Rugby at Pontypool Masonic Hall, hosted by Henllys Lodge. A real good turnout and fabulous day. We will not mention the Welsh Score.
Rugby – Wales v Italy
Category: Henllys
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).
Valentines Day Celebration
Henllys Social
In that quieter period between Christmas and New Year, brethren of Henllys met up for a quiet social drink together with some possible new members.
Henllys Carol Service
Another fantastic evening at the Henllys Christmas Carol Service. Fun for all the Brethren, their family and friends.
Merry Henllys Xmas
A fantastic pre Christmas meeting enjoyed by all present. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all.
Llantarnam Bakers Double
This evening Brothers Heath and Michael Baker were exalted into Llantarnam Royal Arch Chapter. The Brothers were initiated into Freemasonry together and now continue their Masonic journey as Brothers, Brethren and now companions of Llantarnam Royal Arch Chapter. The ceremony was followed by a festive season themed festive board with all the Christmas decorations and trimmings courtesy of Companion Stuart Howells.
Anyone who has been a Master Mason for four weeks can join—and should aspire to join the Royal Arch, because becoming a Companion of the Order continues their voyage of discovery.
Rugby Returns Update
The return of Rugby to the Pontypool Masonic Centre may not have seen the rugby result that most would have wanted but nonetheless an enjoyable evening was had by all. Brethren, their family and friends had a fantastic evening enjoying each other’s company, fine food and some rugby. Huge thanks to Worshipful Brother Gareth White, Brother Stuart Howells and their wives for organising and delivering a great afternoon.
Henllys Initiation 2
This evening Mr. David Poulsom was initiated into Freemasonry becoming the second Brother to join Henllys Lodge in this Masonic year. Worshipful Master Jonathan Davies performed an excellent ceremony ably assisted by his officers, in particular Brother Wayne Jones who perambulated Bro. David Poulsom through his initiation ceremony.
The ceremony was followed by a festive board with over 40 Brethren in attendance, including visitors from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Province, all enjoying another fantastic evening.
