The Midlands Workings at Athol Chapter No74 are always a challenge for the visiting Provincial Team. However, Presiding Officer E Comp Geoff Walker PGStB, Acting 2ndPGP E Comp Mike Hogarth PAGDC and Acting 3rdPGP E Comp Alex Birchley with Escorting DC E Comp Roy Dixon had prepared well and a wonderful evening was had by all at Athol’s Installation Meeting on the 17th November.

It is always a special meeting when a new MEZ is installed and it was no exception for E Comp Jeff Scotford. Not only was it a great night for Jeff, but E Comp Andrew Williams was also installed as Haggai. The evening was completed in fine style with the ever-present E Comp Gary Macauley going back into a Principals chair, this time as Joshua.

It was a happy and fraternal Festive Board with entertaining toasts. A special evening all round.

From left to right, E Comps Andrew Williams, Mike Hogarth, Geoff Walker, Jeff Scotford, Alex Birchley and last but not least, Gary Macauley.

Photos and script by E Comp Roy Dixon.