Province of Herefordshire

Category: Provincial

  • 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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  • Inter Provincial Regatta

    Inter Provincial Regatta

    What a day!  Even the weather behaved for a glorious day at Hereford Rowing Club for the Inter Provincial Regatta.  Thank you to the teams from the Provincial Grand Lodges of Gloucestershire, Monmouthshire and Worcestershire as well as Sir David Wootton and teams from Argonauts Lodge No 2243 for their entries into the Elite Races.

    Four teams entered the Elite Races and seven teams entered the Novice Races.

    Results of the Elite Races were

    1st Place Golden Fleece

    2nd Place Good Ship Argo

    3rd Sir David Wootton’s Team

    Winners of the Novice Races were 

    1st Place ‘Perfect Ashlars’ from Gloucestershire

    2nd Place ‘No Edwards’ from Herefordshire 

    3rd  Place ‘Vaga Lodge’ from Herefordshire

    A great fun day for all and we are already looking forward to next year’s event.