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Latest News and Blog Posts from Wayne “Pendragon” Owens.
BBW – A Talk at Bromfield Lodge
This evening Nev, Hugh, and myself went along to Bromfield Lodge No 4233 to give a talk on Blood Bikes Wales, and what they do.
The talk went down very well with the Brethren present, who asked interesting questions both up in the lodge room, and down in the meal afterwards.
It was an enjoyable evening, and the Lodge presented us with a very generous donation of £500
Blood Bikes Wales
Blood Bikes Wales is a charity that transports blood, plasma, platelets, samples, vaccines, donor breast-milk & any other urgently required medical items to hospitals at night, weekends and bank holidays. This service is provided completely free of charge, allowing the NHS to divert funds where they are needed most.
Our riders are a hardy bunch that operate in all but the very worst weather.
BBW – New Bike from NorthWalesMasons
Today Blood Bikes Wales were presented with a new bike funded by the North Wales Freemasons Charity and the MCF.
The new bike names “Gwenda” will be based in Bangor and serve the North West part of Wales.
We would like to thank everyone who braved the Bangor cold to attend the presentation.
Blood Bikes Wales
Blood Bikes Wales is a charity that transports blood, plasma, platelets, samples, vaccines, donor breast-milk & any other urgently required medical items to hospitals at night, weekends and bank holidays. This service is provided completely free of charge, allowing the NHS to divert funds where they are needed most.
Our riders are a hardy bunch that operate in all but the very worst weather.
A Talk at Llannerch Lodge
This evening I went along to Llannerch Lodge to give a talk under the banner of the North Wales Association of Masonic Study!
This was the first time I had given this talk, which was “The True Masonic Church“
This was an interesting evening since Llannerch Lodge is my mother Lodge, and I have not been back to visit in a long while. So it was nice to be asked to attend to give a talk.
St Edmund's Church
St Edmund’s Church in Rochdale, is regarded as one of the finest but least known gems of ecclesiastical architecture in the country. Commissioned by the industrialist and banker Albert Hudson Royds, its interior is packed with Masonic symbolism.
The specific spark that initiated St Edmund’s might have come when on August 10, 1869, the Provincial Grand Lodge convened in the Chapter House of Worcester Cathedral to march in procession to the Cathedral where the new Masonic window that had been built in the north transept was unveiled. On this occasion, Albert Royds (who was already a member of the Supreme Council, 33rd Degree) proclaimed: “I ask you to accept this gift from the brethren of our ancient Craft and sometimes, when you look upon its mellowed light, may you be induced to say, ‘O, wonderful Masons!’”.
BBW – A Talk at St. Asaph Lodge
This evening Nev, Hugh, and myself popped along to visit St. Asaph Lodge to give a presentation on Blood Bikes Wales.
The talk was well received by everyone in attendance, with some interesting technical questions being thrown our way during the Q&A.
The Lodge gave us a fantastic donation of £300, with the members throwing an additional £40.67 in the bucket.
Blood Bikes Wales
Blood Bikes Wales is a charity that transports blood, plasma, platelets, samples, vaccines, donor breast-milk & any other urgently required medical items to hospitals at night, weekends and bank holidays. This service is provided completely free of charge, allowing the NHS to divert funds where they are needed most.
Our riders are a hardy bunch that operate in all but the very worst weather.
A Talk at The Maesgwyn Lodge of Installed Masters – The True Masonic Church
This evening I was invited to give a talk for the Maesgwyn Lodge of Installed Masters.
It was very odd because I am the secretary of the Lodge, and the Worshipful Master called me us (As the Secretary) to get me (the Secretary) to invite myself (the Speaker) to come give a talk for the Lodge.
I decided to give the talk :-
“The True Masonic Church“
This is now the third of the IM Lodges in North Wales I have given a talk at.
St Edmund's Church
St Edmund’s Church in Rochdale, is regarded as one of the finest but least known gems of ecclesiastical architecture in the country. Commissioned by the industrialist and banker Albert Hudson Royds, its interior is packed with Masonic symbolism.
The specific spark that initiated St Edmund’s might have come when on August 10, 1869, the Provincial Grand Lodge convened in the Chapter House of Worcester Cathedral to march in procession to the Cathedral where the new Masonic window that had been built in the north transept was unveiled. On this occasion, Albert Royds (who was already a member of the Supreme Council, 33rd Degree) proclaimed: “I ask you to accept this gift from the brethren of our ancient Craft and sometimes, when you look upon its mellowed light, may you be induced to say, ‘O, wonderful Masons!’”.
A Talk at Berwyn Lodge – The True Masonic Church
This evening I went along to Berwyn Lodge to give a talk under the banner of the North Wales Association of Masonic Study!
This was the first time I had given this talk, which was “The True Masonic Church“
The talk was about how while everyone has heard of Rosslyn Chapel as the ultimate Masonic building, it is in fact not Masonic at all. But there is an actual Church that was built by a Freemason, for Freemasons, and full of Masonic symbolism.
St Edmund's Church
St Edmund’s Church in Rochdale, is regarded as one of the finest but least known gems of ecclesiastical architecture in the country. Commissioned by the industrialist and banker Albert Hudson Royds, its interior is packed with Masonic symbolism.
The specific spark that initiated St Edmund’s might have come when on August 10, 1869, the Provincial Grand Lodge convened in the Chapter House of Worcester Cathedral to march in procession to the Cathedral where the new Masonic window that had been built in the north transept was unveiled. On this occasion, Albert Royds (who was already a member of the Supreme Council, 33rd Degree) proclaimed: “I ask you to accept this gift from the brethren of our ancient Craft and sometimes, when you look upon its mellowed light, may you be induced to say, ‘O, wonderful Masons!’”.
BBW – A Talk at Royal Denbigh Lodge – Blood Bikes – It’s What We Do
This evening Nev, Hugh, and Myself went along to Royal Denbigh Lodge, which is one of the oldest Lodges in North Wales to give a talk on Blood Bikes Wales.
The talk was well received (After a few technical issues) and there were some interesting questions at the end.
The Lodge presented us with £206.76, with a promise of a further donation at a later date.
And as normal, nobody could resist having a go on Buster the mini Blood Bike.
Blood Bikes Wales
Blood Bikes Wales is a charity that transports blood, plasma, platelets, samples, vaccines, donor breast-milk & any other urgently required medical items to hospitals at night, weekends and bank holidays. This service is provided completely free of charge, allowing the NHS to divert funds where they are needed most.
Our riders are a hardy bunch that operate in all but the very worst weather.
Second Chapter Promotion
Today I went along to the Provincial AGM, to receive my Second royal arch honours.
I was very lucky to get Provincial Grand Sojourner!
I am really shocked to get this, it is way higher than a normal promotion, I believe. I will also be part of the opening/closing next year and be sitting in the middle of the aisle, and be showing on the big screen for those at the back.
Amazon Best Seller
Widows Sons: Outlaw Bikers or Masonic Ambassadors.
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We are fully recognised, and approved by the United Grand Lodge of England, even featuring prominently on the main page of their website. We have had articles about us in multiple issues of “The Square Magazine”, as well as being often mentioned in “Freemasonry Today”, and were the main part of the third episode of Sky’s five-part documentary series “Inside the Freemasons”.
Even so, until recently, not many brethren had heard of us, or knew what it is we do, they may have just seen us an Outlaw biker gang. To be fair we do have some scary looking members.
To help spread word about us, especially in the Province of North Wales, I wrote a talk originally called “Widows Sons – Brotherhood Squared” which I would give at Lodge meetings as a brief introduction of where we came from, who we are, and what we do.
So, who are the Widows Sons?
Are we just a group of patch wearing “Outlaw Bikers”, or if not, how can we claim to be ambassadors for freemasonry if bikers cause so much fear and concern everywhere they go?
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022
Faithful God,
We remember with thanksgiving and gratitude,
the life and service of Queen Elizabeth.
We have been inspired by her dedication and Faith,
Her commitment to the welfare of our nation, and her lifelong devotion to the people of
the Commonwealth.
As we pray for her family and with our nation.
May the integrity of her public Service,
Her concern for the common good, and her steadfast commitment to
good governance, inspire all those in public office, in the United Kingdom,
the Commonwealth and across the world, to uphold the rights of all peoples,
in the pursuit of justice, and in the interests of peace. (so mote it be)