On which day and date, a regular Meeting was held within the Masonic Hall 14 Maddiston Road Brighton’s at 1930hrs. Present were the Right Worshipful Master Bro Ian Simpson, office bearers and Brethren as per the attendance register. 71 brethren signed the tyle 45 brethren from lodge Polmont 26 visitors and apologies were received from 18 and there was a total of 18 visiting lodges in attendance

Opening

The lodge was opened in the 1st degree in due and ancient form. The RWM welcomed all into the lodge and to the brethren of lodge Polmont he offered his thanks for their continued support a warm welcome was extended to the visiting brethren from the sister lodges both within and out with the Province of Stirlingshire, the RWM then called on the brethren of lodge Polmont to afford the visitors a very warm welcome the RWM then extended an invitation to all qualified brethren to join him here in East to assist in the duties of the evening.

Minutes

The minutes of the last regular meeting held on Wednesday the 11 th of March 2026 which having been previously disseminated via email was approved proposed by WSW Bro Alan Banks and seconded by WJW Bro Graham Black there was no further business arising from these minutes.

Accounts

The Bro Treasurer reported that there were only the usual standing orders and direct debits.

Almoners Report

There was no almoners report to give but rest assured if there is any brother requiring a visit the RWM would organise a visit or if any brother knows of anyone requiring a visit to let the lodge

Visitations

The WJW Bro Graham Black gave reports of the visitations that he with various brethren had made commencing with Thursday the 12 th of March Strathendrick No 780 1 st degree accompanied by the IPM and Bro David Stewart, Saturday the 14 th of March Stirling Royal Arch No 76 for their annual installation where the RWM delivered the 2 nd degree tools, Tuesday the 17 th of March lodge Zetland No 391 for a 1 st degree present were the RWM, DM, IPM and the WSW, Wednesday the 18 th of March lodge St John Slamannan No 484 3 rd degree present were the WSW, WJW, Bro I Penman, Bro S Alston, Bro T Hardie and Bro A Croy, Thursday the 19^th of March lodge Buchanan Killearn No 1419 3^rd degree carried out by the PGLS our WJW delivered the working tools , Present were the RWM and DM. Thursday the 19^th of March lodge Buchan St John No 636 3^rd degree present were WSW, Bro S Baxter. Friday the 26^th of March lodge Pioneer No 1305 annual installation present were the IPM and HM Bro P Neilson who was also one of the installing masters, Tuesday the 24 th of March lodge St John Falkirk No 16 2nd degree using the McBride ritual conferred by Old Kilpatrick No 1309 present were the IPM, Bro S Alston, Bro T Hardie, WSW and a very large deputation of brethren from Chester and North Wales and on each and every occasion WJW Bro Graham Black, WSW Bro Alan Banks and various brethren who were out visiting the various lodges were charged to convey warm and fraternal greetings at their earliest return to their mother lodge, Our RWM thanked all who took the time to visit and for promoting lodge Polmont over the last few weeks the RWM then asked the brethren to give a vote of thanks for the various visits that were made.

Receiving the Deputation from Chester and North Wales

The RWM instructed the Bro DOC to retire and introduce the deputation from North Wales and Chester into the lodge and with the rods manned and with the sound of the pipes and drums the deputation entered the lodge headed on this occasion by Worthy Bro Ray Houlbrook Past Provincial Senior Grand Warden of North Wales and accompanied by the reigning Worthy Master John Dunne of Belgrave lodge No 5711 with Provincial Steward Bro Chris Goulden of Cheshire and after a brief exchange of fraternal greetings they were invited to take their rightful place in the East by the RWM which was readily accepted with the remainder of the deputation finding a seat in the body of the lodge.

Receiving the Past Masters

The RWM instructed the Bro DOC to retire and to introduce the drooth of Past Masters and with the rods manned they entered the lodge to the sound of the pipes and drums headed on this occasion by PM Bro Alan Curr and after a brief exchange of fraternal greetings they were invited to take their rightful place in the East by the RWM.

The RWM tendered the gavel the emblem of power and authority to PM Bro A Curr in order to confer the 3rd or high and sublime degree of a Master Mason on Bro Barry McNee and with a few exchanges of words and best wishes for the evening Bro A Curr conferred the 3 rd degree ceremonial which was carried out with the most solemn, Precise and dignified manner as practiced by the RWM and Past Masters of lodge Polmont 793, at the conclusion of the degree acting RWM Bro A Curr PM along with the RWM Bro I Simpson were the first to congratulate Bro McNee on becoming lodge Polmont’s newest Master Mason and to introduce him to the brethren, addressing the brethren and distinguished East he charged the brethren ever to meet, greet and treat Bro McNee as such but in the meantime, give him a very warm welcome among us. Bro Curr PM thanked the Past Masters for taking office and carrying out an exceptional degree, Thanking the brethren from South of the border on visiting lodge Polmont to witness the Past Master’s degree, to Bro Barry McNee on the way he conducted himself to Bro Greg McCulloch and Bro Peter Andreson for the introduction of the pipes and drums and Bro McCulloch for the solo to Bro John Galloway for his musical accompaniment, thanking the brethren for their silence in the lodge finishing by thanking the RWM for the opportunity of sitting the chair of our mother Lodge.

The RWM thanked Bro A Curr PM on the way in which he and his team of Past Masters conferred the 3rd degree saying “it was up to the usual high standards which is always expected from lodge Polmont” he then asked the brethren to put their hands together for a hearty vote of thanks. The RWM then invited the Past Masters to retire and to stay behind for some lodge hospitality which was readily accepted but before retiring Bro A Curr PM asked permission to take Bro B McNee along with the Past masters which was readily granted the Past Masters retired to the rods being manned and the musical accompaniment of the pipes and drums.

The RWM then invited the deputation to retire and to stay behind for some lodge hospitality which was readily accepted the deputation retired to the rods being manned and the musical accompaniment of the pipes and drums.

Thanks

The RWM thanked the brethren in the columns for their quiet attention during the ceremonial and that the brethren once again show their appreciation in their absence to the degree team for  a job well done, to the members of Lodge Polmont he once again thanked them for their  continued support and to the visitors he thanked them for their attendance and asked that they take warm and fraternal greetings from Lodge Polmont back to their mother lodges at their earliest convenience and asked the brethren of lodge Polmont give the visitors a hearty vote of thanks, the RWM then went on to thank Bro John Galloway for his musical accompaniment, Bro Greig McCulloch for playing the pipes, Bro Peter Anderson for the drums all of which greatly enhances any degree work.

Invitation to speak

The DM Bro Malcolm Hamilton replied on behalf of the visiting brethren for the warmth and cordiality on entering the lodge something that has always come to be expected at lodge Polmont congratulating the RWM for an exceptional 3 rd degree carried out by PM Bro Alan Curr and the Past Masters of lodge Polmont 793 congratulating in his absence Bro Barry McNee on becoming lodge Polmont's newest Master Mason he also thanked Bro John Galloway for his musical accompaniment and Bro Greig McCulloch for the pipes and Bro Peter Anderson for the drums finishing off by bringing warm and fraternal greetings from all the visiting sister lodges but more in particular his own mother lodge, lodge Camelon 1456.

Intimations

The RWM gave the following intimations. Thursday the 26 th of March lodge Polmont is conferring the 2nd degree at the invitation of lodge Camelon No 1456 and is looking for a good turn out to support the office bearers.

Tuesday the 7th of April lodge Polmont is conferring the  nd degree at the invitation of lodge Zetland No 391 and is looking for a good turn out to support the office bearers.

Friday the 5 th May the lodge is hosting a quiz night.

Friday the 15th of May there is an emergency 1st degree conferred by Gray Buchannan Royal Arch No 502 with various brethren from the province taking part.

The next regular meeting is on Wednesday the 8th of April which will be a 1st degree conferred upon Mr Prattis tyling at 7.30pm.

The RWM then invited those who could stay behind to do so for some lodge hospitality and to the brethren that could not stay that they have a safe journey home, there being no further business the RWM closed the lodge in due and ancient form.

On which day and date, a regular Meeting was held within the Masonic Hall 14 Maddiston Road Brighton’s at 1930hrs. Present were the Right Worshipful Master Bro Ian Simpson, office bearers and Brethren as per the attendance register 62 brethren signed the tyle 39 brethren from lodge Polmont 23 visitors and apologies were received from 18 brethren and there was a total of 8 visiting lodges in attendance

Opening

The lodge was opened in the 1st degree in due and ancient form. The RWM welcomed all into the lodge and to the brethren of lodge Polmont he offered his thanks for their continued support a warm welcome was extended to the visiting brethren from the sister lodges both within and out with the Province of Stirlingshire, the RWM then called on the brethren of lodge Polmont to afford the visitors a very warm welcome.

Minutes

The minutes of the last regular meeting held on Wednesday the 25th of February 2026 which having been previously disseminated via email was approved proposed by WSW Bro Alan Banks and seconded by WJW Bro Graham Black there was no further business arising from these minutes.

Accounts

The Bro Treasurer due to work commitments informed the Bro Secretary that there were no accounts other than the usual standing orders.

Almoners Report

There was no Almoners report, but the WSW Bro Alan Banks was pleased to see Bro Tom Fenwick back in the lodge after a period of absence.

Visitations

The WJW Bro Graham Black and WSW Bro Alan Banks gave reports of the visitations they with various brethren had made commencing with the 26th of Feb lodge Camelon 1456 to witness a 3rd degree carried out by DM Bro M Hamilton present was our RWM also on the 26th Feb WSW Bro A Banks with Bro S Baxter visited lodge St Andrew Denny and Loanhead No 176 to witness a 3rd degree, 2nd of March the RWM and DM Bro Wallace Simpson visited lodge Callander No 588 to witness a 3rd degree, 3rd of March the RWM with eight brethren from lodge Polmont visited lodge Zetland No 391 to witness a 3rd degree and to claim the travelling gavel which they claimed and brought back to the lodge, 3rd of March Bro Steven Baxter visited lodge Torphican Kilwinning to witness a 2nd degree, 5th of March the IPM, WSW and Jeweller Sam Alston visited the Douglas lodge No 409 to witness a 1st degree, 7th of March IPM Bro Alex Muir visited lodge Clackmannan No 1303 to witness a 2nd degree conferred by lodge Portlethen No1805, 10th of March the WSW Bro Alan Banks and Bro Tam Hardie visited lodge St Margaret No 548 to witness a 3rd degree, WSW Bro Alan Banks attended the Provincial Grand lodge of Stirlingshire annual meeting at lodge St Servanus No771 and on each and every occasion WJW Bro Graham Black, WSW Bro Alan Banks and various brethren who were out visiting the various lodges were charged to convey warm and fraternal greetings at their earliest return to their mother lodge. Our RWM thanked all who took the time to visit and for promoting lodge Polmont over the last few weeks the RWM then asked the brethren to give a vote of thanks for the various visits that were made.

Chromium Passport

The RWM instructed the Bro DOC to introduce Bro Alex Muir IPM/PM and Bro Alan Banks WSW from the West in order to present them with their chromium passports for visiting all twenty-three lodges within the province of Stirlingshire Bro Alex Muir IPM/PM explained to the brethren that it gives you the opportunity to visit old friends make new friends and maintain the bond of friendship the RWM stated that Bro Alan Banks had now achieved his second chromium passport the RWM asked the brethren to give both brethren a hearty vote of thanks for their hard

3^rd Degree

Bro Cunningham was admitted into the lodge to which the 3rd degree ceremonial was carried out with the most solemn, Precise and dignified manner as practiced by the RWM and office bearers of lodge Polmont 793, at the conclusion of the degree the RWM was the first to congratulate Bro Cunningham on becoming lodge Polmont’s newest Master Mason and to introduce him to the brethren, addressing the brethren and distinguished East he charged the brethren ever to meet, greet and treat Bro Cunningham as such but in the meantime, give him a very warm welcome among us. The collection realised the sum of £160.34 to which the RWM thanked the brethren.

The RWM then thanked the brethren in the columns for their quiet attention during the ceremonial and that the brethren once again show their appreciation to the degree team for a job well done, to the members of Lodge Polmont he once again thanked them for their continued support and to the visitors he thanked them for their attendance and asked that they take warm and fraternal greetings from Lodge Polmont back to their mother lodges at their earliest convenience and asked the brethren of lodge Polmont give the visitors a hearty vote of thanks. The RWM then went on to thank Bro John Galloway for his musical accompaniment, Bro Ross McCulloch for playing the pipes both of which greatly enhances any degree work, to the degree team for carrying out an exceptional degree and thanking Bro Wallace Simpson DM for reciting the prayers, Bro Peter Neilson for the final charge and assisting in the degree work of the evening at short notice.

Travelling Gavel

It came to the point in the evening that the RWM had to hand over the travelling gavel to Bro Peter Neilson PM of lodge Zetland 391 who came to the meeting with brethren to witness a 3^rd degree but as there was a sufficient amount of brethren lodge Zetland No 391 they pipped lodge Bannockburn Bruce and Thistle No312 in claiming the travelling gavel, Bro Neilson PM thanked the RWM for the presentation, our RWM stated that the travelling gavel was certainly doing the job it was meant for as the lodge was fairly full with visiting brethren.

Invitation to speak

The RWM Bro Thomas Campbell replied on behalf of the visiting brethren for the warmth and cordiality on entering the lodge something that has always come to be expected at lodge Polmont congratulating the RWM for an exceptional 3rd degree carried out by the RWM and his degree team and congratulating in his absence Bro Garry Cunningham on becoming lodge Polmont’s newest Master Mason he also thanked Bro John Galloway for his musical accompaniment and Bro Ross McCulloch for the pipes and finishing off by bringing warm and fraternal greetings from all the visiting sister lodges but more in particular his own lodge, lodge St Servanus No771.

Intimations

The RWM gave the following intimation that the next regular meeting is on Wednesday the 25^th of March which will be a third degree conferred upon Bro Barry McNee at the hands of the Past masters of lodge Polmont.

The next committee meeting will be on Monday the 16th of March commencing at 7pm within the premises of lodge Polmont,

Bro Sam Alston with his band will be playing in the lounge on Saturday the 14th of March which will be 60’s 70’s and 80’s music.

Bro Alex Muir IPM/PM has arranged a cabaret for Sunday the 2nd of March the musical entertainment will be Just John and Paul a tribute act and for those wishing to go to contact Bro Alex Muir IPM/PM.

Lodge Polmont 793 will be conferring the fellowcraft degree at the invitation of lodge Camelon 1456 on Thursday the 26th of March and support from the lodge would be greatly appreciated.

The RWM reminded the brethren that the Bro secretary was still collecting Easter eggs for Enabled Scotland Falkirk branch and for those that wished to contribute could give a cash donation to the Bro secretary who would purchase eggs on their behalf.

The RWM then invited those who could stay behind to do so for some lodge hospitality and to the brethren that could not stay that they have a safe journey home, there being no further business the RWM closed the lodge in due and ancient form.

On which day and date, a regular Meeting was held within the Masonic Hall 14 Maddiston Road Brighton’s at 1930hrs.

Present were the Right Worshipful Master Bro Ian Simpson, office bearers and Brethren as per the attendance register the Lodge was at capacity with 67 visitors and apologies were received from 12 brethren a copy of which is recorded and held on file and there was a total of 9 visiting lodges in attendance

Opening

The lodge was opened in the 1^st degree in due and ancient form.

The RWM welcomed all into the lodge and to the brethren of lodge Polmont he offered his thanks for their continued support a warm welcome was extended to the visiting brethren from the sister lodges both within and out with the Province of Stirlingshire, the RWM then called on the brethren of lodge Polmont to afford the visitors a very warm welcome.

Correspondence

A letter was received form the Provincial Grand lodge of Stirlingshire with the date and venue for the charity Bowling trophy which will be held on Sunday the 2^nd of August starting at 8.30am with the venue taking place at Falkirk Bowling Club Cochrane Street FK1 1QB

A letter was received from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirling shire on behalf of the RWM Bro James MacAulay with regards to a raffle he is running with permission of the R.W.P.G.M.

A letter was received from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirling shire with the details of the Charity fishing Trophy Association to be held on Saturday the 6^th of June venue is Linlithgow Loch 9am start.

Almoners Report

The WSW Bro Alan Banks had raised concerns regarding having not seen Bro Tom Fenwick attendance at the lodge the Bro Secretary paid Bro Fenwick a visit and reported that all was well and due to family commitments, he couldn’t attend the lodge but thanked all that were concerned and thanked the Bro Secretary for the visit.

Visitations

The WJW Bro Graham Black gave a report of the visitations he with various brethren had made over the past couple of weeks. Our RWM thanked all who accompanied the WJW and other brethren on their extensive visits and promoting lodge Polmont, the RWM then asked the brethren to give a vote of thanks for the various visits that were made.

2^ndDegree

The RWM then passed the lodge to the second degree and instructed the bro DOC to introduce the deputation from Stirling Royal Arch No 76 headed on this occasion by their RWM Bro Ronnie Bateman. The deputation entered the lodge with the sound of the pipes and drum and after a few introductions the RWM Bro Ronnie Bateman was invited up to the East . The degree was then carried out with most solemn, Precise and dignified manner as practiced by the RWM and office bearers of lodge Stirling Royal Arch No76, at the conclusion of the degree the RWM with our RWM Bro I Simpson made their way to be the first to congratulate Bro McNee on becoming lodge Polmont’s newest fellowcraft and to introduce him to the brethren. RWM then instructed the deacons to uplift the collection which realised the sum of £335.07 to which the RWM thanked the brethren. The RWM then thanked the brethren in the columns for their quiet attention during the ceremonial, to the organist he thanked for the musical accompaniment, to Bro P Anderson for playing the drum and Bro Gregg McCulloch for playing the pipes he thanked them for their exceptional talent, to the members of Lodge Polmont he once again thanked them for their continued support and to the visitors he thanked them for their attendance and asked that they take warm and fraternal greetings from Lodge Polmont back to their mother lodges at their earliest convenience and asked the brethren of lodge Polmont give the visitors a hearty vote of thanks.

Invitation to speak

Bro A Curr DOC on behalf of Bro A Fernie and himself thanked all that attended the recent quiz night which had raised over £700 which will be split between lodge funds and Strathcarron hospice, Bro S Alston announced that his band would be playing in the lodge again on Saturday the 14^th of March, Bro A Ure PM Sec announced that he was still collecting eggs but was well short of what the lodge had achieved last year but had every faith in the brethren to step up to the mark. DM Bro Malcolm M Hamilton replied on behalf of the visiting brethren for the warmth and cordiality on entering the lodge something that has always come to be expected at lodge Polmont congratulating the RWM Bro Ronnie Bateman and his degree team for an exceptional fellow craft degree and congratulating in his absence Bro Barry McNee on becoming lodge Polmont’s newest fellow craft finishing off by bringing warm and fraternal greetings from all the visiting sister lodges but more in particular his own mother lodge, lodge Camelon No 1456.

Intimations

The RWM gave the following intimations. The next regular meeting is on Wednesday the 11^th of March which will be a third degree conferred upon Bro Garry Cunningham the RWM then invited those who could stay behind to do so for some lodge hospitality and to the brethren that could not that they have a safe journey home there being no further business the RWM closed the lodge in due and ancient form.

On which day and date, a regular Meeting was held within the Masonic Hall 14 Maddiston Road Brighton’s at 1930hrs.

Present were the Right Worshipful Master Bro Ian Simpson, office bearers and Brethren as per the attendance register 50 brethren signed the tyle 31 brethren from lodge Polmont 19 visitors and apologies were received from 11 brethren, there was a total of 12 visiting lodges in attendance.

Opening

The lodge was opened in the 1^st degree in due and ancient form. The RWM welcomed all into the lodge and to the brethren of lodge Polmont he offered his thanks for their continued support a warm welcome was extended to the visiting brethren from the sister lodges both within and out with the Province of Stirlingshire, the RWM then called on the brethren of lodge Polmont to afford the visitors a very warm welcome. in the duties of the evening.

Minutes

The minutes of the last regular meeting held on Wednesday the 28^th of January 2026which having been previouslydisseminated via email was approved proposed by WSW Bro Alan Banks and seconded by Bro Campbell McCulloch there was no further business arising from these minutes.

Accounts

The Bro Treasurer one account for payment VSL Livingston for Mark tokens totalling £550 other than that we had the usual standing orders and direct debits this was proposed by WJW Bro Graham Black and seconded by IPM Bro Alex Muir PM.

Correspondence

A letter was received from lodge Camelon 1456 with an invitation to the RWM and office bearers to confer the 2^nd degree on Thursday the 26^th of March.

A letter was received from lodge Zetland 391 with an invitation to the RWM and office bearers to confer the 2^nd degree on Tuesday the 7^th of April.

A letter was received from RWM Bro Ronald Bateman of lodge Stirling Royal Arch No 76 accepting our invitation to confer the 2^nd degree on Wednesday the 25^th of February.

A letter was received from Stirling Royal Arch No 76 with an invitation to their annual installation on Saturday the 14^th of March master elect is Bro PM John Ronald Bateman and his office bearers.

A letter was received form the R.W.P.G.M Bro Stuart Stirling of the Provincial Grand lodge of Stirlingshire announcing the A.G.M and installation of elective office bearers of the Provincial Grand lodge of Stirlingshire to be held within lodge St Servanus No711 at 1pm on Saturday the 28^th of February 2026 also a reminder that annual test fees for Past Masters who are members of Provincial Grand lodge are now due and must be paid before Saturday the 21^st of February in order to secure voting rights at the A.G.M and inclusion in the Roll book for 2026-2027.

Almoners Report

There was no Almoners report but rest assured that if any brother requires a visit or hasn’t been seen at the lodge for a while then steps are taken to assist or visit to ensure that they are fine or require assistance.

Petition

An application was read out in open lodge from Mr Inegbenosun proposed by Bro Alex Muir IPM, PM and seconded by RWM Bro Ian Simpson this application will lie on the secretary’s desk for the usual period of time and the Bro Secretary intimated that a letter would be sent out to Mr Inegbenosun confirming the above.

Ballot

A ballot was taken in open lodge on behalf of Mr Prattis. The bro secretary said he would write to Mr Prattis with the date of his 1^st degree which will take place on Wednesday the 8^th of April 2026.

Visitations

The WJW Bro Graham Black gave a report of the visitations he with various brethren he had made Thursday the 29^th Jan Douglas lodge No 409 to witness a 2^nd degree Friday the 30^th of Jan Camelon 1456 degree conferred by Alexanders, Tues 3^rd of Feb lodge ancient Stirling No30 Wed 4^th St James Harthill No 590 with WSW to witness a 2^nd degree conferred by Blackridge 1145, WSW on Thurs 5^th Feb visited Portabello No 226 to witness a 3^rd degree, Thurs 5^th of Feb the IPM visited lodge Dolphin 911, Thurs 5^th Feb WJW visited lodge Tulliallan No 598 to witness a 3^rd degree, Thurs 7^th of Feb the RWM and DM visited lodge St Andrew Denny and loanhead No 176 installation, 7^th of Feb Bro Brian Crawford visited lodge Fingal No 318 in Dingwall Ross and Cromerty 200^th Bi-centenary re-dedication, 9^th of Feb the RWM, IPM and DM visited Stirling Royal Arch No 76, Bro Steven Baxter visited lodge Carron 139 as lodge Polmont were conferring a 3^rd degree, Tues 3^rd Feb  Bro Baxter with OUR doc and visited lodge Torphican Kilwinning No 13 to witness an 2^nd degree and on Tues 3^rd of Feb WSW visited lodge Zetland 391 for a 2^nd degree conferred by Douglas lodge 409 and on each and every occasion WJW Bro Graham Black and various brethren who were out visiting the various lodges were charged to convey warm and fraternal greetings at their earliest return to their mother lodge, Our RWM thanked all who took the time to visit and for promoting lodge Polmont over the last few weeks the RWM then asked the brethren to give a vote of thanks for the various visits that were made.

3rd Degree

The RWM then instructed the deacons to retire, prepare and introduce Bro Steven Baxter in order to confer the third of high an sublime degree of a Master Mason. Bro Baxter was admitted into the lodge in order to confer the 3^rd degree which was carried out with most solemn, Precise and dignified manner as practiced by the RWM and office bearers of lodge Polmont 793, at the conclusion of the degree the RWM was the first to congratulate Bro Baxter on becoming lodge Polmont’s newest Master Mason and to

introduce him to the brethren, addressing the brethren and distinguished East he charged the brethren ever to meet, greet and treat bro Baxter as such but in the meantime, give him a very warm welcome among us. The collection realised the sum of £179.96 to which the RWM thanked the brethren.

The RWM then thanked the brethren in the columns for their quiet attention during the ceremonial and that the brethren once again show their appreciation to the degree team for a job well done, to the members of Lodge Polmont he once again thanked them for their continued support and to the visitors he thanked them for their attendance and asked that they take warm and fraternal greetings from Lodge Polmont back to their mother lodges at their earliest convenience and asked the brethren of lodge Polmont give the visitors a hearty vote of thanks, the RWM then went on to thank Bro John Galloway for his musical accompaniment, Bro Ross McCulloch for playing the pipes which greatly enhances any degree work, to the degree team for carrying out an exceptional degree and Bro Brian Logan, and Bro Ian Wood for assisting in the degree work of the evening.

Invitation to speak

RWM Bro Kenneth R Shaw  replied on behalf of the visiting brethren for the warmth and cordiality on entering the lodge something that has always come to be expected at lodge Polmont congratulating the RWM for an exceptional 3^rd degree carried out by the RWM and his degree team and congratulating in his absence Bro Steven Baxter on becoming lodge Polmont’s newest Master Mason he also thanked Bro John Galloway for his musical accompaniment and finishing off by bringing warm and fraternal greetings from all the visiting sister lodges but more in particular his own mother lodge, lodge Bannockburn Bruce and Thistle No312.

Intimations

The RWM gave the following intimation that the next regular meeting is on Wednesday the 25^th of February which will be a second degree conferred upon Bro Barry McNee at the hands of the RWM, office bearers and brethren of Stirling Royal Arch No 76.

The Burns supper will be held on Friday the 6^th of March £20 per head with names to the RWM or Danny Gallacher along with payment.

A quiz night has been organised by the DOC Bro Alan Curr PM for Friday the 20^th of February with a maximum of teams of six and £5 per head, those interested to see Bro Curr PM.

The next enquiry committee meeting will be on Monday the 16^th of February commencing at 6.30pm followed by a general committee meeting within the premises of lodge Polmont the RWM then invited those who could to stay behind to do so for some lodge hospitality and to the brethren that could not that they have a safe journey home there being no further business the RWM closed the lodge in due and ancient form.

On which day and date, a regular Meeting was held within the Masonic Hall 14 Maddiston Road Brighton’s.

Present were the Right Worshipful Master Bro Ian Simpson, office bearers and Brethren as per the attendance register 55 brethren signed the tyle 38 brethren from lodge Polmont 17 visitors and apologies were received from 15 brethren a copy of which is recorded and held on file and there was a total of 9 visiting lodges in attendance

Opening

The lodge was opened in the 1^st degree in due and ancient form. The RWM welcomed all into the lodge and to the brethren of lodge Polmont he offered his thanks for their continued support a warm welcome was extended to the visiting brethren from the sister lodges both within and out with the Province of Stirlingshire, the RWM then called on the brethren of lodge Polmont to afford the visitors a very warm welcome.

Almoners Report

Bro John Curry PM while in the Beaston unit had visits from Bro Billy Fulton PM, Bro Alan Banks WSW and Bro Bill Fleming PM and  John Stated that he would like it announced in open lodge his sincere thanks to the brethren who took the time to visit him the RWM thanked the brethren for continuing to support fellow brethren and for taking the time to visit and to keep the lodge up to date with brethren who cannot attend due to illness.

Obituary

It was the RWM’S very sad duty and with a heavy heart to inform the brethren of the passing to the Grand lodge above of one of our highly respected and cherished Brothers Brother James Alistair Annand roll No 2000 initiated on the 10^th of Oct 1979 passed on the 14^th of November 1979 raised on the 12^th of December 1979 and advanced on the 19^th of December 1979, Jim was a past president of stewards for a good number of years working hard behind the scenes in the kitchen the RWM then asked the brethren to be upstanding and to observe a minute’s silence for the departed merit and reflection.

The RWM informed the lodge that PM Bro Bob Lessels Wife sadly passed away, and the funeral would take place at Falkirk crematorium on Wednesday the 21^st of January at 2.30pm for those wishing to pay their respects.

Visitations

The WJW Bro Graham Black gave a report of the visitations he with various brethren had made: Monday the 29^th of Dec as part of the deputation to lodge Carron 139,Tuesday the 30^th of Dec lodge Camelon 1456 with Bro Connor Wilson, Bro Tam Hardie and Bro Stewart Wilson, Bro Brian Palfrayman, Saturday the 10^th of Jan Douglas lodge 409 with the WSW and IPM for their annual installation Friday the 9^th of Jan Lodge Bridgeton and Glasgow 9^th of Jan lodge Zetland 391with Bro Sam Alston, Shamrock and Thistle No 275 with the RWM and the DM on each and every occasion WJW Bro Graham Black was charged to convey warm and fraternal greetings at his earliest return to his mother lodge, Our RWM thanked all who accompanied the WJW on his extensive visits and for promoting lodge Polmont over the few weeks the RWM then asked the brethren to give a vote of thanks for the various visits that were made.

3rd Degree

The RWM then instructed the deacons to retire, prepare and introduce Bro Jordan McNee in order to confer the third of high an sublime degree of a Master Mason. At the conclusion of the degree the RWM descended onto the floor to be the first to congratulate Bro McNee on becoming lodge Polmont’s newest Master Mason and to introduce him to the brethren, addressing the brethren and distinguished East he charged the brethren ever to meet, greet and treat bro McNee as such but in the meantime, give him a very warm welcome among us. The RWM then instructed the deacons to uplift the collection which realised the sum of £169.83 to which the RWM thanked the brethren.

The RWM then thanked the brethren who accompanied him as a deputation into lodge Carron No139 to carry out a 1^st degree on Monday the 29^th of December 2025.

Invitation to speak

Bro Ronald Bateman replied on behalf of the visiting brethren for the warmth and cordiality on entering the lodge something that has always come to be expected at lodge Polmont congratulating the RWM for an exceptional 3^rd degree carried out by the RWM and his degree team and congratulating in his absence Bro Jordan McNee on becoming lodge Polmont’s newest Master Mason he also thanked Bro John Galloway for his musical accompaniment and finishing off by bringing warm and fraternal greetings from all the visiting sister lodges but more in particular his own mother lodge, lodge Stirling Royal Arch No 76.

Intimations

The RWM gave the following intimation that the next regular meeting is on Wednesday the 28^th of January which will be a second degree conferred upon Bro Cunnigham.

There being no further business the RWM closed the lodge in due and ancient form.

On which day and date, a regular Meeting was held within the Masonic Hall 14 Maddiston Road Brighton’s at 1930hrs.

Present were the Right Worshipful Master Bro Ian Simpson, office bearers and Brethren as per the attendance register 57 brethren signed the tyle 40 brethren from lodge Polmont 17 visitors and apologies were received from 19 brethren and there was a total of 10 visiting lodges in attendance

Opening

The lodge was opened in the 1^st degree in due and ancient form.

Minutes

The minutes of the last regular meeting held on Wednesday the 26^th of December 2025which having been previouslydisseminated via email was approved proposed by bro John Curry and seconded by Bro Alan Curr there was no further business arising from these minutes.

Accounts

There was an invoice received for scaffolding and roof repairs this is pending to an insurance claim which was presented to our insurance firm for approval other than that there were the usual standing orders.

Almoners Report

There was a short almoners report, Bro Robert Sharp due to ill health is struggling to drive but passes on his best wishes to the lodge, Bro John Gault PM is not keeping in good health and is not likely to get any better but sends greetings and best wishes to the lodge the RWM thanked the Bro Almoner for keeping the lodge up to date.

Visitations

The WSW Bro Alan Banks gave a report of the various visitations he with various brethren had made, lodge St John No 16, lodge Doune No171, lodge Bannockburn Bruce and Thistle No 312, lodge Zetland No 391, the Douglas lodge No 409, lodge St John Slamannan No484, lodge Callendar No 588, lodge Camelon No 1456 each and every occasion Bro Alan Banks was charge to convey warm and fraternal greetings at his earliest return to his mother lodge, Our RWM thanked all who accompanied the WJW on his extensive visits and promoting lodge Polmont over the past months the RWM then asked the brethren to give a vote of thanks for the various visits that were made.

Bro Billy Fulton PM attended the installation of the RWM and office bearers of lodge St Andrew No 1437 while in Singapore and was charged to bring back warm and fraternal greetings from the RWM.

Installation of remaining office Bearers

The RWM instructed Bro John Curry to install the following office bearers, Treasurer, Senior Chaplin, Junior Chaplin and the Director of ceremonies.

1^st Degree

The RWM then instructed the deacons to retire, prepare and introduce Bro McNee in order to confer the entered apprentice degree, which was carried out with most solemn, Precise and dignified manner as practiced by the RWM and office bearers of lodge Polmont, at the conclusion of the degree the RWM was the first to congratulate Bro McNee on becoming lodge Polmont’s newest entered apprentice and to introduce him to the brethren. The RWM then instructed the deacons to uplift the collection which realised the sum of £207.13 to which the RWM thanked the brethren.

To the members of Lodge Polmont he once again thanked them for their continued support and to the visitors he thanked them for their attendance and asked that they take warm and fraternal greetings from Lodge Polmont back to their mother lodges at their earliest convenience and asked the brethren of lodge Polmont give the visitors a hearty vote of thanks, the RWM then went on to thank Bro John Galloway for his musical accompaniment which greatly enhances and degree work carried out.

Invitation to speak

The RWM then invited anyone from the body of the lodge if they had anything to say for the benefit of freemasonry or this lodge in particular he would hear them now. In reply the RWM Bro Shaw replied on behalf of the visiting brethren for the warmth and cordiality on entering the lodge something that has always come to be expected at lodge Polmont congratulating the RWM for an exceptional 1^st degree carried out by the RWM and his degree team and congratulating in his absence Bro McNee on becoming lodge Polmont’s newest entered apprentice he also thanked Bro John Galloway for his musical accompaniment and finishing off by bringing warm and fraternal greetings from all the visiting sister lodges but more in particular his own lodge, lodge Bannockburn Bruce and Thistle No 312 .

Intimations

The RWM gave the following intimation that the next regular meeting on the 24^th of December is cancelled, and the first regular meeting in 2026 is on Wednesday the 14^th of January which will be a third degree conferred upon Bro Jordan McNee.

The RWM wished the brethren a very merry Christmas and a prosperous and happy New year and that they come back to the lodge refreshed and ready for 2026, in response the WSW Bro Alan Banks wishes the RWM on behalf of the brethren a very merry Christmas and a happy New year and looked forward to 2026.

The RWM then invited those who could stay behind to do so for some lodge hospitality and to the brethren that could not that they have a safe journey home there being no further business the RWM closed the lodge in due and ancient form.

On which day and date, a regular Meeting was held within the Masonic Hall 14 Maddiston Road Brighton’s at 1930hrs.

Present were the Right Worshipful Master Bro Alex Muir, office bearers and Brethren as per the attendance register 77 brethren signed the tyle 46 brethren from lodge Polmont 31 visitors and apologies were received from 7 brethren and there was a total of 6 visiting lodges in attendance

Opening

The lodge was opened in the 1^st degree in due and ancient form.

The RWM welcomed all into the lodge

Minutes

The minutes of the last regular meeting held on Wednesday the 8^th of October 2025which having been previouslydisseminated via email was approved proposed by WSW Bro Ian Simpson and seconded by Bro Wallace Simpson there was no further business arising from these minutes.

Visitations

The WJW Bro Alan Banks gave a report of the visitations he with various brethren he had made over the couple of weeks commencing with Thursday the 9^th of Oct Bannockburn Bruce & Thistle 312 1^st Degree accompanied by EA Stevie Baxter, Saturday the 11^th of October lodge Union 244 3^rd Degree + 40th year celebration in current premises present were the RWM, IPM, PM Alan Campbell, Dave Stewart our IPM Bro Alan Curr delivered Emblems and PM Campbell replied on behalf of visitors, Tuesday 14^th October lodge Abercrombie 531 2^nd Degree, Wednesday 15^th October with the RWM, WSW, Senior Chaplain, IPM and EA Stevie Baxter attended St John Slammanan 484 and witnessed a 2^nd degree, Thursday 16^th October lodge Buchanan Killearn 1419 2^nd Degree accompanied the RWM, Monday 20^th October lodge Solomon 1209 3^rd Degree and Tuesday 21^st October accompanied by the RWM and Depute Master a visit to lodge Zetland 391 where 1^st by Slammanan 484 were invited to confer the 1^st degree and on every occasion WJW Bro Alan Banks was charged to convey warm and fraternal greetings at his earliest return to his mother lodge, Our RWM thanked all who accompanied the WJW on his extensive visits and promoting lodge Polmont over the past few weeks the RWM then asked the brethren to give a vote of thanks for the various visits that were made.

Nominations and Elections 2025-2026

All offices were nominated and elected as per Lodge Office Bearers page.

1^st Degree

The director of ceremonies presented a large deputation headed on this occasion by the RWM of lodge St Andrew Denny and Loanhead No 176 Bro Trevor Deans into the lodge and after a few exchanges of welcome and thanks the RWM Bro Trevor Deans, RWM’s and Past masters in the deputation were invited the East.

The RWM then instructed the deacons to retire, prepare and introduce Mr Cunningham in order to confer the entered apprentice degree, which was carried out with most solemn, Precise and dignified manner as practiced by the RWM and office bearers of lodge Polmont 793 The collection was counted and realised the sum of £225 to which the RWM thanked the brethren.

The RWM then instructed our director of ceremonies to carry out his special duties to which he presented RWM Bro Peter Neilson from the West to our RWM in order for our RWM to present honorary membership on Bro Neilson and after accepting and taking an obligation Bro Neilson was given the opportunity to say a few words Bro Neilson thanked the RWM Past masters, worshipful wardens and brethren of lodge Polmont for the honour of becoming an honorary member something he never expected, our RWM responded that for all the support for the lodge over the years it was only befitting that he was made an honorary member. The RWM then went on to thank Bro John Galloway for his musical accompaniment which greatly enhances any degree work carried out and expressing his delight at seeing PM Bro John Curry back in the lodge after a short absence

Invitation to speak

RWM Bro Trevor Deans replied on behalf of the visiting brethren for the warmth and cordiality on entering the lodge something that has always come to be expected at lodge Polmont congratulating the RWM and his degree team for an exceptional 1^st degree and congratulating in his absence Bro Garry Cunningham on becoming lodge Polmont’s newest entered apprentice he also thanked Bro John Galloway for his musical accompaniment and finishing off by bringing warm and fraternal greetings from all the visiting sister lodges but more in particular his own mother lodge, lodge St Andrew Denny and Loanhead No176.

Intimations

The RWM gave the following intimation that the next regular meeting is on Wednesday the 12^th of November tyling at 7.15pm which will our AGM, Provincial visit and a 2^nd  degree conferred by the RWM and office bearers of lodge Polmont 793 upon Bro Steven Baxter the RWM then invited those who could stay behind to do so for some lodge hospitality and to the brethren that could not that they have a safe journey home and there being no further business the RWM closed the lodge in due and ancient form.