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.

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.”

Please see below the words the Provincial Grand Master used before the event continued:

You are all aware of the tragic events affecting the people of Northern Valencia. I stand here with a heavy heart not imagining the chaos and pain caused by the floods that these poor people are going through. The government has announced 3 days of mourning calling for all public events to be cancelled.  

I have had conversations with the Grand Master who has graciously agreed that this event can take place after assuring him that proceeds will be donated to the victims. 

Please join me for 1 minute silence in memory of those who have sadly lost their lives.

You can view/download the photos (courtesy of Jorge Prieto) HERE.

Members of the Province of Valencia delivering supplies to the towns affected by the floods in and around Valencia. These funds were purchased with money raised by the Provincial DANA disaster fund.

On Friday 25th October Lodge Dovre held one of its regular meetings which was attended by 31 brethren from Norway and Iceland.

This Lodge is not so well known in the Province, so it is a pleasure to publish a photo of the Lodge Officers

From left to right:
Secretary Per Bakkerud, Senior Warden Dag Børge Eriksen, D.C. Ole Gunnar Olsen, Deputy W.M. Erik Sandnes, Ass W.M. Ulf Høiem, who was leading the meeting, Junior Warden Morten Holm Gundersen, Orator Tom Halvorsen and Treasurer Stig Magnar Jensen.

Tuesday 22nd of October saw the Installation of W.Bro Jason Fowler at the Casa Caty Lodge room in Carlos D’En Sarria. Jason took over the reins of the Lodge from the capable hands of W.Bro Tony Hesketh Field. W.Bro Fowler and his Officers are to be congratulated on an excellently worked Installation. It was a full house with many Grand Lodge and Provincial Officers in attendance including W.Bro Jorge Prieto Cueto APGM as the official visitor accompanied by RW. Bro Phil Gibson–Daw, ProvGInsp. Many Brothers from other Lodges were also in attendance including nine Brethren from Santa Faz No48 making it 38 Dining Brethren, an excellent turnout.

The Installation of R.W. Bro. Dave Wynn took place on Saturday the 19th of March 2024 at Sociedad Compás in Cuidad Quesada. It was an excellent Ceremony with a huge attendance and over 60 Brethren dining at Cooper’s Bar.

Please see the photos (courtesy of W. Bro. Jorge Prieto). Far too many people to name, but you all know who they are.

Photo taken at the installation of the new Master of Caledonia Lodge No 68. Sitting down is R.W. Bro. Jeff Hyde, R.W. Bro. Barrie Mansell, W. Bro. Keith Ellingham and R.W. Bro. Rodney Bignell

Puerto de Xàbia held its Installation meeting on the 8th of October 2024 at the Costa Nova Centre in Jávea. The meeting was well attended with a Representative Visit from the Provincial Senior Grand Warden, W. Bro. Frank Hogg Wallace. The Secretary presented the Lodge with its Patronage Certificate and also a Patronage Certificate to our oldest member, who had just had his 89th Birthday, W. Bro. Ray Pease – pictured below