Saturday 25th April brought lovely weather, great company and a wonderfully British sense of fun as more than 50 members, partners and prospective members gathered at the home of W. Bro. Kevin Hamilton for our annual St George’s Spring Fête.
From the moment the gates opened, the garden was buzzing with activity. The cake stall — expertly run by Bro. Paul Lewis and his wife Miranda — was nothing short of legendary. Their line‑up included Salted Caramel Carrot Cake, Frosted Carrot Cake, Blondies, White Chocolate & Raspberry tray bakes, and Lemon & Blueberry cupcakes. Many of us pretended to be “just browsing”… before returning moments later with a plateful.
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Elsewhere, the book stall did a brisk trade, while the competitive spirits came out for Throw a Euro nearest to the bottle, darts, and a fun putting challenge. And of course, no fête would be complete without the ever‑popular opportunity to throw a wet sponge at the Worshipful Master — an activity enjoyed far too much by certain Brethren!
When hunger struck, everyone tucked into hearty traditional fare: Steak or Chicken pie, or Sausages, all served with mash, peas and proper gravy. The Honesty Bar kept spirits high, and the afternoon was rounded off perfectly with live music from Dave Manhattan, whose set had toes tapping across the garden.
Most importantly, thanks to the generosity and good humour of all who attended, the event raised a fantastic 1,080€ for the Centro de Marina Alta — a brilliant result and a testament to the strength of our Masonic community.
A huge thank you to W. Bro. Kevin for hosting the event, and a big shout out to all who helped, baked, cooked, organised and entertained, and to everyone who came along to support the day. Roll on the next one!
