I am very grateful to my old friend Very Wor Bro Grahame Todd, Past Senior Grand Warden of The Provincial Grand Lodge of Antrim and the new Almoner of Olderfleet Lodge No 501 for his kinvitation to attend the Installation ceremony of Olderfleet Lodge. Our Guest of honour last night was Right Wor Bro George M. Graham, one of the …
Just home from a late evening in Ballymoney at the Installation of Wor Bro Alan Callaghan, as the new Worshipful Master in The Lodge of St John No 330 Ballymoney. Our guest of honour for the evening was Right Wor Bro George Graham, who was supported by a good number of distinguished guests including a number of past and present …
My starting point for a busy Masonic year in 2025, began with the Installation of my mother Lodge No 280 Moyarget yesterday afternoon. Our Guest of Honour was Rt Wor Bro George Graham who was delighted to see the Halll filled to capacity. Our meeting began promptly at 3.30pm under Wor Bro Stanley Stewart, our outgoing Master. He had a …
This morning the Worshipful Master of Alfred’s Lodge 59, W. Brother Colin Beckinsale accompanied by W. Brother Hugh Blair and the Lodge Secretary W. Brother Michael Snodden handed over the lodges annual gifts to the Woman’s Aid toy appeal, in discussions with the Charity, the lodge for 2025 will take a different direction, rather than toys, vouchers will be purchased …
NIMUFA (Northern Ireland Masonic Ulster Fry Association), Straid Masonic Breakfast Club along with the Belfast Masonic Charities donated over 100 plus toys to Mission Christmas, this was the second year by the group to get involved with Mission Christmas 🎄 we would like to thank all Masons who donated to this very worthy cause. Kind regards W. Brother Paul Williamson
This morning we had our last Straid breakfast for 2024 and celebrated it by wearing our Christmas Jumpers, it was also our last chance to donate to the Cash for Kids Christmas Appeal. What a great result with over a 100 toys being donated by Masons who attend the Breakfast at Straid Hall from around the province. The toys will …
Brethren, we are now in those final few days before the arrival of Christmas, and preparations are well underway for the Big Day. Tonight the Six Mile Valley District Masonic Charity Committee held their Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in Saint Bride’s Church in the Parish of Kilbride. This beautiful old church with its Christmas Tree lit up …
Another cold and frosty evening, as I made my way up to the Whiteabbey Masonic Centre to join with the Brethren of Richview Masonic Lodge No 711 and their guests for their final meeting and the return of their Warrant after some 77 years’ service to the Masonic Order in Ireland. There were many present from The Masonic Old Boys …
Photo’s of the lodge members and Visitors, such as the Provincial Assistant Grand Master, R.W. Brother Paul Harvey attended our meeting. All in all another great night and a lovely festive board…
photos of the damage at Ballylumford. The old station, now closed survived intact and sadly, the new station took the damage. I made good time down the Browns Bay Road, arriving at the Islandmagee Hall, as the final preparations were completed. I was met with a nice warm glass of non-alcoholic mulled wine, which was very tasty indeed. The downstairs …
