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.

On the morning of Saturday 30th November Freemasons from all around the province congregated to witness one of the highlights of our provincial calendar.
As usual, Provincial Stewards Lodge No.154 sprang into action, bringing the necessary accouterments and setting up the Temple. Once completed, the escort team and officers of the demonstration carried out their final rehearsals before heading to an evening of relaxation, ready for the big day.

With an audience representing the Provincial Executive led by the Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. Rodney Charles Bignell as well as members of many of the Valencia Lodges and visitors from Murcia and beyond, the Worshipful Master, Bro. Manuel Guillen, a member of Hiram Abif 80, conducted an exemplary 1st degree ceremony in Spanish and English. The Candidate, Bro. David Paris Singer, who had been Initiated into Freemasonry using the Spanish Ancient Scottish Rite on 19th January this year received his initiation, this time using Valencian Emulation Ritual.
The Provincial Grand Master congratulated the team for the demonstration, which was carried out in an exemplary way before the lodge was closed.

Many brethren then continued to a Festive Board where the raffle raised 970€ which, with the alms collection of 291.13€ taken earlier.

Next year the PLOI will be hosted by Dovre Lodge No 184. Definitely an event for your diary!

Members of Dovre Lodge No. 184

Photographs taken on the day are available on:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PMlzjKD2JYyPfmotRYJjA4ErzJShsxUS?usp=drive_link

On Saturday, November 23rd, the Provincial Grand Master, R.W. Bro. Rodney Charles Bignell and part of his executive team participated in the Charity Lunch organized by Hiram Abif Lodge No. 80 of Alicante with the support of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Valencia and Old Tower Lodge No. 49, other Valencian lodges as well as members of The Province of Murcia.

The lunch aimed to raise funds and collect non-perishable food items to help those affected by the recent floods in Valencia. In this aim, it was a resounding success. Almost 4000€ was collected on the day through auctions of memorabilia from the Spanish Double Olympic Medalist in Race Walking, Alvaro Martin, the famous Spanish singer, Daviles de Novelda, donations, and raffles. This money will be added to those generous donations already received, for distribution to those still suffering from the DANA floods.

On Tuesday, 19th November members of Oliva LaSafor Lodge 112, along with guests from Spain and England, held their last meeting of 2024.

They finished the year in style with a demonstration of a 1st degree ceremony. The lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master Edward Childs at his first meeting following his stroke on November 1st. After welcoming the delegation from Cliveden Lodge 7944, in the Hailstone Province of Buckinghamshire he delegated W.Bro John McGuire (IPM) to continue the ceremony.

The evening was concluded with the Master leading the Festive Board and thanking the members for their support following his illness.

The visitors responded to their toast complimenting both the quality of the ritual as well as the hospitality of the Lodge. Some of the visitors are now planning to return for the 25th Anniversary and installation meeting being held on the 25th February 2025.

WBro Steve Cleary WBro Nick Wilson, WBro Kevin Wilson, and Bro Rob Peake. All members of Cliveden Lodge 7944 in the Hailstone Province of Buckinghamshire along with lodge members.