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.

Widows Son’s & Lifelites Charity

Widows Son’s & Lifelites Charity

The Widows Sons Bikers Association pledged to donate £20,000 to the Lifelites Charity over 4 years and have now hit that target in just 18 months. The Master Elect, Jonathan Davies and Senior Warden, David Coleman, of Henllys Lodge are active members of The Widows Sons Lodge and helped raise this donation.

“If ever there was a good cause this is it. We will continue to sponsor Lifelines for the work they do and we are well on our way to the next £20,000 already.” The Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association has been a regular part of our masonic community for nearly 20 years with members spread across England and Wales.

Left to Right: Brother David Coleman and Master Elect of Henllys Lodge, Brother Jonathan Davies.

“The Widows Sons serve to raise money for charitable causes, raise Masonic awareness while attending public motorcycling events and support our regular Lodges in whatever capacity we are able.

Widows Sons chapters have helped to increase Masonic membership through our presence and visibility during public motorcycle events and rallies.

The goal of the association is to:

Introduce the pleasures of motorcycling to our Masonic Brothers

Raise Masonic Awareness in the world of motorcycling

Support our regular Masonic lodges through regular attendance and assisting with or attending lodge events.

While we wear identifying regalia, or patches, the Widows Sons are not a biker gang, MC or 1% Club, we do not wear “Back Patches” but do wear the Square and Compass, on our breasts, near to our hearts.
We are required to represent the fraternity in a positive light at all times.”

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.

Henllys Valentine

Henllys Valentine

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A great evening hosted by Henllys Lodge to celebrate Valentines Day with a white table event kindly organised by Worshipful Brother Gareth White and Adele, ably assisted by Brother Stuart Howells.

And a big thank you to Dave Llewellyn for the fun of the “Bingo Machine.”

Thank you to those that helped organise the evening and to all those that supported the event.

Rugby Is Back !

Rugby Is Back !

There was a good attendance for the rugby at Pontypool Masonic Hall on Saturday. Brethren from Henllys Kennard and Llantarnam lodges were in attendance. Approximately £200 was raised for the Hall funds.

On 10th February we will be supporting the Rugby at Newport Masonic Hall in aid or the Light Blues/TLC appeal.

On 24th February we will be back at Pontypool Masonic hall for more rugby.

And on 16th March for the final three games played back to back.

Henllys Christmas Social

Henllys Christmas Social

12 Members of Henllys Lodge yesterday met at a local pub for a quick and quiet Christmas drink. A great time was had by all – Brothers Chris Rann, Phillip Davies, Gareth Charles White, Thomas Delaney, Jeff Mears, Alan Clayton, Ceri Morgan, Dave Coleman, David Llewellyn, Stuart Howells, Stuart Keyte and Daryl Richards.