Pictured: V.W. Bro. Ryland James receiving the cheque from W.Bro. Lewis Eden, and Festival Treasurer W.Bro. Steve Thurgood
At a recent meeting of St David’s Lodge in Milford Haven, Master of the Lodge W.Bro. Lewis Eden was proud to present the Deputy Provincial Grand Master and Festival Chair V.W. Bro. Ryland James with a ‘big cheque’ for £4,000 as a contribution to the 2026 Festival. This was a significant boost to the fund and to the Lodges standing against their Festival Target.
V.W. Bro. Ryland was delighted to receive such a generous amount and congratulated the Lodge on their efforts and for their support for Lodge Charity Steward W.Bro. Gary Hicks.
The Lodge has had some success in recent months with fund-raising events including a Bingo Night. W.Bro. Gary commented “These events are aimed at generating funds for the festival and there are more planned.”
Following the presentation, Bro. Aled Thomas was raised to the 3rd Degree by W.Bro. Lewis in a superb ceremony, ably assisted by his senior officers.