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2023 |
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During the last 14 months lodge Clydebank have been raising funds for their chosen charity, Revive MS.more.. |
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The Depute Provincial Grand Master Brother John P. McQueen and deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge attended Lodge Caledonian St John R.A No 195 regular meeting on Thursday 23rd November 2023.more.. |
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PGL attended the first Regular Meeting of No. 1309 in their new premises of Old Kilpatrick Bowling Club.more.. |
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The PGM Bro Iriving recently distributed cheques to the West Dunbartonshire & East Dunbartonshire Food banks at Dumbarton & Kirkintilloch respectively.more.. |
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On Saturday the 14th October Lodge No 195 hosted a meeting of The Caledonian Lodges from within Scotland.more.. |
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Formally known as our STA Meeting the newly named MacInnes Meeting renamed after the passing of Brother Angus Neil MacInnes PPGM was held in the Dumbarton Function Suite on Tuesday 3rd October.
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On Saturday 16th September 2023, Lodge Saint Patrick celebrated their Centenary with a Re-dedication Ceremony carried out by the Grand Lodge of Scotland, within the Temple at Dumbarton Kilwinning No.18 more.. |
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Provincial Grand Master Brother Irving recently met up in Kirkintilloch with two brethren of Lodge No. 28 who have given great service to the Lodge and the Craft. more.. |
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On Monday the 9th September 2023 the Provincial Grand Lodge visited The Athole Lodge No 384 to present the PGL Games Trophy to the Winners.more.. |
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On Thursday 7th September 2023 PGL visited Lodge Cadder Argyle No 147 to present the Claude Hamilton Golf Trophy.more.. |
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The Provincial Grand Lodge by Invitation of Lodge Clydebank No 1234 attended their Regular Meeting on Friday 1st September 2023.more.. |
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On Saturday 29th of July 2023 the Communication of PGL took place. A Deputation from the PGL of Argyll and The Isles headed by the Newly Commissioned Provincial Grand Master Brother John D. Stewart was admitted and welcomed by PGM Brother Irving.more.. |
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On Saturday 22nd July within The Masonic Temple of The Mother Lodge PGM Irving and DPGM MacQueen attended the Installation of the PGM of Kilwinning.
The Installation of PGM Brother Tom Wood was a very happy occasion with wonderful deputations from the Grand Lodge of Scotland and the Sister Provincial Grand Lodges. |
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Lodge St Modan No 1015 open day was held on Saturday 23rd June 2023
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On Friday the 16th June 2023 The Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire Rededicated the Dumbarton Temple at Church Street.
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The Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Middle Ward Summer Ball more.. |
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The 2023 PGL Golf competition was once again held at Douglas Park Golf Course in Milngavie on Wednesday 7th June. It proved to be an excellent day, with glorious weather conditions.more.. |
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The Brock Bowling Cup Competition 2023 held on various greens across the Province.more.. |
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The Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire West Summer Ball more.. |
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The PGL Angling Competition took place on Saturday 13th May at Arranview fishery. The RWPGM Bro David Irving opened the competition and assisted in the draw for pegs. It was a day of 2 half's, with the majority of the fish being caught in the morning. more.. |
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On Monday,15th May 2023 a deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire, headed by the Provincial Grand Master Bro David S. Irving attended Lodge Bearsden No 1572. more.. |
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The Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire's Divine Service held on the 14th May 2023 saw over 120 Brethren and their ladies in attendance.more.. |
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On Saturday the 6th of May 2023 we held the Provincial Grand Lodge Ball for the first time in a good few years.more.. |
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Tuesday 4th April saw the return of the Annual Masters' Dinner, held once again in the function suite of DKL 18. Some 80 Brethren were in attendance where we received a fine meal from Alex Graham Caterers followed by a very entertaining address by Bro. Rev. Alexander Shuttleworth Prov. Grand Chaplain of PGL Ayrshire, Junior Grand Chaplain of Grand Lodge of Scotland.
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On Saturday 25th March 2023 PGM Irving and Brother David Donaldson SPGM attended the Installation of Brother James Bell as PGM of Ayrshire. The meeting was held in the Walker Halls in Troon a wonderful facility. The Installation was carried out in fine form by The Grand Master Mason after which a full toast list followed a fine dinner. Fraternal greetings were exchanged between Dunbartonshire ,Ayrshire and all the Sister Provinces.
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On Thursday, 23rd March 2023 a deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire led by The Provincial Grand Master Bro David S. Irving was welcomed into Lodge Caledonian St John R.A. Campsie No 195 by the Master Bro Clive Greig.more... |
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Provincial Grand Master Brother Irving accompanied by IPPGM Forrest, Bros MacQueen, Donaldson and Wright attended the Installation of PGM Brother John Williamson Black at Greenock Town Hall on Saturday 18th March. |
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On Saturday the 4th March 2023 saw the Re-dedication Ceremony of Lodge No 1304 carried out by The Grand Lodge of Scotland. more... |
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The PGM Bro Irving accompanied by DPGM Bro MacQueen attended The PGL Dumfriesshire where they received a warm welcome.
The deputation of Sister PGL's formed by The Provincial Grand Master Bro Jack Drummond. The Installation was carried out in fine style by a selection of the Commission Office Bearers.
After the meeting we were treated to Soup and a cold buffet which was excellent.
It completed a fine week in the company of the Sister Provincial Grand Lodges. |
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The Provincial Grand Master Brother Irving accompanied by DPGM Brother MacQueen attended Kilwinning Communication and warm welcome was extended.A good deputation from the Sister Provinces was headed by James Bell new PGM of Ayrshire and he spoke well.
Tom Wood the PGM of Kilwinning extended a warm welcome to all, thereafter the Office Bearers were installed by the SPGM. An excellent ritual was carried out by all.
The evening concluded with a light supper. |
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On the 3rd of March, 2023 the Provincial Grand Master Brother Irving attended the Provincial Grand Lodge of LMW Office Bearers Installation at Cambuslang on Friday night accompanied by SPGM Wright.
Large deputation including PGM's of LUW, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Borders, Stirlingshire, Renfrewshire East and West, plus another Provinces. Brother Jack Drummond PGM of Lanarkshire Upper Ward headed the deputation and as always spoke well, warmly welcomed by PGM Andrew Miller. The Installation of Office Bearers was carried out by one of the Sub PGM's the PG Chaplain assisted by the PG DoC who recited the Obligation.
Very well done from start to finish.
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Substitute PGM's Donaldson & Wright attended the Installation of PGL of Stirlingshire Office Bearers held in the premises of Callander No. 588 in Falkirk. A Large number of PGL reps from Glasgow, Ayrshire, Perthshire E & W, Lanarkshire MW, Kilwinning, Kincardineshire, Dumfriesshire, Renfrewshire West, Linlithgowshire and the Scottish Borders where in attendance. Brother Gordon Sewell PGM warmly welcomed the Visiting Brethren and thereafter DPGM Brother Stuart Stirling carried out the Installation of PGL OB's who clearly knew his brethren well.
A fine day in Falkirk. |
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On Saturday, 18th February 2023, a Regular meeting of Lodge Cadder Argyle No 147 was opened by the Master Brother Morrow. more... |
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On Friday 3rd February 2023 PGM Irving accompanied by SPGM Brother Wright attended the Annual Communication of the PGL of Renfrewshire West.
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On Wednesday 8th February 2023, the Annual Visitation by the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire into Lodge Cumbernauld Saint Andrews No. 199 took place. more... |
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On Thursday, 2nd February, 2023 a large deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire headed by The Provincial Grand Master Bro David S. Irving was welcomed into Lodge Kyle Kildrum No 1602 by the Master Bro William B.D. McGhee, the business of the evening was thereafter conducted to the satisfaction of all brethren present. more... |
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The Annual Communication and Installation of the Elected Office bearers took place on Saturday,28th January, 2023 within the premises of Lodge Dumbarton Kilwinning No 18. more... |
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On Thursday, 26th January 2023 a regular meeting of Lodge Barns O' Clyde No. 1018 was opened by the Master Brother Durning.more... |
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2022 |
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Brother David Donaldson SPGM represented Dunbartonshire at the PGL of Ayrshire's Annual Divine Service at Darvel Parish Church. more... |
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Provincial Grand Master Brother Irving took part in the Zipslide at Killiecrankie on Sunday 9th October more... |
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The annual Secretary,Treasurers and Almoners meeting was held within the function suite of Lodge Dumbarton Kilwinning on Tuesday 4th October 2022.more... |
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Communication from The Provincial Grand Chaplain Rev. Mark E. Johnstone. more... |
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The Provincial Grand Master, Brother David S. Irving along with his Commissioned Office-bearers, Office Bearers and the brethren of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire are profoundly saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.more... |
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It is with great pleasure that we report on a very successful cabaret evening held in the Masonic Temple Kirkintilloch.more... |
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Quarterly Communication Saturday 28th July 2022. more... |
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A Moment in History 9th July 2022. more... |
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On Saturday the 9th July a Service of Thanksgiving was held at The Old Aisle Cemetery, Kirkintilloch. more... |
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Cumbernauld St Andrews Lodge No 199 held the 225th Rededication of the Lodge on Saturday the 11th June 2022 within the Masonic Temple Cumbernauld.more... |
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A Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving to mark The Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen was held at Glasgow Cathedral on Sunday 5th June 2022.more... |
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Unfortunately numbers for this year were considerably down on previous years and it will be the full commitment of the Brock Committee and PGL to return to numbers of former times.
That said - the Competition was graced with beautiful weather and greens at Kilsyth, Old Kilpatrick and Dumbarton hosted.more... |
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Sunny weather greeted the 32 players in this years competition played over Douglas Park Golf Club.more... |
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The Grand lodge of Scotland carried out the Re-dedication of Lodge St George No 503 at Helensburgh on Saturday the 14th May.more... |
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The Annual Divine Service was held on Sunday,8th May 2022 at Renton Trinity Parish Church, Renton. Provincial Grand Chaplain Bro Rev Mark E. Johnstone joined with Rev Barbara O'Donnell recently retired from Renton Trinity to officiate and conducted a wonderful service attended by a large number of brethren and families. Well over 100 attended.more... |
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Saturday the 7th May saw the Rededication Ceremony of Lodge No 195 carried out by The Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire.more... |
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The Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Middle Ward Annual Divine Service was held on Sunday the 1st of May 2022. Provincial Grand Master Bro David Irving, IPPGM Bro James Forrest & SPGM Bro John Wright represented the Province of Dunbartonshire.more... |
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Friday the 29th of April The Depute Provincial Grand Master Bro McQueen accompanied by the Substitute Provincial Grand Master Bro Wright once again journeyed back to Ayrshire this time for the Quarterly Communication held in the Masonic Temple, London Road, Kilmarnock.more... |
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Depute Provincial Grand Master Bro McQueen attended the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire's Divine Service on Sunday 24th April at Catrine Parish Church near Mauchline accompanied by Substitute Provincial Grand Master Bro Wright.more... |
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Right Worshipful Master Bro Alec Edie of Lodge Cochno Duntocher No 1304, dug out and dusted off his trusty old walking boots to take part in the Klitwalk in support of Prostate Scotland via the Grand Lodge of Scotland Appeal.more... |
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Divine Service of The Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire East on the 10th April 2022.
The Provincial Grand Master accompanied by DPGM Brother MacQueen attended the recent Divine Service of PGL Renfrewshire East at Wardlaw Parish Church on Sunday the 10th April.
It was a wonderful uplifting Service to which a good number from members and Visiting Provinces alike. The Visiting Provinces received a warm welcome from The PGM Brother Ronald Fraser, thereafter Tea was served in the Church Hall. |
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Saturday the 26th March saw the Installation of the 30th Provincial Grand Master of Dunbartonshire within Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge No 18 in Dumbarton.
A large and distinguished Deputation from Grand Lodge headed by The Immediate Past Grand Master,
Brother Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont together with a very large Deputation from the Sister Provincial Grand Lodges headed by Bro William C. Steel the Provincial Grand Master of Ayrshire.more... |
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On Friday 4th March provincial Grand Master Irving attended the Annual meeting and Installation of Elected office bearers of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Middle Ward. With PGM Andrew Miller in the chair our PGM headed a deputation of the Sister Provincial Grand Lodges. The elected office bearers were installed in fine form by three senior office bearers of the home province. The deputation had received a warm welcome and were invited back for a spot of light supper. |
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The PGM Bro. David S. Irving attended the Regular Communication of the Grand Lodge of Scotland on Thursday 3rd February.more... |
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Brethren, today is officially the start of my tenure of Office as the 30th Provincial Grand Master of Dunbartonshire, an ambition and dream that has finally come to fruition. more... |
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2021 |
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On Tuesday,5th October 2021 some 80 brethren attended the Secretary, Treasurers and Almoners meeting held within the function suite of Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge No 18.more... |
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On Saturday 2nd October 2021, The Provincial Grand Master, Brother Brother James Forrest & DPGM Brother David Irving attended the Installation of the new Provinicial Grand Master of Perthshire West Brother William Semple the meeting took place in Dunblane. |
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On Saturday 25th September 2021, The Provincial Grand Master Brother James Forrest attended the Installation of Brother Andrew D. Miller as The Provincial Grand Master of Lanarkshire Middle Ward. The ceremony took place in Tabernacle Lane, Cambuslang. |
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I am sure that the vast majority of you will have seen the message issued by our Grand Master Mason on Friday,15th January 2021 following the meeting involving the Heads of Orders. The decision reached by them to continue the curtailment on all masonic activity until at least June comes as no surprise regretful though it may be. In consequence of this I have to sadly and regrettably announce that The Masters Dinner, Provincial Ladies Night, Divine Service, Games, Golf and Bowls Competitions will not take place. I am well aware that monies have already been paid regarding the Masters Dinner and Ladies Night and therefore Provincial Grand Secretary and Provincial Grand Treasurer will coordinate an exercise to return said monies.more... |
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On Wednesday, 2nd September 2020 Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest attended at the offices of Visibility Scotland, the nominated PGL Charity and there presented a cheque for £5,000 on behalf of the brethren of the Province to Laura Walker one of the Charity fundraisers. more... |
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In December 2019 a large number of brethren including the Grand Master Mason Bro W. Ramsay McGhee and Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest attended Lodge Saint Patrick No 1309 to acknowledge and congratulate Past Provincial Grand Master and Past Substitute Grand Master Bro Angus Neil MacInnes on having completed 70 years as a member of the Scottish Craft.more... |
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The Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire has supported the work of Saint Margarets Hospice, Clydebank for many years.more... |
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A Message from The Grand Chaplain to The Grand Lodge of Scotland more... |
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On Tuesday,18th February 2020 Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest and Provincial Grand Master Substitute Bro John Parker MacQueen travelled to Kilwinning to witness the Annual Communication and Installation of Elected Office-bearers of the Province. more... |
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275th Anniversary of Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire PGM Forrest and DPGM Brother Irving represented the Province at the 275th Anniversary of Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire on Saturday 15th February 2020 in the Masonic Temple, Grangemouth. more... |
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Brother James Forrest PGM attended the Regular Communication of Grand Lodge on Thursday 6th February.more... |
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Brothers Irving and MacQueen represented the Province at the Annual Communication of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire West on Friday the 7th February 2020, within the Masonic Temple, West Stewart Street, Greenock.more... |
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The Annual Communication and Installation of the Elected Office bearers took place on Saturday,25th January,2020 within the premises of Lodge Dumbarton Kilwinning No 18.more... |
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Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest accompanied by a large deputation of Provincial Grand Lodge Office bearers attended Lodge Bearsden No 1572 on Monday 20th January,2020.more... |
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On Monday 2nd December 2019 a very large number of brethren attended Lodge Saint Patrick No 1309.Included in this number was a deputation from the Grand Lodge of Scotland headed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master Mason Bro W Ramsay McGhee and a deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire headed by the Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest. more... |
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On Friday,15th November 2019 Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest accompanied by a deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge attended Lodge Clydebank No 1234.more... |
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On Thursday,14th November 2019 a Deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire headed by the Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest attended Lodge Caledonian St John Royal Arch No 195 .On this occasion Bro David King Anderson P.M. was presented with a 50 year Jubilee Certificate by the Master Bro David J.W.Pendreigh who outlined Bro Andersons extensive service to the Lodge. more... |
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On 2nd November 2019 at the Annual Installation of Lodge Bearsden No 1572, Substitute Provincial Grand Master Bro James T. Kennedy was presented with cheque amounting to £820 for The Provincial Grand Master's chosen charity Visibility Scotland.more... |
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On Sunday,20th October 2019 a deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire headed by Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest attended Cumbernauld St Andrews Lodge No 199 Divine Service. more... |
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Substitute Provincial Grand Master Brother Kennedy and Provincial Grand Chaplin Brother Gardiner represented the Province at The Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire's annual Divine Service held in St John's Church, Largs on the 20th of October 2019. |
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On Wednesday,9th October 2019 a deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire headed by Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest attended Cumbernauld St Andrews Lodge No 199 at the invitation of the Master Bro Francis G Gordon for the purpose of consecration of new regalia.more... |
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On Tuesday,1st October 2019 a large number of brethren attended the annual Secretaries, Treasurers and Almoners Meeting held within the Function Suite of Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge No 18.more... |
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The Claude Hamilton Golf Competition was held on Wednesday 5th June 2019 at Douglas Park Golf Club, the event again being organised by Past Masters Cairns and Anderson of Lodge Cadder Argyle No 147. After a fine day of golf the winning team was Lodge Bonhill & Alexandria St Andrews Royal Arch No 321 comprising of Brothers Ian Matthews, Kenneth Mcleod and William Brown.more... |
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On Saturday 1st June 2019, Brethren of the Province competed in the ever-popular Brock Bowling Competition held on various greens across the Province. After a very close result the winners were announced as the team from Lodge Kilsyth St John No 39 the skip being Bro Paul Leslie.more... |
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On Tuesday 20th August PGM Forrest accompanied by Bros Irving and Gardiner joined a Deputation from Sister Provincial Grand Lodges into the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kilwinning. PGM Thomas Wood welcomed the Deputation which was headed by PGM Robert Jess of Dumfriesshire.more... |
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On Saturday the 27th July the Communication of PGL took place at Dumbarton. With PGM Forrest in the chair the business of the day was of a routine nature with a good number in attendance.more... |
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Brothers Irving and Kennedy represented the Province on Saturday 14th June 2019 at the Installation of the PGM of Dumfriesshire, Bro. Robert D. Jess and his Commissioned Office Bearers more... |
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On Friday,21st June 2019 a large number of brethren attended the last meeting of Lodge St John Dalmuir 543 to be held within their premises at Nairn Place, Dalmuir. The premises which were consecrated in 1936 have simply outgrown their usefulness and after much thought and deliberation by the members it was decided to sell the temple and move to the temple belonging to Lodge Clydebank 1234.more... |
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The Annual Garden Fete at Marcus Humphrey House was held on Saturday, 8th June 2019. The weather outlook was gloomy but we actually had the odd bit of sunshine, so not bad at all. The attendance figures looked up on previous years. more... |
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The Annual Claude Hamilton Golf Competition was held on Wednesday, 5th June 2019 over Douglas Park Golf Club. 30 competitors took part on the day which was up on last year's entry. Before Wednesday it had rained for two days without a break but from all reports the course held up and conditions although soft were fine.more... |
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On Tuesday 4th June the Annual Secretaries Seminar was held in the Main Temple room of DKL 18.more... |
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This year's Brock Bowling competition was as usual held over several greens within the Province and we again thank the host clubs for their warm welcome and hospitality. Nice weather with only the odd cloud greeted the competitors all over the Province.more... |
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The Annual Divine Service was held on Sunday,12th May 2019 at St Marys Church, Kirkintilloch. Bro Rev Mark E Johnstone the former minister of the church and now minister at Glasgow Cathedral officiated and conducted a wonderful service attended by a large number of brethren and families. more... |
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The Annual Fishing Competition was held on Saturday,11th May 2019 at Swanswater Fishery, Stirling. Bright sunshine was the order of the day which was not apparently ideally to the liking of the 26 anglers taking part.more... |
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The Provincial Grand Master Brother Forrest attended the Lanarkshire Middle Ward Divine Service on Sunday 28th April at Uddingston. The minister, Rev Fiona McKibbon was ill and could not take the service but was in the congregation. The Service was taken by Brother James Vasey the PGL Junior Chaplain.
After which a fine buffet was served. |
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The Divine Service of the PGL of Ayrshire took place on Sunday 28th April at Tarbolton, Brothers Kennedy and Gardiner represented Dunbartonshire on the day,
Warmly welcomed by the brethren of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire in particular Brother William Steel PGM.
The service was conducted by Brother Reverend Shuttleworth together with the Provincial Grand Chaplain Brother Reverend Clipston,
Tea and buffet was served at the conclusion of the Service. |
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On Saturday 27thApril 2019 DPGM Brother Irving represented the Province at the Installation of the PGM of Lanarkshire Upper Ward Brother John (Jack) Drummond and his Commissioned Office Bearers in Douglas. more... |
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Friday 26th April saw the April Communication at Kilmarnock of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire. With Brothers Irving and MacQueen in attendance. more... |
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On Tuesday,2nd April 2019 a large number of Brethren attended the Annual Masters Dinner held within the Masonic Temple, Dumbarton. more... |
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On Friday,1st March,2019 Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest had the pleasure of heading a very large deputation from the Sister Provinces into the Province of Lanarkshire Middle Ward on the occasion of the Annual Communication and Installation of Elected Officebearers held within the Masonic Temple of Cambuslang Royal Arch No 114, Cambuslang. more... |
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On Saturday 23rd February both Brother Irving and McQueen represented the Province at the Installation of Elective Office-bearers for the Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire. more... |
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On Friday,22nd February 2019 the Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest had the pleasure of heading a deputation from the sister provinces into the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dumfriesshire. Bro Forrest was accompanied by Bro John R McCormack, the Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master. more... |
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On Wednesday,20th February,2019 a large number of brethren attended the Annual Visitation by Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire to Lodge Ellangowan No 716. The Deputation which included the Provincial Grand Master of Argyll and the Isles Bro Douglas Trevor Philand and headed by Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest was welcomed into the Lodge by the Master Bro Angus Cameron and the business of the evening was thereafter conducted to the satisfaction of the brethren present.more... |
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On Tuesday,19th February 2019, Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest accompanied by The Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master Bro John R McCormack and Provincial Grand Chaplain Bro James T Gardiner attended the Annual Communication and Installation of Elected Office bearers of the Province of Kilwinning. more... |
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On Saturday,26th January 2019 some 144 Brethren attended the Annual Communication and Installation of Elected Office Bearers held within the premises of Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge No 18. The meeting was opened by Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest and thereafter a deputation of brethren from the sister provinces headed by Bro William C Steel, Provincial Grand Master of the Province of Ayrshire was admitted. more... |
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On Friday 11th January,2019 a deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire headed by Substitute Provincial Grand Master Brother James T. Kennedy attended Lodge Leven St John No 170. The work of the evening was the conferring of The Master Mason Degree on one candidate after which a Distinguished Service Membership Diploma was awarded to Brother Alexander Malcolm. more... |
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On Thursday the 14th December after the Installation of the Master Brother Graham the following presentations took place. Distinguished Service Diplomas were presented to Brothers Kenny Currie PM and to Jackie McFeeters, Brother Adam Hillis PM was presented with a 50 year diploma. more... |
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On Saturday,3rd November 2018 a large number of brethren gathered to witness the installation of Bro George A Kerr as Master of Lodge Bearsden 1572 at the hands of Bro Angus Cameron P.M. Lodge Ellangowan 716 and Bro Allan Malaney P.M. Lodge Bearsden 1572.more... |
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On Thursday 18th October 2018 a Deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire, headed by the Substitute Provincial Grand Master Brother James Kennedy accompanied by Brother James Gardiner Provincial Grand Chaplain attended Lodge St Modan No 1015 and witnessed Brother Malcom Britton being presented with a 50 year Jubilee Certificate.more... |
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On Tuesday,2nd October 2018 the Annual Secretary, Treasurer and Almoners Meeting took place within the Function Suite of Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge No 18.more... |
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On Wednesday,19th September 2018 a deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire headed by the Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest attended Lodge Barrhill Twechar No 1444.more... |
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The PGM Brother Forrest was the Principle Speaker on Saturday 04 August when the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire staged a Special Dinner to celebrate the five years of the Commission of Brother Robert Little as PGM of Ayshire. |
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On Saturday 30th June DPGM Irving, and SPGM's McQueen and Kennedy represented the Province at the Installation of the Provincial Grand Master and the Commissioned Office-bearers of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kilwinning.more... |
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The Annual Garden Fete at Marcus Humphrey House was held on Saturday, 9th June 2018. The weather was glorious and the attendance figures were well up on previous years.more... |
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The Annual Claude Hamilton Golf Competition was held on Wednesday, 6th June 2018 over Douglas Park Golf Club. 26 competitors took part on the day and enjoyed glorious weather which helped produce good scores over a course in beautiful condition.more... |
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On Tuesday 5th June the Annual Secretaries Seminar was held in the Main Temple room of DKL 18. After a warm welcome from the PGM Brother Forrest the evening was chaired by our PG Secy Brother Peat.more... |
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This year's Brock Bowling competition was as usual held over several greens within the Province. Glorious weather with highs of 25 degrees greeted the competitors in the West of the Province which added greatly to the enjoyment of the day, conditions in the East were in parts not so good.more... |
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On Sunday,13th May 2018 a very large number of brethren accompanied by their wives and partners attended Alexandria Parish Church for the Annual Provincial Grand Lodge Divine Service.more... |
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The Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire Fishing Competition was held on Saturday,12th May 2018 at Swanswater Fishery, Sauchieburn. The weather was sunny and very warm.more... |
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On Sunday 29th April, PGM Forrest, IPPGM McCormack & DPGM Irving attended the Annual Divine Service of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Middle Ward.more... |
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Friday 27th April saw the April Communication at Kilmarnock of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire. With Brothers Irving, Kennedy and McCormack in attendance. more... |
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On Monday,16th April 2018 a large deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire, headed by the Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest attended Lodge Bearsden No 1572 to witness Bro John Scott Brockie P.M. being presented with a 50 year Jubilee Certificate. more... |
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On Friday 6th April Depute PGM Brother Irving joined a Deputation of Sister Provincial Grand Lodges headed by PGM of Perthshire East, Brother Russell Logan at the Annual Installation of Elective Office-bearers of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Middle Ward. more... |
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On Thursday,5th April 2018 a deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire headed by Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest attended Lodge Cadder Argyle No 147 to carry out the annual visitation.more... |
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On Tuesday,3rd April 2018 well over 100 brethren attended the Masters Dinner held within the Function Suite of Lodge Dumbarton Kilwinning No 18.more... |
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On Saturday,24th March 2018 Substitute Provincial Grand Master Bro James T Kennedy attended the annual PGL Games competition in the premises of Lodge Leven St John No 170, the change of day and time definitely worked with 40 brethren being present which resulted in 10 teams of 4, the following lodges were represented 716,321,1572,170,384,195,18 & 503. more... |
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On Saturday,24th March 2018 Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest accompanied by Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master Bro John R McCormack and Provincial Grand Master Depute Bro David S Irving attended the Installation of Bro William C Steel as Provincial Grand Master of Ayrshire within the Walker Hall at Troon.more... |
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On Saturday,17th March 2018 Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest accompanied by Brothers John R McCormack, James T Kennedy and James T Gardiner attended the Installation Ceremonial of the Provincial Grand Master of Renfrewshire West Brother Robert McIntyre held within the Town Hall, Greenock. more... |
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On Sunday, 11th March 2018 Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest and Substitute Provincial Grand Master Bro James T Kennedy attended the Annual Divine Service of The Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire held within Tulliallan and Kincardine Parish Church, Kincardine.more... |
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On Saturday 24th February PGM Forrest together with Brother Irving attended The Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire at The Masonic Temple Alva. PGM Brother Alister T. Marshall extended a warm welcome to all on the occasion of the Installation of Elective Office-bearers and the Installation was carried out by The DPGM Brother Gordon Sewell. Dinner followed the meeting. |
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On Friday 23rd February PGM Forrest together with Brother McQueen attended The Provincial Grand Lodge of Dumfriesshire.PGM Bro. Robert Hughes extended a warm welcome to all on the occasion of the Installation of Elected Office-bearers and the Installation was carried out by three PPSG Wardens. Dinner followed the meeting. |
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On Tuesday 20th February PGM Forrest accompanied by Bros Kennedy and Gardiner joined a Deputation from Sister Provincial Grand Lodges into the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kilwinning. IPPGM David Bloomfield welcomed the Deputation into Kilwinning PGM Designate Bro. Thomas Wood Installed the elective Office-bearers. After the completion of the business, a light supper completed the evening. |
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On Friday, 16 February Lodge Bearsden held its annual Burn Supper and Charity evening, on this occasion supporting Myeloma UK.more... |
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The DPGM Brother Irving attended the Annual Communication and Installation of Elected Office-Bearers of the PGL of Renfrewshire West held at Greenock on Friday 2nd February 2018.more... |
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On Saturday,27th January 2018 the Annual Communication and Installation of Elected Office Bearers took place within the Masonic Temple, Church Street, Dumbarton.more... |
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On Monday,22nd January 2018 a large deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire was welcomed into Lodge St George 503 by the Master Bro Marc Stewart.more... |
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On Friday 5th January 2018, a deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire headed by Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest attended Lodge Clydebank 1234 when Distinguished Service Membership was conferred upon Past Master Bro Alan M Young.more... |
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On Thursday, 4th January 2018 a deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire headed by Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest attended Lodge Cadder Argyle No 147 .more... |
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The PGM, Bros Irving, Kennedy and Grindlay attended MHH and delivered the usual huge quantity of Wines, Sweets and Spirits to be enjoyed by the residents. more... |
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On Friday 1st of December the Provincial Grand Master Brother James Forrest attended the Installation of Office Bearers at Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge No 18.more... |
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On Thursday, 16th November 2017 a deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire attended Lodge Kyle Kildrum 1602 to witness the presentation of a 50 year diploma to Past Master Bro Malcolm Tate.more... |
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On Sunday 5th November 2017 the Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest accompanied by Past Provincial Grand Masters Thomas Kerr Leckenby, John Francis Herrick and James Albert Dunbar together with Substitute Provincial Grand Master James Taig Kennedy attended the Annual Divine Service held by the Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow within Sherbrooke St Gilberts Church, Glasgow.more... |
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On Sunday 29th October 2017 the Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest accompanied by Depute Provincial Grand Master David S Irving attended the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire Divine Service within Galston Parish Church..more... |
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On Thursday, 26th October, 2017 the Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest, accompanied by Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master Bro John R McCormack and Substitute Provincial Grand Master Bro James T Kennedy attended Lodge Caledonian St John Royal Arch No 195.more... |
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The Annual Secretaries, Treasurers and Almoners Meeting took place within the function Suite of Lodge Dumbarton Kilwinning No 18 on Tuesday, 3rd October, 2017.more... |
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A number of lodges practise what is recognised as the MacBride Ritual of Working, so named after Bro Andrew S MacBride, Past Master of Lodge Progress No 873 and Leven St John No 170.more... |
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Lodge Bearsden's Annual Charity Golf Day this year was held over Balmore Golf Club in support of Alzheimer Scotland and raised just over £850.more... |
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The PGM Brother Forrest accompanied by the DPGM Brother Irving attended a meeting of Lodge St John Kilwinning No 28 on Saturday 2nd September.more... |
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The Presentation of the Claude Hamilton Golf Trophy was held at Lodge Leven St John No 170, Friday 25th August 2017 more... |
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The Master of Lodge St Patrick, Old Kilpatrick, No. 1309, Brother David Donaldson recently had the honour of visiting Mrs Jean Allan, widow of the late Brother Robert Allan, of Lodge St Patrick.more... |
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PGM Brother James Forrest headed a very large Deputation from the Sister Provincial Grand Lodges into the Provincial Grand Lodge of Kilwinning on the 15th August and was warmly welcomed by Provincial Grand Master of Kilwinning Brother T. Wilson Aitken.more... |
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The PGM Brother Forrest accompanied by Brother's McCormack, Irving and Kennedy attended the Quarterly Communication of the PGL of Ayrshire held at Stevenston on Wednesday 28th June 2017. |
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The PGM Brother Forrest organised a Presentation Dinner for our IPPGM Brother McCormack to mark his service to the Province as Provincial Grand Master.more... |
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The newly named MHH Garden Fete was held on Saturday the 24th June. Weather could have been kinder but for the most part the rain stayed off and the grounds of MHH were full with a good turnout from residents, families and the Brethren from various Provinces.more... |
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The 2017 PGL Golf competition was once again competed for over Douglas Park Golf Course in Milngavie on Wednesday 7th June. It proved to be an excellent day, with glorious weather conditions and this after a very wet 36 hours.more... |
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The bowlers representing the daughter lodges of the PGL of Dunbartonshire took to the greens of various bowling clubs across the Province on Saturday 3rd June.more... |
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On Tuesday 6th June the Annual Secretaries Seminar was held in the Committee Room of DKL 18. After a warm welcome from the PGM Brother Forrest the evening was chaired by our PG Secy Brother Peat. The Committee room was full with a few Lodge Treasurers also in attendance. more... |
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On Saturday 27th May 2017 the Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest accompanied by his wife Christine and daughter Elaine attended the Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire West Ball which was once again held within the beautiful Greenock Town Hall. more... |
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On Saturday 27th May 2017 the Annual Gathering of the Scottish Craft Lodges with "Royal Arch" in their title was held in Alexandria. With Lodge No 321 this year's hosts, eight RA Lodges were present and a total attendance on the day including PGL was 96. The Master and Office-bearers carried out the EA Degree which was well received by all present. more... |
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On Wednesday 24th May 2017,a deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire headed by the Provincial Grand Master Bro James Forrest attended Cumbernauld St Andrews Lodge No 199. more... |
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On Monday,22nd May 2017,the PGM Bro James Forrest accompanied by various other Provincial Grand Lodge Office Bearers attended Lodge St George Helensburgh No 503 where a 70 year Diploma was presented to Bro William (Bill) Black. more... |
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The Annual Provincial Grand Lodge Divine Service took place on Sunday,14th May 2017 at Radnor Park Parish Church, Clydebank. more... |
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The venue for this years event was Swanswater Fisheries which was held on Saturday the 13th May. 22 Angles taking part, pleasing to see the numbers for this day improving year on year. more... |
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Friday 5th May saw the Annual Installation of Elected office-bearers of the Upper Ward of Lanarkshire in The Masonic Temple, Carluke. With Brothers Forrest and Irving in attendance the Installation was carried out by DPGM Brother Brown and SPGM Brother Drummond. Thereafter the Brethren present enjoyed a meal in the function suite. |
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On the 27th April a deputation from PGL headed by Depute PGM Brother David S. Irving attended Lodge Barns o'Clyde No.1018 more... |
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On Wednesday the 19th April the last of the 2017 Visitations to the Daughter Lodges was completed with the final report being presented by Brother James T. Kennedy SPGM at Lodge Cochno No. 1304. more... |
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The PGL Games Competition was hosted this year by the 2016 winners Lodge Leven St John and the thanks of the Province are extended to all at 170. more... |
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The 25th March saw my installation as the 29th Provincial Grand Master of Dunbartonshire within Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge No 18 in Dumbarton. The Grand Master Mason headed a large and distinguished Deputation from Grand Lodge together with a very large Deputation from the Sister Provincial Grand Lodges headed by Bro William A Perry the Provincial Grand Master of Lanarkshire Middle Ward. The Ceremonial took place before an assembled audience close to 200 Brethren who witnessed a first class working of the Ritual by the Grand Master Mason, Bro Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont who brought his own personal touch to the proceedings. The Commissioned Office-Bearers were likewise installed in a most personable manner by the Grand Master Mason. more... |
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On Saturday 18th March the PGM Brother Forrest along with Brothers Irving, Kennedy and Peat attended the Installation of PGM Brother Neil Fraser of the PGL of Renfrewshire East.more... |
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On Friday the 17th March a deputation from the PGL attended DKL No18 headed by the PGM Brother Forrest. An excellent attendance by Lodge members added to by a good number of visitors witnessed a Master Mason Degree being carried out on one candidate by the Lodge Members. more... |
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PGM Brother James Forrest visited the following Provincial Grand Lodges, PGL Kilwinning on 21st February, PGL Dumfriesshire on 24th February and PGL Stirlingshire on 25th February. On each occasion he was accompanied by one of his Commission. |
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Brother James T. Kennedy SPGM attended Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge No 18 on Friday 17th February. more... |
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PGM Brother James Forrest attended the PGM of Edinburgh Brother Norman MacLeod Installation on Saturday 4th February 2017. He was accompanied by his DPGM and both SPGM's and PG Secy. The Ceremony was conducted in an expert manner by The Grand Lodge of Scotland headed by Depute Grand Master Brother William Ramsey McGhee. more... |
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On Thursday, 2nd February 2017 the Commission in favor of Brother James Forrest as PGM commenced as he attended The Grand Lodge of Scotland in Edinburgh. Later that evening a Deputation from the PGL of Dunbartonshire headed by Provincial Grand Master Brother James Forrest attended Lodge Kyle Kildrum No 1602. more... |
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PGM Brother John R. McCormack headed a fine deputation to Lodge Kilsyth St John No 39 to conduct the Annual Visitation to Lodge 39.Warmly welcomed by the Master Brother Paul M. Leslie. The PGM then dispatched the business of the evening in his usual efficient manner. more... |
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On Saturday, 28th January 2017 a large number of brethren attended the premises of Lodge Dumbarton Kilwinning No 18 to witness the Annual Communication and Installation of the elected office bearers.more... |
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"On Thursday, 26th January 2017 a regular meeting of Lodge Caledonian St John Royal Arch No 195 was opened by the RWM Bro Maxwell Fulton Gray.more... |
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"Over the past year the fundraising efforts of the master and brethren of Lodge Clydebank No 1234 were directed toward Breast Cancer and in particular the Breast Care Fund at Gartnavel General Hospital.more... |
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On Friday, 4th November 2016 The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master Bro John R McCormack together with a deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge attended the regular meeting of Lodge Dumbarton Kilwinning No 18.more... |
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On Thursday, 27th October 2016 at the Regular Communication of Grand Lodge, Bro James Forrest was confirmed as Provincial Grand Master Designate of the Province of Dunbartonshire. more... |
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On Wednesday,26th October, 2016 a considerable number of brethren attended a regular meeting of Cumbernauld St Andrews Lodge No 199 and witnessed an excellent rendering of the Fellowcraft Degree carried out by the Lodge Office Bearers. Following the degree three members of the lodge namely, Bro John Irvine, Bro James Hunter and Bro George Keltie were introduced to the brethren by the RWM Bro Norman Hunter in the presence of Provincial Grand Master Bro John Reid McCormack and were thereafter presented with Jubilee Certificates marking fifty years membership of the Craft. The event highlighted the service given to the Lodge in particular and the Craft in general and was thoroughly enjoyed by all concerned. |
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On Friday,21st October 2016 a large deputation from Lodge Mother Kilwinning No 0 headed by the Right Worshipful Master Bro Charles Hughes attended Lodge Clydebank No 1234 to confer the Fellowcraft Degree. more... |
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On Tuesday 4th October 2016, a New Intrants Seminar was held within the function suite of Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge No 18.more... |
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On Saturday, 6th August 2016 a large number of brethren assembled within the Masonic Temple, Second Avenue, Clydebank to witness the 50th Anniversary Rededication Ceremony of The Lodge Strathclyde No 1626.more... |
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The Annual MHH Friends Group BBQ was held on Sunday 12th June 2016. The weather forecast was not the best, we expected rain but thankfully we were spared and the event passed with not an umbrella to be seen.more... |
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The Brock Bowling Competition was held on Saturday, 4th June 2016.more... |
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A glorious 1st of June heralded the annual PGL Golf Competition held as always at Douglas Park Golf Club, Bearsden. more... |
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The Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire Fishing Competition took place at Burnhouse Lochan Fishery, Bonnybridge on Saturday, 14th May 2016 between 09.30 and 16.15.more... |
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The 2016 PGL Games Competition took place in the premises of last year's winners, Lodge Leven St John No. 170 in Renton, with Substitute Provincial Grand Master James T. Kennedy in attendance to see fair play. Although few in number, the Lodges represented (170, 321 and 716) had an excellent evening of fellowship and friendly rivalry, with 8 teams battling it out. The games themselves consisted of carpet bowls, dominoes, darts and pool.more... |
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The annual “Masters Dinner” was held on Tuesday 5th April,2016 within the premises of Lodge Dumbarton Kilwinning No 18.more... |
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At the Annual Visitation to Lodge Leven St John No. 170 on Friday 25th March 2016, the Provincial Grand Master, Brother John R. McCormack, was delighted to confer Honorary Provincial Grand Rank on two Brethren. Brother Alexander Frederick Malcolm, Benevolent Fund Treasurer received the Honorary Provincial Grand Rank of Almoner, and Brother Frederick Wilson Kennedy, PM received the Honorary Provincial Grand Rank of Director of Ceremonies. Accompanied by the Master, Brother Graeme Connell, the Provincial Grand Master presented their Diplomas and Jewels to them, after which both Brethren made suitable reply. |
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Friday,18th March 2016 proved to be a date to remember in the history of Lodge Clydebank No 1234.more... |
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At Lodge Clydebanks recent Christmas Dance the Immediate Past Master Bro Allan Dalzell presented a cheque for £2617.85 to Alzheimers Scotland which was his chosen charity during his term as master. more... |
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On Thursday,18th February 2016 a deputation from the PGL of Dunbartonshire headed by Provincial Grand Master Depute Bro James Forrest attended Lodge St Modan No 1015 to carry out the Annual Visitation.more... |
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The Provincial Grand Master, Bro. John R. McCormack, accompanied by the Provincial Grand Master of Fife and Kinross, Bro. Andrew Paterson, headed a very large Provincial Visitation Deputation of 39 PGL Brethren into a very busy meeting of Lodge Clydebank No. 1234 on Friday 5th February. more... |
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The annual communication of the Province took place on Saturday, 30th January 2016 within the premises of Lodge Dumbarton Kilwinning Number 18.more... |
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At the regular meeting of Lodge St Modan 1015 on 21st January,2016,Bro Forbes Ferguson was presented to the assembled brethren. Thereafter the R.W.M. Bro Gordon Niven outlined the service given not only to the craft but also to the community by Bro Ferguson in recognition of which he had previously been awarded the M.B.E.more... |
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On Tuesday, 6th October 2015, the Provincial Grand Master Brother John R. McCormack welcomed over 90 Brethren to the Masonic Temple in Dumbarton for the Presentation Dinner for his chosen charity, the Emma Cameron Foundation, with the guest speaker for the evening, Mr Alan Cameron.more... |
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A charity cabaret night on the 8th of August in the Masonic Hall, Regent Street, Kirkintilloch raised over £4,500 for the Provincial Grand Master's chosen charity, the Emma Cameron Foundation.more... |
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The Annual MHH Friends Group barbecue took place at the Marcus Humphrey House on Sunday 21st June. The weather was overcast before the BBQ started but for the most part stayed dry.more... |
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The Brock Bowling Competition was held on Saturday, 6th June 2015 with various lodges being represented in ties being played at selected greens across the province.more.... |
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The Annual Provincial Grand Lodge Fishing Competition was held at Burnhouse Fishery, Bonnybridge on Saturday,30th May 2015.more.... |
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The annual games competition took place on Friday 29th May,2015 within the premises of Lodge Bonhill and Alexandria St Andrews Royal Arch 321. The number of competing teams on the night was slightly disappointing but none the less games consisting of pool, darts, dominoes and carpet bowls were played in a competitive although friendly atmosphere. After close scrutiny Lodge Leven St John No 170 were adjudged the winners and congratulations go to them. |
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On Thursday 7th May 2015 the Provincial Grand Master Bro. John Reid McCormack accompanied by Depute Provincial Grand Master Bro. James Forrest and Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies Bro. James Clarkson attended Lodge Kyle Kildrum No 1602.more.... |
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On Wednesday 8th April 2015 the Provincial Grand Master Bro John Reid McCormack together with various members of Provincial Grand Lodge attended Lodge Cumbernauld St Andrews No 199 where no less than four members were presented with 50 year diplomas.more.... |
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On Tuesday 7th April 2015 over one hundred brethren attended The Masters Dinner which was once again held within the premises of Lodge Dumbarton Kilwinning No 18.more.... |
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On Saturday,31st January 2015 a large number of brethren attended the premises of Lodge Dumbarton Kilwinning No 18 to witness the annual communication and installation of the elected office bearers.more.... |
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On Thursday,15th January 2015 a deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire headed by Provincial Grand Master Depute Bro James Forrest attended Lodge Kyle Kildrum 1602 where Bro John McInally Cameron P.M. received the Honorary Grand Rank of Junior Deacon. more.... |
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For many years it has been the custom at the daughter lodge installations to take up a collection on behalf of the residents of Marcus Humphrey House.more.... |
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The Provincial Grand Master, Bro. John R. McCormack attended the Annual Installation at Lodge Clydebank No. 1234 on Friday 5th December and witnessed an excellent Installation of their New Master, Bro. Alan Dalzell and his Office-bearers.more.... |
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On Monday 17th November 2014 a meeting was held at Lodge St Patrick 1309 when a large number of brethren attended to see Bro Angus N MacInnes be presented with a diploma to mark his 65th year in the Scottish Craft. more.... |
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On Saturday 15th November 2014 a large number of brethren attended Lodge Kilsyth St John No 39 to celebrate the 275th Annniversary of the lodge. more.... |
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The Provincial Grand Master was in Renton at Halloween with the Brethren and friends of Lodge Leven St John No 170, who held a Quiz Night to raise funds for the Emma Cameron Foundation the PGM's chosen Charity.
Eleven teams took part in this, the second such Quiz Night held by the Lodge for the Foundation. On this occasion a total of £525 was raised by the Lodge, supported by teams from Lodge 18, 170, 1234, 1309 amongst others.
A real fun night, with much friendly rivalry between the teams. Despite the PGMs best efforts to assist Lodge 1234 on the night, they could only make 3rd last! |
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The Provincial Grand Master was delighted to accept an invitation from Mr Alan Cameron to attend the Emma Cameron Foundation Annual Dinner and Ceilidh in Oran Mor, Glasgow on 19 September of this year. more.... |
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The annual Secretary,Treasurers and Almoners seminar was held within the function suite of Lodge Dumbarton Kilwinning on Tuesday 7th October 2014. more.... |
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The Brock Bowling Competition was held on various greens across the Province on 7th June 2014. As always a most enjoyable day of competition was enjoyed by everyone who took part and the result was. more.... |
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The Claude Hamilton Golf Competition was held on 4th June 2014 at Douglas Park Golf Club. After an excellent days competition the results were as follows:
Claude Hamilton Trophy Winner Lodge Kilsyth St John 39
P. Leslie, R. Glen, D. Wilson 151.
Runner Up Lodge Cadder Argyle 147 J.Craig, D.Seggie J.Mackie 153.
Hugh T. McNab Trophy Winner, I. Mathews Lodge Bonhill & Alexandria S.A.R.A 321 69(BIH).
Runner Up G. McIntosh Lodge St George 503 69
Smith Trophy (1st Class) Winner R. Cameron Lodge Cadder Argyle 147 75
Runner Up S.Milan Lodge Ellangowan 716 76
Drummond Trophy (2nd Class)Winner J.Craig Lodge Cadder Argyle 147 71
Runner Up A.Stevenson Lodge Bearsden 1572 75
The presentation of trophies will take place at Lodge Kilsyth St John 39 on 3rd September,2014. |
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The Provincial Games Competition was hosted this year by Lodge Kilsyth St John No 39 on 16th May, 2014. After intense and close competition the winning team was Lodge Bonhill and Alexandria S.A.R.A 321.
The trophy will be presented at the regular meeting of the lodge on 8th September,2014. |
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A very special event took place on Sunday 25th May to raise funds for the residents of Marcus Humphrey House in Bridge of Weir.more.... |
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The PGL fishing competition took place on 17th May at Lawfield Fishery, Kilmacolm. The weather was cloudy and windy, which made conditions difficult for the Anglers who were fishing into the wind for most of the morning.more.... |
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On Wednesday 21st May 2014, Lodge Barrhill No 1444 held a regular meeting within The Masonic Temple, Kilsyth. A deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Dunbartonshire headed by The Provincial Grand Master Bro John. R. McCormack was in attendance to see a 2nd Degree to be carried out by Lodge Kyle Kildrum No 1602.more.... |
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Lodge Ellangowan No. 716 in Milngavie recently ran a Charity Race Night to raise funds for the Provincial Grand Master's chosen Charity, the Emma Cameron Foundation supporting children with cancer.more.... |
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A large number of brethren, friends and relatives together with representatives from sister provinces attended the Provincial Grand Lodge Divine Service on Sunday 18th May 2014.more.... |
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On Thursday 15th May 2014 a large number of brethren attended Lodge Kyle Kildrum No1602 to witness a "Reigning Masters " degree which had ben arranged by the RWM Bro William B.D.McGhee.more.... |
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On Monday 12th May 2014 a large deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge headed by Provincial Grand Master Bro John R McCormack attended The Athole Lodge No 384 to witness an excellent Mark Ceremonial carried out by The Kirkintilloch Lodge St John Kilwinning No 28.more.... |
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In conjunction with events held to celebrate the 275th Anniversary of the Province a Celebration Anniversary Ladies Night Dinner was held on Saturday 10th May 2014 within the premises of Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge No 18.more.... |
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On Thursday,8th May 2014 the PGM Bro John Reid McCormack lead a deputation into Lodge Barns O' Clyde No 1018 to witness an excellent first degree carried out by the lodge office bearers.
Following the degree Provincial Grand Lodge Chaplain Rev Bro Mark E Johnstone carried out a service of dedication regarding new lodge regalia and chaplains chair in a most moving and sincere ceremonial which was greatly appreciated by all present. The Provincial Grand Master thereafter clothed the Right Worshipful Master Bro Robert Allison in the new regalia. The thanks of the lodge were thereafter expressed to Bro Johnstone for his work on the evening together with congratulations on a job very well done. |
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On Saturday 3rd May,2014 the PGM Bro John Reid McCormack attended Lodge Leven St John No 170 to witness a second degree carried out by the lodge office bearers.
The event was attended by a large number of brethren and included representatives from the sister provinces of Glasgow, Forfarshire and Renfrewshire East plus a deputation from the Grand Lodge of Scotland. This was the second such event held to highlight and promote the ritual of Andrew S MacBride and it is hoped that it will become an annual event to be held at various locations. The ceremonial was followed by dinner and entertainment rounding off an excellent day. |
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On Saturday 19 April the Provincial Grand Master Bro. John Reid McCormack attended a special meeting of his Mother Lodge (Lodge 195) within the Masonic Temple in Kirkintilloch.more.... |
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Saturday the 19th May saw the PGL Fishing Competition once again being held at Lawfield Fishery in Kilmacolm. Good weather conditions prevailed and they were enjoyed by the anglers taking part albeit the numbers slightly down on last year with 26 taking to the pegs.more.... |
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On Friday 18th May the PGL Games Competition for 2012 was hosted by last year's winners Lodge Kilsyth St John No 39. Numbers were slightly down on last year with 6 teams taking part from 28, 39 (2 teams), 170, 384 and 716.more.... |
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The 31st of March saw my Installation as Provincial Grand Master of Dunbartonshire within Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge No. 18's Temple in Dumbarton. The Grand Master Mason headed a large and distinguished Deputation from Grand Lodge, with a very large Deputation from the Sister PGLs which contained 14 Provincial Grand Masters.more.... |
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The bowlers representing the daughter lodges of the PGL of Dunbartonshire took to the greens of various bowling clubs across the Province on Saturday 4th June. In all 42 rinks took part in this year's competition. more.... |
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The Annual BBQ at Marcus Humphrey House Masonic Home at Bridge of Weir on Sunday 5th June 2011 was great fun and enjoyed by the residents and their families. more.... |
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Lodge Clydebank No.1234 recognised 60 years faithful service by two of their Brethren on Friday 20th May 2011. The McLellands, brothers by craft and family, were initiated on 3rd March 1951. more.... |
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On Tuesday 5th April 2011 the Province held its Annual Masters Dinner in the premises of Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge No 18. It was a splendid occasion which was attended by 117 brethren representing all 21 lodges within the Province. more.... |
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The PGL are indebted to Bros. Bill Cairns and Jim Anderson, both PM's of 147, who once again arranged for the PGL golf competition to be held at the superbly presented and most hospitable Douglas Park Golf Course in Milngavie on Wednesday 1st June. more.... |
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On Friday 20th May the PGL Games Competition for 2011 was hosted by the winning lodge from last year, Kilsyth St John No.39 and the thanks of PGL are conveyed to the brethren of 39 for all their hard work and the hospitality extended to this year's participants. more.... |
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On Saturday 14th May 2011 the PGL Annual fishing competition was once again held at Lawfield Fishery in Kimacolm. A breeze blowing across the loch proved to be a fair challenge to the 32 anglers who were representing 7 lodges from the Province. more.... |
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Being a fervent Munro Bagger and a Freemason, I and my father James F. Hood (Past Master Lodge No.28) along with my friend Stuart Wallace decided it would be an idea to raise funds for charity whilst enjoying our outdoor pursuits. more.... |
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The Provincial Grand Master accompanied by the Depute Provincial Grand Master was invited to attend the Installation of Dr Robert C. Lawson as Grand Superintendent of Dumbartonshire. more.... |
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After travelling to Peru in 2006 and 2008 I was a bit concerned about what financial support I would receive from the Lodges in Dunbartonshire, I should never had doubted their generosity more.... |
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The Annual BBQ at Marcus Humphrey House Masonic Home at Bridge of Weir on Sunday 6th June 2010 was great fun and enjoyed by the residents and their families. more.... |
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On Saturday 5th June the bowlers representing the daughter lodges of the PGL of Dunbartonshire took to the greens of various bowling clubs across the Province. There were 52 rinks participating in the competition for the 2010 Brock Cup representing 14 lodges. more.... |
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The 2010 PGL Golf competition was once again competed for over Douglas Park Golf Course in Milngavie on Wednesday 2nd June. It proved to be an excellent day with very good weather for golf. more.... |
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On Tuesday 1st June 2010 our PG Secretary, Bro. David Irving, welcomed 14 lodge secretaries, accompanied by 8 almoners, of the Province to his annual seminar within DKL No 18 premises. more.... |
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The PGL Games Competition 2010 was hosted by Lodge Bonhill and Alexandria S.A.R.A. No 321 on Friday 21st May.
A very enjoyable evening was had by all the participants and the thanks of PGL are conveyed to the brethren of 321 for all their hard work and the hospitality extended to all. more.... |
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Saturday 15th May 2010 proved to be a very fine day for fishing. This was shown to be the case when 18 anglers, representing 6 lodges in the Province, took to the banks of Lawfield Fishery in Kilmacolm for the PGL Annual Fishing Competition. more.... |
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2009 |
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Knowetop Community Farm has provided a unique support service for West Dunbartonshire and the surrounding area for the past 29 years. more.... |
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Lodge St Modan No 1015 received its Charter on 2nd August 1906 with permission to hold meetings in the four villages of Rosneath, Cove, Kilcreggan and Garelochhead. Since then, the Lodge has led a fairly nomadic existence having exploited the terms of its Charter to the full. more.... |
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The Annual BBQ at Marcus Humphrey House Masonic Home at Bridge of Weir on Sunday 7th June 2009 was great fun and enjoyed by the residents and their families. more.... |
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It had been a long held ambition of our Sub PGM George MF McCaughey and his wife Roslyn to walk the West Highland Way. They had thought about it for a few years and they decided 2009 was the year for them. more.... |
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The PGL Games Competition 2009 was hosted by Lodge Ellangowan No 716 on Friday 22nd May and the thanks of PGL are conveyed to the Lodge for organising this year’s event. more.... |
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On Tuesday 7th April 2009 the PGL of Dunbartonshire held its Annual Masters Dinner in Dumbarton. This year’s dinner took on a different format from usual to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns. The PGM Bro. Tom Leckenby got the evening underway and welcomed the 110 brethren from the province to the dinner. more.... |
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Although Saturday the 6th June started with a bleak looking morning The Brock Bowling Cup competitors were blessed with a glorious afternoon to play bowls at various greens throughout the Province. There was a very fitting turnout of bowlers to celebrate the Centenary of the competition. more.... |
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This year’s PGL Golf competition was once again held over Douglas Park Golf Course on Wednesday 3rd June 2009. The organisers, to whom PGL would like to express their thanks, were the ever present Bro. Bill Cairns and his worthy assistant Jim Anderson, both PM’s of 147.more.... |
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Saturday 16th May 2009 proved to be a very fine day for fishing. This was shown to be the case when 18 anglers, representing 6 lodges in the Province, took to the banks of Lawfield Fishery in Kilmacolm for the PGL Annual Fishing Competition.more.... |
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On the 25th Oct Lodge Clydebank 1234 held a charity night on behalf of two charities which are very close to the hearts of the brethren. The charities in question were the Glasgow University Cancer Research Department and the Premature Babies Unit at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. more.... |
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On Wednesday 5th. of November Provincial Grand Master of Lanarkshire Middle Ward James L. Jack visited Kilsyth St. John No. 39 for the purpose of giving a lecture on the masonic connections at the Battle of Gettysburg. more.... |
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On Saturday 18th October 2008 the PGM Bro. Thomas K. Leckenby and IPPGM Bro. John F. Herrick accompanied Bro. Russell A. Cameron Master of Lodge Cadder Argyle No.147 along with Bro. William H. Cairns PM No. 147, Hon Dep.PGM visited Bro. W. Ian M. Smith more.... |
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On the 3rd October 2008 two Prince Hall Freemasons visited 4 temples in the Province of Dunbartonshire which was prompted by a plea for assistance to Brother Robert Cooper, who is the Curator of The Grand Lodge of Scotland.more.... |
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After my trip to Peru in July 2006, I stated that I wouldn’t go back as I was too old and unfit for the work. My son Brother Jamie Marshall decided he would like to go and my wife told me I was going to look after him! As it turned out he looked after me.more.... |
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The Brock Bowling Cup was held on Saturday 7th June 2008 at various greens throughout the Province. The bowlers were blessed with a glorious afternoon’s weather and the occasion was thoroughly enjoyed by all the participants.more.... |
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The PGL of Dunbartonshire Annual Golfing Competition was held at Douglas Park Golf Club on Wednesday 4th June 2008. The event was organised superbly by Bros. William Cairns and James Anderson both PM’s of Lodge Cadder Argyle No 147 and the competitors fully appreciated their efforts.more.... |
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The PGL Games Competition 2008 was hosted by Lodge Ellangowan No 716 on Friday 23rd May and the thanks of PGL are conveyed to the lodge.more.... |
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The PGL Angling Competition was held on Saturday 17th May 2008 at Lawfield Fisheries near Kilmacolm and the PGL wishes to convey its appreciation to Bro James McColl PM of Lodge Leven St John No 170 for organising yet another successful event.more.... |
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It was with great delight the brethren of the Province learned of the appointment of Brother Trevor M R Stewart as Proxy District Grand Master of the Eastern Province of the Cape of Good Hope more.... |
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On Tuesday the 1st April 2008 the PGL of Dunbartonshire held its Annual Masters Dinner in the premises of Dumbarton Kilwinning Lodge No 18. more.... |
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The Secretary of the Lodge read out the names and dates of Initiation of the Jubilee Certificate recipients. The brethren lined up in the West of the Lodge and the Master Brother Thomas G Downie, accompanied by the Provincial Grand Master, Brother Thomas K Leckenby, more.... |
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Founded in 1916, Erskine has provided nursing and medical care for former members of our Armed Forces through two world wars and the more recent conflicts and peace keeping initiatives of the twentieth and twenty first centuries. more.... |
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On 11th October 2007, after months of hard work behind the scenes on both sides of the Atlantic, Lodge Barns o’ Clyde No. 1018 made the 3200 mile round trip from Clydebank to Ontario more.... |
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The Vine Trust is a registered charity based in Bo’ness, founded in 1984 to help save abandoned children in Ethiopia. Since then they built homes in countries in Eastern Europe, but for the last 4 years have been rescuing abandoned kids in Peru.more.... |
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