Province of Herefordshire

Author: Marc

  • Taurus Monster Mash Raises £822 for Charity

    Taurus Monster Mash Raises £822 for Charity

    The Widows Sons MBA Taurus Chapter certainly knows how to put on a good evening, and this year’s Monster Mash Halloween Party proved to be another fantastic success!

    With some wonderful fancy dress costumes, plenty of laughter, music and great company, the evening brought together members, friends, families and supporters for a night of fun and fundraising.

    The event was another opportunity for the Taurus Chapter to demonstrate that the Widows Sons are about far more than motorcycles. Friendship, brotherhood, community spirit and charitable giving remain at the heart of everything the Chapter does.

    Thanks to the generosity of everyone who attended, supported the raffle and contributed throughout the evening, an impressive £822 was raised, which will be shared between Hope Support Services and the Taurus Charity Chest.

    Hope Support Services is a wonderful charity supporting children and young people who have a loved one with a serious illness, providing much-needed emotional and practical support during incredibly difficult times.

    The Taurus Charity Chest enables the Chapter to continue supporting local charities, community initiatives and other worthwhile causes throughout the year.

    A tremendous amount of work goes into organising events such as these, and special thanks must go to everyone who helped with the planning, preparation, setting up and running of the evening. Their hard work, together with the fantastic support of everyone who attended, made the event such a success.

    The Monster Mash follows a growing number of successful fundraising and social events organised by Taurus, helping to strengthen friendships both within Freemasonry and the wider community.

    With another successful evening behind them, the Taurus Chapter is already looking forward to its next gathering.

    A huge thank you to everyone who supported the Monster Mash. Your generosity makes a real difference!

    Widows Sons MBA – Taurus Chapter, Herefordshire

  • October Highlights from around the Province.

    October Highlights from around the Province.

    October saw several ceremonies across the Province as lodges restarted their new Masonic Year.

    Palladian Lodge Kicked off the month with the Initiation of a new member of the Lodge. Closely followed by Royal Edward with another Initiation. Welcome to the Provinces newest members.


    Palladian Initiation – we wish Bro Alex all the best in his masonic a career.

    Royal Edward Initiation – we wish Bro Matthew all the best in his masonic a career.

    Dean Waterfield and Vaga Lodges both carried out a Second Degree Passing Ceremony.

    We wish Bro Gianni from Dean Waterfield Lodge and Bro Noel of Vaga Lodge all the best and look forward to witnessing their Third Degree Ceremonies.


    The Vaga Lodge Second Degree Ceremony


    The Dean Waterfield Lodge Second Degree Ceremony attended by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master.


    Arrow Lodge carried out a Third Degree ceremony for Royal Edward Lodge. Congratulations to Bro Tim.

    October also saw three Installation Ceremonies at Delphis Lodge, Loyal Hay and Manchester St David Lodge.

    Delphis Lodge kicked off the month by installing their new Master and his officers in a splendid ceremony in Hereford. Thanks to the Provincial Team that turned ot to support the evening.


    It was a very enjoyable evening at Loyal Hay Lodge 2382 to see the Installation of their new Master. Great work was put in by the team to ensure all ran well, especially as both the Provincial Grand Master and Deputy Provincial Grand Master were in attendance. It was a special evening and we wish all the new officers a successful year!

  • National Freemasons’ Service of Remembrance

    National Freemasons’ Service of Remembrance

    Nineteen members of Herefordshire Freemasons joined Freemasons from across the
    country to attend the National Freemasons’ Service of Remembrance at the Royal British
    Legion National Remembrance Gardens on Saturday 31 st October. This annual event is to
    honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
    Organised by Derbyshire Freemasons, the event remembered the many Freemasons who
    answered the call of duty, and all those whose lives have been affected by conflict.
    The service was a deeply moving and special occasion, made even more memorable by
    catching up with so many friends from across the country.
    There were Addresses frow RW Bro John P Thompson, Assistant Grand Master, and Mrs
    Linda Atkins DL, National Chair of the Royal British Legion. Music was provided by the Army
    Cadets Band of Derbyshire – The Mercian Regiment and the bugler for the Last Post was W
    Bro Adrian Harper.
    The service and Act of Remembrance was conducted by W Bro Steve Fraser-Burton,
    Provincial Grand Chaplain, Major late Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters.
    The week before the service, members of Taurus Chapter of the Widows Sons MBA
    gathered at the War Memorial in St Peter’s Square, Hereford, for a very special handover.
    This was to hand over the Herefordshire Freemasons’ remembrance wreath, which Taurus
    had been entrusted to transport to the National Memorial Arboretum, ready for the Annual
    Remembrance Service.


    The wreath was handed over by the Head of Herefordshire Freemasons, RW Bro Michael
    Holland, who is also an Honorary Member of Taurus, along with Deputy Head of
    Freemasonry in Herefordshire, VW Bro Stuart Jones.
    At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

  • 26th September – Another ‘Typical Day’ for Herefordshire Freemasons

    26th September – Another ‘Typical Day’ for Herefordshire Freemasons

    Just “another typical day” in the life of Herefordshire Freemasons. Many Companions attended the Annual Meeting of the Gloucester and Herefordshire Royal Arch in Gloucester during the day. The ceremony saw the new Third Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp David Hedley (top right in picture) invested and also E Comp Tony Allcock (bottom right in picture) invested as the new Assistant to the Principals who will be covering all of the Herefordshire Royal Arch Chapters.  Congratulations to them and all who received preferment on the day.

    Further details on the Royal Arch Provincial Website here

    It was also the first Installation Ceremony of the new Masonic Season at Vaga Lodge in Hereford in the evening. The Head of Herefordshire Freemasons and the Provincial Team were at the Installation ceremony. A great ceremony and festive board afterwards which was well attended by members, visitors and the Provincial Team. We wish the new Worshipful Master and his officers a productive and enjoyable year.

    Meanwhile the Deputy Head of Herefordshire Freemasons represented us at the Arrive Alive Charity Gala, just one of the charities we have supported this year.

    All of our core values in one day, Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Service.

  • Festival 31 Launch Ball Update.

    Festival 31 Launch Ball Update.

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