At Llantarnam Lodge last night, we conducted a raising to the third degree. Due to unforeseen circumstances our candidate was not able attend so we did a demonstration ceremony and our Worshipful Master was in fine form completing all of the ritual on his own. Thank you Brother Drew for stepping up to be the candidate and we look forward to raising our actual candidate next month. A thoroughly enjoyable evening and the first one for the officers of 2025/26!
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Llantarnam Installation 2025
This evening saw Worshipful Brother Christopher Parish installed as Worshipful Master of Llantarnam Lodge for the ensuing year. Congratulations to the new Worshipful Master of Llantarnam Lodge and the installing Master, Worshipful Bro. Richard Beavan on an excellent ceremony. Wishing the New Worshipful Master a successful and fulfilling year in the Chair of King Solomon. It was wonderful to see so many Masters and visitors present for what was truly memorable evening for all in attendance, and a proud moment for the Lodge.
The Provincial Grand Master, Deputy Provincial Grand Master and Past Provincial Grand Master of Monmouthshire were in attendance together with brethren from several adjoining Provinces. An excellent ceremony followed by an Installation Dinner enjoyed by over 40 brethren.
The Lodge also made a very generous donation of £1000 to the Monmouthshire Masonic Trust Fund 1997; made up of the moneys raised from the evening’s raffle and the Lodge Charity Fund. Llantarnam Lodge also donated £1,300 from their “Race Night” to the Pontypool Masonic Centre Building Fund. A fantastic achievement for the Lodge and its Brethren.
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Llantarnam Lodge Race Night
Saturday evening Llantarnam Lodge hosted their annual Horse Racing Night. A family friendly event open to members, their families and non Masonic friends to enjoy the sociable side of Freemasonry, while raising vital funds for the Masonic Hall. Everyone had a fantastic evening and to quote the Worshipful Master, Richard Beavan:
“Not a ‘ Jockey ‘ hospitalised and the Horses managed not to leave any ‘ Deposits ‘”
Llantarnam Election Night
Friday evening Worshipful Brother Chris Parrish was elected to be Worshipful Master of the Llantarnam Lodge for the coming Masonic year. His installation will take place on Friday 19 September. After the election process was completed W. Bro. Andrew Pippen gave an informative and thought provoking presentation on the ceremony of passing to a Fellow Craft Freemason. With a great number of visitors present, particularly Senior Wardens from Lodges around the Province, everyone enjoyed an excellent festive board after the Lodge business was completed.
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Kennard Quiz – V.E. Day Themed
On Friday evening Kennard Lodge hosted a Quiz night with a V.E. Day theme. Those attending dressed in traditional 1940’s clothing to add that authentic V.E. Day touch ! The evening raised £620 towards the maintenance and renovation of Pontypool Masonic Centre. A huge thank you to the members of Kennard Lodge for organising the event, particularly the Worshipful Master, Clint Fisher and his Senior Warden Clayton Fisher.
Race Night – Llantarnam Lodge
Kennard Quiz Night
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.
Third Degree Congratulations
Congratulations Bro Richard Gingell. Raised to the third degree in what was a very well executed ceremony supported by the brethren of the lodge, and a very good number of visitors.
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