On 7 October 2024, the Gloucestershire Freemasons host the South Western Ambulance Service Trust (SWAST) awards ceremony at The Hill in Stroud, emphasizing the collaboration between emergency services and Freemasonry in community service. The event honors Community First Responders (CFRs) who provide critical assistance before ambulances arrive. Newly appointed Provincial Grand Master Ian Davies and directors of The Hill welcome guests, including CFRs, their families, and senior SWAST officials. Awards are presented by Peter Phillips, including a Coronation Medal awarded to Jim Jones, a Freemason and CFR from Innsworth Lodge no. 8751, in recognition of his five years of dedicated service. This ceremony reinforces the commitment of both Freemasonry and emergency services to community welfare and highlights the importance of recognizing individual contributions to public safety.
December 7th, 2025
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Title: Gloucestershire Freemasons Host SWAST Awards Ceremony
On 7 October 2024, the South Western Ambulance Service Trust (SWAST) held its awards ceremony at The Hill in Stroud, a venue associated with the Freemasons. The event highlighted the strong relationship between emergency services and Freemasonry, both committed to community service. Gloucestershire Freemasonry provided The Hill for the occasion to honor Community First Responders (CFRs), who provide lifesaving assistance until an ambulance arrives.
Newly appointed Provincial Grand Master Ian Davies and directors of The Hill welcomed guests, including CFRs, their families, and senior SWAST members. Peter Phillips presented awards, including a Coronation Medal to Jim Jones, a Freemason and CFR from Innsworth Lodge no. 8751, recognizing his five years of service.