A LA GLORIA DEL GRAN ARQUITECTO DEL UNIVERSO
Provincial Garden Party ends with a bang!
On Wednesday 4th September the weather in and around Pedreguer crackled and banged with thunderstorms. But a little weather was not going to stop around 90 brethren, families, and friends having a great time at the annual Provincial Garden Party at the Los Arcos restaurant.
The only change to the schedule was that we held the event in the spacious indoor room provided for us.
Many of the Provence’s Lodges were represented including a large contingent from the Spanish, Hiram Abiff
No.80
Following our usual format the guests bring the food and the theme of dressing the tables and holding the best/worst men’s shirt competition resulted in one of the 2 Oliva LaSafor tables winning a bottle of Cava, while the ‘man with the shirt’ was David Clarke, also of Oliva!
As always with Masonic events a raffle was held with a large selection of prizes which was generously supported providing the evening with an overall 1250€ for the Provincial Masters fund
Entertainment for the evening was provided by a well-known Spanish duet Lucille Blues, with their individual take on Rock & Country music. Gary “Woody” Woodward also entertained us with his singing to get a few of the ladies on the dance floor
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The evening wound up with everyone stepping outside to watch the fireworks before heading home.
San Juan 28 Ladies Festival
Santa Faz 60’s Night
Javea 40 Fun Ascot Evening
Older Tower 49 – Hog Roast
A magical evening for charity.
On Wednesday 31st July around 50 Members, families, and guests of Oliva LaSafor Lodge 112 held an unusual and very entertaining event at the La Bresca Restaurant in Els Poblets.
Bro. Colin Kenward, the newest member of the Lodge, is a member of the International Magicians Circle and he conducted various magical tricks at the tables while the audience looked on in wonder.
In addition, the restaurant provided a varied and well-received menu with their efficient staff keeping everyone well ‘fed and watered’, in the sweltering evening.
The whole event raised just shy of 450 Euro, which will be distributed to the Lodge’s Masonic Charities.
The Master of Oliva LaSafor 112, W. Bro. Edward Childs, thanked the individuals who had helped organize the event and the restaurant as well as Colin, who performed his magic with dexterity and expertise.
He went on to say that Oliva LaSafor is a small Lodge, but we had a very good turnout and hoped that future events will continue to be as popular.
Save the date for Puerto de Xàbia 58 Ladies Night
San Juan de España LodgeNº28 Ladies’ Festival
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water!
On Sunday 14th July, Freemasons from all over Valencia topped up their tans and braved the water to raise money for Masonic Charities.
The event was organised by Mike Tullett, Charity Steward at the Jávea 40 Lodge, and occurred at Playa de les Marines in Denia. Commenting, Mike said, “When we saw the idea of organising a Sponsored Swim, we knew that we had to take advantage of the fantastic beaches around this area.”
Mike continued, “We knew that our colleagues in Jávea 40 would support the event, but we have been overwhelmed by the attendance today and the huge sum of money pledged by Freemasons all over Valencia”.
Jávea 40 Worshipful Master Robin Tilbrook thanked all of the Lodges for their support, “We are genuinely grateful for all of the support we have had. Puerto de Xàbia 58, Arenal Deportiva 65, Oliva La Safor 112 and many others have all dug deep to make this event a great success. I thank everyone who has sponsored one of our swimmers”.
The Provincial Grandmaster of Valencia, Rodney Bignell and his lovely wife Jeanette, and members of his Executive team also attended the event. Rodney and David Wynn showed off their sartorial elegance in very fetching vintage bathing suits and gamely joined all of our swimmers. The PGM paid tribute to the Jávea 40 effort, “I understand that, once all of the pledges have been collected, we will have raised around €2,000 for the 2026 Festival. Robin, Mike and the other members of Jávea 40 Lodge have excelled themselves today.”
You can view all the photos (courtesy of Bro. Steve Young) HERE
Oliva LaSafor 112 Ladies make a donation to The Raquel Payà special education school in Denia.
Oliva La Safor ladies donated 130€ to The Raquel Payà special education The Ladies meet for meals together, and collect for a charity purse while their men attend their Lodge meetings. They decided to support the school which provides training in life skills and education for students up to age 24.
Pictured are the school director, Miquel Ivars, and some of the La Safor Ladies, who enjoyed a fascinating tour of the school and facilities.