Open Day

Open Day

On Saturday 13th July the Pontypool Lodges are jointly holding an Open Day at Pontypool Masonic Hall, and using the Mon Light Blues Gazebo on the rugby ground of Pontypool Park, as part of the “Party In The Park” community event run by Torfaen CBC.

Our objective is to promote Freemasonry in Pontypool by talking to the public at the Gazebo, and inviting them to visit the Masonic Hall, where Brethren will talk with them and engage their interest in Freemasonry.  

The Gazebo will be erected on the rugby ground , at a time to be confirmed between 8.30 and 9.30 am. The Hall will need to be open until late afternoon, and similarly Brethren will need to be at the Gazebo until late afternoon.

Brethren who are available to be at the Gazebo or at the Hall for a few hours on Saturday 13th July , are asked to let their WM’s know so that further arrangements can be made. 

Contact (Worshipful Brother Martin Phillips) for further information.

Centenary Celebrations

Centenary Celebrations

Friday evening saw over 60 Freemasons gather to celebrate 100 years of Freemasonry at Pontypool Masonic Centre in Trosnant Street, Pontypool. The history of Freemasonry in Pontypool dates back some 200 years in total.

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The evening started with a talk from Reverend Canon Doctor Arthur Edwards and Worshipful Brother Huw Williams outlining the long and fascinating history of Freemasonry in Pontypool and those people that made that history possible.

The history of Pontypool Masonic Centre from 1924 to the present day, courtesy of Worshipful Brother Huw Williams.

The evening’s raffle combined with some very kind and generous donations raised £621 towards the refurbishment of the centres dining room and bar area.

Centenary Preparations

Centenary Preparations

The preparations for the Pontypool Masonic Centre Centenary celebration and dinner are well under way.

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Please note the colour coding for the interval drinks and for the seating plan for the tables.

Order Of The Towpath

Order Of The Towpath

On Sunday 2nd June, Kennard Lodge are hosting a sponsored group walk in aid of the 2024 Charity Festival Year. The event is being organised by Worshipful Brother Martin Philips. All Brethren, family and friends are welcome to join in. See below for full details.

The walk starts at Llanfoist Car Park, Church Lane, Abergavenny, NP7 9LF. As the name suggests it follows the towpath of the Monmouthshire canal to finish at Pontypool Masonic Centre for some well deserved refreshments including a buffet.

You can also join in the walk along the route, for example at Llanover or Goytre Wharf. Transport has been arranged to take participants from Pontypool Masonic Centre on the morning of the event to Llanfoist and the other suggested start points, so that you can complete the walk and then make your way directly home from Pontypool.

Below are links to an online registration form, a downloadable sponsorship form and an event poster. The registration form contains areas for you to enter your desired start point, request transport and to book in for the buffet etc.

it promises to be a great day out for a worthwhile cause so please do join in.

This event also has a Just Giving page.

Online registration.

Sponsorship form.

Order Of The Towpath poster

Welcome Brother

Welcome Brother

Brother Michael Hendrie was initiated into Kennard Lodge at the November meeting in a very impressive manner.

The Immediate Past Master (I.P.M.) presents Brother Mike Parsons with a cheque for £500 for the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital.