News & Events - 2024 |
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The Master of Lodge Bonhill & Alexandria SARA No 321 during the MacInnes supper on Tuesday 1st October presented the PGM with a cheque for £7000 towards the PGM Charity , Loch Lomond Rescue Boat. more.. |
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On Tuesday 1st October 2024 77 Brethren attended the meeting in Dumbarton.
Rev Elizabeth Houston was our guest speaker - the daughter of our Past PG Chaplain Rev Peter Houston who was a MM of Lodge 170. more.. |
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The Provincial Grand Master Brother Irving led a deputation into the Lodge to witness the Jubilee Presentation. Bro Strang initiated in 1974 then thanked the Lodge for his 50 years membership of 199. PGM spoke of Bro Strang's many achievements in the Lodge. more.. |
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Provincial Grand Lodge Consecrated the new Lodge Rooms of Lodge No 1309 at Old Kilpatrick Bowling Club on Thursday 19th September 2024 more.. |
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We are delighted to report that 47 brethren, wives and family members took part in the sponsored walk in aid of Loch Lomond Rescue Boat. more.. |
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Thanks are extended to all who contributed to a very successful Charity night on Saturday 20th July 2024.
Held in the Lodge Clydebank No. 1234 Halls, thanks are extended to the Master and Brethren of the Lodge. more.. |
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Congratulations are extended to Brother Robert Ross PM of Lodge Cochno No 1304 on celebrating 50 years membership of the Craft. PGL were present at the Presentation with 99 Brethren in the Temple. more.. |
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PGM Irving accompanied by DPGM Brother McQueen represented the Province on a very happy day at Dumfries.
Brother Thomas Kerr Leckenby PPGM was also there in his Grand Lodge capacity.
A wonderful day was had by one and all.
Fraternal greetings were received. |
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Divine Service of Provincial Grand Chapter of Dumbartonshire
PGM Brother David Irving accepted a kind invitation to join the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Dumbartonshire
on Sunday 26th May within the Riverside Parish Church, Dumbarton,
A warm welcome was received and lovely refreshments offered after the Service. |
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Twechar Early Years Centre is situated in the grounds of Twechar Primary School in the small rural, former mining village of Twechar, in the masonic province of Dunbartonshire. more.. |
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PGM David Irving headed a deputation from the Sister Provinces along with DPGM MacQueen into the Regular Communication of LMW at Lodge Airdrie St. John No. 166 in Airdrie with PGM Andrew D. Millar presiding.more.. |
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Douglas Park Golf club once again hosted our competition. The course was immaculate, and the weather was a mix of sunshine and the odd heavy shower. more.. |
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Similar to all our competitions this year numbers were solid. more.. |
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Brother David Irving, Provincial Grand Master accompanist by Brother McGeachie, Provincial Grand D.O.C presented a cheque for £500 on behalf of the Freemasons of Dunbartonshire. more.. |
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Brother Grant McGeachie assisted the PGM in presenting a cheque for £500 to Erskine. They were both shown round this magnificent care facility more.. |
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A very large number of brethren accompanied by their wives and partners attended Faifley Parish Church for the Annual Provincial Grand Lodge Divine Service.
The Service was conducted by the minister of the Church, accompanied by Provincial Grand Chaplain Bro Rev Mark E Johnstone more.. |
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Saturday 11th May saw the weather hot and bright with all pegs allocated. A full turnout from our Lodge fisherman. For the second year running we travelled into Ayrshire to Arran Fisheries - again proving to be a popular venue more.. |
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Brother John McKenzie,Substitute Grand Master, and Bro. David S. Irving, Provincial Grand Master, had the enormous pleasure of presenting 50 year Jubilee Certificates to Bro's. Bruce George Williamson, Joseph Pentland, Charles Gothard and William Kerr Hannah more.. |
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A deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire headed by The Provincial Grand Master Brother David S. Irving attended Lodge Caledonian St John Royal Arch Campsie No 195. The work of the evening was the conferring of The Fellow Craft Degree by Lodge Greenock St John No 175 on one candidate. more.. |
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On Sunday the 5th of May The Province was represented by PGM Irving accompanied by PPGM's Forrest and Leckenby at The Provincial Grand Lodge of Middle Ward's Divine Service
A warm welcome was received from all at Uddingston. |
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Brother David S.Irving, Provincial Grand Master visited Lodge No 28 on Saturday 6th April as The Substitute Grand Master Brother John McKenzie
had intimated his wish to visit the Lodge and Province. more.. |
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On Wednesday the 3rd of April the PGL attended Lodge Ellangowan No 716 to Dedicate a New Masonic Carpet for the Lodge.
Accompanying the PGM Brother Irving and his deputation was the PGM and IPPGN of Kilwinning.
After a warm welcome from the Master Brother William Lamont the work of the evening began. more.. |
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The Provincial Grand Master Brother David S. Irving welcomed everyone to the event and thereafter an excellent meal was enjoyed by all.
With over 100 attending and 20 of our Masters present the function suite was ready for the event. more.. |
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The annual Provincial Grand Lodge Games Competition took place at lodge Ellangowan No 716 on Saturday 23rd of March.
A total of 56 brethren from 10 Lodges split into teams of four competed on the day. more.. |
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On Thursday 21st March 2024 the PGL carried out the Annual Visitation to Lodge St John Kilwinning No28. more.. |
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On Thursday 15th February the Provincial Grand Lodge attended Lodge Saint Patrick No 1309 to witness a special presentation of two 60 year diplomas.
The recipients being Past Masters Robert Pitman and James A. Dunbar both of whom had been admitted to 1309 in January 1964. more.. |
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The Annual Communication and Installation of Elected Office bearers took place on Saturday, 27th January, 2024 within the premises of Lodge Dumbarton Kilwinning No 18. more.. |
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A Large and Distinguished deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire headed by PGM Brother Irving entered the Cumbernauld St Andrews Lodge No 199. Brother Sandy Ballantyne PM PPSGW was presented to the brethren and Brother Irving gave a resume of Brother Ballantyne's extensive Masonic career.more.. |
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On Monday 8th January 2024
A Large and Distinguished deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire headed by PGM Brother Irving entered Lodge Bonhill and Alexandria St Andrews Royal Arch No 321. Brother George McCaughey PM Hon DPGM was presented to the brethren and Brother Irving gave a resume of Brother McCaughey's extensive Masonic career more.. |
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On the 18th January 20024 the PGL attended the regular meeting to carry out the Annual Visitation.
The business of the evening was conducted by the PGM Irving and a suitable minute was inserted in the Lodge Book.
Thereafter Brother Robert Pitman PM was presented to the PGM.more.. |
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