Templenewsam Lodge

No. 4471 R.A.O.B.

CharityChampions

The Templenewsam Lodge was always ready to do their Benevolence bit for the Order and our first success was winning the Jack Parker Cup in 1973.

After winning the trophy it never left our lodge and no other lodge could take it from us.

Jack Parker Cup Winners 1973

Winners again 1974

The Templenewsam Lodge No.4471 R.A.O.B.

Became part of the community of Seacroft following the appearance of Bro. Gordon Ward as Lady Gordenia Tashlessopening the the Seacroft Village Gala in May 1975.

Lady Gordenia Tashless and the Askins 1975

Gordon’s appearance gave the lodge the impetus to become involved in charity workoutside the lodge and Order.

The first effort was a pram race around the pubsof Seacroft and raised the princely sum of £54.

This was a fair amount in 1975 and was given to St. James Church.

It was a memorable day as you will see.

The one and onlyBig Baby

Gordon Ward

Bearded Motherand child

David Ward and Colin Boileau

First stop at The Cricketers

Pete HorsteadAndTony Isles

Ken Spink, Bill Askin and George Horstead

Later in 1975 we attendedA Fancy Dress DanceIn the Village Hall

I bet Ken SpinkRemembers it well

It was the following year , 1976 when we Took the Seacroft Village Gala and shook it’s very foundations when the lodge took part and opened a ‘Wild West Corral’

Three of our late membersDennis Burnan, Bill Simpson & Gordon Ward

Alison Pethrick,Audrey Burnan & Val Askin

Even the children joined in

Iris Wood and Joy Horstead on the ‘door’

Following our success at

the Gala the Lodge

arranged a Charity

cricket match On the

Village green

I don’t think Lords would approve the dress code

It was in 1976 the Concert Party was formed

We only had a few rehearsals. Here’s one

Bill Askin, Gordon Ward, Pete Horstead, Bill Simpson & Dennis Burnan

One of our mostmemorable sketcheswas the Golf routine

This was performedBy Bill Askin andGordon Ward.

In Jubilee Year of 1977 the lodge built aCastle on the Green for its Medieval Theme

I will remember this day for the rain andDennis Burnan and the pig.

Some people have tobe more colourfulthan others

Did Bill Askingo over the topwith this outfit?

Jan. 1978 saw the lodge Party with a Western Theme

Harry Simpson,Gordon Ward,Pete Horstead

Ken Spink,Bill Simpson,Bill Askin & Dennis Burnan

Again Jan.1978 another tradition sadly gone now

A Burns Night in Full Highland Dress!!!!!

This had a Pirate Theme

The Seacroft Gala 1978

Long Johns Ward

&

Valerie Askin

The Seacroft Gala 1979 This time we tried a Gypsy Theme

Seacroft Gala 1980

Another Change Now we are Fairies

The Seacroft Village Gala 1981

This Year it was Cavemen

Who is smiling behind the mask?

Any excuse to dressup.

Fancy Dress Do

At The Village Hall

1981

Another new adventure: The Garforth Pram Race

1981

Two of the Fearsome Vikings!!!!!

Bill Askin Gordon Ward

1981 also saw our 60th Lodge BirthdayIs this where we got a taste for barbeques?

Back to Seacroft Gala 1982

Reverting to type ‘The CLOWNS’

‘CinderFella’ 1982 Pantomime

The Custard Pie Scene

Starring Bill Askin, Ken Spink, Dennis Burnan & Gordon Ward

A new venture for us in 1983 Seacroft Hospital

1983 again 12 hour Sponsored Badminton

First of our Sporting Efforts

The Concert Party in Action 1984

The Oliver Routine

Hedley, Ken, Keith, Peter, Maurice, Richard & Gordon Dennis, Harry,Bill Wood & Bill Askin

Seacroft Hospital 1984

This was the start of our Clown Era & face Painting

1985 again and The Lodge turn out to helpBro. K.Hannam at All Saints Church.

Into the big time in 1986

First time we achieved £1,000

1986 At All Saints Church again

Now we are well into Clowning about

1986 at Seacroft Hospital Garden party

Saw the return of the VIKINGS

1987 and double your money

£2,000 for Martin House

1989 Still entertaining the Old Folks

The Mad Doctors and Patients

Maurice Pethrick, Keith Hannam & Ken Spink

The Concerts always included the Golf Sketch

The Pro’ still smart the pupil has a bigger cap

1989 Saw Bill and Gordon at Notton Fair

1990 (Gordon PGP) Back at Notton

With help from Audrey and Val

1990 saw the start of Gordon’s year as P.G.P.

A cold winter’s day at Wetherby

With help from Audrey and bro.Paul Browne

1990 a Springtime stroll around the Three Peaks

It’s easy at the beginning

Having a refreshment stop

1990 again at Seacroft Hospital

Family help again

1990 Sponsored walk to Outwood

We collected £1000 and then gave a concert

Start

Half Way

Having got the Cheque we did the concertAnd raised a further £160.

1991 Back at Notton this time with Audrey Burnan

Mid year and aTombola atAsda Crossgates

Jack ChapmanChampion Ticket seller

Keith, AudreyAnd BerylRelaxing afterCollecting£550.

A very busy year forface painters‘LAUGH & TITTER’

Fair at Prince of WalesCollieryPontefract

124 Faces£62.

What a YearFor Bro. Gordon Ward

Here he is presentingDr.Duncan Walker With a cheque for

£10,305.13p

1992 Bill and Gordon back at Seacroft Hospital

January 1993

The end of Bill’sYear as P.G.P. and A presentation of A cheque toDuncan Walker forKillingbeckChildrensHeart Unit

1998 Keith Johnson now P.G.P.

Combined Line Dance and Bill Askin’s 60th birthday

Ken’s revenge!!!!!

1998 Collecting at Morrison’s Supermarket

May 1998 helping our friends at Calcaria Victory Lodge

TadcasterCalcaria VictoryLodgeFun Day

How’s thisfor flowerpower

Halloween 1998 Party at Village Hall

The Johnsons and Askins dressed to Kill

1998 our first Barbeque at Ken and Corrines

Total made £800.

Still Singing- Presentation Night 1999

Keith Johnson’s magnificent effort as P.G.P. 1998

£8,000 for A.S.B.A.H.