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Happy Independence Day
Four score and seven years ago, or in 1776 We decided that the young country of America had become old enough to trust not to run out in front of traffic, or try and play with dangerous animals and as such we took the reins off.
There comes a time in every parents life when you have to trust that your early guidance and teachings have given your offspring all the help they need to make their way in the world alone.
So the UK took off the training reins and watched as America took its first hesitant steps on it’s own. Yes there was a few stumbles and mishaps along the way. Several times America slipped and cut its hand or knee and UK wanted to pick it up and hold it safe.
“Maybe we should leave the reins on for a bit longer.”
UK.
But like all good parents we stayed back, Watching carefully and holding back our urges to guide and jump in at every hurdle. You have to trust your children will do the right thing.
I will say, America you grew up ok. Ok. you have made some really poor dating choices, and Looking at your teenage photographs “What were you wearing??” But all in all, you did well.
SO we here in the UK in general, and myself in particular would like to wish you a Happy Anniversary of your First Steps without the Reins!!
Happy Independence Day.
BBW – Donation from North Wales Rose Croix
North Wales Rose Croix donates £7000 to Blood Bikes Wales.
A year ago we gave a talk on Blood Bikes Wales for Rhodri Fawr Chapter Rose Croix. The Inspector General of North Wales V.Ill Bro. John Norbury was present at that talk, and was so taken by the work done by Blood Bikes Wales he decided that for the following year he would ask the Chapters across North Wales to make a donation into a pot to be given to the charity.
This evening at the meeting of St. Deiniol’s Chapter the final amount raised was revealed. John presented Neville Owens with a “Big Cheque” for £6800.
V.Ill. Bro. Paul Kelvin-Smith the Inspector General for South Wales and Monmouthshire who had also been in attendance of last years talk, had travelled up for the presentation, and he presented us with a cheque for £200 to round up the final amount to £7000.
I would like to thank all the members of Rose Croix across North Wales for this fantastic donation.
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 – A Talk at Corbet Lodge
This evening Nev, Hugh, and myself had a trip out to the coast by Tywyn to go give a talk on Blood Bikes Wales to Corbet Lodge No. 1583.
It was a very enjoyable evening with the Stewards Lodge visiting to do part of a third, a talk on Royal Arch, and our talk on Blood Bikes.
The talk was very well received and the members if Corbet Lodge gave us a fantastic donation of £800.
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 – 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.