Coquetdale Lodge - No.5122
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Latest update from UGLE 6th July 2020
All Lodge Meetings to Resume from 17th July
regulations dependant
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM GRAND LODGE
Ending of the Suspension of Masonic Activity
In March, the Most Worshipful Grand Master suspended Masonic activity in England and Wales until 17th July 2020.
Having consulted the Grand Registrar, Sir John Chadwick, who has studied the UK Government’s advice (in particular the guidance for safe use of multi-purpose facilities), we are content that there is presently no requirement to extend the suspension in England, and accordingly Masonic meetings may begin again from this date. We recognise that, excluding emergency meetings which some Lodges and Chapters may wish to hold under appropriate dispensation, the vast majority of meetings will not begin again until September.
The Welsh government guidance is such that, at the present time, Masonic meetings would not be legal in Wales.
Ending of the Suspension of Masonic Activity in Districts will be dependent on local government regulations permitting.
Meetings may only be held in obedience to prevailing National Guidance, local rules from Hall and Venue Companies, and in conformity with the General Guidance given, jointly with Mark Masons' Hall.
Presentation to the Rothbury Branch of the RVS
On Tuesday 4th June, and on behalf of the Freemasons of Northumberland (RHHMBF), our WM Allan Young, accompanied by W.Bro. Thomson Bathgate PProvSGW (Treasurer) presented a cheque to the Rothbury Branch of the RVS. This extremely kind donation of £500 will ensure that the Branch can continue for the coming months. Cuts had been on the cards and this would have had a detrimental effect to some of the more vulnerable residents of the Rothbury area, but this donation added to the £300 previously donated by Coquetdale Lodge in January this year means they can continue to enjoy their weekly social gathering....many thanks again from David to the RHHMBF and Coquetdale Lodge.
Presentation of Cheque to Chernobyl Childrens Lifeline
On Saturday 27th April at Rothbury Golf Club following the successful running of two fund raisers - Coffee Morning & Table Top Sale on 13th April and the Disco & Bar-b-q on the 27th - a cheque for £550 was handed over to the one of the host families who are having 2 ten year old girls for a month under the Chernobyl Childrens Lifeline Charity.
Sharon & John gratefully received the cheque and thanked everyone for their efforts to help fund a few fun activities for the children while they are here.
Below are a selection of photos from the night
W.M. Allan Young, with Sharon, John and W.Bro. Robin Murray
Presentation of Cheque to Rothbury Bike Park Committee
On Saturday 2nd February 2019, Coquetdale Lodge No.5122 made a presentation of a cheque for £3,000 to the Chair and Funding Manager of the Planned Bike Park in Rothbury. The funds came from an application to the RHHMBF and was greatly appreciated by all concerned.
It is planned to have the Bike Park up and running by late summer and it will be a great addition to the village for the youngsters.
Those present are W.Bro. Thomson Bathgate PProvSGW, W.Bro. Allan Young W.M., also Byron (Chair) & Cheryl (Funding Manager) plus Alfie the dog, from the Bike Park Committee
Presentation of Cheque to Rothbury Branch of the RVS
On Tuesday 8th January 2019, Coquetdale Lodge No.5122 made a presentation of a cheque for £300 to the local branch of the RVS to assist them in proving valuable services, in the main to the eldery and infirm. The funds came from our annual Christmas Social Raffle, which raised £168 and the Lodge made up the difference to give a grand total of £300. W.Bro. Thomson did the honours handing the cheque to David, which was very gratefully received.
David reports that the Rothbury Branch was almost closed down in December just gone due to cuts in funding, but was reprieved with funds that will see them through until March 2019 and hopefully further funding can be sourced to keep it open permanently
At our Annual Installation Meeting on Thursday 11th October 2018, W.Bro. Allan Young was installed as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year.
There was a great turn out in the Lodge with 57 Brethren supporting Allan on his big night, with 46 Brethren remaining behind to enjoy our Annual Festival Festive Board.
There are a few more images below of the preparations and congratulations by the outgoing WM., W.Bro. Paul Cassidy
On Saturday 2nd June the Provincial Grand Master R.W.Bro. J.J. Craigs, of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland donated a cheque to the value of £1,550 to the Alnwick Amateur Boxing Club which was received on behalf of the club by Jim, who is one of the many younger folk who enjoy these facilities.
The funds come from the Masons of Northumberland, more familiarly known as the Richard Henry Holmes Masonic Benevolent Fund.
Members of Coquetdale Lodge No.5122 who’d originally applied to the fund for a donation for the club were also present in the persons of W.Bro. W. Thomson Bathgate PProvSGW and Treasurer of the Lodge, W.Bro. Robin P. Murray Secretary and W.Bro. Alan Thompson IPM.
We were warmly welcomed and shown around the facilities of the Club and tried some of the equipment – the weigh-in machine proving to be the most humorous. Some of their number, including their organiser Gary Pattinson and one of the club’s and England’s young female rising stars were absent as they were taking part in a competition at an event in Penrith, the ‘Lord Lonsdale Box Cup’.
Rothbury Bowling Club, with the help of several grants and donations, including R.H.H.M.B.F. and Coquetdale Lodge No.5122, now have their new piece of grounds machinery.....the machinery cost in excess of £5,000 in total - we in our small way helped them achieve there target for which they are very thankful...
IPM W.Bro. Alan Thompson congratulating our (then) M.E. W. Bro. Paul Cassidy - who is our new Worshipful Master
W.M. Alan Thompson
50 year Certificate Presentation - 12th May 2016
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W. Bro W. Thomson Bathgate PProvSGW
W.Bro. W. Thomson Bathgate PProvSGW
below are a few more images from his presentation night
50 year Certificate Presentation
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W. Bro Norman Martin PProvSGW
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Right Worshipful Brother J.J. Craigs W.Bro. Norman Martin PProvSGW W.Bro. John Tomlin PAGDC
A few more images from Normans 50 year Presentation
Presentation to Rothbury Drop In Center
7th January 2016
Hayley Brown, who works for NCC as a youth worker and will be running the Drop In Center, represented the Youth Project and received their cheque from David Brown MBE, JP, and Charity Steward of Coquetdale Lodge, on the 7th January at the 1st opening of the year of the Drop in Centre in the Jubilee Hall, Rothbury. Also in attendance was Graham Lockwood, Bev Common also from NCC and Jeff Reynalds along with Cheryl Lickiss who are Trustees of the Youth Project.
Presentation to Upper Coquetdale Community Transport
18th December 2015
We met up with the Passengers and Nicola, the Transport Manager of UCCT - she's the one in the green elf hat waiting on, and with Thomson - at the Vale Cafe on the occasion of their Christmas thank you to their passengers. We had a thoroughly enjoyable chat with everyone and was made most welcome. The cakes, sandwiches, mince pies and coffee were in ample supply. Thomson kindly made the presentation of our Cheque from proceeds raised at our Christmas Party on Saturday night past, after a brief speech (unusual for him eh) in this his 50th year in Craft Masonry.
50 year Certificate Presentation to W. Bro Smails
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Burns Night 2015
(cheers from the Worshipful Master)
Coquetdale Burns Night 2014
75 year photo - 2004
Brethren
Standing - left to right - Michael Richardson, Bobby Walton, Phillip Gregory, Alan Thompson, Bobby Dixon
Basil Davison, Angus (Gus) Hutton, Keith Hutton, Jim Renwick, John Young, Robin Murray, Alan Coe.
Seated - left to right - David Brown, Norman Martin, David Taylor, Thomson Bathgate (Master), Jim Oliver
David Cummins, Ian Glendinning.
Lodge Interior - April 2010
Final preparations before our Lodge Meeting - Burns Celebration Night - 2010
(viewed from the west)
Lodge Interior - April 2010
Final preparations before our Lodge Meeting - Burns Celebration Night - 2010
(viewed from the east)
Lodge Interior - October 2010
The Masonic Temple in Alnwick has recently undergone some major interior renovation. A big vote of thanks must go to all those who gave of their time to do what was required although the cost of the material was in excess of £5,000.
Thanks to everyone involved we now have this beautiful Temple, with new carpets and pristine walls. It is a real joy to attend Lodge meetings.
Coquetdale Lodge No.5122
The move to Alnwick Masonic Temple
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