Province of Herefordshire

Author: Marc

  • 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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  • Kington Show Outreach

    Kington Show Outreach

    Arrow Lodge recently had a very successful stand at the Kington Agricultural show. Lots of people came by to chat, and some signed up for further chats with a view to joining.  The weather was fine for most of the day but, like a family camping trip, the weather broke just before we were about to pack up and the heavens opened!  A very damp gazebo had to dry off inside later.

    Thanks to the team that helped in setting up and those who helped throughout the day.

  • Herefordshire Masons Visit to Quarterly Communications.

    Herefordshire Masons Visit to Quarterly Communications.

    Herefordshire Freemasons were well represented, when a contingent of Brethren travelled to Freemasons’ Hall in London’s Covent Garden to attend the Quarterly Communication in September.

    Quarterly Communication is an opportunity to see United Grand Lodge of England at work, hear about the direction of Freemasonry and meet Brethren from across the country.

    It was a memorable day in the magnificent Grand Temple, followed by an excellent meal at a local restaurant in Covent Garden.

  • September Herefordshire Golf Society Update

    September Herefordshire Golf Society Update

    Tri-Angular Match v Worcestershire and Shropshire – Bromsgrove Golf Centre

    Our last golf match of the season was held on 19 of August 2026, at Bromsgrove Golf Centre, against the local Provinces of Shropshire and Worcestershire.

    The course was very dry and a real challenge for all taking part. The outcome was very close with Herefordshire scoring 224 points against Shropshire’s 221 so a win and retention of the trophy for us, not so against Worcestershire who had a score of 227 and retained that game trophy and that of Shropshire.

    Top scorers for Hereford were Cain Wellings, Vice Captain, with 34 points; David Griffiths, Captain, with 33, and Des Watkins with 32.

    A big thank you to our team of eight this year and we’ll look forward to a larger attendance next year when we are the hosts. The match will be held at Burghill Valley on Wednesday 4 August 2027 11am tee.

    Annual Provincial Championship and Open – Leominster Golf Club

    Ten golfers took part in the Annual Provincial Championships and Open at Leominster Golf Club on Sunday 6 September, followed by Sunday lunch including wives and partners.

    The course played well, though the greens were a challenge and difficult to read. It was a good day, with everyone enjoying the occasion to get out and play on a Sunday and, unlike previous years, it wasn’t raining.

    A good thing about this Open was that the wives, partners and friends are invited to attend, so we had eighteen in attendance for the meal.

    There were three trophies up for grabs:

    • Best Gross won by Des Watkins with 85
    • Best Net, Dave Gwynne with 69
    • Best Stableford, David Griffiths with 35 points.

    We only had one guest so Sabatio the hairdresser was the winner of Best Guest. Thank you for your support.

    Big thanks to Andrew and Hannah for their support taking pictures on the day.

    I will be looking at some away days locally, so will circulate when we can get a good deal and before the winter sets in.

    Finally, many thanks to all members who have supported this section during the year and look forward to 2027.

    Dave Gwynne

    Club Secretary