Due to an outbreak of Covid – 19 RWM Bro. McKay has decided to CANCELL tonight’s scheduled Regular Meeting.

Due to the uncertainty if power will be restored in Strathdon today, RWM Bro. Barclay has decided to CANCELL tonight’s scheduled Regular Meeting in the Lonach Hall.

Brethren of Lodge Strathdon Forbeston No 1358, accompanied by Santa (aka Bro. Tom Rodger) delivered Selection Boxes to the Strathdon Primary School pupils who had been singing Carols to the Sheltered Housing residents at Doune Court. Tinkerbell, the wee cuddy, is waiting patiently for her Master!!!

Following recent directives from the Scottish Government, Lodge Vale of Alford has decided to cancel their Regular Meeting on Wednesday 5th January 2022.

If restrictions allow, it is proposed to hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday 2nd February 2022 when a Third Degree is scheduled to be worked.

The Installation of Office Bearers is planned to take place on Wednesday 2nd March 2022

Due to the uncertainty surrounding legal requirements to be adopted by Lodges caused by the recent upsurge in the Omicron strain of Coronavirus, Lodge St Anthony No 154 has decided to postpone their Installation Meeting which was scheduled to take place on Monday 27th December 2021

The intention is to carry out the Installation of Office Bearers now on Monday 17th January 2022

Due to severe damage caused to the Lodge buildings at Kemnay, Lodge St Bryde No 991 has relocated to the Masonic Lodge 22 High Street Inverurie AB51 3XQ

Meeting dates are held monthly from 4th Thursday in September through to 4th Thursday in April. The Lodge will tyle at 7.30pm. The next Meeting is scheduled for Thursday 27th January 2022 which will be the Election of Office Bearers meeting followed by the Installation of Office Bearers on Thursday 24th February 2022.

Car parking spaces are available next to the Lodge and are free for evening use. The car park has spaces for around 18 cars.

A warm welcome is assured for all visiting Brethren

Please note that the date for the Installation of Office Bearers at Lodge Vale of Alford No 910 has been moved from Wednesday 15th December 2021 to Wednesday 5th January 2022. The Regular meeting on Wednesday 15th December 2021 has been cancelled.

Lodge Brimmond No 1535 are holding their annual Remembrance Service on Sunday 14th November 2021. Please note the change of venue – this year the Remembrance Service will be held in Hilton High Church, 1 -3 Hilton Drive Aberdeen AB24 4NQ commencing at 3.00pm. All will be made very welcome.

After some 40 odd years of sterling service supplying teas, home bakes and “fine pieces” to the Brethren and visitors to Lodge Strathdon Forbeston No 1358, Mrs. Gladys Thomson has decided to hang up her apron and retire. RWM Bro Barclay, accompanied by 7 Brethren form the Lodge, paid a visit to Gladys and presented her with a cheque, a bouquet of flowers and a bone china cup and coaster set as a small token of appreciation from the Lodge. Gladys then treated the Brethren to a cup of tea and one last taste of her excellent home bakes……

Gladys with RWM Bro Barclay and Brethren from Lodge Strathdon Forbeston No 1358

Mrs Gladys Thomson receiving her gifts from RWM Bro Bill Barclay

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Aberdeenshire West has just completed a series of deliveries to Food Banks, operated by the Trussell Triust, in Banchory, Inverurie and Huntly

The deliveries were made by PGM Bro Jim Anderson accompanied by the the PGM’s of Lodges operating in the respective areas.

Top photo – RWM Bro. S.Park of Lodge St Ternan No 443 Banchory with the PGM Bro Anderson

Middle photo – RWM Bro G. Morrice of Lodge St John No 745 Huntly with the PGM Bro. Anderson

Bottom photo – RWM Bro. A. Brown of Lodge St Anthony No 154 Inverurie with the PGM Bro Anderson

The monetary value of the donations amounted to £1000.00 in total