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The CraftsmenIssue 60 - September 2021
HEREFORDSHIRE PROVINCIAL NEWSLETTER
MCP Mental Health Factsheet
Useful information and support
Social Event Round up
Events around the Province
Ride of RespectThe PGM and Brethren
join the Herefordshire leg of the SAMA UK Ride
Fun and Games In T@3 with a word
search and ‘Where am I’
Golf Society Success
Annual Three Way Event Report
Picturing the Sunset
Taking a picture of a sun that was not there!
Breakfast ClubDetails for the next
Hereford Masonic Hall Breakfast Club
Supporting Over A Million PeopleUGLE supporting people with mental health issues
The CraftsmenThe Official Newsletter of the Province of Herefordshire
Issue 60 - September 2021
Editor - Andrew Moore
Editorial PanelProv Comms Officer - Paul SabelPalladian Lodge - Tom SpellaneVitruvian Lodge - Andrew MooreEastnor Lodge - Nick HumphreyRoyal Edward Lodge - VacantArrow Lodge - Tommy SantilloLoyal Hay Lodge - Tony MercerVaga Lodge - VacantCantilupe Lodge - Bryan WoodConingsby Lodge - Kevin Jones Delphis Lodge - VacantSt Peter’s Lodge - Peter HamblinAriconium Lodge - VacantDean Waterfield Lodge - Paul Sabel
Published on the first Monday of each month
© Herefordshire Province
The opinions herein are those of the authors or persons interviewed only and do not reflect the views of the Province of Herefordshire.
FEATURESUGLE Supports Over A Million People With Mental Health IssuesHelping the population exit the pandemic in a better state of mental health.
MCF Mental Health FactsheetSome useful information and guide on where to get help.
Sunset ReflectionsAllan Flexman shares his sunset photo of a sun that wasn’t really there!
Where Am I - Last Month’s AnswerA look at the Gazebo Tower in Ross on Wye.
T@3 including this month’s Word SearchThis months word search subject is the worlds highest mountains over 8,000m.@HerefordshireFreemasons
Herefordshire-Freemasons
@herefordshirefreemasons
herefordshiremasons.org.uk
Contact [email protected]
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CONTENTSHerefordshire Provincial Golf Society Annual Three Way EventMatch Report from Team Captain Des Watkins.
Would I know The Answer? Did I Know The Answer?Exploring the Hidden Mysteries of Nature and Science and a fresh question to tax your Masonic Knowledge.
A Roundup of Social Events Across the ProvinceA look at The Arrow Lodge BBQ and the Vitruvian Lodge Garden Party.
Hereford Masonic Hall Breakfast ClubAn invitation to the monthly breakfast club.
Ride of RespectThe PGM and members of Dean Waterfield Lodge join the Herefordshire Leg of the South Atlantic Medal Association ride around the UK.
Bringing you news from the Masonic Province of Herefordshire
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Herefordshire Provincial Golf Society Annual Three Way EventMatch Report by W.Bro Des Watkins, Society Captain.
Herefordshire Provincial Golf Society hosted the annual three way event against Worcestershire and Shropshire, at Upper Sapey golf club in Worcestershire.
Forty seven brethren and visitors played in a Stapleford format from three Provinces, the event was very enjoyable and the weather and food well received. It was great to return to the usual banter and great company once again.
Thank you to the Provincial Team Captains Paul Battle from Worcestershire and Dave Percy from Shropshire. Paul Battle for organising the team sheets in advance of the day.
Also thanks to Roger Powell for all his hard work with booking the event and last but not least Andy Hood for scoring.
The scores were:
Herefordshire 306. To Shropshire 323. Unfortunately the trophy to be presented from Herefordshire to Shropshire was mislaid but in good humour a handshake was well received from Dave Percy with the promise that when we pass it over it would be very well polished. Dave Percy responded thanking everyone for competing.
Herefordshire 306 to Worcestershire 317Unfortunately Herefordshire also came second to worthy winners Worcestershire. The trophy was presented to Paul Battle who responded accordingly.
Worcestershire 317 to Shropshire 323 The third competition resulted in Shropshire winning over Worcestershire.
The RW Provincial Grand Master for Herefordshire, who on this occasion was a welcome addition to our team, addressed the brethren and thanked everyone for participating and looked forward to these types of events continuing into the future.
L to R Mike Ashton (Shropshire Vice Captain), Dave Percy (Shropshire Captain), Des Watkins (Herefordshire Captain) and Andy Hill (Shropshire).
L to R Paul Battle and Des Watkins, Captains of Worcestershire and Herefordshire respectively
L to R Paul Battle and Dave Percy, Captains of Worcestershire and Shropshire respectively
L to R Dave Percy (Shropshire Captain), Des Watkins (Herefordshire Captain), Mike Ashton (Shropshire Vice Captain)
W Bro Des Watkins - (Team Captain) and RW Bro Michael Holland (Society President)
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Herefordshire Provincial Golf Society Annual Three Way Event - Photo Gallery
Masonic Charitable Foundation Want to know what support the MCF offers Freemasons and their families? Click here or on the image on the right for a list of the support on offer.
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Chris says:
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Which is here:
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Many thanks
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Last time I asked:
What are the Hidden Mysteries of Nature and Science?What does this mean? Do we have to study Molecular Biology or Quantum Physics? Of course not!
From Medieval times Freemasonry and other institutions have incorporated wisdom in their grand design and venerated consecrated spaces at their centre. Man’s ambition on Earth to connect with heaven above is reflected in the Holy Royal Arch ceremony,” have survived the wreck of mighty empires and the destroying hand of time”. How, therefore, should we interpret the meaning in today’s world?
We should not interpret ‘hidden’ as meaning ‘obscure’, but rather ‘capable of being revealed to us by being properly prepared and in the right state of mind’. Originally, ‘mystery’ referred to a truth which is divinely revealed but is otherwise unknowable, and for ‘research’ we should forget the science laboratory and think of diligence, perseverance and enquiry: ‘knock and the door shall be opened’- a release of creative potential contained within us. For ‘science’ we ought to think more of knowledge or the act of knowing, particularly in the development of our own nature and self-confidence.
So the daunting challenge: ‘You are now permitted to extend your researches into the hidden mysteries of nature and science’ can be interpreted as meaning ‘to continue to make diligent enquiry into the deeper recesses of human nature and self-knowledge, both at the conscious and sub-conscious levels, until that which is unseen may become knowable and real’.
The words of our ancient Craft’s ritual have significance and relevance which are just as telling and meaningful today as they ever were. The words of our precious inheritance have been handed down to us intact and inviolate, and we should carefully preserve them as such.
For next time, let me pose this question: What is the importance and meaning of the Gavel?
You can always check your thoughts by visiting ‘Solomon’ of course!
If you have not visited the ‘Solomon’ site lately, you should. There are now Videos, Podcasts and Webinars available for more in depth explanations. Useful for future meetings when no candidate is available.
Would I know the answer?
Did I know the answer?By W.Bro Dennis W. Roberts, PAGDC Group Leader Information and Guidance Group
A Round-up of Social Events Around The Province
It’s BBQ Season!
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Arrow Lodge BBQReport and photos by Bro Tommy Santillo. Additional photos W.Bro Paul Sabel
On Sunday 1st August, Arrow Lodge (Kington) hosted a delightful BBQ on the grounds of Newport House.
The event was organised by the Worshipful Master Jez George, who works at Newport House as the Head Gardener. Those in attendance enjoyed a guided tour of the grounds and walled garden where much produce is grown and used by local businesses - such as the Cider Barn in Pembridge.
The brethren enjoyed a delicious BBQ cooked by Worshipful Brother Terrence Payen (Owner of the Corners Inn, Kingsland).
Vitruvian Lodge Garden PartyOn August Bank Holiday Monday the Worshipful Master of Vitruvian Lodge, W.Bro Nigel Donovan held a well attended garden party, which was the first opportunity to meet face to face since the March Meeting of 2020.
A good time was had by all catching up and for the regular attendees of the Friday Zoom calls a chance to meet people in the flesh, some for the first time.
A raffle was held which raised £225, which will go to the Master’s chosen charity.
Vitruvian WM W. Bro Nigel Donovan announces the Raffle.
Picturing The SunsetPicture and words by W.Bro Allan Flexman of Arrow Lodge 2240
The pictures of the Milky Way in last month’s Craftsman prompted me to forward this picture that I took just before nine pm on 14th June. I was on a caravan site at Portbury, Bristol, looking North across the channel and the sun had just gone below the hills of Monmouthshire. But then the image of the sun appeared on a bank of cloud above the horizon.
I don’t remember seeing this before. Incidentally, just five hours later I took pictures of the sunrise!
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Ross Masonic Hall Goes OnlineRoss Masonic Club has installed broadband into the Temple and dining hall to enable a number of new services to be introduced
as we migrate back to face to face meetings.
The bar will now be accepting contactless payments and it is hoped that a number of exciting new opportunities can be explored.
For example, this is the first step in enabling brethren who do not yet feel able to join events in person, to participate in some way in social events via Zoom.
It also provides the potential for hybrid committee meetings run both face to face in person at the Lodge and simultaneously online via Zoom.
It is also hoped to build on the highly successful weekly Zoom meetings across all the Lodges and Chapter that
meet in Ross which continued throughout the Pandemic and are still going strong each Friday evening. One such event was the Zoom lecture on the Masonic Wands by W.Bro Ron Baker which was simultaneously broadcast via Zoom to a number of Brethren in Canada earlier in the year.
W.Bro Nigel Donovan, Chairman of the Ross Masonic Hall Management Committee commented, “We are looking forward to using the new broadband facility to assist brethren in easing back into regular meetings. It will mean that no one has an excuse for not calling for their own taxi, as you will no longer be reliant on mobile phone signal!”
“It will also enable us to join others in interesting lectures and programmes of events both within and outside of the Ross on Wye Area and could even share Vitruvian activities on a worldwide basis - there’s a thought. The possibilities are limitless”.
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Hereford Masonic Hall - Breakfast ClubAn invitation from W. Bro Tim Bridgland-Taylor PPrGSuptWks
As we move towards the resumption of Masonic activity, the Board of Management of the Masonic Hall in Hereford, led by their Chairman has instigated a monthly “Breakfast Club”. The inaugural breakfast was held on 21st August and considering it was the first meeting had a great attendance of 28 Brethren and wives.
Terry, our caterer, produced a wonderful breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausages, beans, black pudding, mushrooms, tomatoes, hash browns, toast, tea and coffee. Everyone present had plenty on their plate and some even had room for more. The bar was open and served orange and grapefruit juice and J2O. All this, for a bargain price of £8.50.
The Breakfast Club has been instigated so Brethren with their partners, wives, friends and family can get together in an informal manner on a Saturday morning, once a month, and meet up socially whilst enjoying a breakfast at the Masonic Hall. It is hoped, also, that it will provide a facility for Brethren to bring along prospective joining members to meet fellow Freemasons and families in a relaxed cordial atmosphere. If you have someone in mind, bring them along and you can guarantee a warm welcome for them.
The Breakfast Club opens at 9:30 at the Masonic Hall, Hereford on:
SEPTEMBER 18th
OCTOBER 23rd
NOVEMBER 20th
To book you places please e mail Chris Burrow here
Please advise Chris of any dietary requirements.
It is important to book in so the caterer has numbers, but we really do look forward in seeing as many of you as possible.
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Ride of RespectW.Bro Gordon Mather ProvDepGDC Dean Waterfield Lodge provides an update on the Herefordshire Leg of the South Atlantic Medal Association ‘Ride of Respect’ Around the UK During August
L to R W Bro Gordon Mather four members of the Ride to Respect Team, RW Bro Michael Holland the PGM and Bro Lee Oxenham
During the month of August, a team of four Falklands war veterans rode around the UK by motorbike visiting the graves and memorials of men who lost their lives in the Falklands war in 1982. A total of 2600 miles in 15 days, visiting over 80 graves and memorials of the war.
The team had several aims, to promote: Remembrance, Respect, Awareness and Support. They wished to demonstrate that these men are not forgotten, to pay their respects to each one and the families of those lost. Finally, to raise funds for the South Atlantic Medal Association who continue to support veterans of the Falklands war and importantly the families who have lost loved ones.
On Saturday 14th August W.Bro Gordon Mather ProvDepGDC of Dean Waterfield Lodge had the great privilege of hosting the team at a service held in the SAS memorial plot at St Martin’s church. He said to his surprise and delight that three of the bikers were Freemasons. Knowing that our Provincial Grand Master is himself a keen biker, indeed a founder member of Columbanus Lodge No. 9941. (A lodge for motorcycle enthusiasts based in Somerset, but which meets peripatetically across Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire)
W.Bro Gordon contacted the PGM who met the team in Ross on Wye on Friday evening at a ceremony at the grave of Timothy Jenkins, killed in action aged just 19 whilst serving with the Parachute Regiment.
The following morning, Bro Lee Oxenham of Dean Waterfield Lodge led the riders, along with 15 other bikes, from Ross to St Martins where once again the PGM joined the team. Following the ceremony the PGM accompanied the team for their next leg to Worcester.
Freemasons Supporting Over A Million People With Mental Health IssuesUGLE have issued a press release detailing the help and support Freemasons have provided to assist with mental health issues during the pandemic. The main points are reiterated here.
To help more than 1.4 million people experiencing mental health issues, Freemasons in Herefordshire and across England are donating more than £550,000 to help citizens across the UK.
Many people are reaching crisis point with their mental health due to the pandemic. According to NHS Prevalence Data 2020, one in six young people have a probable mental disorder, while the Young Minds Survey 2020 found 83% of young people said the pandemic had made their mental health worse.
To help the population exit the pandemic in a better state of mental health, the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE), the governing body for Freemasonry in England and Wales, are supporting various institutions, schools and universities.
During almost two years of the pandemic, Freemasons have donated millions of pounds to support people in need. They have donated many tonnes of food, tablets for hospitals, ambulances and PPE, as well as supporting carers, women’s refuges, care homes, hospitals, hospices and funds for NHS workers. In 2020, the Freemasons total charitable donations topped £51 million.
In addition, Freemasons also worked 18 million hours as volunteers in a range of different areas where there was a need, including driving vulnerable people to hospital, preparing meals, taking care of people at risk, organising care packages, as well as producing scrubs, PPE and hand sanitiser.
Dr David Staples, chief executive of the UGLE, said: “The pandemic has been devastating and mental health is a
very important topic to us and our members. During the pandemic, thousands of Freemasons supported people in their communities, preventing mental health problems and supporting many families. This issue must be one of our priorities and we are joining forces to keep the population safe and feeling well. “The UGLE has carefully chosen the institutions we are supporting, focusing on those with important objectives to achieve in the areas of tackling racism, mental health issues, living with bipolar disorder and prevention of young suicide. We need to do everything we can to help as many people as possible.”
In addition to the £1m donated in 2020, the Freemasons have committed a further fund of £2.1m to support the ongoing Covid-19 crisis response. Of that £2.1m, £850,000 has been allocated to support homeless people through several charities with which UGLE partners, while £715,000 is earmarked to support adult, young and parent carers.
Here in Herefordshire we have supported two local charities that specialise in helping those with mental health issues.
In November last year Vitruvian Lodge donated £900 to Mindstep which was match funded by MCF totalling £1,800. The Mindstep Foundation helps to fund mental health and suicide prevention research, awareness and support and are based near Ross on Wye.
A second donation of £1,000 was provided by HMCA and match funded by MCF to total £2,000. This was to Marches Counselling Services who are based in Hereford. They offer counselling and other Professional & Confidential Service to help people in Herefordshire and the Marches experiencing personal distress.
In a separate initiative - Teddies For Loving Care
UGLE posted on their Twitter Feed @UGLE_GrandLodgeCEO of UGLE, Dr David Staples presented the 3 millionth Teddy for Loving Care to Jackie James, Play Specialist at Peterborough City Hospital, where he is a Consultant Physician.
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The Masonic Charitable Trust has published a Mental Health Factsheet to help Lodge Almoners but much of the information is of use to all of us in supporting brethren and family members.
What is mental health?
Mental health is a crucial aspect of our life just as physical health is. It can be described as the positive sense of wellbeing, and the emotional and spiritual resilience which enables us to enjoy life and to survive pain, disappointment and sadness.
Your almoner will naturally take an interest in the welfare of members of your lodge and their families. Research shows one in four of us will experience some kind of mental health issue, so it is helpful to have a basic understanding of the issues, symptoms, impacts and sources of support available.
Mental health issues
There are a number of diagnosable mental health conditions with people experiencing different symptoms that can vary in severity, intensity and form.
The most commonly diagnosed are:
• Depression• Anxiety disorders (including panic
attacks, obsessive compulsive disorders, phobias and post-traumatic stress disorders)
• Eating disorders• Bipolar disorders• Schizophrenia• Post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD)• Self-harm
Recovery is possible with the right help and support, with many people able to lead independent and fulfilling lives. However, some individuals may relapse and will need support.
Influences of wellbeing
The following things can all affect
somebody’s wellbeing:
• Work pressures (or unemployment)
• Stress• Relationship pressures (including
bereavement and loss• Abuse (physical or psychological)• Financial worries (including debt)• Homelessness / housing
pressures• Addiction (drugs and alcohol
dependency)• Physical illness or injury• Loneliness and social isolation
Identifying early signs
When you are speaking to Brethren or their dependants, the key thing to look and listen out for is a change in the person’s typical behaviour. This can take many forms, so for example, they may have gone from being quite extrovert to becoming much more introvert. Other signs to look out for include tearfulness, headaches, loss of humour or appetite, or sudden changes in emotions or mood. Also, if a Brother who has normally been good at ritual appears distracted or disengaged when you are speaking to him, he might be struggling in his personal life.
Supporting someone
If problems are identified at an early stage then more effective help and appropriate support can be possible. Sometimes just having someone who will listen is a comfort but always ensure that you actively listen in order to manage a person’s expectations around the support they might need. If someone you are speaking to becomes emotional, upset or you pick up on any signs then you should gently encourage the person to speak to their GP or seek further support from an appropriate organisation.
Things you should and should not say
Whatever you say to somebody you should always try to be positive and encourage the person to help
themselves. Don’t be judgmental or make assumptions about anybody. It could be beneficial for them to involve a family member or friend in conversations should they wish to do so. Questions you could ask to begin with include:
• How are you feeling at the moment?
• How long have you felt like this – is it an ongoing issue?
• Who do you feel you can go to for support?
• Is there anything we can do to help?
Above all, it is important to provide reassurance to anyone you are supporting and to encourage them to do the things which make them happiest. For example, if supporting a Brother this could mean encouraging him to revisit his love of Freemasonry or explore taking up other hobbies.
What to do if someone becomes emotional or upset
Here are some points to help you should somebody you are visiting become emotional or upset:• Try to be calm• Reassure them that it is okay to
be upset• Ask if there is anyone they would
like you to contact for them• Be sensitive and sympathetic• Be respectful• Confirm that the discussion can
continue at a pace that suits them
In these circumstances remember you must not take on responsibility for solving a person’s mental health and always remember to look after yourself.
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid teaches people how to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health issue through listening, reassuring and responding, even in a crisis – and even potentially prevent a crisis from happening. For more information visit MHFA England
Masonic Charitable FoundationMental Health Factsheet
Getting help
MINDProvides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.www.mind.org.uk or call 020 8519 2122
Rethink Mental IllnessHelps millions of people affected by mental illness by challenging attitudes,changing lives.www.rethink.org or call 0300 5000 927
Mental Health FoundationHelps people to thrive through understanding, protecting and sustaining their mental health.www.mentalhealth.org.uk or call 020 7803 1100
Combat StressProvides UK wide support to veterans from every service and every conflict.www.combatstress.org.uk or call 0800 1381619
ASSIST trauma careInformation and specialist help for people with PTSD and anyone supporting them – www.assisttraumacare.org.uk
Voluntary Action ServiceFor anyone who is vulnerable and needing somebody to talk to, NHSVolunteer Responders delivered through the Royal Voluntary Service, has been set up to support the NHS and the care sector during the Covid-19 outbreak. Visit www.nhsvolunteerresponders.org.uk or call 0808 196 3646.
Young MindsLeading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported andempowered, whatever the challenges, making sure they get the best possiblemental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties.Visit www.youngminds.org.uk or call 0808 802 5544 if you are a parent needing help.
Masonic Charitable FoundationThe MCF runs the Counselling Careline which has specialist counsellors for anyone struggling to cope. Freemasons, their wives, partners or widows, as well as children between the ages of 17 - 25 who are in full-time education can access the Counselling Careline. Counselling sessions can be provided if preferred via a secure video link rather than
on the telephone. This is a free service and requires no form filling or application. Contact should be made with the MCF on 0800 035 60 90 (calls are free) or email [email protected]
The MCF’s Advice and Support TeamOffer advice, guidance and support on a range of issues. Contact them bycalling 0800 035 60 90.
Provincial Grand AlmonerYour Provincial Grand Almoner may be able to signpost you to local support and assistance.
The information contained in this factsheet is intended for general guidance only and does not constitute advice. The MCF does not endorse any of the organisations listed.
Why not watch the MCF’s ‘Almoner’s Tale’ video on mental health - click on the image below.
Further information at www.mcf.org.uk/almoner
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Where Am I? - Answer to Last Month’s Question Last Month We Posed The Question. Can you identify this well know Herefordshire Landmark?
Described as “A grade II listed building constructed in 1833 as a viewing tower for the popular South Herefordshire market town.”
The tower is built of red sandstone and contains three floors approached by vertical ladders leading to a viewing platform at the top.
The Answer was The Gazebo Tower in Ross on Wye (Opposite the Lodge Building).
The Gazebo Tower was built in Palace Pound in 1833, along with Ross-on-Wye’s Mock Gothic Town Walls. During this period there were a number of developments to beautify the town and its surrounding landscape and this iconic building acted as a viewing point for the picturesque South Herefordshire market town.
Building work was carried out as part of the construction of Wilton Road; this route was cut into the hill on which Ross sits. This exposed the old red sandstone and resulted in the town’s famed cliff being created. For centuries, many well-known buildings in this area, such as castles, churches and the Ross-on-Wye Market House - plus the Gazebo Tower - have been constructed using this richly coloured (but not curiously wrought!) red sandstone rock.
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T@3Some light-hearted treats to keep you amused. With thanks to W.Bro Paul Sabel.
Answers to the Word Search from the August edition. This month’s is on page 16.
Olympic Disciplines M C P I R R J Q V X C A N O E S P R I N T T L X R A R T I S T I C G Y M N A S T I C S U N T X M S E Q U E S T R I A N E V E N T I N G H G K P R W F C U S H O O T I N G H T A B S F D K T J D A I R B A S K E T B A L L F G E W R X K B F S A O M O B W A S C I T E L H T A U N J A A W Y U D G M A V G N I L C Y C K C A R T P N D B N R U O K I D F H A N D B A L L F V H E O M I C C J L T F N C J S Y S A I L I N G O N L I Q H S A F Q C V G Y E U W J O V H S X C T O N R R U O R K N O T A C K Q R D N E N R K A P T O O K F P J T L R A P L I W E A S L B E T R O P N A X L A R L I J W M I B R G R Z M Y H E N Y I V O T E A E A N X G C N N E A C X X L T I T S B O L O M Y T D J F W A G I S S H C O A G Z E J L R X P B H J F K Y C N I A T S E N W N D D R L I H O A L C O F A M Q O Q T L E R A I F S D A S O L L O M U Y B G U R E T N I R Y W Y W O B D W I L N O G N I X O B V S U U N D O E I V T S I N N E T E L B A T J B X L E O G R U M F O R W E M P T A E K W O N D O I A I M L U M G O F E N C I N G O H T L B N Y C O L R T H I R F E Q U E S T R I A N J U M P I N G O J T N W E I G H T L I F T I N G D Q R G B I G M T G D I V I N G A F P X E G Y M N A S T I C S
Synchronised Swimming Artistic Gymnastics Weightlifting Water Polo
Triathlon Trampoline Track Cycling Tennis Taekwondo
Table Tennis Shooting Sailing Rugby Rowing Road Cycling
Mountain Bike Pentathlon Swimming Judo Hockey Handball
Golf Wrestling Football Fencing Equestrian Jumping
Equestrian Eventing Dressage Diving Canoe Sprint Canoe Slalom
Boxing BMX Volleyball Badminton Athletics Gymnastics
Archery Basketball
Where am I? - Answer to last month’s question on Page 14.For this month, can you identify this well know Herefordshire Landmark?
On a clear day this hill affords 360 degree views of the Malverns, Black Mountains and Bristol Channel into Wales. The hill and common are famous for wild ponies and the nearby Templar church, one of only six churches in England to be built by the Knight’s Templar. A beautiful spot for some quiet contemplation.
The common on the hill covers 85 hectares and rises to a height of nearly 1200 ft. It is largely covered by bracken with a brick built wartime radio building on the top.
Where am I?
Answer next month
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Eight-Thousanders B E M U P S I R I G A L U A H D X G K C M E D J V R N O C M K A E P D A O R B V G M J M L E D L X K H P T Z Z U U Z Z B V W L Y E W E R C F W V P N S G E E A J R U P L A M R I N O H K Z R C E I X Q I M U R B R E H S A G G N N W Y U T C S K G X V X U T E K O M N H E H Y I B S A S R T P R R B T G G I T M D I Y K T Q D Y S N E L O A M H G U M D H Q S W E W Q T G X H J R R O H C Z U A W I H X B W E D K A H A L G O U E I L Q X B M H H P I N V C F C H O S K A J P V F C I K T G F C S Y V Y C L V U U H W S Y A E K Y X R K N P U G M B W O I G A S E B U T N T A Q F B C A Q Z E N Z C E U C X A R F U C N N T A B R A P A G N A N J S Y Q C N B K P J A U B B T G X A R G W M M C O S X H D R B Z O K O I C F U I H W P T K K E F G O O E U X H B V M K U B K Z S U L S A N A M O O B R M M L Z P L V R W T C I L C M I M D Y A G G S I F S U C X H U H W A H T I M J A R Y C B O C I S D I Y V K I T O V S H F Q K L C K D S Q C L V J K P O V S X A G N U J N E H C G N A K G Z X B S Y C O D B G Z G E J S G K D W N F M L X I X W T B K H S V W P T Z Z F P Q R R I R M F U P A B V E Q C N A R G Q D Z T K F G F G L Y D P S C W N T S F R K F S C W X H I N T V U B F U P Y
Eight Thousanders Nirmal Purja Shishapangma Gasherbrum II
Broad Peak Gasherbrum I Annapurna Nanga Parbat Manaslu
Dhaulagiri Cho Oyu Makalu Lhotse Kangchenjunga
Mount Everest KTwo
This Month’s Word SearchCan you find the Mountains Over 8,000m below?
Nirmal “Nims” Purja MBE - An Extraordinary Man
This month’s word search subject is the worlds highest mountains over 8,000m. Did you know that one man has climbed all 14 peaks? Below is a brief summary of the man who did it.
Nirmal “Nims” Purja MBE (born 25 July 1983) is a Nepalese mountaineer of Magar descent and a holder of multiple mountaineering world records. Prior to taking on a career in mountaineering, he served with the British Armed Forces as a Nepalese Gurkha, and was a soldier in the Special Boat Service (SBS), an elite special forces unit of the Royal Navy.
Purja is notable for having climbed all 14 of Earth’s eight-thousanders (mountain peaks above 8,000 metres or 26,000 feet) in a record time of 6 months and 6 days with the aid of bottled oxygen, beating the previous record of just under 8 years. He was also the first to reach the summits of Mount Everest, Lhotse and Makalu in a time period of 48 hours. In 2021, Purja, along with a team of nine other Nepalese mountaineers, successfully completed the first-ever winter ascent of Pakistan’s K2. (Source: Wikipedia Aug 2021)
