Province of West Wales
December 2017 - Update
 
the new Installation schedule and meeting calendar (2017 - 2018) are available to download (and print) by clicking here. Alternatively you can look at the live Google calendars by clicking here. If you spot an error, please let us know by replying to this email, or emailing sec@wwmason.com.
 
Appeal from the Provincial Grand Almoner
The MCF Volunteer Visitor programme needs a boost in applications to ensure that the Province of West Wales can provide a complete service for this geographically widespread province.  For more details and how to apply contact in the first instance by email pgawwales@gmail.com.
 
Milford Haven Xmas Party
St Davids Lodge are holding a Children's Christmas Party and would love to make it a great success for all. 
 
For Freemasons, for families, for everyone. Funded entirely through the generosity of Freemasons and their families, the Masonic Charitable Foundation is one of the largest grant-making charities in the country.
 
Click here or call 020 3146 3333 for more detals. 
 
Social Media in West Wales
Social Media is becoming increasingly important in freemasonry. W Bro Nathan Morrision looks after the West Wales Twitter and Instagram Accounts and he would be delighted to help your lodge or chapter set up it's own account. Click here for more details and to get in touch.
 
Follow the Province on Social Media
 
Follow the Province (including the Provincial Grand Master) on Social Media by clicking on the images.
 
        
 
 
London Tercentenary Celebrations
HRH The Duke of Kent takes centre stage.
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West Wales Masons look forward to dinner at Battersea Evolution
More than 4,000 brethren from all over the world descended on London's Royal Albert Hall for the Tercentenary celebration on Tuesday 31st October 2017. The audience was made up of masons from 136 grand lodges from around the globe.
 
For a West Wales perspective and a chance to view the whole celebration click here.
 
Cleddau Lodge present cheque for £500 to VC Gallery
From left to right: RW Bro Stephen Hookey, Provincial Grand Master, Mr. Barry John MBE, Founder of the VC Gallery and W Bro Tim MacMahon, WM of Cleddau Lodge
Cleddau Lodge were delighted to welcome Barry John of Haverfordwest VC Gallery to their meeting on Wednesday 15th November 2017 and were delighted to make a £500 donation. Also in attendance was the Provincial Grand Master, RW Bro Stephen Hookey, who is a member of Cleddau Lodge. For full details click here.
 
Milford Haven Race Night
 
Old Priory Lodge grab the gavel
Master Elect of Old Priory, Bro Ian Barnes (left) receives the Travelling Gavel from W Bro Colin Hancock, WM of Strumble Lodge.
A party of 11 members of Old Priory Lodge travelled to Strumble Lodge on Wednesday 8th November 2017 to lay claim to the Travelling Gavel. Despite the reluctance of Strumble Lodge to hand it over, the Travelling Gavel is now in the firm grip of the ME of Old Priory Lodge, Bro Ian Barnes. For details on how and where you can claim the gavel click here.
 
And finally........................
Seasonal greetings from all of the communications team within the Province of West Wales.
 
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