South Wales Freemasons

Freemasonry in South Wales

• Plenty to Celebrate at Lodge of Benevolence No.7305 May 12, 2025
  On Friday, 9th May 2025, Lodge of Benevolence No. 7305 hosted its annual election meeting at Bridgend Masonic Hall, a distinguished event reserved exclusively for Grand Lodge Officers. The evening was marked by a series of important announcements and inspiring presentations. W.Bro. Dr Akram Baig, AProvGM and Tercentenary Chair, delivered a focused and insightful presentation... […]
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• V.W.Bro. Andrew Lindsay Gretton Celebrates 50 Astonishing Years as a Freemason May 11, 2025
  On Friday 9th May 2025 at Bridgend Masonic Hall, the Lodge bore witness to a truly momentous occasion as the Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. D. Gerald Rowbottom, presented V.W.Bro. Andrew Lindsay Gretton, PDepProvGM, with his 50-year certificate and commemorative lapel pin, marking five decades of unwavering service, leadership, and devotion to Freemasonry. Initiated as a... […]
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• Provincial Grand Master’s Address to the Provincial Grand Lodge Committee Friday, 9th May 2025 May 9, 2025
  Brethren, I greet you all warmly, and as always, it is a pleasure to address you in this way. You’ve continued to express your appreciation for this digital format over the more time-consuming alternatives, and I wholeheartedly agree. It is a more efficient, accessible, and inclusive way to share important matters across our Province, and... […]
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• Celebrating 80 Years, Victory In Europe Day May 8, 2025
  VE Day remains etched in the memory of all who witnessed it. It marked the end of nearly six years of a war that had cost millions of lives, destroyed homes, torn apart families, razed cities, and brought immense suffering to entire nations. Across towns and cities around the world, people flooded the streets in... […]
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• Provincial Grand Lodge 2025 Reports May 7, 2025
  Dear Sir and Brother, By command of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, you are summoned to attend a meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge Committee, to be held on Friday, 9 May 2025 at 6:00pm by Video Link. Yours fraternally, W. Bro. Ben Gait, PAGDC Provincial Grand Secretary AGENDA V.W.Bro. The Rev. Canon D.... […]
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• Bro. John Evans Celebrates 50 Years in Freemasonry May 4, 2025
  On Thursday, 8th April, a remarkable milestone in Freemasonry was celebrated at Bridgend Masonic Hall as Bro. John Evans marked 50 years of service to the Craft. Bro. John’s Masonic journey began on 22nd February 1975, when he was initiated into Nottage Lodge No. 8452, Porthcawl. After 12 years of committed service there, he became... […]
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• New Provincial Grand Scribe N. named for Appointment for 2025 – 2026 May 1, 2025
  The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent today hosted a Luncheon in honour of those Companions who have been Appointed, Re-appointed and Promoted in Grand Rank, at Mark Masons’ Hall, 86 St James’s, subsequent to the Annual Investiture Meeting of Supreme Grand Chapter. The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent was pleased to announce his Scribe N. for the... […]
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• New Provincial Grand Wardens named for Appointment for 2025 – 2026 April 30, 2025
  The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master today hosted a Luncheon in honour of those Brethren who have been Appointed, Re-appointed and Promoted in Grand Rank; in the Galleon Suite, at the Royal National Hotel, London prior to the Annual Investiture Meeting of Grand Lodge. The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master was pleased to announce his... […]
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• W.Bro. Paul Kelvin Smith Celebrates 50 Wonderful Years of Craft Freemasonry April 27, 2025
  Worshipful Brother Paul’s distinguished Masonic journey commenced on the 21st of April 1975, when he was initiated into Cambrensis Lodge No. 6608, Cardiff. Demonstrating unwavering dedication and commitment, he progressed through the offices of the Lodge, ultimately being installed as Worshipful Master on the 17th of May 1986, a position he would be honoured to... […]
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• Membership Officers Seminar – Bridgend Masonic Hall, 14th June 2025 April 22, 2025
  Dear Brother / Companion, The Learning and development Team are delighted to host a training morning for another important and challenging Office within our Lodge, The Membership Officer. This is the fifth such event held by the team covering the various major offices of the lodge and all have been very popular and well received.... […]
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