The second half of the Masonic Season is almose upon us, and this kicks-odd at 482 with our AGM on Wednesday 2nd September.

An us well as updating the brethren with our annual accounts, we'll be reading out two applications for Initiation.

Our R.W.M. Bro. Peter Cos says: "This is a very exciting and positive start to the second part of the season, and we look forward to welcoming these gentlemen as members of 482."

Our AGM is for members only, and we'll follow this with a 'members only' business meeting on September 16.

We look forward to welcoming visitors back to our meeting on October 7th. This will be and E.A. Degree, and also our Annual P.G.L.M. visitation.

482 Brethren enjoyed their annual members' dinner, this year, for the first time, at the Newliston Arms. During the evening, Honorary Member Bro. Kevin King drew our 'Good Causes' raffle, and this month's winner was our IPM Bro. Stuart Donald.

Congratulations, Stuart and thanks to our RWM for donating the July bottle. And thanks to the Newliston Arms for an excellent meal and equally excellent service.
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And, on a historical note, the Newliston Arms played a part in the formation of the Lodge. On the 26th February 1868, at a meeting there, twelve Brethren, and with an advance of £10 from George Simpson, an application was sent to Grand Lodge for a Lodge Charter.

I think the menu that night would not have been so varied as the one we enjoyed!!