News relating to charity and service in herefordshire and beyond
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.
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.
This is a regular monthly event during the summer which the Lodge has been supporting. All the Lodges and other orders from Ross on Wye continue to support the Ross Community Food Larder with monthly donations of supplies.
Thanks to all those that supported St Michael’s Hospice at their Sue Parry Sports Day event on Saturday 28 June by acting as car park marshals.
St Michael’s Hospice commented on the day.
“What a fantastic day. Thank you to everyone for being part of festival which showcased so much sporting talent and community cohesion. From the referees and umpires through to the volunteers doing everything from car parking to litter picking – great team effort.
Finally thank you for everyone for turning out and raising the vital voluntary donations that the Hospice relies so heavily on”
Malcolm Davies, the Provincial Grand Almoner attended a Masonic Training event in London and travelled back with Steve Thraxton his counterpart from Somerset who is also Lodge Almoner for St George Lodge No 3158. He told Malcolm that they could not get enough mobility scooters as there was such a big demand for them. Malcolm replied that we had a spare in Hereford. As no one in our Province was currently in need of it, then it would be better to go to a new home.
After having it repaired, Malcolm invited Steve to pick it up which he did by travelling to Hereford on Saturday 12th April when it was handed over.
By then end of the day it was already in the hands of its new keeper and in use!
The picture shows the two Provincial Grand Almoners, Malcolm Davies (left) from Herefordshire handing over the Scooter to Steve Thraxton (right) from Somerset.
