EASTGATE LODGE 6393. PETERBOROUGH & DISTRICT. GLE. RAOB
NEWS & PHOTOS
The Worthy Primo - November
Bro. Barry Burrell ROH
Officers of the Eastgate - November
WORTHY PRIMO | BRO. B. BURRELL ROH |
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CITY MARSHALL | BRO. G. WHATFORD |
CITY CHAMBERLAIN | BRO. R. GRUNDY KOM |
CITY TYLER | BRO. P. PIERCE ROH |
CITY CONSTABLE | BRO. D. HILDRED |
CITY REGISTER | BRO. R. MACNAMARA ROH |
ALDERMAN of BENEVOLENCE | BRO. I. GUNN ROH |
CITY WAITER | BRO. D. NUNN |
CITY SECRETARY | BRO. M.S. SHARP ROH |
CITY TREASURER | BRO. S. JONES ROH |
TRUSTEES | BRO. P. PIERCE ROH |
BRO. I. GUNN ROH | |
BRO. M. SNOWDON ROH |
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2025 Events Calendar
DATE | EVENT | VENUE |
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20th March | PGL Visit | Eastgate Lodge |
25th May | Maywood Cup | Float Fish Farm |
5th July | Hog Roast | Farcet Village Club |
20th July | Bannister Cup | Decoy Lakes |
20th November | PGL Visit | Eastgate Lodge |
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60 YEAR PRESENTATION
Brothers Burrell, Jones and Sharp, all
Roll of Honour Members, attended the
60 Year Presentation Ceremony of Bro.
Robert Taylor, ROH, GW 2015. The 60
Year Ceremony was conducted by Bro.
Dave Jerman, ROH, Grand Primo 2015.
Bro. Bob with Bro. David Jerman ROH, his 'Bodyguard' & one of the sponsors.
Before the ceremony Bro. Martyn Sharp ROH presented Bro. Bob
with a certificate on behalf of the Brothers of the Eastgate Lodge.
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INITIATION - JACOB NUNN
In an Initiation Ceremony conducted by Bro. Ian
Gunn ROH (the initiate's Grandfather), Jacob
Nunn was welcomed into the Order on Thursday
the 22nd of August. Bro. Ian carried out a very
good ceremony supported by Bro. Tony Carpenter
ROH, the City Chamberlain and the Alderman of
Benevolence, Bro. Bob Macnamara ROH.
There was a good turnout from the Lodge with
support from the Locomotive & Valiant Lodges
including the PGP, Bro. Pete Dudley KOM.
Welcome to the Order Bro. Jacob.
At the Lodge Meeting on the 5th of September
Bro. Jacob was presented with his Emblem
and his Parchment by the Worthy Primo,
Bro. (Granddad) Ian Gunn ROH.
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2024 BANNISTER CUP
Success for the Eastgate Lodge in retaining
the Cup with the A Team following up last
years winners, Eastgate B, who came third.
The top three weights went to Steve Jones,
Mick Clay & Martyn Sharp with the fourth
member of Team A, Roy Grundy coming fifth.
Mick Clay receives the Bannister Cup from the PGP for Team A
Mick Reeve receives the Goodwin Cup for Team B from PGP Pete Dudley
Steve Jones receives the Parker Shield, heaviest catch for a Buff.
Steve Belham - top weight for a Non Buff wins the Kate Wright Shield.
Pete presents Mick Clay with the Dick Knock Trophy for the biggest fish
Mick also caught the smallest fish to win the Grand Waiters Trophy
Mick Reve wins the Last Runners up Trophy for the smallest weight.
Many thanks to Provincial Grand Primo, Bro. Pete Dudley KOM
for presenting the trophies as well as fishing for the Valiant Lodge.
Thanks to Bro. Pete Pierce ROH for his support and all of the
Brothers and Non Buffs who fished and supported the event.
Bro. Steve Jones ROH
At the August PGL, Bro. Pete Pierce presented a cheque for £237 on
behalf of the Eastgate Lodge, monies raised during the Bannister Cup.
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Saturday 6th of July at Farcet Village Club,
7.00 pm food served from 7.30 pm.
This event is now sold out!
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Maywood Cup 19th May 2024.
This years match was won by Bro. Mick Clay with Bro.
Steve Jones ROH winning the Alf Cook Shield.
Steve presents the Maywood Cup to Mick.
Steve presents the Frank Marsden Trophy to Julian Reeve
(Best weight caught by a non-Buff)
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2023 PGP's Appeal Cheque Presentation
Bro. Martyn presented a cheque for £7500 to
Cheyenne Smith for Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall,
Cheyenne said "We are really grateful for this splendid
donation to Sue Ryder Care, and thank the Buffs for
all the work they did on our behalf last year."
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2023 CHRISTMAS DINNER
The rearranged Dinner took place on the
17th of January at the Admiral Wells
in Holme. Another good turn out for a very
convivial night in the company of the Lodge
Brothers, Partners, Widows and Guests.
The Raffle, was conducted by Bro. Pete
supported by Bro. Tony, and was again a
huge success and we were very pleased
with the amount of great prizes donated.
The Annual Cash draw also took place
with wins for Tony (x3), David, Pete,
Steve, Martyn, Bob, and Roy.
Thanks to all who attended.
Two presentations also took place.
Bro. Pete Pierce surprised Bro. Martyn
Sharp with a Secretary Jewel on behalf
of the Lodge for the outstanding work he
carries out for the Eastgate Lodge.
In a twist the Lodge had also taken the
decision to present Bro. Pete Pierce with
a Man of Worth Jewel for the 30 Years +
of Fund Raising on behalf of many Charities.
This has included supporting three Brothers
of Lodge who've been PGP's. Bro. Martyn
Sharp, IPPGP, conducted the presentation.
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BRO. STEVE JONES ROH
SERVICES RENDERED JEWEL
The PGP and Eastgate Lodge Secretary,
Bro. Martyn Sharp ROH, presented Bro.
Steve Jones ROH with a Services
Rendered Jewel on behalf of the Lodge
for all the work he carries out.
Brother Steve thanked the Brothers
for the Jewel which came as a complete
surprise and stated that he was happy to
arrange events & would continue to do so.
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BRO. NORRIE TAWSE ROH
50 YEAR PRESENTATION
On 20th of October, Bro’ Tony Carpenter & I drove over to North Wales to attend the Edward Vll Lodge in Llandudno. Several years ago, Bro’ Norrie Tawse ROH, honorary member of the Welland Lodge which subsequently amalgamated with the Eastgate Lodge moved to Colwyn Bay with his partner Carol. The Eastgate Lodge secured Bro’ Norrie’s 50 year emblem early in 2022, but we’ve had no opportunity to
present it to him until now.
The Edward Vll made Tony & me very welcome. I was placed
in the Royal Chair and made the presentation of the emblem along with a jewel to mark the occasion. 50 years (+ 1 of
course) is a milestone in itself, but Norrie like so many
Brothers who joined the Order whilst in the Services, has as
Bro’ Tony pointed out when sponsoring him - been about a bit.
Norrie joined the Order in the Por Favor Lodge in Gibraltar in 1971, has visited Lodges throughout the world, and ended
up in the Peterborough area at the end of his travels.
He has been PGP in the Rutland Province and Roll of Honour Assembly President in the Peterborough Province.
Since moving to Colwyn Bayt, Norrie has been PGP (again) in North Wales during the COVID period, and is City Secretary
(again) now for the Edward Vll. Bro’ Norrie has filled his firsthalf century with a mixture of commitment and good fellowship, and is a Brother who embodies the fundamentals
of our Order: Justice, Truth & Philanthropy.
A challenging journey over to Wales from Cambridgeshire
on a Friday afternoon, but well worth the effort. It was a
good Lodge meeting, with new friends met and one old one given the recognition so well deserved.
Martyn S Sharp ROH (City Secretary, Eastgate Lodge 6393
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2023 BANNISTER CUP
Held at Float Fish Farm on the
27th of August on Phoenix Pool.
This years event was won by Eastgate 'B',
congratulations to Mick and Daryl Reeve,
Steve Belham and Steve Page.
A superb effort with the team completing
a clean sweep of all the major trophies.
Eastgate 'A', Martyn Sharp, Mick Clay, Roy
Grundy & Steve Jones were runners-up.
Mentioned in dispatches, Pete Pierce for
conducting the weigh-in & raffle as well as
PGP Martyn for presenting the Trophies.
Mick receives the Bannister Cup for Eastgate 'B'.
Martyn & Roy with the Tate Shield won by Runners-Up Eastgate 'A'.
Mick receives the Parker Shield on behalf of Daryl.
Heaviest total weight for a Buff.
Steve Belham is presented with the Kate Wright Shield.
Heaviest total weight from a Non Buff.
Mick be presented with the Dick Knock Trophy on behalf of Daryl.
Biggest single fish - an 11 lb beauty!
Steve Belham collects the Grand Waiters Cup from Martyn.
Smallest single fish - Pete could hardly see it!
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MAYWOOD CUP 2023
This years Lodge Fishing Competition took place
on Sunday 18th June at Float Fish Farm on Captain
Tom's. The Maywood Cup was won by Steve Jones,
with the Alf Cook Shield going to Runner Up Roy Grundy.
The trophy for the best weight by a non Buff, the Frank
Marsden Memorial Trophy was won by Steve Page.
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HOG ROAST 2023
Took place on the 22nd of July at the Parkway
PSL Club, the Lodge thanks everyone for
their attendance and support. The raffle raised
£282, thanks to Chris and Tina for conducting
it and an army of ticket folders who provided assistance to allow it to take place.
Thanks to Malcolm from March for
the Hog Roast and Shadowside who
provided the musical entertainment.
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HONARARY MEMBERSHIP SASH PRESENTATION
On Thursday 29th of December 2022 Bro. Martin Sharp ROH visited Bro. Geoff Jefford ROH to present him with his Honorary Sash on behalf of the Lodge. Brother Geoff hasn't been in the best of health this year but the Brothers of the Lodge look forward to his return soon.
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LODGE CHRISTMAS DINNER 2022
Held on the 14th of December we had a great meal in great company.
Pete again organised the super and we also had the cash draw.
this years winners were: Roy, Martyn, Dave - twice, Tony - twice,
and Bob - three wins of which he pledged £100 to next years PGP Appeal.
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THE BANNISTER CUP 2022
This years event was held on the Two Island Lake
at Float Fish Farm. The Cup was won by the team
with the heaviest weight, the Locomotive.
PGP Neil presents the Bannister Cup to Mark Vallance
The Tate Shield
Awarded to the team with the second heaviest total
catch was won by the Eastgate A.
The Goodwin Cup
Awarded to the team with the third heaviest total
catch was won by the Fenman.
PGP Neil with the Fenman Lodge Team
The Parker Shield
Presented to the RAOB Brother with the Heaviest
Catch won by Mick Clay of the Eastgate A
The Kate Wright Shield
Presented to the Non-Buff with the heaviest weight
won by Steve Ferguson fishing for the Fenman
The Grand Waiters Trophy
Presented to the Angler who has caught the smallest fish, won this
year by Daryl Reeve of the Eastgate B, collected by Dad Mick
The Dick Knock Trophy
Presented to the angler who's caught the largest fish
won by Steve Ferguson fishing for the Fenman Lodge.
The Grand Waiters Best Dressed Trophy
Presented to the best dressed angler on the bank
won by Bob Macnamara for the 15th time!
The Scamp Trophy, to the Top Junior Angler
under 16, was not contested this year.
Thanks to all of the Anglers for their participation, the Lodge Secretaries for their continued support and the PGP, Bro. Neal Mathews, KOM, for coming over and presenting the Trophies.
Thanks to Pete Pierce for running the Raffle and again doing the
weigh-in to help make the event a success.
With your contributions we raised £167 for
the PGP's Charity Appeal, many thanks.
Steve Jones
EASTGATE LODGE A | |
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MICK CLAY | 62.5 lbs |
TONY H | 4.5 lbs |
STEVE JONES | 14.0 lbs |
ROY GRUNDY | DNF |
TOTAL | 81 lbs |
LOCOMOTIVE LODGE | |
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DES PROUD | 58.0 lbs |
MARK VALANCE | 15.5 lbs |
MELISSA VALANCE | 21.0 lbs |
WAYNE HOLLIS | 10.0 lbs |
TOTAL | 104.5 lbs |
EASTGATE LODGE B | |
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MICK REEVE | 2.0 lbs |
DARYL REEVE | 4.0 lbs |
JULIAN REEVE | 13.0 lbs |
STEVE BELHAM | 25.0 lbs |
TOTAL | 44.0 lbs |
FENMAN LODGE | |
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BOB MACNAMARA | 1.75 lbs |
STEVE FERGUSON | 49.0 lbs |
JEFF POWE | 11.0 lbs |
DANIEL RICE | 9.0 lbs |
TOTAL | 70.75 lbs |
VALIANT LODGE | |
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PETE DUDLEY | 5.0 lbs |
ROBERT DUDLEY | 3.0 lbs |
JOHN DUDLEY | 1.0 lbs |
TOTAL | 9.0 lbs |
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JULY 2022 HOG ROAST
Thanks to everyone for their support in attending this years event. Great to see everyone again especially those Brothers and their parties from the other Lodges and Joe Underhill who came over with the Band.
Another find Hog Roast from Malcolm who joined us from Ramsey. We had a superb Band, The Macarnos, who did two great sets with popular songs and superb harmonies, we look forward to seeing the again in the future.
We had the normal Super-Raffle put together by Pete Pierce that raised £220 and we were well looked after once again by Johnny, Maggie and the Staff of our hosts, the Parkway Club.
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MAYWOOD CUP 2022
Held on the 8th of May on Two Islands at Float Fish Farm.
The Bannister Cup, Buff with heaviest weight was won by Mick Clay.
Runner-up was Roy Grundy winning the Alf Cook Shield and the top
Non-Buff Steve Belham, won the inaugural Frank Marsden Trophy.
The trophy is named in the memory of Frank, a popular local angler
who has fished in the Bannister Cup on several occasions.
Mick receives the Maywood Cup from Bob
Bob presents the Alf Cook Shield to Roy
Steve receives the Frank Marsden Trophy from Bob
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HONORARY MEMBERSHIP PRESENTATION
Brothers Steve, Martin and Tony visited Brother Geoff Jefford
to present him with his Honorary Membership Certificate.
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Congratulations to Brother Bill and Angie Smith on
becoming Grandparents to Grandson Ethan.
Well done and congratulation to
Mum Cheyanne and and Dad Ben.
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2021 MAYWOOD CUP & COOK SHIELD
With no Eastgate Lodge Fishing Competition
this year it was decided to present the Lodge Trophys
for the best and second best catches at this years
Bannister Cup Match held on October 3rd.
As a result Steve Jones was presented with the Maywood Cup
with the highest weight of 29 lb 3 ozs & Martyn Sharp received
the Cook Shield with a weight of 27 lb 14 ozs.
The Trophys were presented by the
Worthy Primo, Bro. Bill Smith ROH
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BANNISTER CUP 2021
This years event took place at Float Fish Farm,
Wagtail Pool, on Sunday 3rd of October.
The Bannister Cup
Awarded to the team with the heaviest total catch
was won by the Eastgate Lodge A;
The Tate Shield
Awarded to the team with the second heaviest total
catch was won by the Locomotive Lodge;
The Goodwin Cup
Awarded to the team with the third heviest total
catch was won by the Eastgate Lodge B.
The Parker Shield
Awarded to the RAOB member with heaviest individual
catch was won by Des Proud of the Locomotive Lodge.
Kate Wright Shield
Awarded to the non-member with heaviest individual
catch was won by Steve Belham of Eastgate Lodge B.
Grand Waiters Trophy
Awarded to the Angler with the smallest fish caught
was won by Mick Clay of the Eastgate A.
Dick Knock Trophy
Awarded to the Angler with the largest fish caught
won jointly won by Bradey Hartigan of the Fenman Lodge
and Roy Grundy of the Eastgate A.
The Scamp Trophy to the junior under 16 & the Trophy for the Best Dressed Angler on the Bank were not contested this year
Thanks to all of the Anglers for their participation, the Lodge Secretaries for their continued support and Mark and Mel
Valance for their hard work in making the event a success
and raising £82 for the PGP's Charity Appeal.
EASTGATE LODGE A | |
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MICK CLAY | 3 lb 8 ozs |
MARTYN SHARP | 27 lb 14 ozs |
STEVE JONES | 29 lb 3 ozs |
ROY GRUNDY | 27 lbs |
TOTAL | 87 lb 9 ozs |
LOCOMOTIVE LODGE | |
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DES PROUD | 42 lb 11 ozs |
MARK VALANCE | 14 lb 11 ozs |
MELISSA VALANCE | 11 lb 14 ozs |
TOTAL | 69 lb 4 ozs |
EASTGATE LODGE B | |
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MICK REEVE | 1 lb 7 ozs |
DARYL REEVE | 13 lb 1 oz |
JULIAN REEVE | 14 lb 9 ozs |
STEVE BELHAM | 16 lb 3 ozs |
TOTAL | 45 lb 4 ozs |
FENMAN LODGE | |
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BOB MACNAMARA | DNF |
BRANDON HARTIGAN | 15 lb 14 ozs |
DANIEL RICE | 11 lb 1 oz |
TOTAL | 26 lb 15 ozs |
VALIANT LODGE | |
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PETE DUDLEY | 5 lb 3 ozs |
ROBERT DUDLEY | 8 lb 9 ozs |
TOTAL | 9.0 lbs |
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Nearly time for the off
Weighed-in, time to get dry
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Tuesday 26th May - Float Fish Farm
Tuesday 29th May - Float Fish Farm
5th June 2020 - Float Fish Farm
Un-Social Distancing - Happy Birthday Pete
Eastgate Fishing # 7
Tuesday 10th June - Float Fish Farm
Roy getting stuck into the Carp
Bob getting stuck into the Sandwiches
Eastgate Fishing - 16th June
Friday 19th June - Steve Jones & some Locals
Tuesday 23rd June - Eastgate Fishing Outing
Fishing Day 30th June
Only Martyn and Steve on Parade
Martyn took all the photos
08:30 we both caught early
"Fish On!"
10 pounder caught on a 7 metre pole
Another day at the Lakes - 07 July
'Corona Bob' - Cigar that is!
Tuesday 14th July - Bannister Cup Sunday
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Bob, Marc and Sponsors Martyn Sharp & Tony Carpenter
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Thanks for your ongoing support.
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Pete and Ann Pierce
Gwen and Henry
Bill and Angie Smith
Steve and Tina Jones
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This years Dinner was held at the Newark Hotel on Saturday 10th of December. The Annual Cash Draw took place with Marc Snowden; Geoff Jefford; Bob Macnamara; Bill Smith; Ian Gunn; and David Hildegard winning the six £100 prizes. The Grand Christmas Raffle was again a great success with lots of fantastic prizes.
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Throughout 2015, members of the Eastgate Lodge of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes have raised funds for the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association - SSAFA. Most of the money came from the weekly car-booting activities of Pete & Ann Pierce, with the rest of the Lodge adding to the total by running raffles and sweepstakes.
The photo’ from our annual dinner held at the Newark Hotel in Peterborough shows Steve Jones and Pete Pierce from the Eastgate Lodge presenting a cheque for £5000.00 to SSAFA publicity officer Wing Commander (retired) Bob Carr OBE, and SSAFA Divisional Secretary Simon Taylor.
In accepting the cheque, Simon Taylor said ‘ …. We are grateful to the Eastgate Lodge of the RAOB for presenting us with this magnificent sum. It will greatly assist the work of SSAFA in Peterborough & Fenland, to help and support servicemen, ex-servicemen and their families in times of need …..’
Bro. Martyn S. Sharp ROH, City Sec.
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The joint event, organised by ourselves and the Fenman Lodge, was held at the Farcet Village Club. There was an excellent turnout and all of the Lodges of the Peterborough & District Provinces contributed to the event. The total raised was £1130 and will be shared between the two Lodge Charity Appeals for 2015, the Thorpe Hall "Raise the Roof Fund" and ssafa.
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Brother Colin flanked by his Sponsors, Bro. Richard Baldock ROH, Peterborogh & District PGP for 1998 and Bro. Tom Hailstone ROH
Bro' Colin was initiated into the King George Lodge 6553 on 27th September 1972 and remains a Kangaroo after a 40 year Buffalo career. Even after suffering a massive stroke a few years ago Bro' Colin continues to play a full role in the Lodge. He has served in all the Minor Lodge offices and has always been on hand to help out when needed. When the King George amalgamated with the Eastgate Lodge Bro' Colin continued to attend regularly and is a valued Brother to us all.
Bro' Richard Baldock ROH PPGP
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Thanks once again to everyone who sponsored me - tide was in and the weather was great. I attach a photo of me looking pleased to be out of the water.
Martyn
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Pete would like to thank hairdresser Sarah and the Brothers of the Province for their support. Pete raised £365 towards the Lodge Charity Appeal
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Took place on Sunday 14th of August at Yoke Farm, Upper Benefield, the Eastgate fished two teams who came 3rd and 4th. Steve Belham fishing for the 'A' team won the Grand Waiters Cup for the Smallest Fish & the 'A' Team won the Goodwin Cup for Third place.
Pete Beeby collects the Goodwin Cup.
Steve Belham is presented with his Trophy.
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Bro. Henry Muir ROH
Brother Henry Celebrated 52 years in the Order on Wednesday 6th April 2011. He was presented with a special "Cookie" to mark the event.
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Initiation
Mr Darran Nunn was initiated into the Order on the 23rd of February 2011. The Ceremony was conducted by the WP Bro. Steve Jones KOM, ably assisted by the City Chamberlain, Bro. Ian Gunn ROH and the Alderman of Benevolence, Bro. Pete Beeby KOM. The PGP, Bro. Jim Hartigan ROH the Officers of PGL and visitors from the Valiant, Fenman, Welland and Locomotive, made it a pleasant and successful evening.
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2010 Christmas Day Charity Swim
Bro. Martyn Sharp took part in a Charity Swim at Hunstanton on Christmas morning. Martyn thanks everyone who sponsored him.
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THIRD DEGREE CEREMONY
Brother Pete was Raised to the Third Degree on Wednesday the 12th of January 2011. An excellent Ceremony was performed by the President of the Peterborough & District Knights Chapter, Bro. Tony Carpenter ROH. Brother Pete's Sponsor was Bro. Martyn Sharp ROH.
Bro. Pete was presented with his Third Degree Emblem on
Wednesday the 23rd of February by Bro. Tony Carpenter ROH.
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PGL Dinner October 30th 2010
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Bannister Cup August 15th 2010
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