Masonic Temple
LODGE MEETINGS
The Lodge meets on the second and fourth Mondays September to April and Tyles at 7.00pm
The second Monday in September is the A.G.M. when only 1601 members may attend.
The Annual Installation & Festival of St John is held on the third Saturday in November
"ALL MEETINGS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE SEE BELOW" **************************************************************************************
The second Monday in September is the A.G.M. when only 1601 members may attend.
The Annual Installation & Festival of St John is held on the third Saturday in November
"ALL MEETINGS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE SEE BELOW" **************************************************************************************
R.W.M. Bro. Wallace Allan hands over a cheque to Murrayfield Primary School
Today 19th May 2020 I had the great pleasure of presenting a cheque for £600 to Murrayfield Primary School on behalf of the brethren of Lodge Lord Bruce 1601. This fine sum was raised by the brethren doing a sponsored walk just prior to lockdown. The money raised will be used by the school for equipment for the benefit of the children who have dyslexia. Murrayfield Primary School do an exceptional job on how they teach the children who are dyslexic and it must be recognised and supported. I have had the privilege of sitting in on a pupils review meeting, and I can assure you brethren I was impressed by the fantastic work being done by them. The way the teachers spoke to, and supported the pupils is exceptional.
I must at this time thank the brethren who accompanied me on the walk, it was a great day enjoyed by all ( even with the terrible weather ).
The lodges within and out with our province must be commended for the fund raising and support they have given to all the local organisations. If any brother has any doubts or question why they ever wanted to be a Freemason, they just need to look at the great work being done by lodges during this difficult times and being exceptionally led by our own Provincial Grand Master Bro. Jim Ellis.
Once again brethren, stay safe and well during these exceptional and difficult times. And remember brethren, if any brother requires any assistance, or if any brother knows of a brother whose circumstances are such that they require assistance, you know who to contact.
Bro. Wallace Allan R.W.M.
NEWS UPDATE
A donation of goods to the value of £250 was made this morning 11th May 2020 on behalf of the PGL of Linlithgowshire - Almoners’ Group, to the NHS Lothian Staff in Community sites and Community hospitals (e.g. Tippethill, St Michael’s and Maple Villa). This included:-
Tea/herbal tea /decaf coffee/cappuccino/hot chocolate
Packet soups (cup of soup style)
Bottles of water and reusable water containers
Small cartons of long life milk/ fruit juice
Sugar /sweeteners
Disposable cups/spoons/stirrers
P.G. Almoner, Brother Kenny McMaster, advised, “It is due to the hard work and dedication of the Almoners of the Province that we can make donations such as this.”
Bro. Jim Ellis P.G.M. also commended the Almoners for their exceptional efforts and made special mention of the Brethren who have stepped in, fulfilling an Almoner's role, during this national crisis, two of whom were involved in the presentation.
Thanks is again extended to the staff at Lidl Livingston for their assistance.
Pictured also are Brother Lex Law from Lodge Blackridge, No. 1145 and Brother John Anderson from Lodge St. Margaret, No. 548.”
A Message from our R.W.M Bro. Wallace Allan
Brethren: I do realise that not all of you are on Facebook and therefore I will try and keep you informed of what is going on within the lodge through various social media. I do hope and pray you are all keeping well and safe through this very difficult time. This morning 3rd May 2020 our Almoner Bro. Garry Drysdale P.M. phoned to inform me that he had again contacted the Lodge Widows and I am delighted to report that they are all safe and keeping well. To date none have shown signs of or have had Covic 19. Our lodge secretary Bro. Andrew Wallace P.M. is still kept busy with correspondence from Grand Lodge and on his daily walk always takes a visit to make sure the lodge premises are safe and secure. Unfortunately, our Treasurer Bro. Tom Bambrough P.M. still has lodge accounts to pay in order to keep us from going in the red. I am sure most of you will be aware our W.J.W. Bro Paul Heron P.M. keeps us entertained with his music show on Facebook. To the Past Masters on behalf of myself and all the lodge members a sincere thank you for your enthusiasm and tremendous hard work. As R.W.M. it has been very disappointing that we have had so few meetings or the opportunity to visit our sister lodges. Thank God for modern technology. It allows us all to keep in contact so much easier. I wish to inform you last week our Provincial Grand Lodge donated £250 from the Provincial Almoners Fund to purchase groceries etc. for West Lothian Food Bank (photo enclosed). I would like to remind all brethren that the Provincial Grand Lodge Facebook is an excellent way to find out the great job being done by Freemason within the community
Finally, Brethren keep well and stay safe. REMEMBER if you or any brother who needs assistance no matter how trivial you may feel, do not hesitate to contact myself or any available number on the website,
WE ARE ONLY A PHONE CALL AWAY
Bro. Wallace Allan R.W.M.
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********Letter from Lodge St John Stoneyburn 1186*********
Dear Bro Secretary Given the recent communications from Grand Lodge and our own PGM regarding the Corona Virus, the Centenary Parade scheduled for the 16th May is cancelled for the moment but will be rescheduled once it is safe to do so.
Thank you for your co-operation in communicating this to your brethren
Yours Fraternally
Alan Borsbey (PM) Secretary
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As the Grand Lodge of Scotland has instructed all lodges to cancel there meetings for the foreseeable future the special meeting that was due to held on
MONDAY 6th April @ 7.00pm is CANCELLED
As a result of the Government requesting that all Clubs Bars etc to close the committee have complied with that request and the club premises will be CLOSED for all functions and will re-open when instructed by the Government
To all patrons of the club take care and good health. Hopefully it will not be to long before we all enjoy each others company
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LATEST NEWS ON CORONAVIRUS from PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER
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To All Lodge Secretaries Dear Sir and Brother Message from:
The Provincial Grand Master Bro. James Ellis
Brethren, following consultation with our PPGMs and our Commissioned Office-bearers, recognising the fact that many Lodges have been proactive in the cancelling of meetings, taking cognisance of the advice issued by governments, noting the demographic of our membership and employing an awareness of the projected spread and subsequent effects of the Coronavirus, I am instructing the cancellation of all Lodge meetings during March and April with immediate effect. This decision will be reviewed at the end of that period. I am sure that you will understand the reason for this and thank you for your support in implementing it.
Yours Faithfully and Fraternally
Thomas S Walker Provincial Grand Secretary
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