Greetings one and all,
September has arrived with uncertain weather, variable news for rail travellers and a fairly up and down stock market, however this month also heralds the beginning a new Allied Masonic season which prospect alone can bring a smile to our faces, a lighter tread to our walk and the certainty of an enjoyable time with our friends.

I hope that the summer months have been good to you, it has not been too bad for sunshine and the rain we did get was needed, perhaps not so much all at once but I have noticed the soft fruit and tomatoes have done rather well – more chutney than I can give away!!  Holidays or time spent relaxing are always good value and even better for the brain, Doctors will prescribe rest and relaxation but do not go so far as to give a prescription for it, oh well – happy memories.

We have not been too dormant during the few months break - the Communications Team have been working hard on the website and following our Secretaries and Treasurers meeting, which was well attended and very successful, we have new ideas and suggestions which will be taken forward over the next few months and publicized on the website.

The date of November 10th has been selected for a lunch for members, partners, as well as prospective candidates, please support this venture.  If it is a success then we can repeat it at appropriate intervals (once a years seems about right at the moment) but as ever, your feedback is needed.  At the time of writing the venue has not been selected but all details will be on the Website and circulated to all Councils.

The Allied Masonic Degrees Grand Meeting is to be held in London on 27th October, please come along and support this meeting, it is the second time in London and it would be nice for a good amount of support from us.  It is also a good opportunity to see and meet with our Grand Master – MW Bro Tom Jackson.

But the big event for us is our District Meeting, which is to be held at MMH on Saturday 21st November 2015.  Last year we had another increase in numbers and this year I would like us to have even more, it would be great to see all newly joined members there with support from their Councils.

Our programme of Full Team Visits is being finalized along with the other visits to take place; offers of appointments and promotions have been sent to those deserving candidates and plans are well afoot for a new Masonic Year.

All in all an exciting propsect and I am looking forward to visiting and meeting with you all over the next 10 months or so for what I am sure will be another happy and successful year for London AMD.

All best wishes
Colin Woodcock
District Grand Prefect