Kennard Quiz Night
Category: Henllys
Welcome Nigel
This evening Mr. Nigel Cuttell, was initiated into Freemasonry, into Henllys Lodge number 8283, becoming Brother Nigel Cuttell. Welcome to Freemasonry Brother Nigel. An excellent ceremony delivered in the presence of the Provincial Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother Christopher R. Evans, was followed by a well attended festive board. Brother Nigel was again welcomed into Freemasonry at the Festive Board and a toast to him given by his Proposer Brother Stuart Keyte. We look forward to your progression in Freemasonry Bro. Nigel and to enjoying your company for many years to come.
Spring Ball
Saturday evening saw the Freemason’s of Pontypool, their wives, family, friends and guests enjoy a fantastic Spring Ball at Green Meadow Golf Club. After a delightful meal entertainment was provided courtesy of the Tena Ladies and Tom Jones, followed by a D.J. and disco. The frivolities continued until midnight. Huge thanks to Worshipful Master Jon Davies and his wife, Angela, for organising the event and all those that assisted them from the Lodges at Pontypool. All four of the Pontypool Craft Lodges, Kennard, Trevethin, Llantarnam and Henllys, were well represented and all enjoyed a great evening. The generosity of those providing raffle prizes and those buying raffle tickets raised £830 towards the maintenance and renovation of Pontypool Masonic Centre.
Worshipful Brother Gareth White, Treasurer of the Board of Management, said at the presentation of the cheque “Thank you all for your generosity. Our building at Pontypool has been a home to Freemasonry for 100 years. This will help to ensure the building serves us for another 100 years.”
Another outstanding social event for the Province of Monmouthshire.
Henllys Fellow Craft
Monday evening saw Brother David Poulsom passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft Freemason in an excellent and sometimes entertaining ceremony. The evening was well attended with Brethren travelling from far and wide, in particular brethren from Aldershot who served with Brother David.
The Lodge Treasurer, Brother Stuart Howells commented, “Another excellent evening last night with some superb support off our visitors! The atmosphere was amazing as emphasised by the visitors toast. Congratulations to David on being raised and again thank you all for your superb support. Long may it continue!”
Black and White Spring Ball
Book early to avoid disappointment.
Green Meadow Golf Club Saturday 26th April 2025. 7pm till Midnight.
3 course meal with a choice of menu.
With Cabaret – Tena Ladies and Tom Jones. Plus DJ and Disco.
Contact W. Bro. Jon Davies.
Initiation and Jacobs Trip
Monday evening Henllys Lodge delivered an excellent initiation ceremony for Brother Christopher Shepherd. The ceremony was attended by numerous visitors from around the Province of Monmouthshire including the Lodge mandated officer Worshipful Brother Derek Giddings. At the Festive Board, following the ceremony, the money raised from the raffle was donated to assist Worshipful Brother Gerwyn Evans son, Jacob participate in a trip to Lourdes with the charity HCPT. HCPT is a registered charity offering pilgrimage holidays, to Lourdes in the south of France, for disabled and disadvantaged people from around the UK and further afield. The letters “HCPT” stand for the Hosanna House and Children’s Pilgrimage Trust. Henllys Brethren donated a total of £1,050 towards Jacob’s HCPT trip.
Brother Christopher Shepherd (centre) with the Worshipful Master of Henllys Lodge, W. Bro. Jonathan Davies, on his right together with the officers of Henllys Lodge and visiting Brethren.
Worshipful Master Jonathan Davies presenting Worshipful Brother Gerwyn Evans with the proceeds of the raffle and a donation from W. Bro. Derek Giddings to assist with Jacob’s HCPT trip to Lourdes. The Lodge charity fund donated £500 towards the trip making the total donated £1,050.
Worshipful Master Jonathan Davies said “Tremendous support from the Henllys Brethren and visitors at the Lodge this evening.” W. Bro. Gerwyn was overcome with pride in receiving the donation from the Brethren.
W. Bro Gerwyn thanked the Lodge and the Brethren, saying,
“Brethren. What you did for my boy last night left me still pinching myself this morning that it actually happened. He’s my stepson but brethren he is such a deserving cause, and I promise you that he will fully appreciate the extremely generous gift you bestowed on him last night. I can count on the fingers of one hand how many times I’ve been moved to tears at events in my life and yesterday evening certainly was one of them. Unfortunately it is left to me, due to his disabilities, to convey his heartfelt gratitude to you all. Another truly amazing act of kindness from the Brethren of Henllys Lodge. We truly have something very special. Let’s look forward to his photos of what will be a trip of a lifetime for him”
Valentines Day 2025
Valentines Day celebrations organised and hosted by Henllys Lodge at Pontypool Masonic Centre
Rugby – Wales v Italy
Rugby at Pontypool Masonic Hall, hosted by Henllys Lodge. A real good turnout and fabulous day. We will not mention the Welsh Score.
Bristol Motorcycle Lodge
Worshipful Master Dave James of the newly consecrated Motorcycle Lodge at Bristol. The Bristol Provincial team were in attendance to consecrate the Lodge. There were 101 guests dining at the after proceedings. Only the 38th consecration in 200years. A special day to be remembered by all. Worshipful Brother Jonathan Davies of Henllys Lodge 8283, attended as the new Chaplin of the Lodge. New members are now very welcome to join!
The Pontypool and Monmouthshire Province Brethren attended in support of Worshipful Brother Jonathan Davies of Henllys Lodge at the New Bristol Motorbike Lodge Consecration.
Henllys Lodge Fellow Craft
On Monday evening Brother John Lavender was passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft at Henllys Lodge. The officers performed an excellent ceremony with the Provincial Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother Chris. Evans in attendance. A very enjoyable ceremony with good ritual performed by the candidate and all officers involved. Afterwards, Henllys Worshipful Master, W.Bro. Jonathan Davies, described himself as a very proud Mason. The ceremony was followed by an excellent meal at the festive board.
The Worshipful Master of Henllys Lodge (centre) with Brother David Lavender on his left together with visiting Masters and the Senior Warden and Junior Wardens of Henllys Lodge – Brother David Coleman, Senior Warden (far right) and Brother Craig Brown, Junior Warden (far left).