Image and report by Roger Bryan Smith
The first SRIA College meeting in South Wales since the summer break took place in Swansea, in the presence of our Suffragan, R.W. Fra. Henry A, Barnes, 9°, representing our Chief Adept R.W Fra. Bob Tanswell, VIII° and 9°, who was unfortunately unable to attend.
With a significant number of Fratres of the College still away on holiday, and in the very best traditions of this Province, the assistance of visiting Fratres was sought to fill some offices, and in a memorable and moving ceremony, Celebrant V.W. Fra. Tony Jones VII° admitted Fras. William Jenkins and Rheinallt Morgan into the grade of Practicus. The Lecture of the Grade was delivered with great erudition and hwyl (“passion”) by Fra. Tony, and made a very strong impression on all the Fratres present.
Brangwyn College, like all the Colleges in South Wales, is just a stone’s throw from the M4 and we would be delighted to extend warm Welsh hospitality to any Fratres who may wish to visit across the border! The next meeting in the Province is Hywel Dda College in Llanelli on 1st October, followed by Caerleon College near Newport on 30th October, when we will also be holding a Second Order VII° Grade ceremony prior to the College meeting.