The Deputy Provincial Grand Master, J Stuart Jones and W Bro Tim Bridgland-Taylor, the Provincial Grand Charity Steward, represented Herefordshire Freemasons at the Hereford VJ Day Service held on Friday 15th August at St Peter’s Church in Hereford.
A wreath was laid on behalf of the Province at the Hereford Civic Ceremony to honour all that sacrificed so much for us all.
The final meeting of the Masonic year for Eastnor Lodge No 751 was also the final meeting at the Feathers Hotel. A short business meeting was held before the wives and partners were invited in to listen to a talk on the history of Eastnor Lodge and its long association with the Feathers Hotel. The talk, superbly delivered by Bro Nick Humphrey, was very well received and the warrant and banner were paraded out of the Lodge one final time, before all those present enjoyed a lovely Festive Board.
We supported the Royal British Legion at their VE day celebrations in Madley by marshalling the car park.
Also, as part of the VE 80 Commemorations, beacons were list across the country. In Hereford, after a full day of commemorations including reading of the Peace Proclamation, wreath laying, participation in the Nation’s 2 minutes silence and a cathedral service of thanksgiving, a beacon was lit on the traditional beacon site in Churchill Gardens on Aylestone Hill. The event was organised by Hereford City Council and the City Marshall asked for support from Herefordshire Masons. Simon Glover answered the call, clearing the area, preparing the beacon and handing the torch to the Mayor of Hereford, Councillor Kevin Tillet to light the beacon.
A tremendous turnout for the inaugural open evening at Kyrle Street on Wednesday 9 July. Taurus Chapter attended with their motorcycles outside, and twenty-one potential members were in attendance together with members of the Provincial Team and many other members of the Province.
The potential candidates were taken through an overview of Freemasonry in Herefordshire before having a tour of the Temple and many stayed behind to ask further questions. Des Watkins, the Provincial Grand Membership Officer, is now following up on to see how many we can put forward to Lodges as candidates for the next season.
Thank you to all who made this a highly successful evening.
