On Monday 28th September 2026 , Bro. James Bell RWPGM accompanied by a deputation of Provincial Grand Office-bearers attended Lodge St. James Newton Upon Ayr No. 125 where they were warmly welcomed into the lodge by Bro. Stewart Howie RWM and the assembled brethren. The RWPGM had the great pleasure of presenting 50 year diplomas to Bro. William McCulloch PM and Bro. Daniel Dunlop PM and warmly congratulated them both for 50 years of loyal service to the craft and to their mot

On Wednesday 16th of September Lodge St. John Maybole held a Honorary Members degree, this is only the third occasion in the lodges 300 year history that this has taken place. The degree team for the evening were Bro. David Wason PM 566 , Bro James Bell PM 1011, Bro. Mervyn Stuart PM 125, Bro. John Wason PM 566, Bro. Robert Little RWM 1705, Bro. Stewart Howie RWM 125, Bro. John McMaster PM 566 and Bro. James Muir PM 198 Led by Bro. David Wason PM 556 conferring Bro. Mark Sawy

On Tuesday 15th of September Bro. James Bell RWPGM accompanied by a Bro. Ian McBreen PSPGW attended a busy Lodge Dalry Blair No. 290. They were very warmly welcomed by Bro. Mark Davenport RWM and the assembled Brethren. Bro. James Bell RWPGM had the privilege of presenting Bro. David Miller with his Diamond certificate and warmly congratulated him for 60 years of loyal service to the craft and to his mother Lodge. RWPGM wished Bro. David a long and healthy future ahead.