Yorkshire North & East Ridings Freemasons
Festival Cricket Match and Provincial Summer Ball
- Date
- 8 August 2026
Description
CRICKET MATCH
We are delighted to invite you to take part in the YNER Provincial Cricket Match in aid of Festival 29, taking place at:
📍 St Peter’s School, York
📅 Saturday 8th August 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Arrival from 12:00pm is advised for parking and preparation
This promises to be a fantastic afternoon of cricket, camaraderie, and fundraising as we bring together two teams in support of a truly important cause.
🏏 Match Details
Provincial Team
v
Festival 29 Team
We are looking to select two squads of 13 players (11 players and 2 substitutes per team).
🏏 Want to Play?
Cricketers wishing to take part are invited to contact the relevant team captain below. When registering your interest, please confirm:
• Which team you qualify for
• Your cricketing role (e.g. batsman, bowler, all-rounder, wicketkeeper)
• A brief outline of your experience
• What equipment you have available (e.g. bat, pads, gloves, etc.)
Provincial Team Captain
Mark Iveson (ProvGM)
pgm@yorkshirenerfreemasons.org.uk
Festival 29 Team Captain
Martin Eggermont (Festival Chairman & AProvGM)
martin.eggermont@ynerfestival29.org.uk
A practice session will be arranged nearer the time to assist with team preparation.
✅ Team Eligibility
Festival XI:
• Members of the Festival team
• Holders of a Festival Jewel
• Anyone actively supporting Festival 29 or connected with the MCF
Provincial XI:
• Members of a Lodge within the Province
• Members of a Chapter within the Province
💷 Cost to Play
£50 per player (includes food and soft drinks)
👥 Spectators Welcome
We warmly encourage brethren, family and friends to attend and support the day.
• £5 per spectator (to cover buffet costs)
• Please feel free to bring camping chairs
• WC facilities will be available
🎟 Supporting Festival 29
We are proud to be raising funds for Festival 29 and would love for you to be part of what promises to be a memorable and enjoyable day. A raffle may also take place on the day to further support the cause.
🎉 Continue the Day
Following the match, why not continue the celebrations by joining us at the Provincial Grand Ball at the Mercure, York (full details right).
📩 General Enquiries
For any questions not related to playing or team selection, please contact:
Des McKenzie
provchstwd@yorkshirenerfreemasons.org.uk
If you would like to play, please contact the relevant team captain directly.
SUMMER BALL
📍 Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel
📅 Saturday 8th August 2026
🕖 7:00pm – Midnight
🎟 Tickets
£50 per person
£500 per table of 10
🍽 Your Evening Includes
• Three-course dinner
• Live entertainment
• An enjoyable evening with good food, live entertainment with friends.
🍴 Menu
Starters
• Seasonal vegetable soup (v) (GF) – 192 kcal
• Feta & olive salad with tomato dressing (v) (GF) – 161 kcal
• Tomato, basil & mozzarella tart with balsamic syrup – 175 kcal
Mains
• Baked leg of gammon with apple & thyme jus (GF) – 637 kcal
• Fish pie topped with mash potato & cheddar cheese – 398 kcal
• Mushroom stroganoff with rice (v) (GF) – 571 kcal
• Served with seasonal vegetables & potatoes – 228 kcal
Desserts
• Baked cheesecake with salted caramel sauce – 393 kcal
• Lemon drizzle with vanilla cream & raspberry sauce (v) – 370 kcal
• Selection of dairy ice creams (v) (GF) – 409 kcal
🏨 Accommodation
Rooms are available at the Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel at a special rate of £122.40 (double occupancy, including breakfast)
A more affordable option is available at the nearby Travelodge, just a short taxi ride from the venue.
🔗 Booking
If you would like to attend, tickets and tables can be reserved using the link below:
👇
https://buytickets.at/yner/2135614
🎁 Charity
The evening will raise funds in support of Festival 29.
Brethren wishing to sponsor the event or donate an auction or raffle prize are kindly invited to contact:
Bro. Tony Wedlake
📧 tonywed40@gmail.com
Brethren, we do hope you are able to join us for what promises to be a most enjoyable evening of friendship, fellowship, and charitable support.
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Investiture of W. Bro/Ex. Comp. Mark Iveson
RW Provincial Grand Master / ME Grand Superintendent designate
York Racecourse, 9 May 2026