Javea Lodge No 40 & Armonia de Ifach Lodge No 46

Help the Hungry and Homeless

W. Bros James Morris, Worshipful Master of Javea Lodge No 40 and Ken Nitman, Charity Steward of the Calpe based Armonia de Ifach Lodge No 46, hand over a cheque for €1540 to Arne, founder and manager of the Project 4 All charity based in Benissa. The lodges had jointly promoted and hosted an extremely successful Ladies Night, a ‘black tie’ gala ball event, at Salones Carrasco in Javea where the magnificent sum was raised.  The Project 4 All charity prepares and delivers much-needed meals for the poor and homeless in the area. Arne was especially pleased to receive this as funds for the post-Christmas period were running low threatening their ability to service the project’s many needy recipients in January. This is very much in keeping with the Provincial Grand Master’s continuing initiative to support those vulnerable and at-risk individuals within the Province of Valencia.

White River Lodge No 153 Donate to Amigos de la Calle

This week, White River Lodge No 153, represented by Senior Warden, Bob Harris,  presented a cheque for 1500 Euros to Javier González, the founder of the charity “Amigos de la Calle.”

Amigos de la Calle plays a pivotal role in addressing the pressing needs of over 800 homeless individuals in Valencia.  As part of their expansion efforts, the organization aims to establish a cutting-edge industrial kitchen and create spaces for professionals to provide essential mental health services in their new headquarters. Additionally, their initiatives extend to supporting the rehousing of select families, facilitating their journey towards self-sufficiency which is very much in keeping with the ethos of the Provincial Grand Master in aiding those less privileged in our community.

Javier González conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to the brethren of White River Lodge stating ¨this collaboration underscores a shared commitment to making a meaningful and positive impact on the lives of those facing adversity within our community¨

The donation was made possible with funding from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Valencia.

( pictured, Javier González of Amigos de la Calle receiving the Cheque for 1500 Euros from Bob Harris, Senior Warden White River Lodge 153)

Photograph:  Bastiaan Zondervan

Arenal Deportiva Lodge No 65

Sing (Christmas Carols) for their Supper

On Wednesday the 13^th December, over 90 members, partners and friends of Arenal Deportiva Lodge No 65 met at Maxims restaurant in Moraira to start the Holiday Season with a bang!

The Lodge´s annual tradition of ¨Carols by Candlelight ¨ has always been a popular event in the Lodge calendar, and this year was no exception with the restaurant filled to capacity. Sumptuous food and drinks were interspersed with all the favourite Christmas carols that we know and love so well.  A fabulous prize draw meant some lucky winners went home with an early stocking filler and the proceeds, which all go to Masonic good causes, raised over €700.

Congratulations must go to W. Bro Ray Guise – Smith and his wife Coral who organised the event, and to W.Bro´s Malcolm March and Peter Johnson who assisted with the administration.

Oliva la Safor Lodge 112 held a very successful Christmas Carvery at The Black Flame, Pedreguer on December 7th. This annual event for the lodge attracted 53 people and 7 lodges were represented this year. €335 was raised for Masonic Charities and 2026 Festival. A huge thanks to all who supported this event.

On Sunday 22nd October 2023 Elche Children's Home held an open day. 
Among those attending were members of the Santa Faz Lodge including Worshipful Master Nick Carter and his wife
Paula. Treasurer Bryan Green and his wife Jean and Charity Steward Barry Hovell and his wife Gill, as this was
the chosen charity of the Lodge.
The lodge was pleased to present a cheque for 4,000€ which had been raised by charitable events through out the
year. The lodge members were joined on stage by Pat Davidson, treasurer, Michelle Diggle, Secretary,committee
members Bobbie Drever, Jennifer Walsh and ECCH  volunteers.
The lodge was thanked for its very kind donation.
At the next lodge meeting the Worshipful Master thanked the Brethren and their ladies for all their efforts and
support throughout the year.

We celebrated a Initiation ceremony and two additions to the second affiliation.

Celebramos una ceremonia de iniciación y dos incorporaciones en segunda afiliación.

On Saturday the 21st October, W.Bro Peter Johnson held a fabulous Beatles tribute show featuring the ¨Liverpool Band¨ in Beniarbeig, near Ondara, at which the audience, many of whom were Masons with their friends and partners, were treated to one of the best renditions of the Fab Four´s back catalogue to be seen here in Spain.  The show was enthusiastically received to great acclaim and all profits will be divided proportionally between local charities and the Provincial Festival 2026 funds.  Look out for details of the next concert which is a New Year concert featuring the full Marina Alta Orchestra on the 30th December with compositions by Johann and Joseph Strauss.

(pictured: the Liverpool Band in action, and Peter with ¨Florrie¨who opened the show)

Arenal Deportiva Freemasons No 65 Enjoy a Late Summer Party

On Sunday the 8^th October, nearly 50 brethren, partners and friends gathered for a late summer party at Brother Ian Brown, and his wife Eileen´s, lovely villa near Javea.  It was a beautiful day with unseasonal warm weather.  The party was a huge success and enjoyed by all, with delicious food prepared by the ladies and entertainment by the inimitable ¨Irish Des¨ McGillycuddy.  It was indeed a lovely day amongst friends, brothers and families and a prize draw was very well subscribed bringing in €405.  The ¨Late Summer Party ¨has become a firm favourite in the Lodge´s calendar of social events and we look forward with eager anticipation to our next social event which is our traditional ¨Carols by Candlelight¨ dinner on the 13^th December

Arenal Deportiva Freemasons Lodge No 65 Support Local Special Needs School

The Worshipful Master and Brethren from Arenal Deportiva lodge were once again very pleased to visit the Raquel Paya special needs school in Denia, which cares for, and assists 75 local children with special needs.

The school Principal, Miguel Ivars, welcomed the Lodge members and escorted them on a short tour of the school which included the special sensory room to which the Lodge has previously donated equipment. The members were then treated to delicious coffee and cakes, served by pupils of the school catering class which was fun and most enjoyable.

Miguel and Carla Mari, the Head Teacher, then escorted the party to view the recently installed wheelchair swing which the Freemasons had helped purchase and install by a donation of €1000. The Worshipful Master, W. Bro Peter Johnson, explained that the Raquel Paya School is very close to his heart and is his chosen charity during his Mastership, and as such, is very proud that his Lodge can continue supporting such a worthy cause.