Jubilee Lodge No. 8818. He finally settled in Shalom Lodge No. 7541, where he was Installed as Master [2002]. Since when has been a Committee Member and Co-ordinator for M.A.G.I.C. where he has been very successful in securing the invaluable advertising revenue for the Sportsman's Evening programme.

E. Comp. T. C. Donn P.Pr.A.D.C. joined Pembroke Chapter No. 1299 in 1976 and was privileged to be made Provincial Asst. Grand Director of Ceremonies in 1989. He joined Southport Chapter, where he was M.E.Z. in 2006. He remains a member of both Shalom Lodge and Southport Chapter.

Following his secondary education he attended Crewe College of Education, Salford University on a part time basis, whilst at the same time serving an engineering apprenticeship. On completing his apprenticeship he moved into Civil Engineering, working on contracts all round England, Europe and North Africa. During this time he developed an interest in period boats and was motivated into start making models of them.

In 1982, sadly, he was made redundant. Due to his age, qualifications and experience, it proved impossible to get a suitable position in civil engineering and so he decided to put his talents in handicrafts to good use and purchased 'The Hobby Shop'. What an opportunity? Combining both leisure pursuits and livelihood!

This transformation in circumstances enabled him to indulge himself further in his pastime, constructing in excess of twenty model ships ranging in eras from the 14th Century to the present day, including some radio controlled models. Replica ships, similar to those constructed by Terry, have been known to trade for sums exceeding tens of thousands of pounds today! This is understandable as innumerable hours have been invested in the creation of his models that feature miniature ships' fittings and chandlery, many being 'scratch built'. Two of Terry's models are on permanent 'loan' display; one locally, a model of HMS Victory, is in the window of an architect in Houghton Street, Southport. The other, a model of a typical 'Banks Nobby', is in the Fishing Museum, Fleetwood.

Terry retired aged 64 but continued with his Masonic commitments and his hobby. Marquetry is another time consuming pursuit that occupies his mind and schedule. He has completed several very intricate marquetries and also a few years ago constructed a magnificent large wooden dolls house for his wife, Jean, who likewise being an arts person, has assigned many hours decorating and furnishing the superb four floor edifice, including basement, gardens and balcony. Both Terry and Jean are enormously talented people; both generous in spirit, time and support they give to local charities, schools and associations. How they find time to pursue their diverse interests, with dedication and steadfastness, remains a mystery.

W. Bro. Terence C. Donn, behind the apron, a model Mason and worker in wood!

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I am indebted to Terry's Grandson, Colin, for his assistance in preparing this article.