"The Magnificent Seven"
Following last year's successful visit, members of The Province of Essex again attended the District Meeting of Spain, held again in Benidorm, in early February.
After arriving on Friday, when what was described as "some" time spent exploring the local tapas bars, the intrepid bunch retired to the hotel bar (sense a theme here?) before retiring for the night.
Saturday morning saw the District meeting take place with over 300 Mark Master masons attending, not only from Spain, but from many English Provinces as well. The meeting is conducted both in Spanish and English and included the Investiture of District Officers as well as first appointments and promotions. The meeting was followed by an excellent festive board accompanied by "some" excellent local wine. As ever, a very warm welcome was extended to all with the members of the District of Spain always delighted to receive visitors from the United Kingdom. No doubt there will be a sequel next year as the seven ride again!
After arriving on Friday, when what was described as "some" time spent exploring the local tapas bars, the intrepid bunch retired to the hotel bar (sense a theme here?) before retiring for the night.
Saturday morning saw the District meeting take place with over 300 Mark Master masons attending, not only from Spain, but from many English Provinces as well. The meeting is conducted both in Spanish and English and included the Investiture of District Officers as well as first appointments and promotions. The meeting was followed by an excellent festive board accompanied by "some" excellent local wine. As ever, a very warm welcome was extended to all with the members of the District of Spain always delighted to receive visitors from the United Kingdom. No doubt there will be a sequel next year as the seven ride again!
l to r: W.Bros. Bhogal; Kaye; Remblance; White; Bro.Bold; W.Bros. Neale and Bennett
