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On 2nd November 2024, SPGM Bro. William Grant led a large Deputation of Brethren from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire to the installation of RWM Bro. Stuart J. McCarlie.

RWM Bro Colin Harvey No.497 headed the Deputation of Heads of Depuations into the Lodge. Also in attendance were a large number of brethren from both within and outwith the Province.

The Installing Masters were Bro Robert W. Stewart PM 133, Bro Robert Green PM 11, and Bro Murray Hunter PM 1705.

At the close of the meeting, Bro Grant congratulated RWM Bro. McCarlie and his Office-bearers on being installed, he also commended the Installing Masters for the excellent quality of their work, and brought fraternal greetings from the Provincial Grand Master and distinguished brethren of Provincial Grand Lodge. 

After the meeting, a buffet meal was provided and a series of toasts and entertainment by the Brethren ensured a memorable harmony to mark the occasion.

At the end of the evening, RWM Bro. McCarlie thanked the Brethren for their attendance and ongoing support.

Pictures courtesy of Bro S. Kettlewell PM  135

At the regular meeting held on Tuesday 28th Nov 2023, Bro Colin Foster was presented with a 50 year certificate from his Mother Lodge by RWPGM Brother James Bell. Brother Foster was Initiated in Lodge St David in 1972 and has lived in Brazil since 1980. He has been active in the English constitution lodges there, having been District Grand Master from 2006 to 2016.

A large deputation of Brethren from Lodge Prestwick 1060 were also in attendance in order to capture the PGLA Travelling Mallet and the eagle eyed among you will notice RWM Bro Ross Main 1060 sporting some splendid lip foliage as part of a fund raising effort on behalf of Ayrshire Cancer Support.

On this occasion Past Master Brother William Niven took the chair in the Masters absence.

Pictures courtesy of RWM Bro Liam Stewart 1705 / HM 133

On 17th November 2023, the Master, Brother David W. Pattison was accorded the great distiction of Honorary Membership of Lodge St James (Kilwinning) Tarbolton No.135, the Lodge of Robert Burns.

The Master was taken completely by surprise on what he thought was a routine visit to our sister Lodge. 

The honour is well deserved and just recognition for his outstanding efforts during his tenure of office as Master.

On 12th November 2023, the Master and brethren of the Lodge attended the Remembrance Day Church Service held in Mauchline Parish Church before joining the parade of community groups to the War Memorial for a short service and wreath laying ceremony conducted by the Rev Dr Allan S. Vint.

Pictures courtesy of Mrs H. Stewart

On 4 November 2023, SPGM Bro. William Grant led a large Deputation of Brethren from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire to the installation of RWM Bro. David Pattison.

Substitute PGM Bro. Grant's Deputation was also joined by the RWPGM Bro. Tom Wood from the Province of Kilwinning.

In attendance were a large number of brethren from Ayrshire as well as visitors from Glasgow.

The Installing Masters were Bro Peter McClymont and Bro Neil Adair, both Past Masters of Lodge St David.

At the end of the meeting, Bro Grant congratulated Bro. Pattison and his Office-bearers on being installed, commended the Installing Masters for their experience and the quality of their work, and brought fraternal greetings from the Provincial Grand Lodge. He also praised Bro. Pattison for his work in the recent 5 Lodges degree.

After the meeting, a buffet meal was provided and a series of toasts and entertainment by the Brethren ensured a memorable harmony to mark the occasion.

At the end of the evening, RWM Bro. Pattison thanked the Brethren for attending and pledged to visit as many lodges as he could in the coming year.

Pictures courtesy of RWM Bro S. Kettlewell 135

The Lodge celebrated it's 250th Anniversary in the Erskine Hall Tarbolton on the 4th February 2023. The Rededication ceremony was carried out by the Grand Lodge of Scotland,  led by Brother W. Ramsay McGhee - Grand Master Mason.

The Deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire was headed by Provincial Grand Master Brother James Bell. 

Photos courtesy of RWM Bro. S. Kettlewell 135

On Sunday 22 January 2023 the Master laid a wreath at the National Burns Memorial Tower on behalf of the Lodge in memory of Bro Robert Burns.

Photo courtesy of Bro. Robert Stewart PM