Dovre Lodge No 184
Provincial Grand Lodge of Valencia
A LA GLORIA DEL GRAN ARQUITECTO DEL UNIVERSO
Brian Houston
Old Tower Lodge No 49
Derick Wait
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George Scammell
George Scammell – passed to the Grand Lodge Above on 16th February 2021 aged 75 years.
After a career in the Army and later, Hampshire Police, George retired to San Fulgencia where he ran a small bar with his wife Elly and son Cameron. He was prominent in charity work and founded a neighbourhood association based in La Marina.
George was initiated into masonry at St Mary’s Lodge 7304, Havant, Hampshire on 25th April 2001 and was raised to the rank of Master Mason on 30th October 2002. He retired to Spain in 2004 and after a number of years decided to resume his masonic career with Las Salinas Lodge 79.
George soon became a regular and well-loved member of the Lodge and was appointed Senior Deacon in October 2019. He will be remembered for his cheerful good nature and readiness to contribute.
William Frederick John Marr
Brother William Frederick John Marr was a member of Old Tower Lodge No.49 for many years and was always a regular but quiet and unassuming member of our Lodge. He was born on 14th April 1949 and had a career as a Detective Sergeant in Essex Police. He was married to Margaret and they had two daughters Tracey and Laura. He was a lifetime supporter of West Ham. He passed to the Grand Lodge Above on 21st November 2020
He was a great guy and thoroughly enjoyed his Masonry in his own quiet but involved way and will be sadly missed.
Michael David Arnold
Bro. Mike Arnold passed to the Grand Lodge above on the 4th February 2021, he was a long standing member of Javea Lodge No.40, all our thoughts are now with the family.
Local Freemasons help feed hungry people.
In the Benidorm – Altea – Calpe – Moraira region, a group of volunteers are distributing hot meals to numerous homeless people, some of whom who are living under bridges or in empty houses. The initiative came from two homeless people who managed to change their lives for the better and who now want to contribute something back to society. As, from their own experience, they know where to find these homeless people, they are asking volunteers to cook for anywhere from sixty to eighty needy people at a time.
Recently, food has been cooked by our Freemason friends from the Dutch/Belgian Lodge of Leukopolis, who made sausage and mash with vegetables and gravy! A whopping eighty-three meals were made by the Masons, and all with a cake and a drink of course.
The lovely Tanya, Natasha and Jon Smith took care of the Calpe – Benidorm route, handing out the much needed meals and other necessary items.
Local Brethren of Leukopolis Lodge No 85 have already volunteered to cook twice for these people. It brings the Brethren of the Lodge together in providing a much needed service and to support a worthy charity, so please keep supporting us , by liking and sharing our Facebook pages, by becoming a member of our growing community or even better, become a much needed volunteer!! The charity organisation can be contacted through their facebook page, project4all. Alternatively, email sec@glpvalencia.com
Santa Faz Lodge Raise €1250 for MABS
The International Club, in El Campello, held a Charity Fun Day on Saturday 22 May 2021, and Santa Faz Lodge No 48 took the opportunity to man a table, containing a display of aprons and jewels (courtesy of W Bro Bob Alchin), and answer any questions about Freemasonry.
Of particular interest was a Royal Masonic Hospital Nurse’s silver belt buckle owned by the Club’s Secretary, Kim, who did her training there.
During the afternoon, a sponsored back wax, was administered by a local beautician,Carmen, to the Worshipful Master, W Bro Greg Hustler, which raised €157. Most of which was donated by those Brethren who were present, to ensure the reserve was reached and the event went ahead!
Later, the Lodge presented a cheque for €1250 to Irena, the MABS Area Rep.
W Bro Greg Hustler, Christine (shop volunteer), Bro Nick Liddicoat, Pauline (shop manager) & W Bro Bob Alchin.
The WM stated that the MABS Cancer Support Fundación’s commitment in Spain could be summed up in this short sentence: “To care, comfort and counsel people affected by cancer.” Something that has affected many of us. It is a worthy charity well deserving of our support.
Las Salinas Lodge Funds Hospital Bed for “Help at Home”
The Worshipful Master of local Freemason’s Lodge, Las Salinas, Keith Carter presented a much needed hospital style bed to “Help at Home” General Secretary Susie Brice on Wednesday 31st March at their premises in Cabo Roig. President Patricia Muirhead thanked the Freemasons most sincerely for their support, adding that the new bed would be put to good use right away.
“Help at Home” is a registered charity that offers short term support and assistance for people of all ages in their own homes. Voluntary services include transport to medical centres, respite care, shopping, companionship, advice on social services and welfare benefits, legal matters, and translation. Housekeeping services can be arranged at a cost of fifteen-twenty euros per hour, and can include assistance with personal needs and meal preparation if desired.
“Help at Home” has an office and furniture shop at Cabo Roig, and a charity shop at Playa Flamenca and Quesada. Further details can be found at www.helpathomecb.com Volunteers can be contacted by email: helpathomequesada@gmail.com or telephone: 711039558.
Picture Foreground: Worshipful Master Keith Carter, and General Secretary Susie Brice.
Picture Background: President Patricia Muirhead, Welfare Officer Sheila Powell and Shop Volunteer Lynette Johnson.
Picture Background: President Patricia Muirhead, Welfare Officer Sheila Powell and Shop Volunteer Lynette Johnson.
Santa Faz Charity Beach Walk
Local Freemason’s Lodge, Santa Faz, recently held their “Santa Faz Beach Walk and Barbecue” which had been scheduled for Saturday and would have been delayed into next week had it not, fortunately, been decided to postpone it by one day to Sunday 21st March 2021.
This annual charity event, held under strict observance of current health guidelines, at The International Club, El Campello, was blessed with warm, dry and thankfully wind free weather. The huge and varied amount food, like the assembled company, was excellent. Aided and abetted by Lin (salads and jacket potatoes), Jean (cakes) and WBro Ivan (kartofel salat). Particular thanks go to Gill Hovell (President), Bro Barry Hovell SW (Treasurer) and the Committee of The International Club for all their help with the complex logistics.
Despite the many current restrictions and, sadly, with a greatly reduced number of participants, the amount raised still exceeded all expectations. The charity raffle, sponsored walkers, donations and contributions from Brethren’s charity pots, was rounded up to a total of seven hundred euros. An exceptional amount, especially under the circumstances, was raised for the Worshipful Master’s charity which, for this year, is MABS, and which will be presented at a later date. MABS Cancer Support Fundación’s commitment in Spain can be summed up in this short sentence: “To care, comfort and counsel people affected by cancer”. A very worthwhile cause and one supported by many Freemasons.