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Henley Royal Regatta - At Home

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The PGM Relaxing at Henley Royal Regatta Henley Royal Regatta has played a big part in my life. I first attended in 1981 and I was fortunate enough to compete in the Pricess Elizabeth Challenge Cup in 1983 and have been a member of the Stewards Enclosure ever since. I still meet up with members of my crew and other friends at the regatta each year. While my children were young it was the highlight of our year, because it was the one of the very few things Helen and I were able to attend without the children. The first regatta was in 1839 and it received it's "Royal" status from Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert. With the exception of the world wars and 2020 it has been held every year since then. This year there is a Henley at Home celebration on the 4th and 5th of July. If you haven't ever seen pictures of the regatta there are 2 short films below. One is the promo video for the Henley at Home event. The second one is the 2018 final from the Prin
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Amazing People

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There's been lots of this type of video floating around during lockdown. For some reason I especially enjoyed this one. I like the novel way of cooking eggs and the pool trick shots at the end the best. I don't think I'll be trying standing on 4 fingers any time soon 😏.
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Your Saucepan is More Useful than you Thought!!

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   We all know how time consuming cooking can be. For this reason, it's handy to know some simple tips and tricks that can make your life a little easier. Here are five nifty tricks you didn't know your saucepan could do.
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Trip to Ireland 2020

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The Touring Party The rugby tour to Ireland seems like a very long time ago now. We had barely heard of Coronavirus when we went to Ireland and a few weeks later we were locked down and have stayed locked down ever since. I've turned the photos from the trip into a little video to remind us all of happier times.  The ferry sailed from Pembroke Dock at 02.45 on Thursday 6th February 2020. On board, a touring party of 24 West Wales Freemasons, bound for adventures in the South East of Ireland. Adventures, mainly centred on a visit to Royal Shamrock Lodge, no 32 in Waterford on Thursday 6th February and the Ireland v Wales fixture in Dublin on Saturday 8th February 2020. The trip was organised by members of St Peter’s Lodge in Carmarthen but included Mackworth Club Members from Caerfyrddin Lodge in Carmarthen; Prince of Wales Lodge in Llanelli, James Ross, Head of West Wales Freemasons, President of the Mackworth Club & keen rugby fan; and Ryland James, Assista
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Pro First Grand Principal Pays a Visit

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Pro First Grand Principal ME Comp Peter Lowndes I have been fortunate enough to go to lots of exciting and interesting meetings, but the visit of Peter Lowndes to the Dinbych Chapter Installation in 2016 is right up near the top of the list. It was a complete surprise to nearly everyone. I was lucky enough to act as the duty driver and photographer. I took loads of photos which nobody has ever seen. Inspired by Fishguard Flower Show I have turned them into a film which you can watch below. Sadly, four of the Companions in the photos are no longer with us. I have left their photos in to remind us of happier times. The Companions of the Dinbych Royal Arch Chapter No 1177 had a huge surprise at their Installation meeting on Wednesday 6 th April 2016. They had already been honoured by the presence of the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, Excellent Companion Stephen Hookey; The Deputy Grand Superintendent, Excellent Companion Dr Bryn Barton; The Second Provincial Grand Pri
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Fishguard Flower Festival 2013

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This was a lovely event a few years ago. At the time we only published a couple of photos, but there were loads taken, so I have turned them in to a little film set to music. The 2013 Fishguard Flower and Craft Festival was organised by Kemes Lodge 3152 and was held in July in the Masonic Hall Fishguard. Floral arrangements were provided by various clubs in Fishguard including the Lions, Rotary’ WI, Soroptomists, North Pembrokeshire Flower Club, Fishguard and Goodwick Town Council and various individuals. The local history society provided an extensive gallery of historic photographs. Local artists and craftsmen exhibited over 100 displays. The Lodge room provided a unique display area for over 100 displays of patch work and quilting by local residents and there were practical demonstrations of lace making and quilting. The Goodwick brass band gave an afternoon concert outside the Masonic hall. United Grand Lodge provided information on donations to non Masonic ch
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