The Harrogate Events 2018 document outlines the logistics and schedule for a Masonic gathering in Harrogate, accessible via Leeds/Bradford airport and major roadways. Accommodation is block booked at the Cedar Court Hotel, located five minutes from the Masonic rooms, with rates set at £55 per person for shared rooms and £80 for single occupancy. A welcome dinner is scheduled for Friday night at £25 per person, featuring a three-course menu. The lodge meeting occurs on Saturday at the Harrogate Masonic Hall, including a demonstration of the Lodge of Sorrows and a buffet lunch for ladies at £15. The formal Ladies Festival dinner, costing £26, features a black tie and cocktail dress code. Attendees can enjoy local attractions such as Betty's Tea Rooms and the Royal Pump House Museum. A Sunday morning excursion to a local site is also planned. Participants are encouraged to engage in a relaxed atmosphere without loud entertainment.
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Access to Harrogate is from Leeds/Bradford airport or there aare excellent rail services and road access via the A1(M) or from across the Pennines and Manchester airport via M62 then M1 & A1(M) or northern route M6 and the M65, or even Darlington coming south on the A1. Accommodation has been “block booked” at the Cedar Court Hotel, that is within 5 minutes walking to the Masonic rooms. Cedar Court HotelPark ParadeHarrogateHG1 4AH Telephone +44 (0)1423 858 585Accommodation Has been reserved for 20+ Standard twin/double rooms @ £55 per person/night. Single occupancy @ £80 per room (a £10 supplement has been forced on us if Saturday 1 night only booking). The welcome get together which will be on the Friday night at 8pm in the “Queens” dining room is a 3-course dinner for about 50 at £25 per person. Menu Choices StartersSoup of the day (v)Vegetable Spring Rolls (v) oriental salad and hot sin dressingHam Hock Terrine piccalilli pure and toasted sourdough MainHerb Crusted Cod crushed citrus potatoes and seasonal vegetablesChicken Cordon Bleu sautéed potatoes with mushroom cream sauceStuffed Capsicum Pepper (v) cous cous and tomato coulis DesertTarte Au Citron raspberry coulis and almond pralineBaked Vanilla Cheesecake orange gel and candied orangeChocolate Pot clotted cream and ginger crumb The lodge meeting will be on Saturday at the Harrogate Masonic Hall There will be a demonstration of the Lodge of Sorrows presented by members of Glossopdale Lodge. Ladies will be invited to a buffet lunch (£15) before lodge opens and to the demonstration. On Saturday evening from 6.30pm for dining at 7.30 pm will be the formal Ladies Festival dinner costing just £26 Dress code will if possible be black ties for men and cocktail/evening dresses for the ladies but jacket and tie will be fine if you wish. Standard format as per normal (English, Worcestershire, Lancashire and may be other provinces) for the Ladies evening including speeches and ladies’ song. The entertainment will be self motivated and we can enjoy our own company without competing with the high decibels generated by the dance band, rock group or DJ! With carriages at midnight or take the air for a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Menu Choices StarterAssiette of Melon with Lime sorbetChicken Liver PateBroccoli & Stilton Soup MainRoast Beef & Yorkshire puddingSalmon Steak with Spinach Hollandaise sauceOnion Risotto fried leeks and Black Olive & Red wine reductionAll with Selection of Fresh Vegetables DesertStrawberry Eaton messRaspberry & Hazelnut PavlovaLemon Posset and ShortbreadTea OR Coffee There are lots of things to do in Harrogate
Betty's Tea Rooms Harrogate Turkish Baths Royal Pump House Museum Valley Gardens R.H.S. Gardens at Harlow Carr Harewood House
On Sunday morning we hope to arrange a trip to a local attraction.