Cricket contest organiser says he’s pleased and proud of those who took part in his event

Public enjoys Freemasons’ day out in Skegness sunshine

August 9, 2026

August 10, 2026

The man who organised a Freemasons’ Kwik Cricket competition says he’s struggling to express how pleased and proud he was of everyone who helped with the event at Cleethorpes Cricket Club.

Mick Boulton said: “First I must thank the Club and the wonderful people who run it. They were so helpful.

“Next a big thank you to all the players who represented their Lodges and Freemasonry so well. Astral, St James, St Peter, Lord Worsley, Industry and Smyth Lodges, along with the partners of St Peter and the Mix-Match team made up of supporters and volunteers.

“Well done to ‘Mighty Smyth’ on their win. There was some good cricket played, but the best things about the day were happiness and charity.

“The generosity of all those who supported the event have so far raised more than £700 for our chosen charity, ‘We Are ONE’ (Outreach North East), which provide support and services for the homeless of North East Lincolnshire. It’s a fantastic service led by Kelly Lowry, and I’d also like to thank Kelly for attending and supporting us.

“Finally thanks go to my helpers Ivor and Allison Hallam and my beautiful wife Kazzie. I would never gave coped without those guys.

“So it’s now onto next year. So many have asked for me to do it again so they can enjoy it all over again. I just hope those reading this who didn’t come will decide to come along to next time.”

The Province’s PR man Stuart Pearcey said: “It’s events like this which show the general public the true side of Freemasonry. It’s about fun and friendship, and supporting others, no matter if they’re within our organisation or just part of the communities in which we live. Collectively, we have so much to offer in terms of improving the quality of life, from helping our members to be the best-possible versions of themselves, or to giving young people a better start in life or supporting the elderly and vulnerable. If you think you’d like to be a Freemason, making the difference to the lives of yourself and others, fund out more about membership on our web site here.

All pictures: John Armstrong.