th where you can see live horse racing, bet with a real bookmaker, enjoy a sumptuous meal and afternoon tea and cream cakes - all for just £27.50 per head.

There is no need to travel to Ascot or have the problems of getting home. Be at Saxon Hall, enjoy the spectacle - it's just like being at the real thing without the aggravation.
Ladies - posh frocks are welcome and we hope the gentlemen will equally make the effort - but as you are there to enjoy yourself - it is not compulsory.

To book your place, e-mail Colin Felton:
colin@cfa-group.com

Celebrate Mothers Day at Saxon Hall
Mothers Day is celebrated this year on Sunday March 14th and at Saxon Hall we intend to make it a little bit special. Join us for a set three course lunch for just £17.50. Under 12s will be charged half price and under 4s are free. We have a menu that every Mum will like. To see the full menu, click here. Contact Robert Potter to book your place: rpotter@saxonhall.co.uk

Have you received your loyalty card?

More than 100 new loyalty cards were delivered to Saxon Hall just before Christmas which hopefully have covered all outstanding requests.

We shall be planning another run for new cardholders in March so if you wish to be included or require new cards for recent initiates or joining members, please contact: Colin Felton with details colin@cfa-group.com

He will need full name details, Lodge and Lodge number and of course the e-mail address.

Join Albert Lucking Chapter for its 25th anniversary

Join the members in celebrating the Chapter’s 25th anniversary celebration at a ‘special meeting’ on Tuesday, 2nd March 2010.

The Menu

Mixed Hors-d’oeuvres,
Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding,
Roast Potatoes, Cauliflower Cheese,
Mixed Peas & Carrots,
Fresh Fruit Salad,
English Cheese board with Port,
Red or White Wine
Coffee or Tea

To book please call ROBERT MOUNT on 01702 558305 (Evening) or 07968 496308
or email robertmount2@tiscali.co.uk or why not book online www.albertlucking2717.org.uk/chapter

Celebrate St George’s Day
Leigh-on-Sea Chapter will once again celebrate St George’s Day at Saxon Hall on Friday April 23rd and everyone is welcome – brethren, companions, friends and family. If you like patriotic songs then this is the place to be. Cost is £20 to cover a full English three course meal and an evening to remember. To know more contact E. Comp Mike Stephenson by e-mail: deeps.steve@googlemail.com

Festival 2011 – The Last Lap

Southend has responded magnificently to the Festival 2011 Appeal with literally dozens of Lodges and Chapters meeting at Saxon Hall achieving Grand Patron and, in some cases, Double Grand Patron status.

But with just 18 months to go the Provincial Grand Charity Steward Laurie Justice is asking all Lodges if they can go that extra mile and, as part of this initiative, has given special dispensation for any order willing to sell scratch cards.

From the start of the year Lodges and Chapters willing to offer scratch cards will be credited with 50% of sales towards their 2011 honorifics. Cards can be obtained from Colin Felton, e-mail colin@cfa-group.com

All cash from scratch cards will still have to be credited initially to the Essex Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge before being reaccredited to the individual orders but please speak to Colin for details.

Southend Masonic Golf Society - Diary Dates

The Southend Masonic Golf Society programme for 2010 and the officers for the year are as follows

The dates are:-     Spring Cup        Lords                 6th May
                           Ladies Day       Rochford            25th June
                           Captains Day    Thorpe Hall        16th July
                           Autumn Cup      Ballards Gore    1st October

The Officers are:-   Captain              Germit Chana
                            Vice Captain      Ken Berry
                            Treasurer           Brian Procter
                            Secretary           Frank James

Subscription £10.00 - Application for membership to Secretary. To know more please contact Frank James: frank@james441.fsnet.co.uk

E.Comp. Guy Jerman MEGS celebrates 50 years in the Royal Arch

On the 30 April 1960 E.Comp. Guy Y Jerman MEGS was exalted into Nore Chapter 3610. The Officers and members of Nore Chapter are proud and honoured to mark this significant milestone with a celebratory dinner in honour of E.Comp Guy. The dinner will be held at their regular meeting on the 17th April 2010 at a cost of £27. Summonses will be available at the meeting and at the beginning of April 2010 will be emailed, where possible, to all attendees.

To help make this a memorable event it would be wonderful if all of the Chapters in the Province were represented. Any Companion who would like to attend and share in these celebrations please call Len Parsons on 01268 747744 / 01268 747744 email len3610@aol.com

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