News from around Ayrshire

News and past events from Ayrshire, Scotland and overseas.

Saltcoats & Ardrossan RAC No. 223

On Wednesday, the 28th May, a deputation from the Provincial Grand RAC of Ayrshire attended Saltcoats and Ardrossan RAC No. 223. While there, I had the privilege of investing M E Companion James B Young PZ with Honorary Grand Rank as 1st Grand Standard Bearer. Companion Young was exalted into 223 on 5 April 1971 and served as First Principal from 1977 to 1979. He is also a past WCN and TIM. For over 50 years, Jim has been a regular attendee of the chapter, carrying out degree work and serving as an Installing Principal on many occasions in his own Chapter and in numerous sister chapters throughout the Province. I think I speak for all companions in the Province in congratulating Jim and wishing him well in the future.

James E Bell
Grand Superintendent

Saltcoats & Ardrossan RAC No. 223

On Saturday, 24th May, a team from Saltcoats & Ardrossan RAC, along with members of sister chapters in Ayrshire, attended Bertram Shotts RAC in Lanarkshire Middle Ward. The 223 Companions conferred the Royal Arch Degree on one progressive candidate; all had a great afternoon of Royal Arch Masonry.

Loudoun RAC No.251 EG 6

A charity degree was held at Loudoun RAC No.251 EG 6 on Saturday 17th May in the presence of deputations from Supreme Grand RAC of Scotland and the Provincial Grand RAC of Ayrshire. An affiliation to the Mark & Excellent Master degree was carried out on a substitute candidate after which the companions sat down to an excellent festive board. We were joined for the meal by Miss Emma McGregor from the Beatson Charity when a cheque for £1000.00 was presented from the chapter by MEC Liam Stewart MEZ.

Well done to the companions of Loudoun RAC for a great achievement.

Bowling

Tournament

On Saturday, 17th May at Glenfield Bowling Club, Irvine RAC No. 255 EG19 won the Ayrshire Royal Arch Triples Competition, with runners up Hurlford Chapter No. 253 EG17. A great day's bowling in the Kilmarnock sunshine.

Commemorative Bench - Tarbolton Fishery

On 11th May, Provincial Grand Superintendent, James E. Bell, attended the dedication ceremony of the commemorative bench to all the Brethren, Companions and Fraters who have cast their last line in support of the fundraising events held at the various fisheries. The Rev.Bro. Steve Clispson carried out the ceremony, supported by Rev.Bro. Alexander Shuttleworth, P.G.M., James Bell, and I.P.G.S. David Ramsey.

Drumclog RAC

Thursday 21st November, Drumclog RAC No. 480, Masonic Hall, Darvel at 7.00 pm

Installation of office bearers.

Saltcoats and Ardrossan RAC

A good turn out of companions at Saltcoats and Ardrossan RAC No. 223 on 26th October for the installation of MEZ Companion James Taylor and Office bearers.