This week the Freemasons of Tenby Lodge displayed a banner on the front of the Masonic Hall located on South Parade, in support of the NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers’ Day on July 5.

This was a unique and special day dedicated to those who have saved so many lives during the pandemic and also to remember those workers we sadly lost too.

The day coincided with the date that the NHS was formed in 1948.

“These special banners and flags have been produced bearing the event logo and includes the stylised rainbow that came to symbolise our nationwide appreciation of those working on the frontline,” said Steve Thurgood charity steward of Tenby Freemasons Lodge.

Freemasons were prominent in promoting and supporting the event, with Tenby Lodge members, along with many other Freemasons across West Wales and the rest of the UK joining councils, voluntary groups, professional bodies, companies, churches and cathedrals, hotels, hospitals, schools and other organisations in displaying their banners and flags to mark the dedication of frontline workers who have been under such extreme pressure since Coronavirus first gripped the nation in early 2020, some of whom tragically succumbed to the virus themselves.

Many of the groups mentioned above organised events of their own to make the day more special. A proportion of the proceeds from every flag or banner sold is to be equally divided between two chosen good causes, NHS Charities Together and The National Care Association.

“Tenby Lodge members were proud to display the banner as a small token of our gratitude for the magnificent way that frontline workers have responded during the unprecedented events of the last eighteen months. They thoroughly deserve this tribute,” added Steve.