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.

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 91 brethren signed the tyle 48 brethren from lodge Polmont 42 visitors and apologies were received from 11 brethren a copy of which is recorded and held on file and there was a total of 13 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 the RWM then extended an invitation to all qualified brethren to join him here in East to assist in the duties of the evening.

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 Wednesday the 1^st of Oct Clackmannan 1303 to witness a 2^nd degree accompanied by WSW Bro Ian Simpson, Bro Wallace Simpson Bro John McKinney, HM’S Bro John MacKenzie Bro Ian McDonald, Bro Lenny McCombe and Bro Alex Montgomery. On Thursday the 2^nd of Oct St John Tulliallan 598 to witness a second degree accompanied by Bro Andrew Goodwin PM. Saturday the 4^th of Oct Camelon 1456 for the installation and rededication accompanied by WSW Bro Ian Simpson Bro Wallace Simpson, Bro John McKinney, Bro Brian Palfreyman, Bro Billy Fulton PM who delivered the toast to the lodge, also in the company were HM’S Bro John MacKenzie, bro Gordon Sewell P.P.G.M, Bro Lenny McCombe, Bro Alex Montgomery, Bro Ian MacDonald Bro Les Wilson. Tuesday the 7^th of Oct Lodge Hopetoun St John No 1232 to witness a first degree and on every occasion 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 months the RWM then asked the brethren to give a vote of thanks for the various visits that were made.

Obituaries

It was the RWM very sad duty to inform the lodge of the passing to the grand lodge above if the following brethren.

Past Master Bro Thomas Henry Grieve who passed away on Thursday the 3^rd of Oct, Roll No 1530 aged 28yrs old when he applied to join and was an electrical engineering surveyor, initiated on the 15^th of Feb 1967, passed on the 1st of Mar 1967, raised on the 15^th of Mar 1967 and advanced on the 29^th of Nov 1967 RWM of Lodge Polmont 1977-78 and 2008-09 And awarded honorary grand rank by the Grand Master Mason in Nov 2012 as Grand director of music.

Bro Ian Hamilton passed away on Saturday the 4^th of Oct, Roll No 2161 aged 18 yrs old when he applied to join and working as an apprentice painter and decorator, initiated on the 25^th of Jan 1984, passed on the 28^th of Mar 1984., raised on the 11^th of Apr 1984 and advanced on the 25^th of Apr 1984.

The RWM then gave the body of the lodge the opportunity to say a few words of reflection and on that note the RWM asked the brethren to be upstanding for a minute of respect and departed merit.

2^ndDegree

The RWM then passed the lodge and a large deputation from lodge Dolphin entered the lodge with the sound of the pipes and drums and after a few exchanges of welcome and thanks the RWM Bro Hardie was invited the East and with the gavel handed over RWM Bro Hardie instructed the office bearers of lodge Polmont to vacate office in favour of the office bearers of lodge Dolphin 911. The RWM and his team then conferred the fellowcraft degree, which was carried out with most solemn, Precise and dignified manner as practiced by the RWM and office bearers of lodge Dolphin 911, at the conclusion of the degree the RWM Bro Ross Hardie, with our own RWM bro Alex Muir the first to congratulate Bro Mcnee on becoming lodge Polmont’s newest fellowcraft and to introduce him to the brethren

The RWM Bro Hardie reflected on the last occasion that he was RWM of lodge Dolphin 911 and had the opportunity to confer a degree within lodge Polmont which was 11 odd years ago and never expected a second invitation to confer a degree in our as he put it our magnificent temple, before handing back the gavel to our RWM. The collection realised the sum of £264  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 Ross Hardie from the West to our RWM in order for our RWM to present honorary membership on Bro Hardie and after accepting and taking an obligation Bro Hardie was given the opportunity to say a few words Bro Hardie 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 with all the work and improvement’s that he had done for the lodge over the years it was only befitting that he was rewarded for all the hard work that he had done, the RWM then invited the deputation to retire and stay behind for some of lodge Polmont’s hospitality which was readily accepted. The RWM then went on to thank Bro Mcculloch for his musical talents playing the pipes and Bro Anderson for the drums.

Invitation to speak

RWM Bro Alan M Buchannan 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 in his absence RWM Bro Ross Hardie and his degree team and the deputation from lodge Dolphin 911 for an exceptional fellowcraft degree and congratulating in his absence Bro Mcnee on becoming lodge Polmont’s newest fellowcraft 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 Callendar No 588.

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 52 brethren signed the tyle 32 brethren from lodge Polmont 20 visitors and apologies were received from 15 brethren a copy of which is recorded and held on file and there was a total of 7 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 the RWM then extended an invitation to all qualified brethren to join him here in East to assist in the duties of the evening.

Correspondence

A thank you card was handed into the RWM from Elaine Robertson daughter of Bro Derek Robertson WJW of lodge Bannockburn Bruce and Thistle No 312 thanking the lodge for the donation of the late Bro James Bennie PM wheelchair which will be made great use of.

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 Wednesday the 17^th Sept  Lodge St John Slamannan 484 to witness a first degree and witness Bro Alex Montgomery receive his 60 year diploma. On that occasion the WJW was accompanied by the RWM and various brethren from lodge Polmont. Thursday the 18^th of September a visit to the Dougals lodge 409 Bo’ness to witness a 2^nd degree accompanied by the RWM, Bro John McKinney and HM Bro Ian MacDonald. Monday the 22^nd of September Stirling Royal Arch No 76 to witness a 2^nd degree accompanied by HM Bro Ian MacDonald. Tuesday the 23^rd of September the WSW visited Lodge Ladywell No1474 with Bro Wallace Simpson to witness a 1^st degree and on each and every occasion 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 weeks the RWM then asked the brethren to give a vote of thanks for the various visits that were made.

1^st Degree

The RWM then instructed the deacons to retire, prepare and introduce Mr Baxter 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 descended onto the floor to be the first to congratulate Bro Baxter on becoming lodge Polmont’s newest entered apprentice 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 RWM then instructed the deacons to uplift the collection which realised the sum of £120  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.

The RWM then went on to thank Bro John Galloway for his musical accompaniment which greatly enhances and degree work carried out the RWM then went on to thank Bro Alan Campell PM for the final charge, Bro Alan Curr PM for stepping in as DOC, Bro Allan Simpson for standing in as the Bro junior deacon and Bro Connor Wilson for being the Bro senior deacon, Danny Gallacher for taking on the duties of the outside guard or Tyler and not forgetting Bro Brian logan for the mode of Prep.

On another note, the RWM thanked bro Sam Alston for demolishing the wall in the assembly room on order to carry out much needed repairs Bro Graham Black for painting the assembly room walls and repainting the newly installed fire escape door.

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 the Bro Secretary took the opportunity to inform the assembled brethren that commutation and lodge fees will be due shortly and that letters will be handed out stating payment can be made directly to the treasurer of it would be easier and quicker to do a bank transfer bank details would be given in the letter. RWM Bro John Mitchell 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 Baxter 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 John Falkirk No16

Intimations

The RWM gave the following intimation that the next regular meeting is on Wednesday the 8th of October which will be a second degree conferred by the RWM and office bearers of lodge Dolphin No 911 upon Bro Mcnee reminding the office bearers of lodge Polmont that it would be black and white for the evening 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 Brightons at 1930hrs.

Present were the Right Worshipful Master Bro Alex Muir, office bearers and Brethren as per the attendance register 56 brethren signed the tyle 44 brethren from lodge Polmont 12 visitors and apologies were received from 13 brethren and there was a total of 5 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 the RWM then extended an invitation to all qualified brethren to join him here in East to assist in the duties of the evening.

Correspondence

A letter was received from lodge St John Slamannan No 484 inviting the RWM and brethren to their next regular meeting to witness Bro Alexander Montgomery PM receive his 60-year diploma and in addition Bro James Mccomb PM will receive his 50-year diploma these will be presented on Wednesday the 17^th of September.

A letter was received from lodge Dolphin 911 inviting the RWM and brethren of lodge Polmont to celebrate their 125^th rededication on Saturday the 29^th of November 2025 the rededication will commence within lodge Dolphin 911 at 1pm and afterwards there will be a meal laid on at Bonnybridge Golf Club with speeches from the top table followed by entertainment back at the lodge where your wife or partner can join the celebrations.

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 Wilson Bennie PM passed away peacefully on the morning of the 22^nd of August 2025, Jim was registered on the role of Grand lodge of Scotland on the 26^th of March 1964 role No 1422 Jim was an apprentice motor mechanic when he applied to join lodge Polmont 793 aged 20 years old and was proposed by Bro Alexander Henderson and seconded by Bro Alexander Waugh the conferring master was RWM Bro George Pringle, initiated on the 11^th of March 1964 passed on the 25^th of March 1964 raised on the 15^th of April 1964 and advanced on the 22^nd of April 1964 Jim was presented with his 50-year diploma in 2014 by the RWM Bro John Curry who was the master at the time, Jim then went on to become our RWM with his tenure running from 2018-2021 at which time he lead the lodge through the difficult time of covid.

Bro James Wilson Bennie PM was presented with his 60^th year diploma on the 27^th of March 2024 and on the same evening was presented with honorary membership of the Provincial Grand lodge of Stirlingshire as Director of ceremonies with his certificate being presented by the RWPGM Bro Gordon Sewell and I think we can all agree this was a very emotional occasion for all present, Jims funeral took place on Tuesday the 9^th of September at Falkirk crematorium the RWM then asked the brethren to be upstanding and to observe a minutes silence for the departed merit and reflection.

Ballot

The ballot was prepared for to applicants Mr Cunningham and Mr Mcnee it was proposed by the Bro secretary to take the ballot en-block. The ballot being clear the Bro secretary was instructed by the RWM to contact the applicants as to the outcome of the ballot and to arrange their initiation dates.

Visitations

The WJW Bro Alan Banks gave a report of the visitations he with various brethren he had made over the summer recess commencing with Friday the 25^th of April lodge Ancient Stirling No 30 for the reigning masters 1^st degree accompanied with our RWM and several brethren and four honorary members, Monday the 28^th of April Stirling Royal Arch No 76 where lodge Polmont were invited to confer the mark degree conferred by Bro Alex Ure PM at our RWM request the deputation was made up of 22 Polmont brethren and 10 brethren from lodge Bannockburn Bruce and Thistle 312, Wednesday the 30^th of April Stirling Royal Arch No 76 for the Provincial Grand lodge of Stirlingshire communication accompanied by the RWM, IG and five honorary members Wednesday the 7^th of May lodge St John Slamannan No 484 to witness a mark degree carried out by Caldercruix 1314 accompanied by Bro Peter Hamilton and four honorary members, Thursday the 15^th of May the lodge of Alloa 69 a 1^st degree conferred by lodge Tulliallan No 598, Monday the 26^th of May lodge Ben Cleuch No 782 to witness a 1^st  degree, Saturday the 31^st of May Bannockburn Bruce and Thistle No312 to represent our lodge by taking part in a 1^st degree worked by past and present prison officers, delivering the Secrets, accompanied by Bro Brian Palfreyman and Bro Graeme McClay, Saturday the 26^th of July Bannockburn Bruce and Thistle No 312 a 2^nd degree worked by police Scotland, Saturday the 9^th of August Bannockburn Bruce and Thistle No312 a 3^rd degree worked by the Past masters, Monday the 1^st of September Lodge Callendar No 588 a 2^nd degree accompanied by Alex Croy & HM Alec Montgomery, Wednesday the 3^rd of September Harthill No 590 to witness a 3^rd degree, Tuesday the 9^th of September Blackridge No 1145 to witness a second degree and on 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.

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 descended onto the floor to be the first to congratulate Bro Mcnee on becoming lodge Polmonts newest entered apprentice 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 and on returning to the East the RWM then invited Bro Mcnee to retire and restore himself to his former comfort, the RWM then instructed the deacons to uplift the collection which realised the sum of £163 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 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 Bro Barry 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 1^st degree carried out by the RWM and his degree team and congratulating in his absence Bro Mcnee on becoming lodge Polmonts 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 affiliate lodge, lodge Pioneer No 1305 .

Intimations

The RWM gave the following intimation that the next regular meeting is on Wednesday the 24^th of September which will be a first degree conferred upon Mr Baxter 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 at 1930hrs.
Present were the Right Worshipful Master Bro Alex Muir, office bearers and Brethren as per
the attendance register 49 brethren signed the tyle 42 from lodge Polmont apologies were
received from 8 brethre and there were 7 visiting brethren a total of 4 visiting lodges in attendance.
The lodge was opened in the 1 st degree in due and ancient form.
The RWM welcomed all into the lodge room to the brethren of lodge Polmont he offered his
thanks for their continued support and a warm welcome was extended to the visiting brethren
from Sister lodges both within and out with the province the Rwm then called on the brethren
of lodge Polmont to afford the visitors a very warm welcome the RWM then extended the
invitation to all qualified brethren to join him in East to assist in the duties of the evening.

Ballot.
The lodge was prepared for a ballot on one gentleman who wished to become a freemason
Mr Baxter was balloted and was found to be clear ,the Bro Secretary was asked to inform the candidate.

Application.
An application was received from Mr Mcnee this was read out and would remain on
the secretary’s desk for the require period for any further information from any of the
brethren.
Visitations.
The WJW reported the following visits he had made with various brethren Friday the 28 th of
March St James Operative No 97 a 2 nd degree, Thursday the 3 rd of April Loch Lomond 1483
2 nd degree accompanied with Bro Wallace Simpson, PM Alan Campbell and HM bro John
McKenzie, Thursday the 10 th of April lodge Camelon 1456 3 rd degree accompanied with nine
brethren to witness Bro Brian Palfreyman receive honorary membership, Tuesday the 15 th of
April St John Midcalder No272 1 st degree, Wednesday the 16 th of April Clackmannan 1303
Mark degree worked by Bannockburn Bruce and Thistle 312, Monday the 21 st of April St
Servanus No 771 accompanied by our IG and four honorary members of lodge Polmont to
witness a 1 st degree plus a 50 year diploma and honorary membership for PGM Gordon
Sewell, the RWM thanked our WJW Bro Alan Banks for his report and thanked the brethren
that accompanied him.

Mark Degree.
The Rwm then adjourned the lodge and at this point he invited the Bro secretary to take the chair in order to carry out the mark degree and after a few words of thanks Bro Alex Ure PM instructed the office bearers of lodge Polmont to vacate office in favour of the mark degree team the RWWM then instructed the deacons and DOC to retire and introduce Bro Patrick Yeend, Bro Peter Hamilton and both brethren having agreed to Bro Jack Robertson taking an obligation on their behalf they were placed in the North, the Deacons then introduced Bro Jack Robertson in order to confer the Mark Master Mason degree which was carried out with a most solemn, precise and dignified manner as practiced by the RWMM and office bearers of lodge Polmont and at the conclusion of the degree the RWMM along with the RWM descended onto the floor to be the first to congratulate Bro Jack Robertson, Bro Patrick Yeend and Bro Peter Hamilton on being advanced to the degree of a mark master mason and to introduce them to the brethren charging the brethren ever to meet, greet and treat them as such but in the meantime give the newest mark master masons a very warm welcome among us.
Returning to the East the RWMM asked permission from the RWM to say a few words of
thanks, thanking the degree team for the way in which the degree was carried out in an
entertaining and dignified manner turning to the RWM the Bro Secretary thanked the RWM for the opportunity to carry out the mark degree in this his mother lodge on handing the gavel
back to the RWM the RWM then instructed the deacons to uplift the collecting which realise
the sum of £127.00 to which the RWM thanked the brethren he then instructed the degree
team to vacate office in favour of the office bearers of lodge Polmont the RWM then thanked
the brethren in the columns for their quiet attention during the ceremonial and that the
brethren once again shown their appreciation to the degree team for a job well done.
To the members of Lodge Polmont he once more thanked them for their continued support
and to the visitors he thanked them once more 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 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. The WJW Bro
Alan Banks announced that he would be taking part in the prison degree which has been
organised, Bro John Mckimney thanked the RWM for the invitation to the Easter treat which
he enjoyed, the RWM thanked him for his kind words and also wished him a belated 92nd
birthday and as there being no further business from the body of the lodge the RWM invited
anyone who was sitting in the East if they had anything to say for the craft in general or for
Lodge Polmont in particular that he would hear them now in reply PM sandy Macintosh
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 and for the excellent work
done by the degree team and wishing the newest mark master masons all the best on
becoming lodge Polmont’s newest mark master masons finishing by bringing warm and
fraternal greetings from all the visiting sister lodges but more in particular his own mother
lodge, lodge St Baldred No 313.
Closing.
The RWM wished the brethren a very restful recess over the summer and sought permission
for the committee to carry on with the affairs visa committee meetings our WSW Bro Ian
Simpson responded by wishing the RWM a very well deserved break over the recess the
RWM gave the following intimation that the next regular meeting will be on Wednesday the
10 th of September 2025 the RWM then asked those who could, to stay behind for some lodge
hospitality and to all 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. 49 brethren signed the tyle, 37 brethren from lodge Polmont, 12 visitors and apologies were received from 12 brethren a copy of which is recorded and held on file and there was a total of 7 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.

Application

An application to join Lodge Polmont was received and handed to the Bro secretary which was read out in the lodge. Mr Cunningham proposed by the RWM bro Alex Muir and seconded by Bro Alan Campbell PM this will remain on the secretary’s desk for the appropriate length of time

3rd Degree

The Rwm then passed and raised the lodge to the high and sublime degree of a master mason at this point he instructed the deacons to retire, prepare and introduce Bro Josh Moonie in order to confer the master mason 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 descended onto the floor and made his way to the West to be the first to congratulate Bro Moonie on being raised to the high and sublime degree of a 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 Moonie 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 £151 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 shown their appreciation to the degree team for a job well done.

To the members of Lodge Polmont he once more 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, also thanking bro Ross Mcculloch for his solo musical accompaniment of the pipes.

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 Bro Alan Campbell PM spoke of the upcoming whisky tasting due to take place on the 2^nd of May with a total of 25 taking part at £20 per head and a raffle at £5 with a fine selection of malts to sample with that and there being no further business from the body of the lodge the RWM then invited anyone who was sitting in the East if they had anything to say for the craft in general or for lodge Polmont in particular that he would hear them now in reply Bro Barry 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 the RWM and his degree team and congratulating in his absence Bro Josh Moonie on becoming lodge Polmont’s newest Master Mason he also thanked Bro John Galloway for his musical accompaniment and congratulated Bro Ross McCulloch on playing the pipes finishing off by bringing warm and fraternal greetings from all the visiting sister lodges but more in particular his own affiliate lodge, lodge Pioneer No 1305 .

Intimations

The RWM gave the following intimation that the next regular meeting is on Wednesday the 23^rd  of April which will be the Mark degree conferred by Bro Alex Ure PM Sec he 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 at 1930hrs. Present were the Right Worshipful Master Bro Alex Muir, office bearers and Brethren as per the attendance register 88 brethren signed the tyle, 48 brethren from lodge Polmont 40 visitors and apologies were received from 11 brethren a copy of which is recorded and held on file and there was a total of 22 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.

Correspondence

An application was received which was read out in the lodge Mr Baxter proposed by bro Alan Duncan Curr IPM and seconded by Bro Martin Sinclair JD

Almoners Report

There was no almoners report, but various brethren gave individual updates on brethren who can no longer visit the lodge due to health issues and the RWM thanked the brethren for keeping the lodge up to date.

Visitations

The WJW Bro Alan Banks gave his report of the various lodges himself with various brethren had visited, The Dougals lodge on Thursday the 20th of March to witness a 3rd degree accompanied by Bro John McKinney and Bro Martin Sinclair JD, on Monday the 24th of March accompanied by Bro John McKinney, Bro Sam Alston DM and our own RWM Bro Alex Muir they witnessed a 1st degree. The RWM thanked Bro Alan Banks WJW and brethren for the various visitations and asked the assembled brethren to put their hands together and show their appreciation.

Ballot

The ballot was prepared for the affiliation of Bro Evans an active member of Loyal City Lodge No 4839 in the Province of Cheshire, the ballot was clear.

Raising to the 3rd Degree

While the lodge was in the 1st degree the Bro secretary sought permission to retire this was readily granted the RWM then proceeded to raise the lodge to the 3rd degree and await the deputation from South of the border which had assembled outside the door of the lodge. Deputation

With the drums and Pipes of Bro Peter Anderson and Bro Thomas Anderson a large and distinguished deputation was received from various lodges from South of the border consisting of English and Welsh lodges headed on this occasion by Worshipful Master bro Goulden of Lodge Loyal City No 4839 Chester and with a few words of welcome exchanged Worshipful Master Bro Chris Goulden was invited to take his rightful place in the East.

Past Masters

With the drums and Pipes of Bro Peter Anderson and Bro Thomas Anderson a drouth of Past Masters headed on this occasion Past Master Bro Billy Fulton sought admission into the lodge in order to confer the 3rd or high and sublime degree of a Master Mason on Bro Hamilton and after a few words of welcome were exchanged, the Past masters were invited to take their rightful place in the East.

Affiliation

The RWM instructed the Bro DOC to carry out his special duty and introduce Bro Douglas Evans to the assembled brethren the RWM then proceeded to invite Bro Evans on his acceptance to affiliate to lodge Polmont Bro Evans readily accepted the offer. The RWM then presented his father’s apron to Bro Evans along with a lodge Polmont tie and after introducing Bro Evans to the brethren as lodge Polmon’s newest affiliate made his way back to the East stating that the floor was all Bro Evans and after a few and very few words of appreciation and thanks from Bro Evans the RWM invited him to the East.

3rd Degree

The RWM tendered the gavel to past master Bro B Fulton in order for him to confer the degree of the evening and after a few exchanges Bro Fulton PM took to the chair instructing the office bearers of lodge Polmont to vacate office in favour of the past masters the deacons were instructed to retire and introduce Bro Hamilton the degree was carried out in the usual high standards as expected from the past masters of the lodge and at the conclusion of the degree Bro Fulton accompanied by our RWM descended onto the floor to be the first to congratulate Bro Hamilton. Bro Fulton addressed the brethren to ever meet greet and treat him as such and for the brethren to give him a very warm welcome among us. Bro Fulton instructed the deacons to uplift the collection which realised a handsome sum. Bro Fulton then thanked the members of Lodge Polmont for their continued support to Bro John Galloway for his musical accompaniment and thanked the RWM for the opportunity to once again sit in the chair of his mother lodge. He then tendered the gavel back to the RWM who congratulated Bro Fulton and the past masters for an excellent rendition of the 3rd degree he then invited the past masters to retire inviting them to stay behind for some lodge hospitality the past masters retired taking Bro Hamilton with them on the approval of the RWM. The RWM then proceeded to thank Bro Galloway for his musical accompaniment and to the visitors he thanked them once again 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 to give the visitors a hearty vote of thanks.

Invitation to speak

The RWM then invited anyone if they had anything to say for the craft in general or for lodge Polmont in particular that he would hear them now. In reply Bro Ronnie 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 Bro Douglas Evans on becoming lodge Polmont’s newest affiliate and wished him all the best. To Bro Billy Fulton PM for an exceptional 3rd degree carried out by himself and his degree team consisting of the Past Masters of the lodge and wishing Bro Peter Hamilton on becoming lodge Polmont’s newest Master Mason thanking Bro Galloway for his musical accompaniment 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 9th of April which will be the 3rd degree conferred on Bro Moonie 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 at 1930hrs.

Present were the Right Worshipful Master Bro Alex Muir, office bearers and Brethren as per the attendance register. 68 brethren signed the tyle 39 brethren from lodge Polmont 29 visitors and apologies were received from 17 brethren and there was a total of 8 visiting lodges in attendance.

Opening

The lodge was opened in the 1^st degree. 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 minutes of the last regular meeting held on Wednesday the 26^th of February 2025 which having been previously disseminated via email was approved proposed by WSW Bro Ian Simpson and seconded by Bro Alan Macfarlane there was no further business arising from these minutes a copy of the minutes was available on the secretary’s desk for further scrutiny.

Correspondence

A letter was received from lodge Camelon 1456 75^th Anniversary Celebrations the lodge will be having a rededication ceremony that will take place within the premises of lodge St Andrew Denny and Loanhead No 176 on Saturday the 4^th of October tickets for the celebratory dinner afterwards is £30.00

A letter was received from lodge Ancient Stirling No 30 that they would be holding a lodge of sorrow within the masonic temple on Sunday the 30^th of March commencing at 2pm and an invitation is extended to all brethren.

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire charity golf outing is on Sunday the 11^th of May at Tulliallan golf club booking in is at 8am for a tee-off commencing at 9am golf and lunch is £45 golf only is £25, and lunch only is £20 all interested parties can contact the lodge secretary for further information submissions for teams must be lodged no later than Monday the 28^th of April.

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire issued a letter stating that the roll book will be postponed until after the R.W.P.G.M installation in June.

Visitations

Our WJW Bro Alan Banks reported on his recent visits to the sister lodges, on Tuesday the 4^th of March a visit to St John Midcalder No 272 and witnessed a fine 1^st degree, on Thursday the 6^th of March lodge Buchan St John No 636 and witnessed a 1^st degree, Tuesday the 11^th of March was a visit to Blackridge No 1145 to witness a 1^st degree and see RWM Bro William Veitch receive his 50-year diploma also in attendance was Bro Peter Phelp who was invited to sit in the East and on each occasion the WJW was charged to take back warm and fraternal greetings to his mother lodge at their earliest. The RWM thanked the Bro Alan Banks WJW and brethren for the various visitations and asked the assembled brethren to put their hands together and show their appreciation.

Ballot

The RWM instructed the deacons to prepare the ballot for on gentleman who wished to join the craft Mr Mcnee proposed by Bro James Mcnee and seconded by Bro Alan Campbell PM. Mr Mcnee would be a favourable candidate.

Fellow craft degree

The RWM passed the lodge to the second square or fellow craft degree then instructed the D.O.C to retire and introduce the deputation from lodge Camelon No 1456 headed on this occasion by their own RWM Bro Harry Foster who at the invitation of lodge Polmont were here to confer the fellow craft degree on one progressive candidate Bro Tam Anderson and Bro Peter Anderson piped and drummed the deputation into the lodge and after a few exchanges of welcome our RWM invited Bro Harry Foster to the East along with an past masters in the deputation our RWM then instructed the Bro deacons to uplift the collection which realised a handsome sum of £171 the RWM thanked the brethren for their generosity the RWM then tendered the gavel to RWM Bro Harry Foster in order for him to confer the degree of the evening. The deacons were instructed to retire prepare and introduce Bro Moonie the deacons retired and returned with Bro Moonie the degree was carried out with most solemn precise and dignified manner as practiced by the RWM and office bearers of lodge Camelon No 1456 and at the conclusion of the degree the RWM Bro Harry Foster along with our RWM proceeded to congratulate Bro Moonie on becoming lodge Polmont’s newest fellow craft mason at the hands of the office bearers of lodge Camelon and after a few words of welcome from both masters Bro H Foster charged the brethren ever to meet greet and treat him as such but in the meantime give him a very warm welcome among us.

Bro Moonie received a wonderous applause of welcome from the lodge the RWM then thanked the brethren in the columns for their quiet attention during the ceremony and that the brethren should once again show their appreciation to the degree team for a job well done. The RWM thanked his degree team for the evening also thanking Bro John Galloway for his musical talents RWM Bro Harry Foster then returned the gavel to our RWM.

The RWM invited Bro Derrick Robertson PM to say a few words regarding the challenge of walking to the 23 lodges within the Province of Stirlingshire he is taking to raise awareness and funds for Prostate Scotland and so far at the 12^th of March the sum raised was sitting at £6500 and climbing with various lodge submitting donations and having their own functions in aid to swell the funds the target Bro Robertson has challenged himself to raise is £10,000 and by the way things are going will be accomplished he also intimated that updates will be sent to the lodge secretaries and links to u-tube of his progress he also intimated that if and brother would like to accompany him on his sojourn around the province they would be made most welcome at the conclusion of the take the RWM thanked him for an informative talk and asked the brethren to put their hands together to show their appreciation.

 Our RWM invited the RWM Bro Harry Foster and the deputation from lodge Camelon 1456 to retire and after a few words of thanks invited the deputation to stay and accept some lodge Polmont hospitality Bro Foster accepted the invitation and asked our RWM permission to take Bro Moonie out with the deputation this was readily granted the RWM and brethren from lodge Camelon retired to the sounds of the pipes and drums from Bro Tam Anderson and Bro Peter Anderson.

To the members of Lodge Polmont our RWM he once again thanked them for their continued support and to the visitors he thanked them once more 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 to give the visitors a hearty vote of thanks for visiting lodge Polmont and to Bro John Galloway he thanked him for his musical accompaniment.

Invitation to speak & Response

The RWM invited anyone if they had anything to say for the craft in general or for Lodge Polmont in particular that he would hear them now in reply RWM Bro Alan M Buchanan 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 and for the excellent degree work carried out by the RWM Bro Harry Foster and his degree team from lodge Camelon 1456 and in his absence welcoming bro Moonie on becoming lodge Polmont’s fellowcraft mason at the hands of lodge Camelon 1456 finishing of by thanking bro John Galloway for his musical accompaniment  bringing warm and fraternal greetings from all the visiting sister lodges but more in particular his own mother lodge, lodge Callendar No 588.

Intimations

The RWM gave the following intimation the next regular meeting is on Wednesday the 26^th of March 2025 which will be a  third degree on Bro Hamilton to be carried out by the Past masters of lodge Polmont which will be headed on this occasion by PM Bro Billy Fulton the RWM then invited those who could to 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 Alex Muir, office bearers and Brethren as per the attendance register 37 brethren signed the tyle 28 brethren from lodge Polmont 9 visitors and apologies were received from 17 brethren 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 extended an invitation to all qualified brethren to join him here in East to assist in the duties

A letter was read out on behalf of the RWM regarding the refurbishment of the kitchen for those who wish to make an anonymous donation towards the costs they can bank transfer any monies that they wish to donate.

Almoners Report

Bro Jim Bennie PM and Bro John Curry PM gave various reports, Bro Bill Fleming PM is doing fine but feeling a bit-tired Bro Fleming also wished to pass on his best regards to lodge Polmont and thanked all for the best wishes and recent help that he has received, Bro Bob Sharp is recovering from his recent operation he also said it’s not possible to visit the lodge but passes on his best regards to the lodge the RWM thanked both Bro Bennie and Bro Curry for taking their time to contact the brethren the RWM asked the assembled brethren to put their hands together in appreciation.

Visitations

The WJW Bro Alan Banks gave his report of the various lodges himself with various brethren had visited, Tuesday the 18^th of February Ancient Stirling No 30 to witness a 2^nd degree with a 60 and a 50-year diplomas being presented with the RWPGM receiving honorary membership, Thursday the 20^th of February lodge St John Stoneyburn No 1186 to witness a 2^nd degree accompanied by our RWM, Bro Alan Simpson PM and HM Bro Andrew Goodwin,

Saturday the 22^nd of February lodge St Andrew Denny and Loanhead No 176 for the PGL AGM in attendance was the RWM and eight brethren from lodge Polmont and  on

Tuesday the 25^th of February lodge Ladywell Tullibody No 1174with six brethren of lodge Polmont to witness a 1^st degree and the RWPGM receiving honorary membership on each occasion the brethren were charge to take back warm and fraternal greetings to their mother lodge at their earliest the RWM thanked the Bro Alan Banks WJW and brethren for the various visitations and asked the assembled brethren to put their hands together and show their appreciation.

1^st Degree lecture

The RWM adjourned the lodge and introduced Bro Kevin Thomson PM of lodge Couper ‘o’ Fife No 19, PM of lodge Dunnern Burntisland No 400 and PM of lodge Hope Kurrachee Fife lodge of research PM Thomson thanked the RWM for the introduction and thanked the brethren for the warm welcome received he then introduced the brethren to the 1^st degree giving a brief run through of the former lecture before continuing, this was very informative and raised more questions than answers from the brethren, at the conclusion of the lecture the RWM thanked PM Thomson for a very informative and interesting lecture and asked the brethren to put their hands together in appreciation to PM Thomson, the RWM then resumed the lodge in the 1^st degree the RWM then thanked the members of Lodge Polmont for their continued support and to the visitors he thanked them once again 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 to give the visitors a hearty vote of thanks the collection was finalised and realised the sum of £115 to which the RWM thanked the brethren.

Invitation to speak

RWM then invited anyone who was sitting in the East if they had anything to say for the craft in general or for lodge Polmont in particular that he would hear them now in reply Bro Ronnie Bateman PM 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 Bro Kevin Thomson PM for an exceptional 1^st degree lecture 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 the next regular meeting is on Wednesday the 12^th of March which will be the fellowcraft degree for Bro Moonie conferred by the RWM Bro Harry Foster and the office bearers of lodge Camelon. There being no further business the RWM closed the lodge in due and ancient form.