District 11 Cowcaddens history and information
COWCADDENS ORANGE AND PURPLE DISTRICT No.11
TRUSTEES
WORTHY DISTRICT MASTER BROTHER IAN FRASER
DEPUTY DISTRICT MASTER BROTHER DAVE GLOVER SUBSTITUTE DISTRICT MASTER BROTHER JOHN DONNELLY
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DISTRICT SECRETARY BROTHER JIM WALKER DISTRICT TREASURER BROTHER CHARLIE BROADLEY
The District meets in the Orange Halls, 5 Sunnylaw Street,Possilpark, Glasgow
On
4th Wednesday of January, April, June, August
And the 3rd and 4th Wednesday in October
NEWSLETTER : February - MAY 2011 EDITION
MESSAGE FROM THE WORTHY DISTRICT MASTER, BROTHER IAN FRASER
Sisters and Brothers, Happy New Year and I Hope that 2011 is a great year for you all.
I was extremely honoured and pleased at our January District Meeting to welcome our new Most Worthy Grand Master, Brother Henry Dunbar and our new Right Worthy County Grand Master, Brother Eddy Hyde. Both the Grand Master and the County Grand Master and their respective administrative teams can be assured of the Support of District 11. Congratulations must also be extended to Bro. George McNee on being elected the Junior Depute Grand Master and to Bro. Robert Sawers who is now the County Grand Secretary. I also pay tribute on behalf of District 11 to Bro. John McAvoy who was invested as a Honorary Depute County Grand Master for the many years he has served as Depute County Grand Master and as a Trustee of the County Grand Lodge of Glasgow. Bro. John McAvoy as you already know, Served for many years as the Worthy District Master of District 11. John, Congratulations and we wish you well.
The District Bible Reading Competition was held on the 15th January and whilst there were only three entries, they were of a very high standard and made it very difficult for the Judges. The winner on this occasion was Sis. Kirsten Lochhead, WM of JLOL 128 and we congratulate Kirsten. Congratulations also to the runners up,Sis. Chamtelle Cotton of JLOL 139 and Bro. Craig Sawers of JLOL 128. In closing I welcome 2 new District Office Bearers to the team, namely Bro. James Walker who is now the Ass / Dist Secretary and James will assist both the District Secretary and DistrictTreasurer, and Bro. Derek Broadley who was elected a Standard Bearer. As we approach our 135th Anniversary Lets make 2011 another great year for District 11.
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MESSAGE FROM THE DISTRICT SECRETARY, BROTHER JIM WALKER
Sisters and Brothers, no doubt you have kept up to date with the struggle we are all having with the Glasgow City Council with regards to our Parading rights. The County Grand Lodge supported by Grand Lodge are doing their upmost but they need the help of the rank and file. To those who are responding to the emails, we thank you and keep Bombarding the councilors by Letter, Email, Phone or better still front up at their surgeries. At the recent County Public Awareness Committee Meeting, the “District Writers” were invited. What is a “District Writer” ? each District was requested to supply 5 names of Sisters/Brothers who would respond to Media Articles and each Writer would have their own Database of email addresses. You will no doubt hear from them shortly but here are the names of District 11 writers: Audrey Cowan, Ellis Fraser, Tommy Herriot, Andy Nicholls, Brian Brown and Jim Walker. Should you hear or see any article that you think needs attention, DON’T DO NOTHING but contact one of the above writers and we will ensure that it gets the attention it requires.
All the very best for 2011.
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135th ANNIVERSARY OF DISTRICT 11
Date of Ball : Saturday 30th April 2011 at 7 PM.
Where : Community Central Halls, Maryhill
Cost : £20 per person and includes 3 Course Meal, Red and White Wine With Dinner
and 5 Raffle Tickets.
Entertainment: John Pears and the Pride of the North Flute Band.
Parade: Will be held at 10am on the 30th April 2011 – Details will be given later.
Lodge News
PRIMROSE LLOL 13
The Sisters of LLOL 13 are continuing with their
Centenary Celebrations by having a Dinner in Olympia House on the 18th February 2011.
Lodge meets on the Last Thursday.
RUCHILL TRUTH DEFENDERS LLOL 109
The Sisters of LLOL 109: Bro. Roddy McInnes is
Their new Representative, so congratulations
Sisters and to Roddy. Visitors always made
Welcome, so come along on the 3rd Tuesday.
DAUGHTERS OF SCOTIA LLOL 119
Meet on the 3rd Wednesday and a great night
Is always assured by the Worthy Mistress and
the Sisters.
DAWSON BLUEBELL LLOL 140
Meet on the 3rd Thursday and a warm welcome is
assured. Best wishes to Sister Violet Boyd who
had an accident recently.
DAUHTERS OF MILTON LLOL 235
Meet on the 4th Monday and at their January meeting saw 4 Sisters taking their 2nd Degree,
Followed by a meal of Haggis, Turnip and Mash.
CLYDESDALE LOL 58
Meet on the 4th Friday and a growing Lodge.
3 of their members recently took their RAP Degree at the special District meeting in January.
The Lodge are having a race night on Friday 18th March in the Masonic Club, Bardowie Street.
COLSTON MILTON LOL 157
Meet on the 1st Friday and an enjoyable meeting is always assured. A quick meeting was held in January, followed by a Disco and the Long Haired Lover from Liverpool was there(Well done Adam)
Race night will be held on Saturday 5th March.
JAMES M. LAIRD MEMORIAL LOL 199
Meet on the 4th Saturday and again a warm and friendly welcome is always extended.
The Lodge will be hosting a Dance on Saturday 12th March
In Sunnylaw Street, Orange Halls.
POSSILPARK TRUTH DEFENDERS LOL 204:
Meet on the 2nd Friday and another growing Lodge. December saw 2 candidates being initiated
And one of them my nephew, Scott Paterson and
His Brother James Paterson will be joining in February. Well done!
TRINITY POSSIL LOL 223
Meet on the 3rd Monday and are continuing to initiate candidates. A Race night will be held on Saturday 19th March in conjunction with LLOL 235.
FUTURE DATES AND FUNCTIONS
ROYAL WEDDING – FRI 29th APRIL 2011
District 11 will be celebrating this most important occasion. The Hall will open at 9am for Breakfast. Refreshments will be sold from 10am and Rolls with fillings will available for Lunch. Come along and watch the Wedding And enjoy the entertainment afterwards.
SAT 5th MARCH: LOL 157 Race Night in Sunnylaw Street, Orange Halls.
SAT 12th MARCH: LOL 199- Disco Dance in the Orange Halls, Sunnylaw Street.
Fri 18th MARCH: LOL 58- Race Night in the Masonic Club, Bardowie Street.
SAT 19th MARCH: LOL 223 / LLOL 235 Race Night in the Orange Halls, Sunnylaw Street.
SAT 2nd APRIL: MINI-SOIREE in the Orange Halls, Sunnylaw Street.
SUN 24th APRIL: District 11 Easter Service in the Orange Halls, Sunnylaw Street at 3pm.
FRI 29th APRIL: Royal Wedding from 9am in the Orange Halls, Sunnylaw Street.
SAT 30th April: 135th Anniversary Parade, Assemble 9.45am in Dunblane Street and Leave at 10am.
SAT 30th APRIL: 135th Anniversary Ball in the Central Community Halls, Maryhill at 7pm. Tickets £20 each, Includes 3 course meal, Red and White
Wines and 5 Raffle tickets. Dress – Formal Wear.
Contact your Lodge or District Secretary.
SUN 1st MAY: Milton Church Parade: Assemble in Sunnylaw Street at 2pm and Leave at 2.15pm.
SUN 8th MAY: Northern Area JUN/JUV Church
Parade. Details to follow.
SUN 15th MAY: District 11 Annual Church Parade
Assemble in Sunnylaw Street at 2.15pm and leave at 3pm. Details to follow.
REMEMBER TO ADVERTISE YOUR HALL
The Orange Halls in Sunnylaw Street can be used for functions from Monday to Friday during the day till approx 6pm for Luncheons, Funerals etc. for up to Approx 70 People and Catering and Refreshments can be arranged at very reasonable Prices. Contact the District Secretary by Email on
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Please forward all Lodge Items or Functions to the District Secretary, Jim Walker as this newsletter is placed on the Website below.
COUNTY GRAND LODGE OFFICIAL WEBSITE
The new web site is up and running and a tremendous amount of work has gone into this site and we urge you to take advantage of it. I am beginning to send items to the County Secretary so please forward me any details you would like posted on it and go into the site and read what your District has placed on it. Here is the Website :
ALL LODGE’s MEET IN SUNNYLAW STREET UNLESS
STATED OTHERWISE :
LLOL 13: LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 8.00PM
(except December - 2nd Thursday)
LLOL 109: 3rd TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7.30PM
(except December)
LLOL 119: 3rd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH (except July)
IN THE ORANGE HALLS, MILLARBANK STREET AT 7.30PM
LLOL 140: 3rd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 8.00PM
LLOL 235: 4th MONDAY OF EACH MONTH At 7.30pm
(except December)
LOL 58: 4th FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7.30PM
LOL 157: 1st FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7.30PM
(except August)
LOL 199: 4th SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7.00PM
LOL 204: 2nd FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7.30PM.
LOL 223: 3rd MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7.30PM
District Superintendent, Brother Billy Brown
JLOL 128: 1st MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7PM (except July)
Superintendent, Sister Agnes McDougall
JLOL 139: 2ndTUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7PM (except July)
Superintendent, Sister Tracey Jenkins
COWCADDENS ORANGE AND PURPLE
DISTRICT No.11
Christmas Party
it definitely was a
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
LOL 157
Well done to all who organised the event especially the cooks
CENTENARY CELEBRATION
PRIMROSE LLOL 13
1910 - 2010
The Centenary Celebration’s of Primrose LLOL 13 continued on Friday 18th February 2011 with a meal in Olympia House.
25 Sisters, Brothers and Friends attended and were treated to a tremendous three course meal.
The event was organised for the Lodge by Brother Malcolm Campbell and our sincere thanks must be extended to Malcolm for his warm welcome and a wonderful night.
The meal which was supplied by the caterer Jean Porter
was outstanding. Not only was the meal piping hot but
there was no chance of anyone going home hungry.
Well done Jean, you can be assured if we need a caterer in the future, you will be our first port of call.
The Worthy Mistress, Sister Ellis Fraser and the Members of Primrose would have no hesitation in recommending
Olympia House to anyone who intended arranging for a meal.
In closing the Worthy Mistress would like to thank all those who attended.
Please see attached Photograph which was taken on the night.
