Open Doors Day Sunday 18th. June 2:00 - 4:00pm

CHEQUE PRESNTATION

For the last three years Lodge Ugie #939 has thrown open its doors during the Mintlaw Gala Weekend to general public, in order that people who wish to, may view the Lodge rooms, Lodge records, regalia artefacts, etc. This year representatives from many of the other Masonic bodies in the area were invited to attend and represent their Order.

RWM Bro. Joe Brice RWM's regaliaOn hand to oversee the proceedings...

R.W.M. Bro. Joe Brice
Brethren of Lodge Ugie #939 Brethren of Lodge Ugie #939

(L-R)

Kevin Grant / William Kidd / Joe Brice / Phil Corbett / Ian Bain
Alfred Davidson Provincial Grand Masters regalia

 

R.W. Provincial Grand Master of Aberdeenshire East

Bro. Alfred Davidson
John Southworth - Royal Arch St. Andrew Royal Arch Chapter #146

Past PZ Comp. John Southworth

Honorary 2nd. Principle of Provincial Grand Chapter of Aberdeenshire
Knights Templar Keith Preceptory #19

District of Aberdeen, Banff & Kincardine

(L) Eminent Frater Malcolm Glennie

Past Preceptor / District Grand Marshall / Honorary Grand Herald of the Great Priory of Scotland

(R) Venerable Frater Tom Buchan

Past Preceptor / Member of the Grand Masters Guard of Honour
Ye Corporation O'Squaremen Buchan Shed #4 - Ye Corporation O'Squaremen

(L) Worthy Deacon Gordon Hanton

(R) Auld Deacon Brian Dempster
Alex Daniel - Royal Ark Mariners Keith Royal Ark Mariners Lodge #44

Past Worshipful Commander Noah Comp. Alex Daniel
Nicky Stephen - Conclave Buchan Conclave #76

Illustrious Knight Nicky Stephen

Past Most Puissant Sovereign

Honorary Grand Prefect Grand Imperial Council of Scotland
Nicky Stephen - 18th. (18th. Degree)  Princes Rose Croix #217

Excellent & Perfect J.W. Comp. Nicky Stephen
Nicky Stephen - Eric Grant Cryptic Council ApronSolomon Cryptic Council #38

(R) Comp. Eric Grant
Douglas Nicol Lodge Felix #355

Worshipful Junior Warden Douglas Nicol

P.M of Lodge Leask #1084

Grand Steward (Grand Lodge of Scotland)

Provincial Grand Bible Bearer (Aberdeenshire East)

Proxy WSW Lodge Thistle #1014 (Barbados)

...not all Lodge regalia is blue.
Lodge Ugie #939

P.M. Bro. Ian Bain

wearing the very familiar blue Lodge regalia
Lodge Ugie #939 Open Day Getting busy..!
Lodge Ugie #939 Open Day - Members in regalia All ye in fancy dress...

(L-R)

Malcolm Glennie / Brian Dempster / John Southworth / Nicky Stephen /

Douglas Nicol / Alex Daniel / Gordon Hanton / Tom Buchan

Photographs: Dave Cooknell

Books & newspaper clippings on display    A sample of some of the many Masonic themed books that are available.

 

Text Box: To one & all,  Just a short note to express sincere thanks from the RWM and members of Lodge Ugie #939 for coming along and supporting our open doors day event on Sunday 18th June. I am sure you will share the same view as ourselves, in that it was a most informative and worthwhile occasion, not only for Freemasons, but for the general public as well. There was a good spirit and camaraderie amongst those in attendance, with many different regalias' and Masonic artefacts on view.  The visitors comments were encouraging, ranging from “good and worthwhile” to “splendid and absolutely fantastic.”  Occasions like these give Freemasons the opportunity to explain the truth about the fraternity and help dispel many of the rumours and myths that exist.  People will have been enlightened by their visit and I am sure your contribution will have made a lasting impression on them. Hopefully this event will have inspired you to take part in, or indeed organise a similar event in your own Lodge, or in other Lodges in the future, where you can help promote the truth about what Masonic Orders do, and the good causes they support. The sum of £130.00 was raised during this event and this sum will be handed over to representatives of Mintlaw Gala Committee at a future date which will be posted on our website and all will be most welcome to attend. Any comments or suggestions you have will be gratefully received, as we hope to stage a similar event again during next year’s village gala. Once again, many thanks for your help, it was greatly appreciated and we hope you enjoyed the day.        Yours fraternally,     Ian J Bain  Secretary, Lodge Ugie #939.