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If there are any Squaremen out there that need any assistance please do not hesitate to get in touch with either
myself or any of the Office Bearers and we will try our utmost to help in any way we can.
Offical Mither Shed Centenary 2003 Photograph taken in The Lodge of Journeymen Masons No8, Edinburgh.
The following information was supplied by Allan Barr (PWGD).
"It was taken some time in 2002, to commemorate the 2003 Centenary. It cites me as Grand Deacon which I remember to be correct so it's between
Interestingly enough, the only Brither in the front row who's office or title is not mentioned in the listing is Jimmy Campbell who was Sub Deacon The idea was to have a photograph with all the membership in it (or those who turned up on the day at any rate)
Many thanks to Allan Barr (PWGD).
Merry Christmas from the Worthy Deacon and Office Bearers of the Mither Shed.
This is just one of the charities we donated to, TEAM JAK, good to see it going from strength to strength even in these difficult times. (click on image to play)
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In light of the developments in both Scotland and UK wide I am taking the difficult decision to cancel meetings
until further notice.
The new altar cover for the Mither Shed supplied by VSL Regalia.
Brithers, If we take into account all the other masonic orders I can't see any official meetings before 2021.
However Jim Barrie managed to arrange a get-together whilst adhering to and conforming with, all the advice given by the government regarding social distancing.
Oor Wee SQM Get-together.
Brithers we haed a richt guid wee efternoon at Scots Guards Club yesterday. A wad like tae thank again the brithers wha managit tae come along
Some brithers travellin a fair distance i.e. Stirlin an' Gourock, even Peebles etc. Also, a big thank ye tae Bill Annand wha expertly
At the meetin we raisit £85 between us, another £30 from the "on line zoomers" also addit tae the raffle wis £40 from brithers wha It's no ower late gin ye wad also like tae donate, our skinner will be well pleasit tae see our charity funds bein addit tae as it's been
Aye Fair an' Square,
Mither Shed Boxie Ken Brown presenting a cheque to R.W.M. Derek Pickering of the Douglas Lodge No.409
I have also been asked to post this by the Grand Boxie, "I see someone has posted on
Angus Shed page about meeting cancellation the Grand Deacon
Grand Boxie Wull."
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A very warm welcome to the Mither Shed's three newest members, Rab Moffat, Alan Fisher and David Lindsay.
Livingston Round Table's Santa getting a donation from Roger McCluskey, Worthy Deacon of the Mither Shed.
LRT do amazing work in the community.
(photos by Brither Martin Sweeny)
Jim Barrie handing over a donation cheque on behalf of the Mither Shed to Neil's Hugs.
Roger McCluskey, Worthy Deacon of the Mither Shed, Ye Corporation o' Squaremen,
Photo from the Installation 2019-20.
Great day today, humbled to be installed as Worthy Deacon yet again. Many thanks to Grand Worthy Deacon Andy Shand
Photo from the meeting at Polmont 2019.
Photos from the meeting at Wokingham 2019.
Photos from the meeting on the 2nd February at Grand Central, Livingston.
I would like to thank the Brithers from Mither Shed for the kind donation of 200 GBP to the Grand Worthy Deacon's
The meeting in FEBRUARY 2019 will be held in Grand Central on the 2nd (1st Saturday) of the month.
"Hammy" McGlone being installed as Worthy Deacon in the Ochil Shed. We wish both him and his Office Bearers all the best for their tenure.
Mither Shed members can now download the charitable donation application form by clicking here.
Great wee day out with Grand Shed at Dunoon visiting Lochanside Shed No.12.
The Mither Shed of Ye Corporation o’ Squaremen handing over a cheque to Open Door Supported Accommodation
Our Facebook page now has over 340 members and is still growing, if you haven't liked us yet get onto
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May 2001 and May 2002.
You're quite correct it's in the lodge room at Journeyman Masons in Blackfriars Street and as you can see the blue blanket is gey prominent in the picter.
in the photograph but Worthy Deacon at the actual Centenary.
rather than just Office Bearers or just Auld Deacons etc.
It was taken by a professional photographer and mounted copies were made available for sale at the time."
I feel it is an unnecessary risk to our Brithers and visitors .
I could never forgive myself
if any of our members or guests developed this extremely serious condition.
PLEASE inform as many as you can who may be intending to come to our meeting.
I apologise for the very short notice but with developments in the last few hours
I feel it is the correct decision.
Meetings will be suspended until further notice.
Roger McCluskey, Worthy Deacon of the Mither Shed.
Here is his report:
Andrew Logan, Stuart Blaikie, Gordon Leitch, Jim Turpie, and Jim Reeves wha aw joinit in the fun an banter tae this informal get together.
controllit an assistit everyone connectin tae his zoom link, while providin aff the cuff banter an very professional control tae say the least.
Bill has kindly offerit tae dae the same "if" we arrange another wee get together. A big thank ye tae aw Brithers wha provide prizes
(Davy McLachlan in particular wha went oot o his way tae meet up wi me, Davy provide many items for the raffle includin a bottle o' buck's fizz
(he coulda find the Buckfast in Asda) an also made a cash donation) we haed a guid laugh et some o the prizes thon were provide, from Oxo Cubes tae
a Widden Spoon wi a few wee whiskies an wine bottles up for grabs. Also, aw the Brithers wha have made or are makin' a cash donation.
have advisit me thon they wish tae donate tae the funds.
some time since we have haed a meetin'. If ye wish tae donate just contact the Skinner.
Jim.
in support of the fine work the Lodge is doing for the local community and hospital. Social distancing being observed at all times.
Andy Shand and Grand Boxie have
decided in view of the current updates of more cases
of Corona and possible cross contamination
taken home and brought into unaffected areas
we have decided to cancel the Grand Shed meeting
at Blantyre next Saturday 21st March.
I would ask any Brither to pass this on to anyone who intended to attend.
The next meetings in April will be attended nearer the time.
Great afternoon at our hosts, Lodge Elgin & Bruce No.1077.
Background information on this local charity can be found Neil's Hugs.
handing over a cheque to Open Door Accommodation Project, Craigshill.
Open Door provide temporary accommodation to homeless young people. While staying there,
young people are provided with a key worker for one to one support and the opportunity to participate in group work.
They aim to support them to gain the skills to live independently when they move into their own tenancy,
and also use a holistic approach to help them overcome any barriers to fulfilling their potential they may have.
and those that assisted him, Auld Grand Worthy Deacon Hammy McGlone and Auld Deacon George Shanks as well as
Auld Deacon Jim Holden for his support.
Let the Mither Shed move onwards and upwards.
Charity, making Squaremen and enjoyment.
charity fund which is Strathcarron Hospice, all donations collected up to May 2019 will be presented then,
in memory of a dear Masonic Brothers son who was looked after until his passing earlier this year by the staff of Strathcarron.
Thanks again,
G.W.Deacon Dicky Davies.
This is because we cannot have access to the Scots Guards Club due to the rugby being played at Murrayfield.
This will give you all plenty time to plan ahead. We will have a candidate. Be aware that this is the FEBRUARY meeting.
The JANUARY meeting will be on the 5th (1st Saturday) of January, not the 2nd Saturday as it has been in the past)
in the Scots Guards Club as usual.More information can be found here.
Just fill out the form electronically and return to the Boaxie by email or print off a hard copy, fill it in and hand it in at the next meeting.
When the form is received it will be read out at the next meeting in open Shed the names of the proposer and seconder are noted on the form.
The application is then processed and the date the cheque is sent out is noted on the completed form.
This gives us an audit trail and ensures that applications are dealt with quickly, efficiently and effectively.
The Mither Shed have supported various charities over the year and feel that this is a very worthy cause and will
be of some help to the young people in Livingston.
Open Door Accommodation Project have been working with homeless and vulnerable young people in West Lothian for over 30 years.
They offer supported accommodation where young people can stay whilst they look for alternative suitable accommodation.
our Facebook page and have a look. Just click on the image below and that will take you to the page.