Lodge News

The eighth annual Sportsman's Dinner was held on Friday 18th April and was enjoyed by over 180 brethren and their guests. The guest speakers were Bobby Tate a former Grade 1 referee, Peter Brown of HBoS and John McKelvie a former Govan policeman.  The evening raised £4,200 for MacMillan Cancer Care who were represented by Ms Susan Nimmo who presented to R.W.M Chris Kerr the Richard Hambro Award.  This award recognises all the work Bro. Chris has put in to fundraising for MacMillan.  As noted below, over £16,000 has been raised over the past three years.

Next year's dinner is on 24th April 2009 when the speakers will include John Gilligan, Joe Camay and Kenny Clark a local Grade 1 referee.

On Thursday 6th December 2007, in the Masonic Temple, Maxwellton Road, Bro Christopher D. Kerr was installed as Right Worshipful Master of Lodge Renfrew County Kilwinning No. 370.  The Installing Masters were Bro. Alexander F. Dempsie P.M. and Bro Christopher A. Rae P.M.  Around one hundred and twenty brethren were present and the occasion was further enhanced by the presence of the Provincial Grand Master and three Past Provincial Grand Masters.

(l to r) P.P.G.M. Frank Johnstone, P.P.G.M. Dixon J Drye, Installing Master Alex F Dempsie P.M., R.W.M. Christopher D Kerr,  P.G.M. David A Reid, P.P.G.M. Alexander G Hutton.

At the Regular Meeting at Maxwellton Road on Thursday 8th November 2007, the Lodge again opened its doors to non Masonic organisations in order to present them with cheques.  After a most interesting introduction from Bro Tom Nixon PM, The RWM Bro Edward Breadon made the following presentations:  Alzheimers Scotland - £200, The Boys Brigade - £200 and The Boy Scouts - £200. The largest cheque on the night, however, was destined for MacMillan Cancer Relief.  The evening's donation of £5,578.68 brought the Lodge's total giving to MacMillan Cancer Relief over the last three years to £16,633.25 - a splendid effort of which the Lodge is justly proud.

At the Regular Meeting at Maxwellton Road on Thursday 9th November 2006, The RWM George Fotheringham had the rare distinction of presenting not one, but two Diplomas celebrating 50 year's service to Freemasonry.  The sprightly recipients were Bro William Muirhead PM and the present  Lodge Chaplain, Bro Derek Bateman.  They were heartily applauded by those present.