Marina Alta Lodge No. 144 had its Installation meeting on Tuesday 17th of September 2024 at the Costa Nova Centre in Javea. R.W. Bro Michael Anthony Shilan was Proclaimed as Worshipful Master for a second year. At this meeting the Official Provincial Representative, R.W. Bro. Phil Gibson-Daw presented W. Bro. Bob Alchin with his Lodge’s Patronage Certificate and Collarette.

Puerto de Xàbia 58 travel from west to east seeking curry!
The Brethren of Puerto de Xàbia Lodge No 58 enjoyed a great night out in Jávea. Starting at La Refineria Brewpub, we had the opportunity of sampling 5 different beers brewed on the premises. Although the Pilsner appeared to be a clear favourite, there were plenty of takers for the IPA – delicious!
From La Refineria, it was only a short walk to Bombay Masala, the newest Indian Restaurant in Jávea. The food was sublime and the atmosphere was buzzing!
And to top it off, a raffle raised the sum of €140 for the 2026 Festival. Good job!

The Santa Faz Lodge held their annual theme night on Saturday 29th of September at the International Club in El Campello. This year’s theme was the swinging sixties and the Brethren, Ladies, and guests obviously spent a lot of time and effort digging out their old clothes from many years ago. Brother Craig Smith from the San Juan De Espana Lodge supplied entertainment,

who also supported the night with a contingent of Brothers and their good Ladies.
The sixties night was the last social function of the year under the guardianship of our Worshipful Master Ivan Beckett and his good lady Pat. Ivan hands over the mantle of the Lodge to Greg Hustler in October.
The night was also attended by Irena Bodnarec from the charity MABS CANCER SUPORT one of the Santa Faz charities for 2023 – 2024. Irena was presented with a cheque for 2500 Euros which will go towards purchasing two specialist beds for cancer sufferers in our area.

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

The Provincial Grand Master with some of his Stewards and partners at Lake Como.

Leukopolis No. 85 June 2024

Leukopolis Lodge N.85 celebrated its final of the season, commemorating the feast of St. John, patron saint of Freemasons, and installing the new Worshipful Master and his Officers. The picture captures the lodge’s brethren, provincial officers, and visitors. The ceremony was splendid, featuring music, the reading of poems, and an emotional Festive Board.

La R.L.S. Leukopolis N.85 celebró la última tenida de la temporada conmemorando la fiesta de San Juan, patrón de los masones y también la instalación del nuevo Venerable y sus Oficiales. En la imagen Hermanos de la logia, oficiales provinciales y visitantes. Una ceremonia expléndida donde la música sirvió de acompañamiento a la lectura de poemas y un emotivo ágafe fraternal.

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.

On Thursday 20th June, over 90 golfers gathered at the Bonalba Golf Resort in Mutxamel to participate in the Annual Masonic Provincial Charity Golf Tournament.

The weather was hot and clear and the competition fierce as the players sought to challenge themselves against the beautiful Bonalba course.

The winners were:
• Masonic Cup Winners – Nigel Parker and Alex Watson
• Scratch Winners – Richard Finch and Alex Cowens
• Handicap Winners – Joris Kraak and Marinus van Kessel
• Handicap Runners Up – Paul Burletson and Nick Monks
• Handicap Third Place – Nick and Mel Kelly

The Grand Master of the Province of Valencia was delighted with the results of the day. Commenting, he said “I would like to thank everyone involved in organising such a successful event. Without the support of our Lodges, local business sponsors, and the great number of non-masonic players who supported this occasion an event of this magnitude would not be possible.”

The following businesses sponsored the event:
• Jean Paul and Pascale Le Roux, owners of Bonalba Hotel and Golf Resort who generously donated prizes for the winners and raffle prizes as well as the use of the Golf Course and provided staff to help out.
• Sofia Sanchez Watson of Watsons Real Estate, La Marina who kindly sponsored the Prize Ceremony and the after-golf refreshments.
• Haakon Ellingsen of Green Parrot Tourism provided an €800 Travel Voucher which was raffled raising a total of €1,000 in cash.
• Manuela Urselmann of ExPat Insurance Partners donated cash and sponsored the Ladies’ Longest Drive prize.
• Golden Leaves Funeral Plans and Legal and Tax in Spain sponsored the Nearest the Pin Competition prizes.
• C&M Plumbing sponsored the Men’s Longest Drive Competition.
• Edi Rent a Car and Campbell Lamont Golf donated vouchers for the raffle
• Several Masonic Lodges sponsored different holes on the Course.

As a mark of thanks for the last 5 years in which Bonalba Golf has supported the Masonic Golf Tournament, the Valencian Freemasons commissioned an oil painting of Seve Ballesteros from a local artist, Mike Jenkins of EmJay Art. This was presented to Pascale Le Roux and Juan Albert, the Competitions Director of Bonalba Golf.

Concluding, the PGM said, “We’ve all enjoyed a fantastic day of golf and I want to congratulate all of today’s winners. Helping those less fortunate than ourselves lies at the heart of Freemasonry. Therefore, I am really happy to announce that our efforts today have raised over €10,000 in cash and pledges of support for Masonic charities and good causes. Along with my Charity team, I look forward to being able to make a big difference to those in Society who need our support.”

Prize presentation

Chris Ward presenting the painting to Bonalba Golf

Winners Nigel Parker and Alex Henderson

Just a few of the photos (courtesy of Jorge Prieto). They can all be viewed HERE.

Raquel Paya School in Denia teaches students with special educational needs and Javea 40 recently presented Miquel Ivars, the headmaster, with a cheque for 350€. This will assist the school to purchase a ‘big basket’ swing. This money was raised by Javea 40 at their Charity Race Night.
Miquel Ivars gave WM Robin Tillbrook, Barry Rowe (Treasurer), and Mike Tullett (Charity Steward), a tour of the school, visiting classrooms, the sensory room, and the warm water pool.
Students planning to take jobs in restaurants and hotels demonstrated their skills by preparing and serving coffee and snacks to everyone, including visiting teachers from nearby mainstream schools.
Robin, Barry, and Mike found the visit fascinating, humbling, and uplifting because the work that Raquel Paya school does is inspirational.
If any other lodges would like to support Raquel Paya, contact details of the school’s secretary can be obtained from Mike Tullett, the Charity Steward, via the Javea 40 Secretary, Malcolm March, sec40@glpvalencia.com