PGL of ABERDEENSHIRE WEST

Presentations to Lodge Waterton’s Nominated Charities

Top photograph – RWM Bro Derek Lovie hands over a cheque to Gail Thomson who was representing “A Bear named Buttony” which is a charity that supports children and young people who have a stoma.

The next photograph shows Bro. Lovie handing over a cheque to Guy from “The Seed Box” which is a local charity based in Balogie Aboyne. The Seed Box provides a day service for adults with additional support needs, who are presently unable to work in mainstream employment.

In the third photograph Bro Lovie is seen handing over a cheque to Jennifer and Fiona from “Sands“. Sands exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth, whenever this happened and for as long as they need support.

In the last photograph Bro Lovie is seen handing over a cheque to Martin and Murron from “Camphill School”. Camphill School Aberdeen is an independent charity supporting children and young people – many with additional support needs – to reach their fullest potential.

Brother Norman Bray joined Lodge St John Bucksburn 795 in 1972, and later Affiliated to Lodge Leask No 1084,

PM Bro. Norman Will accompanied by PM Bro. Brian Melvin Lodge St John No 795 travelled to Maud and presented him with his 50 year Jubilee Certificate on behalf of his Mother Lodge

Also present was the Provincial Grand Master of Aberdeenshire East Bro Dr Douglas Nicol

During the evening, Bro Bray was also nominated as RWM of Lodge Leask 1084 – a truly memorable night for him.

Lodge St Anthony Inverurie No 154 will be holding a Bingo fundraising evening in the Ashvale Inverurie see poster below:

Lodge Brimmond No 1535 will be conducting a Remembrance Service on Sunday 12th November 2023 in the Oldmachar Church, 6 Ashwood Park, Bridge of Don AB22 8PR – 14.00hrs for a 14.30hrs start.

There will be light refreshments available immediately after the Service in the Church Hall to which all are cordially invited

The Lodge Leuchar Annual Devine Service will be held within the Lodge rooms at Peterculter on Sunday 5th November 2023 at 14.00 hrs

Brethern are encouraged to wear their regalia and friends and family are most welcome to attend

Date for your diaries

Sunday 19th November at 7.30pm

Venue: Village Hall Braemar

PGMM Bro. Marcus Humphrey will be delivering a talk on Freemasonry in Upper Deeside

Cost £3.00 per person towards Hall funds and all interested are welcome to attend

Due to the worsening weather conditions, the RWM and Office bearers of Lodge Tap o’ Noth No 1210 have decided to cancel tonight’s Regular meeting (Thursday 19th October)

Apologies for the short notice but please advise any Brethren who you know might be contemplating making the trip to Huntly tonight.

Visit by Lodge St Nathalan of Tullich-in-Mar No 259

Regrettably, the visit to Lodge Strathdon Forbeston No 1358 by Lodge St Nathalan of Tullich-in-Mar No 259 to work a 3rd Degree on Tuesday 3rd October 2023 has had to be postponed.

It is hoped that this can be re-arranged for a future date.

Lodge Strathdon Forbeston No 1358 will now instead conduct a business meeting on Tuesday 3rd October

This year the Provincial Grand Lodge of Aberdeenshire West is holding their Masters’ Black Tie Dinner on Friday 6th October.

The Venue is the Royal Northern and University Club in Albyn Place Aberdeen. 7.00pm for 7.30pm

This year’s guest speaker is the renowned Scottish advocate Mr Donald R. Findlay KC

The cost of the event is £40.00 and is open to all Reigning Masters, Past Masters and Worshipful Wardens.

Payment can be made to Provincial Treasurer Bro Ross Cook or by BACS transfer to the PGL bank account details are:

Account number :00745303. Sort Code : 80-06-19

Hope to see you all there