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Dear Brethren of the Province of South Wales,

Retaining The Albert Edward Prince of Wales Court, Porthcawl within Freemasonry

With your generous help over the years, The Association of Friends of The Albert Edward Prince of Wales Court, have been able to financially and physically support the residents of the Home for over fifty years. We have raised and contributed well in excess of £250,000 towards buildings, equipment and vehicles and supported residents with medical and mental health care. And, as you know, have been the intermediary for our Masonic Brethren and their families to enter the home for respite, long term care and living support.

We are exceptionally proud to have made a significant contribution to the extraordinarily high standards achieved at the Home and are confident that the residents recognise and greatly appreciate the support received. For this we cannot thank you enough.

You will probably be aware that the home is now up for sale and The Association of Friends have put in their bid to purchase it. We feel that it is only by retaining ownership within Freemasonry can we be confident that the exceptionally high standard that we have helped to achieve can be maintained and will continue to be available to you Brethren and your families should the need arise.

The purchase price is £4 million. We are exploring several avenues of funding and to date have been fortunate in securing a number of pledges but we need your help.

We are asking for the support of all Lodges and brethren in the Province. Can you pledge a donation that we can call on should our bid be considered for the next stage of the process? Personal Donations can attract Gift Aid at 25%, if so, please complete the attached form and email it to afaepwc@nullgmail.com.

Your promise of help if required will be immensely valuable to us. With the support of all our Brethren we are confident that The Home can remain something to be proud of for many years to come.

The past is History, the Future is in our Hands

With grateful fraternal regards,

Phil Aubrey

Download a pdf of the letter and form here.

To be held at AEPOWC, on Sunday 21st September 2025, commencing at 3:00pm

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Committee Meeting of the Association of Friends of the Albert Edward, Prince of Wales Court will take place at 3.00 p.m. on Sunday 21st September, 2025.
I list below the Agenda for the meeting, however should anyone have any specific question they require answering by the Chairman under ‘Any Other Business’, he would be grateful for prior notification in order that he may collate the necessary information to give a precise and accurate response. The Treasurer will present the Audited Accounts for Year Ending 30th June, 2025 for Approval.

AGENDA

Welcome by the Chairman.
Apologies.
To approve the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of 22nd September 2024.
To discuss matters arising.
To receive the Chairman’s Report.
To receive the Treasurer’s Statement of Accounts 2024/2025.
To Receive the Membership Officers Report. (W. Bro. Michael Williams)
To receive the Home Manager’s Report.
To Re-Elect the following Trustees and Committee Members to serve for a further 3 years.
Trustees: Philip Aubrey, Gherold Davies, Arwyn Reynolds and Sheila Cornelius
Committee Members: Michael Williams, John Child, Judith Child, Peter Davies, Mark Cornelius, Peter Williams, Gordon Shumack, Gareth Howell, Philip Bevan, Ian John, Philip Osborne, Nicholas Cocco, Brian Gage, Michael Johnson, Paul Newport, David Bentley Miller, Steve McGarvie (West Wales) and Malcolm Fairie (Monmouthshire)
To discuss ‘Any Other Business’.
To confirm the date of the next Annual General Meeting for 2026. (20th September, 2026)

Ex-Officio Members:
Mrs. Teresa Picton (Home Manager)
Mrs. Donna Griffiths (Deputy Home Manager)
RW Provincial Grand Masters and Provincial Grand Secretaries from Monmouth, West Wales and South Wales.

Download a pdf of the September 2024 AGM Minutes