Children’s Charity – Donation to St Peter’s Primary School, Musselburgh
The Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Mid & East Lothian had been talking to the staff at St Peter’s Primary School where they had intimated they would love to have new toys and games for the Nurture room.
After creating a wish list, the staff were all delighted that the donation covered every item in full.
The items purchased can be seen after being presented by Mark Forsyth from The Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Mid & East Lothian.
Children’s Charity BBQ – Sunday 18th August 12:00
A regular event on the calendar – The Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter Children’s Charity BBQ.
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Welcome to all Craft / Chapter Members, Wives, Friends and Families.
This is a fundraiser for the Province’s Children’s Charity. Adults £5.00, Children Free.
Raffle prizes and / or donations would be most welcome.
Currie Creatives – Presentation of Cheque
The Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Mid & East Lothian were proud to present a cheque for the sum of £500 to the Currie Creatives.
Currie Creatives provide Music Therapy to young people with additional support needs.
[Morton McBurnie presenting Cheque to Currie Creatives]
Children’s Charity – Saltersgate School
Saltersgate is a school in Mid Lothian for children and young people with additional support needs. The school provides support for children between the ages of 4 to 18.
The school is located in Dalkeith Schools Community Campus.
The Provincial grand Royal Arch Chapter of Mid & East Lothian got in touch to see if there’s anything we could help the school with on a financial basis.
We asked the school to provide us with a wish list of items, with the hope that we could at least help them on their way to achieving their goals. Some items on the wish list were items like – Large White Board, Sand and Water Tray, Water Wall board for sensory garden, Swimming noodles and equipment to facilitate floor curling.
The total cost of these items was £2000.00.
Due to the funds raised for our Children’s Charity, we are happy to say we have managed to secure funding for all the items on the wish list, and hope to help the school with their purchase in the near future.
We are pleased to inform you that on the 27th March 2024, MEC Andrew S McKeen and Bill Annand represented The Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Mid & East Lothian in the presentation of a cheque for £2000 to Jane Minelly, Head Teacher of the Saltersgate School in Dalkeith.
The funds will be used to update equipment to assist the children with Special Needs. Andy and Bill enjoyed their time with the children and thank Jane for her hospitality. She thanked the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Mid & East Lothian for the generous donation.
Preston Tower Cork Degree
The Preston Tower Royal Arch No.499 hosted a Cork degree on Friday 5th April. This is a rare, but fun degree held for the purposes of raising money for Children’s Charity.
The event was well attended, enjoyed by everyone and raised the sum of £650 on the night.
Preston Tower would like to thank all who attended and will look forward to allocating the funds raised to local Children’s Charities in the near future.
M.E.C. Mark Forsyth 1st Principal of Forresters No.815 with Supreme Grand Office Bearer
M.E.C. Mark Forsyth took great pleasure in extending his very warm welcome to M.E.C. Earnest Yong, Third Grand Principal of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland during their recent Provincial Visitation.
M.E.C. Earnest Yong who lives and works in Malaysia was on various Masonic duties in Scotland when he took the opportunity to accompany the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Mid & East Lothian, who were carrying out one of their Visitations to the Forresters Royal Arch Chapter No.815 in Tranent, East Lothian.
Installation of The Grand Superintendent of PGRAC Mid & East Lothian 2024-2029
The Installation of The Provincial Grand Superintendent & His Commissioned Office Bearers of Mid & East Lothian was carried out on Saturday 10th February 2024 by M.E.C. Joseph J Morrow – 1st Grand Principal of The Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland, assisted by his excellent team.
It was an excellent day which was very well attended by the Sister Provinces throughout Scotland. The Installation work from Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter was once again second to none.
Please welcome your new team:
Grand Superintendent – M.E.C. Walter Archibald P.Z.
Depute Grand Superintendent – M.E.C. Alexander Colgan P.Z.
Provincial Grand H – M.E.C. John Scott P.Z.
Provincial Grand J – M.E.C. George Veal P.Z.
Provincial Grand Scribe E – M.E.C. Morton McBurney P.Z.
Provincial Grand Scribe N – M.E.C. Mark Forsyth P.Z.
Grand Superintendents Children’s Charity BBQ – 20th August 2023
There has been a rumour that the BBQ is no longer going ahead – but fear not it’s definitely on.
So once again remember that it’s a family event, so bring along your children and grand children for a fun day with music, games and of course – Burgers, Sausages and Chicken cooked to Michelin Star quality by Walter Archibald.
To enable this event to generate funds for the Children’s Charity we will need raffle prizes, donations, food (BBQ food, crisps, juice & treats). Speak to any of the Provincial Team when out and about for more information.
We look forward to seeing you on the day!
Companion Irvine Roy – Colinton & Currie RAC No.431
Irvine was the Captain of the Third Veil, and on many occasions carried out the duties of 3rd Sojourner. He was also Chaplain in the Cryptic Council and in Lodge Colinton and Currie.
We first heard the news that Irvine had suffered a heart attack and had been admitted to hospital on the 19th June 2023. Sadly, Irvine passed away in St John’s Hospital in Livingston on 26th June.
His funeral has now been arranged and will be held on the 12th of July at 10am in Kirk of Calder, Mid Calder and thereafter at Almondell Cemetery East Calder.
Mrs Roy is inviting everyone that is able to come, to the Bankton House Hotel Livingston.
Grand Superintendents Children’s Charity BBQ – 20th August 2023
Following on from last years very successful fundraiser, this year it will be held on Sunday 20th August 2023.
This is a family event, so bring along your children and grand children for a fun day with music, games and of course – Burgers, Sausages and Chicken cooked to Michelin Star quality by Walter Archibald.
To enable this event to generate funds for the Children’s Charity we will need raffle prizes, donations, food (BBQ food, crisps, juice & treats). Speak to any of the Provincial Team when out and about for more information.
Also, if you have a large BBQ grill you are willing to donate, or loan on the day – that would be greatly appreciated.
Preston Tower RAC No.499 Centenary Celebration
Preston Tower (eventually) managed to celebrate their Centenary two years late, firstly due to COVID 19 and secondly due to storm damage to the roof.
The celebration was extremely well attended with visitors throughout the Province and beyond, as well as the team from Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland, headed by Depute Grand First Principal MEC David Niven.
The Companions celebrated in style with the usual Toasts and a fine meal from the hands of MEC Robert McKenzie and Bro. Alex Scott.
Raffle Prize Request for Annual Convocation – 18th March 2023
MEC David Leitch PGJ is appealing for Companions to donate raffle prizes for the Children’s Charity draw which will be taking place at the Annual Convocation on 18th March 2023.
All donations will be greatly received!
MEC John Cormack PZ Preston Tower No.499
It is with great sadness we report the passing to Grand Lodge and Chapter above of MEC John Cormack on Friday 30th December 2022. Our thoughts are with Linda and the family at this sad time.
From all at Preston Tower Royal Arch Chapter No.499
Donation of £1k presented to the First Grand Principal
Donation of £1k presented to the First Grand Principal M.E. Companion Joseph John Morrow on behalf of the Province of Mid and East Lothian by M.E. Companion William Annand P.G. Scribe E.
Grand Superintendents Children’s Charity BBQ – 5th June 2022
A BBQ and fun day was held on the premises of Lodge Dalkeith No.10 in aid of The Grand Superintendents Children’s Charity fund.
The event was very well attended by Companions, Partners and Children. Everyone was well looked after with free juice and sweets for all the children in attendance and food galore in the shape of Burgers, Sausages, Chicken and Hot Dogs.
The children (and some of the adults) were entertained with a ‘Whack a Rat’ game amongst others.
Thanks to the generous donation of prizes, the raffle and a fee for all attending adults, over £200 was raised for the cause.
Congratulations to MEC Walter Archibald and all who helped out with the extensive preparation for this event.
It is hoped that this will be held annually occurring on the first Sunday in the Month of June.
Castle Park RAC No.520 Centenary Celebration – March 2022
It was a great pleasure for Castle Park Royal Arch Chapter, within the Province of Mid & East Lothian, that after two years of inactivity due to the Covid 19 Global Pandemic, the Centenary Celebration went ahead as planned.
The Ceremony was carried out by The Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland and was the first such Ceremony to be performed since the lockdown.
Needless to say, it was all done with exactly the same finesse and to the usual high standards we have all come to see from the team, headed by MEC John J Morrow CBE, Q.C., LL.D, First Grand Principal of Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland.
Thanks to Bro. Murrie Thomson P.M. from Lodge Kirkliston Maitland No.482 for the photography.
Charity Donation to Prestonpans After School Club
A Cork Degree held in Preston Tower R.A.C. No.499 raised the sum of £550.00 which was donated to The Prestonpans After School club for the purchase of three bikes or carts which can be used by children with various needs.
The Companions making this donation are
George Wilkie, Stuart Murray, John Cunningham and Bobby Irvine.
All are member of the local Royal Arch Chapter
Preston Tower No.499.
Visit to the Iris Murdoch Building
A visit to the Iris Murdoch Building on Saturday 27th July 2019 between 10.30 am and 2.30 pm has been arranged with an invitation to your Grand Superintendent, Companions and Partners.
As you aware this was the chosen Charity of Supreme Grand Chapter on the run up to their Bi-centenary celebrations.
This visit will allow you see around the Centre and receive an update on
what use has been made of the Funds so generously donated by the Members of our Order.
Any Companion wishing to attend should contact Bill Annand Provincial Grand Scribe E.
50th Anniversary for Forresters RAC No.815
On Saturday 8th June 2019, Forresters Royal Arch Chapter will be having a re-dedication ceremony carried out by the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Mid & East Lothian at Rannoch House, Tranent, East Lothian starting at 1pm.
The first candidate to go through the Royal Arch in Tranent was M.E.C. Richard Park who is currently the First Principal of the Chapter, and the First Principal who conducted the degree’s will also be in attendance.
Tickets are priced at £10.00 each and are available from M.E.C. Walter Archibald P.Z.
Bob McCutchion Bowling Trophy
The Bob McCutchion Trophy will take place at Gorebridge Bowling Club on the 18th of May. We would ask that anyone wishing to attend the event please let John Scott, Davie Weir, Walter Archibald, Davie Leitch, Alex Colgan, George Veal or Andrew McKeen know ASAP so catering can be arranged.
All Chapters within the Province of Mid & East Lothian are eligible to participate. You don’t have to be a Bowler to take part – just come along & enjoy the day which starts at 12:30 for 13:00.
Mark Forsyth will be running the usual raffle for the Childrens Charity & a donation of prizes would be much appreciated.