SW Tourists – Vale of Avon 4859

The Tour Bus is wheezing, rattling and heroically making its way into Ringwood, and you are cordially, enthusiastically, and in the finest Masonic tradition politely but firmly expected to join Vale of Avon Lodge on Monday 16th February at Unity Hall, Southampton Road, Ringwood BH24 1HY.

We’ll be working a DOUBLE Initiation (1st Degree). The candidate is keen, the ritual has been buffed to a high shine, the Lodge room is poised and ready — all that’s missing is a respectable gathering of familiar faces so it looks like this was organised on purpose.

We open at the traditional hour of 6.00pm sharp (give or take, by Masonic reckoning), followed by the Festive Board, where food will be consumed, tales will grow taller with each retelling, and good humour will flow freely — as it always does when the Tourists roll into town and gently lower the tone.

We are also honoured to be joined by APGM Chris Lockwood, who will be in attendance and pretending not to notice any misbehaviour.

A special plea to all Tourists: please confirm with me if you’re attending, even if you’ve already booked directly. It keeps us sane and prevents unnecessary head-scratching.

We promise a warm welcome, a proper evening. Do come along — it genuinely won’t be the same without you (and yes… we will notice).