This year’s annual Southport Group Ball was held in May 2024 at the Bold Hotel. In Southport. The venue used is always decorated beautifully with wonderful table decorations for the event and this year was no exception.
The three-course meal started with a goat’s cheese and beetroot salad with a black pudding crumb. This was followed by free range chicken, dauphinoise potatoes and vegetables. The dessert was a light summer berries compote. Coffee and mints ended the culinary delights.
Upon entering the venue, prior to, during and after the meal, everyone was entertained by the former Radio City DJ of over 30 years and now Radio Liverpool DJ, Jon Jessop. His experience shone through setting the ambiance for things to come.
A-Kay, a Soul and Motown singer with a penchant for Barry White arrived later than planned due to his vehicle breaking down en route and other transport had to be arranged. The organiser of the event, Iain Brown, was mightily relieved at Andy’s arrival and as last year, A-Kay had a full dance floor within minutes, until gone midnight.
It was another very successful social evening, where Mark Matthews, the Provincial Grand Master, his wife Debbie and Southport’s most recent entered apprentice, could enjoy the evening without ‘pomp and ceremony’ and just enjoy the evening with good company all around. Thanks to the excellent work of Ian Brown the evening was a great success!