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Another Successful Year
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On alternate years the stand display is organised by the
East and West Kent Provinces. The Provincial Information Officer for West
Kent, W.Bro. Charles Marchant SGD, APGM, commented “Throughout all three
days, we had a steady stream of visitors, many of them Masons, who
expressed their support and appreciation for what we were doing. The
non-Masons went away with a better understanding of the aims and ideals of
the Craft and a number were sufficiently impressed to consider making
further enquires with a view to membership of the Order. Of course the
principal aim of our stand was to demonstrate that Freemasonry is not a
secret furtive organisation, but one which has a great deal to offer and
one in which we can take pride”
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W.Bro. Charles Marchant
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For the fifth consecutive year Kent Freemasons scored a
success with their stand at the annual Kent Show at Detling. The event which
took place over the 14th, 15th and 16th of July attracted large crowds and a
huge interest in our stand.
The Worshipful Master at the festive board.
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W.Bro. Michael Lewis
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East Kent’s Provincial Information Officer, W.Bro.
Michael Lewis DL. PJGD added “The Kent Show provides Kent Freemasonry with
an excellent opportunity to be visible to the Kent community, many times
we hear comment such as ‘I thought you were supposed to be a secret’,
which demonstrates that we are breaking down the most popular
misconception, that we are a secret organisation. Whilst It is impossible
to measure the success of the stand, we are convinced it works. Each year
we hand out thousands of leaflets.
Many recipients start to read the leaflet even before they’ve left the
stand and none get thrown away. Just being there and connecting wih the
public, our own members and members of other provinces is extremely
important”.
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Michael added. “The Show is a major element in our communication and awareness
strategy which is to provide a consistent message about Freemasonry. Our stand
enables us to reach our target market, create a positive awareness of
Freemasonry and the values it promotes to the community. As usual we had an
excellent turn out of helpers from the communication teams and senior brethren
of both Provinces, Our own Provincial Grand Master, W.Bro. Michael Robin
Bailey, never misses a show. Every year he helps on the Stand, hands out
leaflets and responds to questions from the public. This year we receive some
excellent membership enquires from younger men who wished to know more about
us and our work – Our presence at the Kent Show is an undoubted success on
more than one level, and long may it continue to be so.
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Two of our 'Younger' helpers
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The Kent Stand is ideally situated in the picnic area
immediate facing the band area. Every year the popular ‘Casablanca Steps’
group plays at regular intervals throughout the day. Regular helpers on
our stand feel they now know the group’s act better than they do!
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Our PGM Lends a Hand
(Photos from previous years)
Introduce a Friend
The Kent Show leaflet is an excellent introduction to Freemasonry and ideal
for passing onto a family member, friend, work colleague or anyone who wishes
to know more about Freemasonry.
To download a copy just click on the leaflet
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