Last night, Puerto de Xàbia Lodge No 58 celebrated W. Bro. John Beavis’s 50 years of dedicated service to Freemasonry.
John followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, both longstanding members of the Craft. His Masonic journey began with his initiation into Worton Lodge No 8225, Province of Middlesex, on 2 June 1975.
Advancing in his career as a senior police officer, John relocated to Surrey and joined Haroldslea Lodge No 7328, where he:
- Served as Worshipful Master
- Appointed as Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies in Surrey
- Appointed to the rank of Past Assistant Grand Registrar in Surrey
Upon moving to Spain, John joined Puerto de Xàbia Lodge No 58 on 10 October 2017. He was installed as Worshipful Master on 14 October 2021, Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies in March 2024 and, in March of this year, was appointed Provincial Junior Grand Deacon for the Province of Valencia.
The Lodge was honoured by the attendance of the Provincial Grand Secretary, W. Bro. Matthew James, who presented John with a 50-year distinguished service certificate on behalf of the Province of Valencia.
Following the formal meeting, the Lodge’s brethren retired to a local curry restaurant. There, W. Bro. John Young presented John with an exquisite bottle of Gran Reserva brandy on behalf of the Lodge, toasting half a century of steadfast commitment.
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