LODGE ANNUAL BOWLING DAY 2024
On Saturday 13th July, Stonehouse bowling club hosted Lodge Unions annual bowling tournament, It was great to see such a fantastic turnout of brethren, we also had a visit from The RWPGM Bro Scott MacLean & PPGM Bro Jack Drummond
Pictured below is RWM Bro Callum Macgregor presenting the winners Bros David Paterson, Hugh Smith & Billy Syme - Well done! & the runners up Bros Ian Horne, Colin Kennedy & William Cross
A huge thanks goes to Bro Hugh Smith PM for organising & running the event.
Pictured below is RWM Bro Callum Macgregor presenting the winners Bros David Paterson, Hugh Smith & Billy Syme - Well done! & the runners up Bros Ian Horne, Colin Kennedy & William Cross
A huge thanks goes to Bro Hugh Smith PM for organising & running the event.
KINGS CORONATION CELEBRATION 6th may 2023
An excellent turnout at Lodge Union on Saturday 6th May 2023 to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, pictured on the chair of KS is PM Bro Donald Hamilton, his first visit to the lodge for many years.
ANNUAL SPONSORED WALK 2023
On Saturday 29th April, a superb turnout of 56 walkers took part in the lodges annual sponsored walk from strathclyde country park to the lodge premises in Stonehouse, the walkers who finished enjoyed a BBQ & refreshments. the magnificent sum of £3700 was raised by all who took part. A massive thank you goes to all the walkers/sponsors, the brethren of Lodge Hamilton 233 who joined us, K&F butchers for providing the BBQ food at a reduced cost, and Whitelaws coaches for providing the transport to Strathclyde Park.
Annual burns supper jan 13th 2023
The first Burns supper in 3 years took place on Friday 13th January RWM Bro John Thomson welcomed a tremendous turnout of brethren & gentlemen, who were thoroughly entertained by the evenings top table guests, Bro Douglas Baxter piped in the haggis and Bro Allan Greenshields expertly addressed it, the assembled brethren then enjoyed a lovely meal before Bros John Shirkie gave an excellent Immortal memory & Bro Gavin Barrie raised the roof with his memorable toast to the lassies, while Bro Cochrane Gourlay delivered a fantastic tam o shanter, musical accompaniment was given by Bro Andy Macfarlane. Bro Ross Thomson toasted the evenings guests.
The evening was concluded by a rousing rendition of the star of Rabbie Burns.
The evening was concluded by a rousing rendition of the star of Rabbie Burns.
lodge annual bowling day 2022
On Saturday 25th June, Stonehouse bowling club hosted Lodge Unions annual bowling tournament, a most enjoyable day was had by all.
Pictured below is RWM Bro Michael Mathew presenting the winners Bros Scanlan, Kennedy & Cross - Well done! & the runners up Bros Wilson, Smith & Syme.
A huge thanks goes to Bro Hugh Smith PM for organising & running the event.
Pictured below is RWM Bro Michael Mathew presenting the winners Bros Scanlan, Kennedy & Cross - Well done! & the runners up Bros Wilson, Smith & Syme.
A huge thanks goes to Bro Hugh Smith PM for organising & running the event.
easter egg hunt 2022
Great to see the kids back in the lodge for the annual easter egg hunt, all who participated thoroughly enjoyed the day, a bit of normality finally returning.
lORD LAmington trophy 2021
The annual provincial Lord Lamington trophy was held at Carnwath Bowling Club on Saturday 7th August, with 9 teams from the province taking part. There were 4 teams representing Lodge Union 244. The team comprising of Bro Fraser Murdoch, Bro Scott Forrest and Bro Hugh Smith PM retained the trophy for another year.
It was great to be in company of a few brethren from the province who have not saw each other for around 16 months due to the COVID pandemic
Pictured below is PGL Secretary Bro Scott MacLean PM presenting the trophy to the winning triples
It was great to be in company of a few brethren from the province who have not saw each other for around 16 months due to the COVID pandemic
Pictured below is PGL Secretary Bro Scott MacLean PM presenting the trophy to the winning triples
BELFAST TRIP 2020
ANNUAL BURNS SUPPER 2020
On Friday 17th January 2020, RWM Bro James Macgregor welcomed a full house of gentlemen and brethren to lodge union 244 annual burns supper, the evening began with Bro Greg Templeton piping in the haggis, which was then suitably addressed by Liam Jamieson in a most excellent manner, Bro Billy Syme PM then gave the selkirk grace, before a lovely meal. The evening continued with the top table guests entertaining the crowd, Bro Craig MacDonald PM gave an excellent immortal memory, Bro Ian Bentley with a very entertaining toast to the lassies, Bro Allan Greenshields recited an excellent "Tam O Shanter" both Bro James Kennedy and Bro William Scanlan PM provided traditional songs, Bro Alan McLuckie then toasted the artistes and stewards.
RWM thanked all the top table guests for a most memorable burns supper, with special thanks being afforded to Bro Craig MacDonald for organising the evening.
Pictured below RWM Bro James Macgregor with his top table guests.
RWM thanked all the top table guests for a most memorable burns supper, with special thanks being afforded to Bro Craig MacDonald for organising the evening.
Pictured below RWM Bro James Macgregor with his top table guests.
2019 lodge games day
Lodge Union welcomed nearly 40 brethren and gentlemen to the annual games day on Saturday 28th December, where pool/Darts & Dominoes were hotly contested, Pictured below is Bro Bobby Ewing presenting the winners with their Steak Pie voucher, and the runners up with a bottle of spirits.
The lodge would like to thank Bro Bobby for organising another very successful games day in Lodge Union.
The lodge would like to thank Bro Bobby for organising another very successful games day in Lodge Union.
2019 sportsmans dinner
On Friday 16th November RWM Bro Ross Thomson welcomed a full house of gentlemen to the Lodges Sportsmans dinner, Bro Bill McMurdo was the MC on the evening and Ex Rangers player Derek Ferguson and comedian and pundit Tam Cowan shared their stories and jokes, another excellent evening in Lodge Union. Pictured below are the RWM and his top table guests.
lodge union bowling tournament 2019
On Saturday 15th June, Stonehouse bowling club hosted Lodge Unions annual bowling tournament, a most enjoyable day was had by all the 30 brethren who participated.
After the section games were complete, a hotly contested final between -
Lead - David Paterson Lead - Andy Melvin
2nd - William Brown Cowie 2nd - Alan Campbell
Skip - Alfie MacGregor Skip - Ian Ewing
The worthy winners on the day were - David Paterson/Wullie Cowie & Alfie Macgregor.
After the section games were complete, a hotly contested final between -
Lead - David Paterson Lead - Andy Melvin
2nd - William Brown Cowie 2nd - Alan Campbell
Skip - Alfie MacGregor Skip - Ian Ewing
The worthy winners on the day were - David Paterson/Wullie Cowie & Alfie Macgregor.
a blast from the past
2019 easter egg hunt
Lodge Union welcomed several kids to the Annual Easter Egg hunt, another eggcellent Day
ANnual burns supper 2019
On Friday 11th January 2019, RWM Bro Ross Thomson welcomed a full house of men and brethren to lodge union 244 annual burns supper, the evening began with Bro Greg Templeton piping in the haggis, which was then suitably addressed by Bro David Baxter, in a most excellent manner, Rev Shaw Paterson then gave the selkirk grace, before a lovely meal. The evening continued with the top table guests entertaining the crowd, with Bro Gavin Barrie sharing burns readings, Bro John Shirkie gave an excellent immortal memory, Bro Willie McDougall with a very entertaining toast to the lassies, Bro Hayden McFadden with a very different take on holy willies prayer, both Bro James Kennedy and Bro David Frew provided traditional songs, Bro John Thomson gave a very fitting tribute and toast to absent brethren.
RWM thanked all the top table guests for a most memorable burns supper, with special thanks being afforded to Bro Craig MacDonald for organising the evening.
Pictured below RWM Bro Ross Thomson with his top table guests.
RWM thanked all the top table guests for a most memorable burns supper, with special thanks being afforded to Bro Craig MacDonald for organising the evening.
Pictured below RWM Bro Ross Thomson with his top table guests.
2018 annual lodge games day
Lodge Union welcomed nearly 40 brethren and gentlemen to the annual games day on Friday 28th December, where pool/Darts & Dominoes were hotly contested, Pictured below is RWM Bro Ross Thomson presenting the winners with their Steak Pie voucher, and the runners up with a bottle of spirits.
The lodge would like to thank Bro Bobby Ewing for organising another very successful games day in Lodge Union.
The lodge would like to thank Bro Bobby Ewing for organising another very successful games day in Lodge Union.
lodge union bowling tournament 2018
On Saturday 16th June, Stonehouse bowling club hosted Lodge Unions annual bowling tournament, Even though the weather was not kind to us, a most enjoyable day was had by all the 30 brethren who participated.
After the section games were complete, a hotly contested final between -
Lead - Alan Greenshields Lead - Craig Walker
2nd - Jack Goldie 2nd - Davie McKinlay
Skip - Ian Ewing Skip - Billy Syme
The worthy winners on the day were - Craig Walker/Davie McKinlay/Billy Syme.
There was also a booby prize handed out to the team who never managed to get a point on the board after the section games - the lucky recipients of a biscuit each were - Bill McVeigh/John Thomson/Bobby Ewing
After the section games were complete, a hotly contested final between -
Lead - Alan Greenshields Lead - Craig Walker
2nd - Jack Goldie 2nd - Davie McKinlay
Skip - Ian Ewing Skip - Billy Syme
The worthy winners on the day were - Craig Walker/Davie McKinlay/Billy Syme.
There was also a booby prize handed out to the team who never managed to get a point on the board after the section games - the lucky recipients of a biscuit each were - Bill McVeigh/John Thomson/Bobby Ewing
lodge union annual games day 2017
IPM Bro Craig Carenduff welcomed a large turnout of lodge members and guests to the lodges annual games day on Saturday 6th January 2018, pool/darts & dominoes were hotly contested on the day.
The winners on the day were -
Pool - Bro Craig MacDonald
Darts - Daw Burns
Dominoes - William Scanlan
A big thank you to Bro Bobby Ewing for organising another successful day
The winners on the day were -
Pool - Bro Craig MacDonald
Darts - Daw Burns
Dominoes - William Scanlan
A big thank you to Bro Bobby Ewing for organising another successful day
lord lamington trophy 2017
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The annual provincial Lord Lamington trophy was held at Blackwood Victoria Bowling Club on Saturday 16th September, with 15 teams from the province taking part. There were 5 teams representing Lodge Union 244.
One of our teams comprising of the 3 "Wullies"(Syme/McLeish/Cross qualified from their section to the semi final, but were unfortunate to loose out. The eventual winners on the day were Lodge Lockhart St John no 248 Carnwath. A great day was had by all at another successful Lamington bowling tournament. |
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lodge bowling tournament 1990
An excellent turnout of 42 brethren pictured below from the Lodge bowling tournament from 17th July 1990 (thanks to PM Bro Mason Stewart for supplying the picture)
LODGE UNION 2017 SPORTMANS DINNER
Saturday September 2nd 2017 saw the return of the lodges sportmans dinner, the RWM Bro Craig Carenduff welcomed a sell out crowd of brethren and gentlemen, who witnessed an excellent evening. An excellent meal was enjoyed by everyone, and then 2 of the most respected after dinner speakers on the circuit - Mr Jim "Buller" Reid and Mr John Gahagan shared their stories and jokes, to which the assembled brethren and gentlemen thoroughly enjoyed.
An excellent sum of £655 was raised on the evening, with the proceeds being donated to the Anthony Nolan trust, a charity which strives for the cure of blood related cancers.
The cheque for £655 was presented to Anthony Nolan representative on the evening.
An excellent sum of £655 was raised on the evening, with the proceeds being donated to the Anthony Nolan trust, a charity which strives for the cure of blood related cancers.
The cheque for £655 was presented to Anthony Nolan representative on the evening.
lodge union 2017 annual bowling tournament
On Saturday 5th August, Stonehouse bowling club hosted lodge union 244 annual bowling tournament, a great turnout of brethren and some decent weather made it another successful day.
The eventual winning triple on the day was -
Bro Craig Carenduff(lead) - our own RWM
Bro Robert Ewing(2nd)
Bro William Cross(skip)
The runners up on the day were -
Bro Brian Kelly(lead)
Bro Matt Moxen(2nd)
Bro James MacGregor(skip)
The prizes for the winners and runners up were presented by PM Bro Mason Stewart
(thank you to pm George Smith for taking the pictures on the day)
The eventual winning triple on the day was -
Bro Craig Carenduff(lead) - our own RWM
Bro Robert Ewing(2nd)
Bro William Cross(skip)
The runners up on the day were -
Bro Brian Kelly(lead)
Bro Matt Moxen(2nd)
Bro James MacGregor(skip)
The prizes for the winners and runners up were presented by PM Bro Mason Stewart
(thank you to pm George Smith for taking the pictures on the day)
Lodge union 2017 annual golf weekend at troon
The brethren of lodge union 244 enjoyed another fantastic weekend at troon for our annual golf outing, as you can see from the pictures below, a good time was had by all.
lodge union 244 sponsored walk 2017
The brethren of lodge Union and their families and friends enjoyed another excellent day participating in the annual sponsored walk, the weather held up for most of us, we then had our traditional BBQ, and some refreshments to finish off another fantastic day
WEST HIGHLAND WAY - APRIL/MAY 2017
On 28th April, 14 brave souls set off on a 5 day trek of the West Highland Way, Its not so much of a walk, but more of an endurance test, the added bonus was the fine weather we had throughout the 5 days, a most enjoyable 5 days was had by us all.
We would like to thank all of the brethren and their families who sponsored us, the grand total raised will be shared in the coming week, when all the monies have been gathered up.
pictured below are the 14 of us at the finishing line -
We would like to thank all of the brethren and their families who sponsored us, the grand total raised will be shared in the coming week, when all the monies have been gathered up.
pictured below are the 14 of us at the finishing line -
2017 - LODGE UNION 244 - EASTER EGG HUNT
An eggcellent day was enjoyed by all the kids who participated in our annual Easter Egg Hunt
2017 - lodge union 244 - Belfast trip
2016 - Christmas Jumper - Winner:
Past Master Brother Craig MacDonald picks up first prize in the 2016 Lodge Union 244 - Christmas Jumper Competition.
Both he and Rudolph will have a great time enjoying his bottle of red wine during the family Christmas Lunch.
Both he and Rudolph will have a great time enjoying his bottle of red wine during the family Christmas Lunch.
Brother Jim Loudon Leaves Stonehouse:
Brother Jim Loudon left Lodge Union 244, perhaps for the last time, on Saturday 17th September 2016. He and his wife Edna are off to pastures new, some say perhaps going back home to Stevenage to be nearer to their family.
Brother Jim served as Secretary in Lodge Union for many, many years and was a huge supporter of Lodge Union 244, The Airts and Music Nights. He was a fantastic dancer and on any social night he was always on the dance floor. Pictured here, he is having the last dance with his dear with Edna.
The brethren of Lodge Union 244 made a special presentation to Brother Jim at his last masonic meeting on Thursday 8th September, where he replied with his sincere thanks - good luck to them both in their new home.
Brother Jim served as Secretary in Lodge Union for many, many years and was a huge supporter of Lodge Union 244, The Airts and Music Nights. He was a fantastic dancer and on any social night he was always on the dance floor. Pictured here, he is having the last dance with his dear with Edna.
The brethren of Lodge Union 244 made a special presentation to Brother Jim at his last masonic meeting on Thursday 8th September, where he replied with his sincere thanks - good luck to them both in their new home.
2016 - lodge union 244 bowling tournament:
Saturday 9th July 2016 saw the annual gathering of Lodge Union 244 bowlers. Young & old(er) - professional & amateur, all take part in a hotly contested tournament.
Winning Team: Brothers Willie McLeish (Skipper), David Paterson & Jackie Goldie PM. Runners Up: The Past Masters Team - Brothers Willie Syme (Skipper), Brian Kelly & William Brown Cowie. A fantastic day for everyone who took part, with a big thank you to Stonehouse Bowling Club for hosting the event.
Winning Team: Brothers Willie McLeish (Skipper), David Paterson & Jackie Goldie PM. Runners Up: The Past Masters Team - Brothers Willie Syme (Skipper), Brian Kelly & William Brown Cowie. A fantastic day for everyone who took part, with a big thank you to Stonehouse Bowling Club for hosting the event.
Lodge union 244 - Kilbryde hospice donation
On Saturday May 14th, Lodge Union 244 held its annual 5 a side football tournament. Teams from Lodge Union 244, Lodge St Thomas 306, Lodge Polmont 793, Lodge Slamannan 484 and Lodge New Monkland Montrose 88 took part on the day, the eventual winners were Lodge Slamannan 484. A grand sum of £600 was raised on the day. Pictured is RWM Bro Alan McLuckie and WSW Bro Craig Carenduff handing the cheque over to PM Bro Alex Watson Kilbryde Hospice ambassador, and Councillor Joe Lowe, Kilbryde Hospice board member.
Lodge union 244 - 5-A Side Challenge - 2016
Saturday 14th May 2016 saw the annual gathering of the Masonic 5-a-side teams at the Tileworks Park - Stonehouse. 8-Teams took part in the fund raising event for the nominated charity Kilbryde Hospice. Lodge Slamannan were the winning team with their RWM Graham Reid collecting the winners trophy.
2016 - Lodge union 244 - golf day:
The 2016 Annual Golf Day for Lodge Union 244 took place with the winning golfer being Brother Colin Kennedy (again), 2nd Place - Brother Callum Macgregor &
3rd Place - Brother John Thomson PM.
3rd Place - Brother John Thomson PM.
2016 - Lodge Union 244 - Belfast trip:
lODGE UNION 244 - bURN sUPPER - 2016:
A SELL-OUT CROWD OF MEMBERS AND FRIENDS SUPPORT rWM BROTHER aLAN MCLUCKIE AT THE 2016 LODGE UNION 244 BURNS SUPPER.
Hogmanay 2015:
a fantastic night to bring in 2016 for lodge union 244 - this year's headline acts being Past masters David templeton & William 'b' cowie , who we have successfully managed to book both for this years coming event - a sell out is on the cards....!
2015 - Santa Visits Lodge Union 244:
2015 - LODGE UNION 244 - GOLF DAY:
2015 - Lodge union 244 - sponsor walk:
2015 - BOWLING DAY WINNER - RWM BROTHER ALAN MCLUCKIE:
2015 - September Opening Night - function:
Lodge Union 244 - Social Various:
tHE 1983 fOOTBALL cHALLENGE MATCH
A famous football match took place on a sunny Wednesday afternoon (June 1983). The final score remains a secret after a late controversial penalty given by Referee Brother William McLeish (he's done that before you know...!)
Social Nights of the Past:
