Today Brethren from Kennard Lodge took part in what has become their annual charity walk along the towpath of the Monmouthshire Brecon canal from Abergavenny to Pontypool. Appropriately named “The Order Of The Towpath. A bracing walk of some 33,000 steps with both their health and charity benefiting from their efforts.
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 ‘”
Tuesday evening at Kennard Election Night meeting saw Brother Clayton Fisher become Master Elect of the Lodge. He will be installed as Worshipful Master of the Lodge on Tuesday 30th September. The installing Master will be his brother, the current Worshipful Master of the Kennard Lodge, Worshipful Brother Clint Fisher – a truly family affair.
The evening was attended by a large number of Worshipful Masters from around the Province of Monmouthshire.
Henllys election night saw the Senior Warden, Brother David Coleman, become Master elect. Bro. David will be installed as Worshipful Master of Henllys Lodge on Thursday 25th September.
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.
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.
On Monday 28th April 2025, Worshipful Brother Clinton Fisher, the Worshipful Master of Kennard Lodge, in company with the Senior Warden Bro Clayton Fisher and W. Bro Huw Williams attended the Retired Ladies Society “The Silver Belles” where a cheque for £250 was presented to their Chair, Mrs Doreen Phillips. This was well received as a boost to their funds enabling activities and excursions for the Ladies.
And on Tuesday 29th April 2025, W. Bro Clinton Fisher, the Worshipful Master of Kennard Lodge, in company with the Senior Warden Bro Clayton Fisher and W Bro Huw Williams attended the Pontypool Retired Men’s Society when a cheque for £250 was presented to their Chair, This was well received and will go towards the activities of the Society.
