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Las Salinas 30th Anniversary Festive Evening
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.
Santa´s Little Helpers!
Santa´s Little Helpers!
The members of the Provincial DANA Flood Relief Committee were delighted to attend the last day of term at the CEIP El Rajolar primary school in Aldaia, the town in the flood disaster area where we have been concentrating our relief efforts. 5 Brethren, RW Bro Rodney Bignell PGM, and W. Bro´s, Matthew James, Peter Johnson, Sergio Pereira and Chris Ward, all suitably attired, were welcomed by the Principle and teachers. Toys and sweets have been donated to the relief fund by Lodges, individual Brethren, the Costa Blanca Golf Society and most importantly, Provincial Royal Arch Chapter who donated the majority of the toys. The children range from 2 years to 11 years and each child will receive a lovely gift from the Masons of Valencia at the 3 Kings celebration. The brethren were also able to visit each classroom, and hand out small toys to the exuberant delight of the assembled children, and the ¨masonic elves¨ were working flat out to keep up with demand. It was a wonderful joyous occasion, and once again the delight on not only the faces of the children but the teachers, staff and the indeed the masons themselves was incredible and made a very special day to end the school year, in an area where so much tragedy has occurred.
Ps. We all decided it was best to give out the sweets at going home time (didn’t want a sugar rush as well)
All images reproduced with permission.
Javea Lodge No. 40 support Project 4 All
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.
Annual Christmas Carvery with Oliva LaSafor 112
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.
Happy Christmas
Arenal Deportiva Lodge No 65 Enjoy an Evening of Christmas Carols
On Tuesday the 10th of December, Brethren, partners, family and friends of Arenal Deportiva Lodge No 65 enjoyed a lovely evening of Christmas carols at their annual “Carols by Candlelight” event, held at Maxims restaurant, Moraira. This is a firm favourite in the Lodge calendar and is always well supported with over 80 attendees enjoying a fabulous traditional festive meal in a great atmosphere, interspersed with all the Christmas Carols that we enjoy so much. The event and a super prize draw raised well over €800.
Armonia de Ifach Lodge get into the Christmas Spirit
The Brethren, partners and friends of Armonia de Ifach Lodge No 46 started the Christmas celebrations early on Monday the 2nd December with a very festive party which followed their regular lodge meeting at the Tennis Club, Calpe. Over 40 attended where the atmosphere was delightful, the food and drinks excellent, and the entertainment fabulous! and to put the icing on the (Christmas) cake, the raffle raised €270 for the DANA flood relief appeal.
Provincial Grand Lodge of Instruction 2024
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
Puerto de Xàbia 58 donates €500 to Todos Juntos Jávea
Puerto de Xàbia Lodge No 58 has made a donation of €500 to Todos Juntos Jávea.
Commenting, Worshipful Master John Young said, “Since the tragic events unfolded in Valencia there has rightly been a huge focus on helping the victims of the DANA floods. All of the Lodges here in Jávea and across the Province have given generously to the Red Cross Appeal and have collected and delivered vital goods and supplies to the needy in Valencia.”
John continued, “But we didn’t want to forget that, although the situation in Valencia is critical, there are also people in need closer to home and Todos Juntos Jávea do fabulous work in our local community.”
Marion Kenworthy, Secretary of Todos Juntos Jávea was delighted to receive the donation from John Young. She said, “On behalf of everyone at Todos Juntos Jávea, I would like to thank John and all of his colleagues in the Puerto de Xàbia Lodge for the very generous donation of €500.”
Left to Right: Marianne Von Troil, RW Bro Phil Gibson-Daw, Marion Kenworthy, W Bro John Young, Jean Halse
“The funds will be used in Jávea to support and help some of the most vulnerable people in our town, especially children at this time of year.”
Charity Lunch for the DANA relief fund
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.
