Trevethin Lodge 6008

28/05/2026

Our WM out and about representing today at Blue Lamp Lodge, accompanied by a good number of Trevethin brethren!

22/05/2026

The Worshipful Master Andrew Pippen of Trevethin Lodge was in attendance at St David’s Lodge in Rhymney for the newly installed Master’s first meeting!

Worshipful Masters from Jasper Tudor Lodge and Llantarnam Lodge were also in attendance.

On this occasion Andrew was there to work, and delivered a lecture he had written named “Egyptomania and it’s Assimilation into Freemasonry” which combined several Masonic Scholarly Articles to come to a conclusion as to why Freemasonry adopted Egyptian symbolism!

Monmouthshire Freemasons Pippen's Theatre and Freemasonry Llantarnam Lodge 7901 Faith & Friendship the Social Media Lodge

19/05/2026

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16/05/2026

Another day, another Masonic engagement!

Tonight, not to cause confusion but our Worshipful Master of Trevethin Lodge, was installed as 2nd Principal of Aelwyd Chapter up in Merthyr Masonic Hall!

It was agreed just over 300 years ago that Royal Arch was the completion of the third degree in Freemasonry, and the therefore for completion of Antient Freemasonry. Before the creation of the United Grand Lodge of England the Moderns would practice Royal Arch as a side order in separate Chapter meetings, while the Antients would carry out Royal Arch ritual in their craft lodge meetings and they considered it to be the 4th degree. This, was the main reason for a serious split in early Freemasonry. That comprise was very specifically worded and that is why it is so important that we respect that decision made so many years ago!

15/05/2026

Worshipful Master Andrew was out visiting tonight at Llantarnam Lodge 7901 supporting WM Chris in his last meeting before installing his successor after the Summer recess. Tonight Andrew also gave a talk on The History of the Senior Warden.

Also in attendance were the Worshipful Masters of the Lodge of Progress and Kennard Lodge … who are Past Provincial Stewards, so it was a very red night!

The History of Llantarnam Lodge 7901

The Masonic Province of Monmouthshire in the early 1960s was very vibrant and, indeed, was flourishing due to the newly found prosperity of the region. The rapid increase in memberships due to the wealth of employment opportunities arising from the construction of both the Richard Thomas and Baldwin Steelworks at Llanwern and the New Severn Bridge, combined with the Cwmbran New Town development and the increase in home building at Caldicot and Magor had given an increase to the local population due to the influx of both skilled and unskilled labour required to complete such major projects.

Cwmbran was already a major employer with such companies as GKN, Saunders Valves, Girlings and Burtons Biscuits (formerly Westons Biscuits) being ‘joined’ by Alfa- Laval, Ferranti I G Engineering Ltd, Just Rubber Ltd, Lin-Pac, with many smaller businesses springing up to service the aforementioned.

The consequence of such a dramatic change in the Province, and Newport in particular, meant that Lodges were experiencing a rapid increase in memberships, which in turn meant that progression to the ‘chair’ would in future be much ‘slower’.

12/05/2026

Our Worshipful Master was out and about again tonight, this time at St Gabriel’s in Castleton! ☺️

12/05/2026

Trevethin Lodge met for their last meeting before their Summer break on Monday. In the absence of a candidate (and a few missing officers) it was decided that Worshipful Master Andrew would give a talk on the historical background, the philosophical implications and the Masonic symbolism of the Past Masters’ Jewel, which of course consists of a square with the 47th problem of Euclid attached.

The talk took the brethren from the Egyptian importance of a square, medieval moralisation of the operative masons via the square and the Past Master having the ability to test the square using the 3-4-5 method and therefore figuratively supporting the Master, who’s jewel is just a square.

The Master uses the square, the Past Master can test the accuracy of the square.

A few poses were required for social media purposes! ☺️

Have a fab Summer brethren!

09/05/2026

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08/05/2026

Tonight the Worshipful Master was brought in as a joining member to the Monmouthshire Installed Masters Lodge; Charles Lyne!

It was a little bit different though as Andrew also performed in the Monmouth Masonic Theatre Group’s production of the Goose and Gridiron 1717 to entertain the brethren!

Feedback was very positive and a great night was had by all!

The History of Charles Lyne Installed Masters Lodge 2964

Charles Lyne Installed Masters Lodge 2964 received its warrant on 9 April 1903, and is reserved for installed masters in the Province.

05/05/2026

Wonderful visit to the Installation meeting of Loyal Monmouth 457 (please note that is a very low number!)

While new Worshipful Master Steven Harper was put into the chair, in his role as a member of Learning and Development Team, our Worshipful Master gave a talk called “The Exodus and the Royal Arch” to the Master Masons outside the Temple.

The History of Loyal Monmouth Lodge

Loyal Monmouth’s history is intertwined with the Rolls family, a name synonymous with progress and achievement. Alexander Rolls took the helm as Master in 1843, setting the stage for a family connection that would prove instrumental in the Lodge’s history. John Etherington Rolls followed, leading the Lodge in 1847 and 1848 and eventually becoming the Provincial Grand Master for Monmouthshire in 1863. His son, John Allen Rolls, later known as Lord Llangattock, continued the family tradition, serving as Master in 1864 and 1865 and subsequently becoming the Provincial Grand Master for South Wales (Eastern Division) in 1894. It’s worth noting that John Allen Rolls was also Master of Loyal Monmouth for a third time in 1910, a year marked by a tragic event as his son, Charles Rolls, co-founder of Rolls Royce, lost his life in a flying accident.

Today, Loyal Monmouth is more than just a place of historical significance. It serves as a home for various Masonic Orders, including a Craft Lodge, a Royal Arch Chapter, Rose Croix, and, more recently, a Mark Masons Lodge.

In the late 1990s, the Lodge faced a significant decline in membership, a challenge threatening its existence. Membership had dwindled to just 38 by 2015. The implementation of the Members’ Pathway became a turning point in their journey. The Lodge embraced this concept and the results were remarkable. In 2018, the Lodge had 40 members, which increased to 48 two years later, and in 2023, their membership stood at 61.