The Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association (WSMBA) is an organisation established for Freemasons who have a passion for motorcycling.
To qualify for membership of The Widows Sons you need to be a Master Mason, in good standing and a subscribing member of a regular lodge, recognised by the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE). The WSMBA is the only motorcycling organisation formally recognised by UGLE.
The Widows Sons have over 1000 members across England and Wales and has been growing at a phenomenal rate since it's establishment in 2004.
Founders of Wyvern Chapter
Mike 'Choo Choo' Parnell, Ben 'Breakdown' Philp, Nigel 'Ticker' Shore, Richard 'Skunk' Walter,
Gary 'APOS' Thomas, Harry 'Riff' Blinston (President), Jim 'Royal' Hayward (V.President),
Tony 'Spook' Brookes, Brian 'Pitstop' Horn, Tom 'Phoenix' Kingman, Sean 'Bargain' Biggins, Alan 'Sinbad' Chinn
16 June 2023
On Friday 16th June 2023, a number of members of Wyvern Chapter of the Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association travelled from Somerset to London to witness their President, Bro Jim “Royal” Hayward, become the Worshipful Master of Ceylon Lodge No.6436.
This is a very special occasion for any brother but, on this occasion, it was made even more special as the current and Installing Master was Jim’s Dad, Pete. The family occasion was added to by the fact that Jim’s Grandfather was also a member of Ceylon Lodge and his brother, Tom, is the Senior Warden.
The Widows Sons were there in great numbers, with 14 members representing no less than 8 Provinces (Somerset, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Devon, Essex, Bedfordshire, Surrey and Kent) and Wyvern were particularly honoured by being asked to take part as the Senior Warden (WBro Harry “Riff” Blinston), the Junior Warden (WBro Michael “Gunny” O’Meara) and the Inner Guard (WBro Pete Russell).
The ceremony was conducted in the presence of distinguished guests, such as the Metropolitan Grand Inspector and the Chairman of The Widows Sons MBA.
As you can imagine, it was a very emotional day with family and close friends all being absolutely delighted to see WBro Jim take the Chair, due to Covid, it has been 3 years in the waiting and so an event that has been eagerly anticipated by everyone. WBro Pete ran the meeting in exemplary fashion and, from the way in which WBro Jim installed his officers, it is very obvious that the quality of ritual will continue to be second to none.
Congratulations, WBro Jim, on attaining the Chair and we wish you all the very best for the ensuing year.
If you would like more information about Wyvern Chapter of The Widows Sons Masonic Biker’s Association, where we meet, the rides we do and how to get involved, please email our Secretary on ws-wyvern-secretary@outlook.com and he’ll be only too happy to send you information on where and when we meet.
Our President, Jim 'Royal' Hayward, did us all proud on Sunday 2nd July when he completed the Croyde Triathlon, in aid of Lifelites, raising over £1,000 for such a brilliant cause.
2 July 2023
8 July 2023
Each July, Wyvern Chapter get together and vote on new officers and discuss the achievements and issues of the last 12 months.
This years' Officers are:
President - Jim 'Royal' Hayward
Vice President - Brian 'Pitstop' Horn
Sgt-at-Arms - Dai 'U-Turn' Coleman
Secretary - Mike 'Choo Choo' Parnell
Treasurer - Dan 'Tofu' Harding
Quartermaster - Alan 'Sinbad' Chinn
Road Captain - Pete Russell
Almoner - Jordan 'Cutless' Mould
What an amazing weekend. 600+ attendees, 6 top bands, charity stalls, rideout and £16000 raised for charities....
I'm very proud of the whole Widows Sons MBA and, in particular, Wyvern Chapter for the part we played in assisting in the organisation and running of the event.
If you want to know more feel free to contact our Secretary, WBro Mike Parnell by email on ws-wyvern-secretary@outlook.com or DM me and I'll let you know when our next meeting is. 🤘🐉
At the same event, Wyvern held their AGM at which the following officers were 'patched in':
President - WBro Brian 'Pitstop' Horn
Vice President - Bro Dai 'U-Turn' Coleman
Sgt-at-Arms - WBro Jim ' Royal' Hayward
Secretary - WBro Mike 'Choo Choo' Parnell
Treasurer - WBro Dan 'Tofu' Harding
Quartermaster - Bro Tom 'Phoenix' Kingman
Road Captain - Bro Adam 'Top Up' Perkins
Asst Road Cap - Bro Ian 'Tinder' Billington
Almoner - Bro Jordan 'Cutless' Mould
Area Rep (South Wales) - Bro Andy King
Are Rep (North) - WBro Dave 'Shutter' James
Area Rep (South) - WBro Neil 'Wild Eyes' Braginton
19th - 21st July 2024
For more info on any of the events listed, please feel free to contact us
Monthly Breakfast Meeting, Leather & Lace, Bridgwater
1st Saturday of each month 11am
Monthly Ride-out also takes place on the 3rd Saturday of each month, check our Facebook page for full details of rides where non-members are able to attend.
The Son is the Widows Sons quarterly publication, it shows you activities from all across the Association and other exciting and informative articles for any Masonic Biker. Read more..
If you're interested in The Widows Sons but not from Somerset, this is where you can see which Chapter looks after your Province, alternatively, email us and we can pass your details on. Read more..
To know more about freemasonry in Somerset.... Read more..
To know more about freemasonry in general.... Read more..
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