AFAN LODGE No 833

05/12/2025

Well after the traditional carols from the Afan Stale Voice choir (accompanied by the waitresses - but not the ones from "Christmas Wrapping" fame) we've signed off until the new year. (Although many of our members will be consuming Turkey whilst perambulating).

So for us it's mince pies and eggnog whilst we rehearse the initiation ritual ready for our candidate in the New Year.

So from the Master, Wardens and Brethren of the lodge we wish you all a wonderful Christmas period and a healthy and enjoyable new year.

25/10/2025

"As Freemasons, we have become accustomed to inaccurate and unfair representations of our organisation and members – but this article, sadly, reaches a new and deliberate low."

The Council for Freemasonry in Great Britain has issued the following statement in response to an article published by The Spectator.

Read the full statement⬇️
https://f.mtr.cool/glnoskhlxd

06/09/2025

Want to find out more? Just message 😀

15/06/2025

All of the Brethren of Afan Lodge join the rest of the Province and beyond on reflecting on the sad moment of the passing of our Provincial Grand Master to the Grand Lodge above.

06/05/2025

As the sun sets on the festive board of Frenni lodge's installation I'm left wondering if any other festive board can match this view?

22/04/2025

A great watch

11/07/2024

Some superb work from the MCF which Masons throughout the country contribute towards.

On top of this all lodges such as ourselves contribute towards local charities.

If this interests you why not reach out?

🙌 Your generous donations are helping spread our outreach to isolated individuals in later life, and in turn boosting their wellbeing, connections to their community and quality of life.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/ch6s50Svkij

06/07/2024

A lovely Lodge and Chapter in West Wales. If you fancy a visit (or even joining 😀) send me a message

The new-made Companion soon becomes aware on his Exaltation into the Holy Royal Arch Degree that the wonderful and beautiful Temple built by King Solomon was completely destroyed. Suddenly that aspect of moving towards perfection is shattered on his entry to the degree and almost certainly causes confusion in his mind as to why such a calamity should happen?

Read the paper here:https://solomon.ugle.org.uk/pluginfile.php/1209/mod_resource/content/10/RP-01013-22-12_Why%20was%20Solomon%E2%80%99s%20Temple%20Destroyed.pdf

United Grand Lodge of England

06/02/2024

Last Thursday the lodge held an excellent explanation of the first degree tracing board. W. Bro. Martin who delivered the ritual is pictured with the 4 Entered Apprentices present for the ceremony.

The entered apprentices were from various local lodges demonstrating not just the continuing interest of Freemasonry but also the strong history of mutual support and visiting across the Port Talbot lodges

23/12/2023

Happy Christmas from the Worshipful Master and Brethren of Afan Lodge.

Wishing everyone a happy festive period and a healthy new year

24/11/2023

Some of the excellent work being done by local charities supported by the province.

On Tuesday 14th November 2023 the Province of South Wales held their annual Provincial Charity Celebration at Albert Edward Prince of Wales Court, Porthcawl. As a Province we have contributed £449,033 to local charities since August 2022, either directly, through the Masonic Benevolent Fund of Sout...