PGL Antrim – Stated Communication 26th February 2022. ‘The Future Looks Good for Freemasonry’.

PGL Antrim – Stated Communication 26th February 2022.   ‘The Future Looks Good for Freemasonry’.   A positive and powerful sense of Fraternal Friendship was present & apparent at the February Stated Communication of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand of Antrim.   Some 250 brethren attended, and it was simply wonderful and uplifting to witness the joy and spirit of Brotherhood …

Belfast Volunteers ML No. 439, We are opening up. We are connecting again

We are opening up. We are connecting again. Photo shows RW Bro. George Graham with the Immediate Past Master V. Wor. Bro. Mal Ross and the newly installed WM, Wor. Bro. Brian Whitten (middle) Belfast Volunteers ML No. 439 held its Stated Communication on Friday 11 February. RW Bro. George Graham, Assistant Provincial Grand Master of Antrim was our Guest …

Andrew Henderson Masonic Lodge 512 1921 – 2021

Andrew Henderson Masonic Lodge No.512 – Masonic Centre Whiteabbey 1921 – 2021 On this day, 100 years ago on 11th June 1921 Andrew Henderson Masonic Lodge 512 was Constituted. 10 years ago when a small committee of the Lodge commenced planning and fund raising for this occasion little did we imagine that our Centenary meeting would be on hold due …

Refurbishment of Carrickfergus Masonic Centre

Refurbishment of Carrickfergus Masonic Centre The Social Committee of Carrickfergus Masonic Centre used the opportunity during the lockdown period, with the agreement of the Hall committee, to renovate the ground floor of the building. Ensuring every step of the refurbishment strictly complied with the Government’s rules regarding covid-19, the renovations went ahead. The refurbishment of the bar and festive areas …

Refurbishment of Lisburn Masonic Hall, Belsize Road, Lisburn

Refurbishment of Lisburn Masonic Hall, Belsize Road, Lisburn   The original building, that had been used as a Manse, was purchased in the 1970’s by six (6) masonic lodges, to which an extension was constructed that forms the current premises.   The management of the hall was divided into two committees. The Hall Management Committee (HMC) and the Social Club …

Obituary for R.W. Brother Ivan Miller

It is with great sadness that members of Harp & Crown M.L. No.60 mourn the passing of one of their Senior and Foundation members, R.W. Brother Ivan Miller.  For a few months before his death Ivan fought with courage the knowledge that he had limited life expectancy with a cancer illness.  Ivan was in his 80th year.  He was born …

Death Notice V.W. Brother W.R.T. (Bill) McClenaghan

Death Notice Brethren, it is with great sadness that I must announce the death of V.W. Brother W.R.T. (Bill) McClenaghan earlier today (Monday 29th March 2021), peacefully in Antrim Hospital after a short illness. Bill has been the Provincial Assistant Grand Treasurer since November 2006 and was the Secretary to the South Antrim Committee of Inspection for over ten (10) …

Congratulations to Brother Alistair McGowan who was Awarded an MBE

Brother Alistair McGowan Awarded MBE Bro Alistair McGowan from The Belfast Lodge No.651 was awarded an MBE for services to Sport and Reconciliation in the 2021 New Years’ Honours list. Alistair is CEO of the RUC AA (Police Sports Association) based at Newforge Lane, Belfast. The Sports Association has been in existence for over 90 years and currently has almost …