Freemasons from around the Province of Herefordshire remembered those that had paid the ultimate sacrifice by joining in acts of Remembrance in the city of Hereford and local towns throughout Herefordshire. 

As well at laying wreaths, Delphis Lodge met on Saturday November 11^th and so recited the poem “For the Fallen” by Laurence Binyon which was published in the Times on 21^st September 1914.  A bugler sounded the Last Post. 

The origins of the last post, which is now associated with remembrance, go back to the signal that the final sentry post had been inspected in a military camp inspection and the area was secure for the night.  It was also sounded at the end of battle so the injured on the battlefield knew it was safe to move and retreat back to their troops to get help. Six members of Herefordshire Freemasons lost their lives in the First World War and they are remembered in a tribute memorial at the Masonic Hall at Hereford.

Freemasons in Herefordshire play an important role in helping the local community dedicating both their time and resources to make a tangible difference to various good causes within the local area.

Two examples are the Freemasons of Loyal Hay Lodge in Hay on Wye donating £1,300 to the local Dial-a-Ride to support the community transport charity and Vitruvian Lodge in Ross on Wye donating £500 to the Royal British Legion to help fund a project to convert trikes for veterans with physical challenges.

The Freemasons of Hay on Wye donated a cheque for £1,300 on 21^st March to the local Dial-a-Ride charity. Pictured with Freemasons  from Hay on Wye are (third from left to right) Mrs Mary Fellows (Chair, Dial-a-Ride), Ed Jones (Volunteer Driver) and Sue Procter (Dial-a-Ride member).

Freemasonry stands out as one of the largest contributors to charitable causes in the country, with almost £1 million donated per week. Beyond monetary contributions, our members actively engage in volunteer work, making a significant impact in our communities.Post navigation