Wednesday 9th December saw our annual Class of Instruction Christmas Dinner, which was well attended. Masons, their wives, friends and family attended, with the evening rounding to a close with Christmas carols performed by the Salvation Army and sung by those in attendance.

Wednesday 16th December saw our last Class of Instruction before Christmas, where we did a First Degree.

The next Class of Instruction is Wednesday 6th Janauary 2010, with the next full meeting being Tuesday 2nd February for a Second Degree.

Until then, from the brethren of Ashley Hill, we wish you a warm and merry Christmas.

Ashley Hill has successfully reached the final of the Festival 2011 Masterteam Quiz Final and will be contesting for the outright winners at The Old Mill at Aldermaston tonight, Monday 30th November.

Qualified teams are Ashley Hill, Sandhurst 2, Engineers 1, Berries 1, Berries 2, Christopher Wren Chapter, Hungerford 1, Victory, Hungerford 2, Wokingham Wanderers, Festival Torch Bearers, Loddon Chapter louts, Pangbourne Chapter, Pangbourne Mark and BLVM Belligerents.

Our annual Class of Instruction Christmas Supper will be held at Sindlesham on Wednesday, 9 December 2009, when, once again, the Salvation Army Band will lead the carol singing.

As in previous years, this evening is open to family and friends of members, both Masonic and non-Masonic. An email containing full details have been sent to members. Those wishing to attend should contact the COI Secretary, W Bro Lashmar.

On increasing occassions when meeting brethren, I’ve noticed many sporting an iPhone. It’s a handy tool, especially good for browsing the internet on the go.

Now iPhone users will be directed to an scaled down iPhone version of this website when navigating to www.ashleyhill7861.org.uk. Some functions such as the calendar and map for directions is not available. If an iPhone user would prefer to browse the normal website, an option is offered to switch back to normal viewing.

Please give it a test if you have an iPhone, and report any problems you may experience.