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.

Llantarnam Second Degree and Election

Llantarnam Second Degree and Election

Congratulations to Bro David Wilsher on his passing to the second degree in Masonry. We were treated to an extended tools and explanation of the tracing board by Bro Wilshers, brother and father in law respectively, in exemplary style. This also marked the end of our current Worshipful Master’s year and saw W.Bro Richard Beaven elected as Master elect for September. With a wardens night, fraternal visit from Henllys Lodge, it was a very well attended and thoroughly enjoyable evening.

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Llantarnam Chapter

Llantarnam Chapter

Friday evening Brother Darren Scott, of St. Gabriels Lodge, was exalted into Llantarnam Royal Arch Chapter becoming a “Companion”. He was exalted by Excellent Companions Tom Delaney, Alyn Chown and Jonathan Davies.

L to R: Excellent Companions Alyn Chown and Tom Delaney, Companion Darren Scott, Companion Jamie Scott (Darrens Proposer) and Excellent Companion Jon Davies.

In England and Wales, there is an indissoluble link between Craft Freemasonry and the Royal Arch, with the Royal Arch being considered the completion of a Freemason’s journey in Pure Antient Masonry. 

Craft Masons are, therefore, actively encouraged to become members of the Royal Arch to further develop and enrich their understanding of Freemasonry. If you are a Master Mason then please speak to your Royal Arch Chapter representative.

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.

Welcome Brother Richard

Welcome Brother Richard

Left to Right: Brother Ashley Harding, Worshipful Master Simon Bellhouse and Brother Richard Gingell.

Welcome to freemasonry Bro. Richard Gingell. His proposer Bro Ashley Harding took him around the lodge in a first class manner. Also a warm welcome to Bro Stuart Keyte, our newest joining member.

An outstanding Initiation ceremony delivered by Llantarnam Lodge. Great night had by all. Well done brethren.

Monmouthshire Freemasons Mon Light Blues Club United Grand Lodge of England

Llantarnam Initiation

Llantarnam Initiation

On Friday Llantarnam Lodge initiated David Wilsher into Freemasonry and invested him into to the Light Blues.

Brother David Wilsher with Worshipful Master Simon Bellhouse. Brother David is pictured with his Light Blues pocket square. Welcome to our new initiate Bro. David Wiltshire. We hope you had a fantastic evening and many more to come! Monmouthshire Masons Mon Light Blues Club United Grand Lodge of England

Brother David (centre)

Llantarnam Chapter

Llantarnam Chapter

This evening Brother Darryl Richards was exalted into Llantarnam Royal Arch Chapter becoming a “Companion”. He was exalted by Excellent Companions Tom Delaney, Alyn Chown and Jonathan Davies.

In England and Wales, there is an indissoluble link between Craft Freemasonry and the Royal Arch, with the Royal Arch being considered the completion of a Freemason’s journey in Pure Antient Masonry. 

Craft Masons are, therefore, actively encouraged to become members of the Royal Arch to further develop and enrich their understanding of Freemasonry. If you are a Master Mason then please speak to your Royal Arch Chapter representative.