Province of Herefordshire

Category: Taurus

  • Taurus Monster Mash Raises £822 for Charity

    Taurus Monster Mash Raises £822 for Charity

    The Widows Sons MBA Taurus Chapter certainly knows how to put on a good evening, and this year’s Monster Mash Halloween Party proved to be another fantastic success!

    With some wonderful fancy dress costumes, plenty of laughter, music and great company, the evening brought together members, friends, families and supporters for a night of fun and fundraising.

    The event was another opportunity for the Taurus Chapter to demonstrate that the Widows Sons are about far more than motorcycles. Friendship, brotherhood, community spirit and charitable giving remain at the heart of everything the Chapter does.

    Thanks to the generosity of everyone who attended, supported the raffle and contributed throughout the evening, an impressive £822 was raised, which will be shared between Hope Support Services and the Taurus Charity Chest.

    Hope Support Services is a wonderful charity supporting children and young people who have a loved one with a serious illness, providing much-needed emotional and practical support during incredibly difficult times.

    The Taurus Charity Chest enables the Chapter to continue supporting local charities, community initiatives and other worthwhile causes throughout the year.

    A tremendous amount of work goes into organising events such as these, and special thanks must go to everyone who helped with the planning, preparation, setting up and running of the evening. Their hard work, together with the fantastic support of everyone who attended, made the event such a success.

    The Monster Mash follows a growing number of successful fundraising and social events organised by Taurus, helping to strengthen friendships both within Freemasonry and the wider community.

    With another successful evening behind them, the Taurus Chapter is already looking forward to its next gathering.

    A huge thank you to everyone who supported the Monster Mash. Your generosity makes a real difference!

    Widows Sons MBA – Taurus Chapter, Herefordshire

  • Taurus Chapter – Ride to the Wall 2026

    Taurus Chapter – Ride to the Wall 2026

    Ten members of Taurus Chapter met in Ross-on-Wye at 7am to make the journey to the 19th annual Ride to the Wall at the National Memorial Arboretum.

    It was particularly good to welcome Richard “Indian” Hall back onto his bike after being sidelined for two and a half months following a leg injury.

    With waterproofs on, we headed to Hopwood Services on the M42, meeting members of Worcestershire Chapter along the way. After breakfast – and an unfortunate incident involving Charity Steward Steve “Craiger” Craig knocking Vice President Billy “Joker” Russell’s coffee from his tray – the weather improved and we continued to Tamworth Masonic Hall.

    There we joined Widows Sons Chapters from across the country. Following an 11am ride brief, hundreds of Widows Sons took to the road together for the journey into the National Memorial Arboretum, joining thousands of other motorcyclists attending this remarkable annual event.

    At 1pm, the Widows Sons gathered at the Freemasons’ Memorial for a moment of prayer and reflection, remembering those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice, before attending the main Ride to the Wall service.

    The day carried additional personal significance for Taurus. It would have been Joker’s late son Marcus’s 31st birthday, while Craiger’s son Ewan – known within Taurus as “Hunter” – had recently departed for a six-month deployment with the Royal Navy.

    The service was both moving and thought-provoking, reminding us that behind every name remembered is a family, friends and a story.

    Afterwards, more than 6,000 motorcycles, along with cars and coaches, began the journey home. Our thanks must go to the many volunteers who managed such an enormous undertaking.

    For Taurus, it was another memorable day of Freemasonry, motorcycling, brotherhood and, most importantly, remembrance.

    We will remember

  • Liam’s Last Ride

    Liam’s Last Ride

    A Final Journey We Will Never Forget

    On Thursday 16th July, the biking community came together in Hereford to accompany Liam Curtis-Moore on his final journey and give him the send-off he deserved.

    In the days before the funeral, Taurus appealed for riders to join the procession. We hoped around 50 bikes might attend, but none of us knew what to expect.

    As the morning went on, motorcycles and trikes continued to arrive. Widows Sons members travelled from Chapters as far away as East Kent, Sussex, Devon, Cheshire and Bedfordshire. They were joined by the Valley Commandos MC Powys, local motorcycle groups, independent riders and members of the wider biking community.

    There were cruisers, tourers, sports bikes, 125s and trikes. It did not matter what anyone rode or where they came from. Everyone was there for the same reason: to honour Liam and support Jennifer, the children and the rest of his family.

    By the time everyone had gathered, between 115 and 120 bikes and trikes were present. It was an incredible and humbling sight.

    Taurus Sergeant-at-Arms Billy Russell welcomed the riders and thanked everyone for attending. He then handed over to Taurus President Jim Turpin, who outlined the plans for the procession before delivering the Biker’s Prayer.

    Joseph Dignam worked alongside stand-in Road Captain Steve Craig to organise the riders assisting at junctions and roundabouts. Together, they coordinated the movement of more than 100 motorcycles and positioned them near Liam’s family home, ready for the arrival of the funeral cortege.

    Billy Russell and Jim Turpin then travelled to the funeral home and had the honour of escorting Liam through Hereford. A Sargeants bus accompanied the hearse, representing Liam’s friends and colleagues.

    During the journey, the cortege passed Liam’s fellow bus drivers and a line of buses displaying the words:

    “In Memory of Liam Curtis-Moore.”

    When Liam arrived at the road where the motorcycles were waiting, bikes lined both sides of the street. As the hearse passed between them, engines were revved in his honour.

    Jennifer, Liam’s children and the family then joined the cortege, followed by the assembled bikes and trikes. As the procession crossed Greyfriars Bridge, motorcycles filled both northbound lanes, creating a sight none of us will ever forget.

    Billy Russell and Jim Turpin continued to lead Liam to the doors of Hereford Crematorium. Inside, the chapel was packed, and Liam’s family did him incredibly proud.

    For Taurus, it was a privilege to help organise Liam’s final ride and support his family on such a difficult day.

    We offer our sincere thanks to every rider, Chapter, motorcycle group, colleague and member of the public who helped make the day so special.

    It was a true display of respect, friendship and brotherhood.

    Ride High, Liam.

    You may no longer ride beside us, but you will always ride with us.

  • Something Wicked This Way Comes… The Taurus Monster Mash Ball!

    Something Wicked This Way Comes… The Taurus Monster Mash Ball!

    Following the success of our previous social events, the Taurus Chapter of the Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association is preparing to do it all again — but this time with a rather darker twist!

    On Saturday 31st October 2026, Hereford Rowing Club will be transformed for the Taurus Monster Mash Ball, a Halloween-themed evening bringing together Freemasons, Widows Sons, families and friends for what we hope will be another fantastic night of fun, friendship and fellowship.

    Since Taurus Chapter was formed, we have always believed that Freemasonry and the Widows Sons are about far more than meetings and motorcycles. Some of the best friendships are built when people come together socially, partners and families get involved, and those from different Lodges and Chapters have the opportunity to meet in a relaxed atmosphere.

    That is exactly what the Monster Mash Ball is all about.

    The evening promises plenty of Halloween atmosphere, entertainment and, judging by some of the characters already involved with Taurus, probably a few sights that cannot be unseen! Fancy dress is not compulsory, but it is certainly welcomed and encouraged, and we are hoping that brethren, partners and friends from across the Province will enter into the spirit of the occasion.

    You do not need to ride a motorcycle, be a member of Taurus, or even know much about the Widows Sons to come along. This is an open social event and everyone will be made very welcome. Whether you arrive as a vampire, zombie, ghost, monster — or simply as yourself, which may be frightening enough in some cases — we would love to see you there!

    The Monster Mash Ball will take place at Hereford Rowing Club on Saturday 31st October 2026, and tickets will be going on sale very soon.

    So, for now, save the date, start thinking about your costume and watch out for further details.

    For more information, speak to Billy “Joker” Russell or Steve “Craiger” Craig.

    This Halloween, Taurus is bringing the monsters to Hereford — and you are invited!

  • Discover Freemasonry in Kington

    Discover Freemasonry in Kington

    Join us for an open day hosted by Arrow Lodge at Arrow Masonic Hall, Kington, on Saturday 1st August between 10am and 4pm.

    They will also be joined by the Taurus Chapter of the Widows Sons motorcycle club.