Province of West Wales
September 2016 - Update
 
 
This season's Installation schedule and meeting calendar 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 asec@wwmason.com.
 
MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION MEETING – THURSDAY SEPT 22nd 2016

At the request of the Provincial Grand Master, an informal meeting is to be held at the Masonic Hall in Carmarthen on Thursday 22nd September 2016, at 7.30pm.
For full details and to book your place, click here.
 
The Grand Ball
Freemasons’ Hall, London ·  Saturday 30th September 2017
Grand Patron: The Grand Master, HRH The Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, ADC
 
Golf Invitation
The first golf meeting of the season will take place at Trefloyne Golf Club tomorrow, Friday 2nd September 2016. Click here for full details.
 
Richard Warburton Lodge
The Richard Warburton Lodge meeting on Wednesday 7th September 2016 will be held at The Masonic Hall, Haverfordwest (tyling at 6.30pm) and will feature a quiz hosted by The Provincial Grand Secretary, W Bro David Elsley, PAGDC. For full details and to receive a copy of the Summons, reply to this email, or email the Lodge Secretary W Bro James Ross at asec@wwmason.com.
 
St Padarn & Aeron Social
Bro Dewi Morris ME of Aeron Lodge & Bro Ian Brodie ME of Saint Padarn Lodge would like to thank everyone who supported the joint venture of a Summer Social Hog Roast on a very blustery damp August evening in Aberaeron. There were over 80 guests plus children from all over the Province. We are both overwhelmed by your amazing support.
West Wales Order of Merit 2016
At the 2010 meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge the Provincial Grand Master announced an innovation in the Province, namely the presentation of the Provincial Grand Master’s Order of Merit.
 
This is an award presented in recognition of outstanding service to Freemasonry, and is given to those who have distinguished themselves in keeping with the highest traditions of the Order.
 
W Bro Peter Thomas is the 2016 recipient of the award. You can read the full story by clicking here.
 
UGLE Local Media Statistics
Results often speak for themselves. Above is a chart showing local media coverage of Freemasonry across the UK by Province.
 
The headlines are:
  • Positive local media coverage is 81.5% up on last year.
  • Negative coverage is down 50%, with only three examples
  •  92.3% of coverage is positive.
  •  Devon, West Lancashire and Yorkshire West Riding are currently the top three Provinces by volume of positive coverage.
The second biggest increase in positive coverage is West Wales at +725%, with no examples of neutral coverage, never mind negative stories. Well done to all concerned, especially W Bros Dirk den-Hartog and Chris Samuel.
 
St Peter's Lodge - 175th Anniversary
The 175th Anniversary meeting of St Peter's Lodge in Carmarthen will be held on Tuesday 20th September 2016. It will be a very special third degree ceremony performed by senior members of the Provincial Team. For full details and to book your place at the Festive Board click here.
 
Follow the Province on Social Media
 
 
Follow the Province (including the Provincial Grand Master) on Social Media by clicking on the images.
 
        
 
 
 
 
For Freemasons, for families, for everyone
 
The Masonic Charitable Foundation builds better lives by enabling opportunity, advancing healthcare and education and promoting independence for Freemasons, their families and the wider community.
 
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. 
 
And Finally....................
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