Like thousands of Scots and their friends worldwide, The Santa Faz Freemasons Lodge No 48,  hosted a party attended by over 50 brethren, family, and friends, to celebrate the 266th Birthday of Robert Burns. Every year on the 25th of January, haggis is eaten and whisky drunk to a background of ‘Sangs, Tunes and Clatter’, and this was no exception.
Held at the International Club, El Campello, Brother Hamish McConnachie, ably supported by Sue Parks McConnachie, along with Pipe Major Brian Day kept the festive atmosphere alight with renditions of great Scottish ballads, epic poems, and ‘The Immortal Memory’.
However, following the disaster that devastated the villages around Valencia, those attending, also raised around 400€ to continue supporting those affected.
As Worshipful Master, W. Bro. Greg Hustler, reminded everyone, all our enjoyable activities also help us continue Freemasonry’s aim of Charity and Brotherhood.

On Friday, January 17th, the Hiram Abif Lodge No.80 banner dedication ceremony was held. The Provincial Grand Master led the Provincial team in a highly successful ceremony.

Hiram Abif’s warm, welcoming, and generous hospitality was unparalleled, and we were all truly grateful. We sincerely wish Hiram Abif Lodge  No.80 every success under their new banner.

On 13th December, Las Salinas 79 celebrated its 30th anniversary with a Christmas Festive evening at Stan and Ollies in El Raso, Guardamar. 58 brethren and guests enjoyed a first-class festive dinner. Excellent musical entertainment was provided by Woody who got dancers to their feet with some favourite songs from the 60´s and seventies, and a wonderful evening was enjoyed by all. Worshipful Master John Chandler thanked Malcolm and Ann Mander-James most sincerely for all their hard work organizing the event, which raised 528€ for Charity.

On Thursday 12th December Charity Steward Mike Tullett and Treasurer Barry Rowe from Javea Lodge No 40 presented a cheque for 685€ to Arne from Project 4 All.

These monies were raised from earlier events but this was the first opportunity to meet the team at Project 4 All to present them with the cheque.
The work that Arne and his supporters do in helping homeless people in the region by supplying them with hot meals is truly admirable.

As Mike said, as the weather gets colder and we start celebrating the Christmas festivities, their work is more important than ever.
We are delighted to be assisting their great cause.

Oliva LaSafor Lodge 112 held their Christmas festivities at The Black Flame Restaurant in Pedregure on Thursday 12th December. Members, visitors, friends, and partners congregated for their annual get-together with good food and happy banter. Not forgetting those in need the raffle raised 400€ for the DANA fund and Masonic charities.

The Master, W.Bro. Eddie Childs, thanked everyone for coming and wished all, festive good cheer, and anticipated a fantastic 25th anniversary 2025 for the Lodge.