On the evening of 14th March 2009 the Brethren and friends of Lodge Coltswood were entertained to the highest level by the Brethren of of Lodge St. David Tarbolton (Mauchline) No. 133. The evening was complete by having the charter that Robert Burns took his obligation, this was only one of four occasions where the charter had left the lodge room in Mauchline' to which the Brethren of Coltswood will  forever be in the debt of Lodge St. David for this high honour. The night also raised over £2000 for the Lodge Coltswood Centenary Fund in 2010. Click on the following link for more pictures and information on the evening  (BURNS SUPPER 2009)

The evening was further enhanced with the presentation by Lodge St. John Shotts No. 471 of an apron, sash  and case of Bro Archibald Mutch that dated back to his year in office of 1915-16. This was found at a car boot sale by one of their Brethren.

It was a great finish to a night when the new regalia was dedicated, regalia that was over 95 years old was presented back to the Lodge.

The Provincial Grand Master Bro. James L. Jack also delivered his lecture of the George Washington Memorial and took questions  on the subject from the Brethren

On this evening the RWM Bro. Colin T. Campbell welcomed a large and fine deputation of Reigning Masters from within and outwith the Province to confer the Entered Apprentice Degree on one of their candidates, the deputation was headed by RWM Bro. James Gold of Lodge Regal No. 1422, the deputation was further enhanced by the attendance of the Provincial Grand Master Bro. James L. Jack. The Brethren of Lodge Coltswood would like to thank the Reigning Masters for their participation and also the visitors who attended in support of their Master and the Lodge, a total of 93 Brethren sign the attendance book on the evening. If you click the top left of the photo a full list of the Masters taking part is available along with, on the right a small memento presented to the Masters.

On the evening of Thursday 16th June, Lodge Coltswood honoured someone who has served both his Mother Lodge and also the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Middle Ward collectively for over 45 years, Brother James Shanks.

In probably one of the best kept secrets in Freemasonry Bro. Shanks was presented with a set of Past Depute Master's regalia and suitably engraved Depute Masters jewel to mark his tenure of office as Depute Provincial Grand Master.

 As expected due to his popularity the attendance was fantastic with Brethren from within and outwith the Province including members of Provincial Grand Lodge that supported Mr. Shanks during his term in office, the evening was further enhanced with a Deputation from the Provincial Grand of Lodge of Lanarkshire Middle Ward headed by the Provincial Grand Master Bro. Thomas Davidson and his newly commissioned  Substitute Master's, this was hopefully to be the first of many visits to the Lodge in his new commission.  RWM Bro Gordon Rowe delivered a very thorough and informative speech on the Masonic career of Mr. Shanks to which a suitable reply was provided by Mr. Shanks in his usual humorous style having a go at the Lodge for leading him into the false sense of security thinking he would be attending the Installation of the new Provincial Grand Master the following Saturday with a borrowed or old set of Provincial regalia.

Bro. James Shanks was initiated into Lodge Coltswood Glenboig at the age of 28 on 3rd February 1966, passed on the 17th February 1966 and raised 3rd March 1966 receiving his Mark on 16th November 1967. He was installed as Right Worshipful Master of the Lodge on 6th December 1969 by installing Master Bro. William Menzies P.M, & Bro John H. Marshall P.M..

At the Lodge installation in 1971 Bro. Shanks took his first step into Provincial Grand Lodge by being appointed to Grand Committee succeeding Bro. George McGibbon who had to step down from Provincial Grand Committee due to work commitments, some 7 years later Bro. Shanks was elected to his first office as Provincial Grand Junior Steward and some 12 years later had the high honour of being elected to Provincial Grand Senior Warden. In 1996 the Provincial Grand Master Bro. George Kelly commissioned Bro. Shanks as Substitute Provincial Grand Master which he served between 1996-2001, in 2002 Bro. Shanks was awarded Honorary Grand Rank of Junior Deacon of The Grand Lodge of Scotland under the support the Provincial Grand Master Bro Kenneth D. Kennedy .

In 2006 the Provincial Grand Master Bro. James L. Jack commissioned Bro. Shanks as  Depute Provincial Grand Master which he served during the term of office between 2006 - 2011.

On behalf of Lodge Coltswood the RWM and Brethren would like to say thanks to Mr. Shanks for his unerring commitment the Lodge & indeed representing Provincial Grand Lodge during his Masonic career.

Well Done Bro. Shanks, we hope you have a well earned rest, you deserve it

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On the evening of Thursday 17th February one of the longest standing members of Lodge Coltswood Glenboig was presented with his Jubilee diploma by the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master Bro. James L. Jack accompanied by a fine deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Middle Ward. Bro. Jim first played his pipes in the Lodge at the age of 14 and has continued to pipe both at his Mother Lodge and at almost every other Lodge in the Province over the years at installations, hence he large number that signed the Roll book on the evening. Bro Jim delivered what was a very sincere and emotional speech to the assembled Brethren which he made reference to the great feeling amongst this family Lodge and how it it had supported him during the good times and bad times and picked him up when he was down following the passing of his dear wife, the evening was further enhance by a deputation from Lodge New Monkland Montrose No. 88 who carried out a fine exemplification of the Fellow Craft Degree, Bro. James Keir Hastie Roberts PM is pictured on the left with the RWM Bro. Gordon Rowe, Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master Bro. James L. Jack and Depute Master of Provincial Grand Lodge Bro. James Shanks     (Click for more detail on the evening)

Amidst some of the worst weather that the UK had experience in over 20 years RWM Gordon Rowe was installed for the third time into the chair of King Solomon, as a testimony to the popularity of Gordon and his commitment to the Lodge and Freemasonry the weather did not keep people away. Gordon was installed by his good friends Bro. Bobby Ross PM and Bro Gordon McCaffer PM. The legendary Coltswood harmony followed into the wee hours of the morning. Further photographs of the day can be found in the Installation page or by clicking this link (Click for Installations Page)

At the regular meeting of Coltswood Glenboig 1067  on 18th November a fine deputation from 963 led by our RWM Bro. Tom Connor witnessed a very momentous occasion for one of their Brethern

Bro. Jim Durning, Right Worshipful Master of 1067 took great pleasure in conferring Honorary Membership of 1067 to Bro. Jim McLatchie of Lodge Whifflet St John 963. Bro. McLatchie was notably overwhelmed by this unique honour, an honour which is not taken lightly within the lodge and certainly has to be earned. RWM Jim Durning thanked Bro McLatchie for his commitment over the years to 1067 and hoped it will continue for many years to come.

Bro. McLatchie thanked the RWM and the Brethren of 1067 for affording him such an honour and assured all present that he will continue to pursue the best interests of 1067 and looks forward to many visits in the future.

Members of Lodge visited Lodge Fidelite Occitane No. 1067 National Grand Lodge of France and also the 7th Annual communication of Provincial Grand Lodge of D`Alby Quercy Rouergue.

At this communication Bro. Gordon was awarded the Rank of Honorary Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies of the Provincial Grand Lodge of D`Alby Quercy Rouergue, this was the fist time such honour was bestowed on someone outside the National Grand Lodge of France.

What better brother to bestow this high honour on for his hard work and commitment to the Craft.

Gordon is picture with our own Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master Bro. James L. Jack and our own Right Worshipful Master Bro. James Durning congratulating him on his honour

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Due to the continued ill health of Brother Sinclair Upton, RWM Colin T. Campbell and Bro. Ian Wilson PM attended his home on Friday 4th December to present him with his 50 year Jubilee diploma, Brother Upton was initiated on 6th October 1955, passed 20th October 1955 and raised 19th November 1955 and received his mark on 20th September 1956. Brother Upton commented that he was missing attending the Lodge and was asking for a few of the old faces.

On the first meeting of the new Centenary of the Lodge  a large and distinguished deputation from New Monkland Montrose No. 88 attended the Lodge, on entry to the Lodge RWM Bro. Albert Dalzell snr. addressed the Lodge if fluent French and also presented to the Lodge a large engraved mirror to commemorate the Centenary of the Lodge. A very fitting Entered Apprentice Degree followed to the delight of the assembled Brethren. The  degree was conferred by Past Master Gordon Millar and a vote of thanks proposed by the IPM of Lodge Coltswood Glenboig Bro. Colin Campbell. The Brethren of Lodge Coltswood Glenboig would like to thank their friends at New Monkland Montrose for this very kind gesture and can assure them that gift will find its rightful place in the Lodge room.

At the Installation ceremony held on 6^th December 2009 Bro. James Durning P.M. was installed Right Worshipful Master of Lodge Coltswood Glenboig for the Centenary year by Installing Masters Bro. Ian Wilson P.M. and Bro. Bobby McIntosh P.M., the logistics on getting to the Ceremony were difficult due to the railway bridge between Coatbridge and Glenboig being closed due to emergency repairs, however after a delayed start and rather large attendance under the circumstances, another milestone in the history of this fine old Lodge was recorded

On the evening of Thursday 19th October 2009 a large and distinguished deputation from Robert Burns's mother Lodge St. David Tarbolton (Mauchline) No. 133 conferred the Mark Master Mason Degree on 3 candidates, RWM Bro. Colin Campbell was delighted to have his father Bro. Thomas Campbell as one of the candidates on the evening, Tam  was a Master Mason of Lodge Airdrie St. John No. 166 and permission was sought from the RWM Bro. Bobby McCormack of Lodge to allow his dad to have his Mark Degree in the experienced hands of Lodge St. David, the degree was conferred by a great supporter of Lodge Coltswood Bro. Andy Kirkland PM who had conferred the Mark Master Degree at Coltswood for the 10th  time. A vote of thanks was proposed by RWM Bro. Colin Campbell and replied in the usual manner by Bro. Andy Kirkland PM who made reference that is was him also that conferred the Mark Master Mason Degree on RWM Colin in 2003. RWM Bro Colin Campbell is pictured on the left with his dad Bro. Thomas Campbell.

Bro Matt Topping from Lodge St. John Shotts No 471 is pictured presenting to the Lodge with Bro. Archibald Mutch's Past Masters Apron from his year in office as Right Worshipful Master 1915-16. This apron along with his sash and case was found at a car boot sale by the son of the Secretary of Lodge who though it might be of interest to his dad and bought it for him for £5. The Secretary then contacted Lodge Coltswood and arranged for the regalia to be returned. Our history tell us the following information about Bro. Archibald Mutch and his Son Bro. Archibald Mutch jnr,, November 1918 - It was reported that Brother A. Mutch Jnr. had been wounded in France.  A motion was passed that every Brother on active service receive a postal order for 5/-.1937- Bro. A. Mutch was presented with a barometer in recognition of his 25 years service as an Office Bearer.1944 - Archibald Mutch awarded Honorary Grand Rank of Provincial Grand Lodge Bible Bearer. September 1954 - The Lodge decided to purchase an Apron, Sash and Jewel and present it to Brother A. Mutch in recognition of his services as Secretary of the Lodge. December 1964 - The Lodge was informed of the death of the former secretary for many years – Brother A. Mutch. We are indebted to the Brethren of Lodge St. John Shotts for returning this regalia and it will find it place in the lodge room.

On the evening of Friday 30th October 2009 Lodge Coltswood Glenboig offered The Provincial Grand Master Bro. James L. Jack honorary membership of the Lodge to which he duly accepted. The obligation was delivered by R.W.M. Bro. Colin T. Campbell. This honour was one of only nine occasions where honorary membership has been bestowed on fellow Brethren. The Brethren of Lodge Coltswood Glenboig would like to thank The Provincial Grand Master for his support of the Lodge and felt that this was a fitting reward. In true Provincial Grand Master style Bro. James Jack commented that he was the first honorary member to have delivered a lecture to the Lodge, shortly before delivering the lecture on the George Washington Memorial to the assembled Brethren.

On this evening the RWM Bro. Colin T. Campbell attended The Mother Lodge of Scotland Kilwinning No 0 along with WJW Bro. Gordon Rowe PM and Bro Bobby Ross PM, the occasion was marked with a excellent rendition of the Master Mason Degree carried out by The Remembrance Lodge No. 586 from Toronto Canada. Following the meeting the RWM presented the RWM from Canada a presentation boxed enamel token struck for the Lodge Centenary. A dinner followed with some super harmony provided by the Mother Lodge of Scotland

RWM Bro Colin T. Campbell attended the annual wreath laying ceremony at the National Burns Monument in Mauchline, Ayrshire, the ceremony was attended by The Provincial Grand Master of Ayrshire, members of Ayrshire Provincial Grand Lodge, The Grand Lodge of Scotland, RWM's of various Ayrshire lodges, members of various other Masonic orders and fellow Brethren. Also in attendance were members of the Scottish Parliament and local Councillors. RWM Colin T. Campbell is picture below with the RWM of Lodge St David Tarbolton (Mauchline) Bro John Chalmers.

Over sixty Brethren took part in the 2008 Golf Competition at Drumpellier Golf Club on this afternoon. Lodge Coltswood No. 1067 were in superb form with Bro. Colin Campbell winning the overall tournament and the Challenge Cup, Tom Ferguson winning the Seniors and the Lodge 1067 Team won the Masters Trophy. The Amicoil Trophy was presented to Bro Colin Campbell by the Most Worshipful Grand Master Mason Bro. Sir Archibald D. Orr Ewing at the regular communication of Provincial Grand Lodge on Friday 6th October 2008 in Bellshill.
 

At a presentation ceremony Bro. James McAIlliden was invested with the honour of Provincial Grand Rank, Jim has entertained the Brethren and visitors alike at Glenboig for many years and his input in the Harmony has been legendary. Jimmy has been a regular attendee of Coltswood over the years and has regularly been referred to as "Jimmy and his big organ". This was a great honour for both Jimmy for his commitment to the craft in general and to Lodge Coltswood

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended the Regular Meeting of the Lodge this evening.

It was a special occasion in that Bro. Alex Brown, Right Worshipful Master conferred the M.M. Degree on his father Sam Brown.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and Bro. Alex Brown, R.W.M. congratulate Bro. Sam Brown.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied Bro. William Ross, Right Worshipful Master and the Brethren of Lodge Regal No. 1422, Glasgow to the Regular Meeting of Lodge Coltswood, Glenboig this evening. The Brethren of Lodge Regal were visiting Lodge Coltswood for the first time and conferred an excellent F.C.... Degree on one Candidate. Bro. Gordon Rowe, R.W.M. 1067 with Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and Bros. William Ross R.W.M. 1422, Bro. Pat Clarke, R.W.M. 579.