Julie Edwards (front left) making the final preparations
Wonderful news from our auction on Sunday afternoon….
Firstly we had over 450 lots to auction – some donated 100% and some contributing the commission i.e. 20% of sale price.
Secondly we had over 200 people through the door and Peter Chase and his wife collected £117 in entrance fees.
Thirdly the very efficient Tea bar run by Sally Ann Leese and Hazel Owens assisted by Jill Rumble and Dee Davis gave a further £240 from sales and a donated float of coins. The lovely ladies donated all the ingredients and so there were no outgoings.
38% of our lodge members were involved either on the day or by donations. Also assisting were nine wives/partners, a son, a daughter and a father of Lodge members. Many other masons from other lodges were also present and indeed assisted in setting up.
It was a lovely atmosphere and by far the most enjoyable of the three we have now run.
The total amount raised for the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys was £2350.00
A great result!
Well done to all those who were involved in the organisation before, during and after the event – in particular Ray Bezani and Julie Edwards who put many days of work into it. Also thanks to everyone who spent money on the day, made donations or contributed lots.
Left to right: Hazel Owens, Jill Rumble & Sally Ann Leese – running the refreshments table
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