W.Bro Reginaldo De Freitas was Installed as the new Master of Tudor Lodge on Wednesday 10th January 2024.
The Installation meeting was well supported by the Officers and Brethren of Tudor Lodge and twenty-four guests.
The new Worshipful Master enjoyed the Masters Song at the Festive Board which was performed
by W.Bro Mick Fenner, the DC of the Lodge.
The Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W.Bro Ollie Wells, represented the Provincial Grand Master of Hertfordshire.
As part of the celebrations for the Lodge's 70th Anniversary, a donation of 70 Easter Eggs was made to the Children's Wards at Watford General Hospital over the Easter weekend.
The Worshipful Master - Colonel Harry Lomas, Charity Steward - Robbie Biggs, and Immediate Past Master - Steve Hewitt, were assisted by the TLC Teddy Bear Team at the hospital.
In addition, the Lodge has now approved a donation to cover the cost of 70 TLC Teddy Bears.
The Lodge held a Charity Dinner at the Festive Board after the Regular meeting on 11th October, held as part of the 70th anniversary of the Lodge..
The dinner included traditional fare and afterwards an auction and raffle were held.
The proceeds were split between two local charities: OLLIE Foundation, providing suicide awareness support and training for young people, and Playskill, providing learning opportunities for disabled children.
In addition, the members approved donations to The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association to sponsor a puppy through training, and to MacMillan Cancer Support.
The donations totalled £5,850.00 on the evening.
Click on the logo to go to the charity website.
W.Bro Stuart Adams, the current JW of Tudor Lodge and member of Conception Lodge No. 8346 EC, regularly visits the island of Grenada. He is pictured here with W.Bro. Rocky Alexander, who was Master of Conception Lodge in 2022.
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