Members of the Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association, including brethren from the Taurus Chapter in Herefordshire, were proud to support a memorable charitable initiative in aid of Comic Relief.
Radio 1 presenter, Greg James, undertook an extraordinary challenge for Red Nose Day, cycling approximately 1,000 kilometres across the United Kingdom over eight days on a tandem bicycle. His journey commenced in Weymouth on 13th March and will conclude in Edinburgh on Red Nose Day itself.
On Saturday 15th March, the Widows Sons MBA were invited to assemble at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, to form a guard of honour to welcome Greg James as he arrived at this stage of his journey. In response, approximately 100 motorcycles gathered, representing numerous Chapters from across England and Wales.
Despite the date coinciding with Mother’s Day, the Taurus Chapter was well represented, with six members in attendance, including the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master for Herefordshire, RW Bro Michael T Holland, who is also a member of the Chapter.
The Taurus contingent assembled in Hereford before riding to Ross-on-Wye, where they paused briefly at Wilton Garage for refreshments, before continuing on to Malvern. Upon arrival, they were joined by brethren from Chapters including Worcestershire, Meridian, Hallstone, Oxonians, Merlin, Wyvern and Brygstow, together with others from further afield.
As is so often the case within the Widows Sons, the atmosphere was one of immediate camaraderie, with both familiar faces and new acquaintances coming together in a shared spirit of friendship and brotherhood.
At the appointed time, members formed a guard of honour along the entrance roadway, mounted on their motorcycles with engines running and red noses in place. Greg, unaware of the reception awaiting him, was visibly surprised and delighted as he passed through the assembled riders, greeted by the sound of engines and horns in a fitting and enthusiastic welcome.
Following his arrival, members gathered near the temporary studio, where photographs were taken and a cheque presentation was made. This was conducted by the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master for Herefordshire, RW Bro Michael T Holland, alongside the Deputy Provincial Grand Master for Worcestershire, W Bro Del Padmore, and W Bro Greg Kirby, National Chairman of the Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association.
After further informal interaction with Greg James and the Radio 1 team, members returned to their motorcycles to escort him out of the showground as he continued his journey north.
The event was a resounding success and clearly enjoyed by all involved. It served not only to support a most worthy charitable cause, but also to highlight the strength of fellowship within the Widows Sons and the wider Masonic community.
At its core, the Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association remains firmly grounded in Freemasonry, with brotherhood, charity and mutual support at the heart of all it undertakes.
The Taurus Chapter extends its best wishes to Greg James for the remainder of his journey and congratulates him on his efforts in support of Comic Relief.
