Here you will find any news of forthcoming events and updates on the Temple building work.

THU 30th OCTOBER:   SYLLABUS UPDATED & PHOTOS ADDED

  • The syllabus for the remainder of Session 2008-09 has now been updated in the 'Meetings' section.
  • New photos of the Lodge re-building work getting underway have been added to the 'Gallery' page. Thanks to Bro. Cornelius Coward PM for sending these in.

TUE 23rd SEPTEMBER:   NEW PHOTOS ADDED

  • The 'History' page now has a sub-category for 'Photos From the Past'. This includes Bro. Archie Glass PM's photos as well as a contribution from Bro. Cornelius Coward PM who has also kindly sent in some images - great moments in time captured on camera.

THU 28th AUGUST:   PAST MASTERS PAGE UPDATED

  • The 'Past Masters' page has now been updated with a comprehensive list of all former RWMs of the Lodge.

              Thanks to Bro. Jim Livingstone PM for providing the details for inclusion.

SAT 23rd AUGUST:   NEW PHOTOS ADDED

  • The 'History' page has now been updated with photos from the Lodge in 1960. These have been kindly supplied by Bro. Archie Glass PM.

              If you have any material you feel would be suitable for inclusion please let us know!

MON 16th JUNE:   ORR MASONIC BOWLING TROPHY WINNERS!

  • Congratulations to the rink from Lodge 626 who won the Orr Masonic Bowling Trophy in a hard fought contest at the Grosvenor Bowling Club on Saturday the 14th June.  The winning rink, with skip Past Master Brother Stewart McLure, supported by Brothers Tom Downie, Norrie Henderson and Peter Jack, just edged out Lodge Greenock Kilwinning No. XII 

            Full story will appear on the Provincial Website at: http://www.pglrw.org/

            Well done Brethren!

MON 9th JUNE:   TEMPLE UPDATE

  • GOOD NEWS!

If you have passed the Lodge recently, you will be aware of the work which has been taking place to clear the site of debris following the fire. This has enabled a full inspection to take place and it is now accepted that the fire has caused major damage to the walls separating the main hall from the front and rear sections. At first this sounds like more bad news but in fact, it is working out very much in our favour. It means that rather than having to reinstate the building in its old format, an opportunity now exists to reshape the Lodge to provide a Temple more suitable to modern day requirements.

Following a number of recent meetings with the various parties concerned, a round-table meeting took place with all parties on Wed 4th June attended by the Right Worshipful Master and Secretary. It is now agreed to proceed with the work to reinstate the building but with the facilities, which were previously located at the rear of the building, moved to the front, including the bar, lounge, kitchen and Master's room.

Subject to final approval by our loss adjustor, it is hoped that the work will commence within 6 weeks and once started, should take around 10 - 14 weeks with a target completion date around the end of October.

A more detailed bulletin will be issued to all members with e-mail access shortly.

Bro. J P Livingstone (PM) - Acting Secretary

SAT 17th MAY:   TEMPLE UPDATE + GARDEN PARTY

  • I am pleased to announce that following lengthy discussions between the insurers, work has now started on clearing the site at John Street. This will pave the way for reconstruction work to commence, hopefully in the very near future. This progress is down to great efforts behind-the-scenes by the RWM and his office bearers, to which we are most grateful.
  • The Lodge will be taking part in the Gourock Garden Party within the walled gardens of Darroch Park on Sunday 15th June. We will be providing a BBQ full of the usual culinary delights, and any support would be appreciated. Maybe you could don the 'apron' for half an hour, or alternatively just come along and buy a burger! We hope to see you there!

TUE 25th MAR:   NEW PHOTOS ADDED

  • New photos of the Lodge have been added to the Gallery page. Hopefully the barriers will be removed soon and we will be able to see the Temple in its usual splendour once the restoration work has been completed.

TUE 18th MAR:   WEBSITE APPEAL

  • I would like to appeal to all Brethren to have a think of what they would like to see on the Lodge website. If there are any suggestions for improvements or additions to the site, please let me know. Likewise, If you have any old photos of the Lodge, articles or any other points of interest you feel would enhance the site, please get in touch using the Contact Form.

            - It is your website Brethren so get the thinking caps on!

TUE 12th FEB:   FIRE AT JOHN ST TEMPLE

  •  See following link for a statement by Bro. Secretary Jim Livingstone:  Inverclyde Now

               - Images of the blaze can be found in the 'Gallery' page.

MON 28th JAN:   STAMP APPEAL

  • Bro. Bill Cumlish is collecting used postage stamps in aid of Ardgowan Hospice. Please spare a moment of your time to remove any stamps from your mail, leaving a 0.25" border and pass them onto Bro. Bill when you can. This is a most worthy local cause & I am sure many of us know of someone who has benefited from their care at some time.