Porthkerry Freemasons Lodge donate £763 to Goshin and Kudo Academy.

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Porthkerry Lodge have, for a second year running, helped to raise funds for a local group, Goshin and Kudo Academy.

They hosted a ‘cheap as chips’ night at the Barry Masonic Temple, where around 80 guests enjoyed a chip supper, had a flutter on a series of horse races and were royally entertained by local musician, and lodge member, Tony Hill and his band.

Monmouthshire at the National masonic Clay Shooting Championship

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The Province of Monmouthshire was this year represented at the 12th National Masonic Clay Shooting Championship by four members of the Monmouthshire Provincial Clay Shooting Association and four guests of W. Bro. Robert Daw. This years event was held at held at Wedgnock Clay Shooting Ground in Warwickshire under the banner of the Provincial Grand Lodge Of Warwickshire on the 18th of June. We were warmly welcomed by the host province and staff of the shooting ground and after a chance for a coffee and bacon sandwich after our long drive the day began with a safety briefing from the ground manager followed by the format for the day. Once he briefing was over we split up into our respective squads and headed for the shooting ground. The 100 target competition was held over 14 stands to give as wide a variety as possible. Following a sporting’s morning shoot with plenty of cheerful banter we finished the morning with a plated buffet lunch.

Strawberry Tea event at AEPOW Porthcawl

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The planning for the Strawberry Tea starts in the January WBro Phil Aubrey and myself meet up to prepare the tickets, posters and raffles for the Home. This is followed by numerous meetings of the activities committee to ensure the smooth running of the event