Official Facebook Page of the Province is now Live and can be found by searching Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow.
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(We have now decommissioned the old Facebook Group, please follow the New Official Facebook Page for updates from the Province)
The Grand Superintendent and the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow
most heartily congratulate M.E.C. John Nesbitt Steel on his promotion to the office of Second Grand Principal of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland. M.E.C. John was installed on Friday 17th. March in Edinburgh. This is a great honour for John and for the Province of Glasgow, and we all wish him every success for the future.
Joint Venture Pollock RAC 519 & Camphill RAC 311
Tuesday 17th January 2023 marked the beginning of the joint venture between Pollock RAC 519 and Camphill RAC 311, holding meetings on alternate months with both Chapters committing to support each other.
Pollock Chapter hosted the first meeting which was well attended. The Grand Superintendent congratulates both Chapters and wishes them every success in the future.
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Mental Health - Support Details
Companions,
Listed below are contact details of organisations which may be of benefit to anyone who is struggling in these difficult and challenging times.
Please remember, its ok not to be ok and to seek the help that is available.
NHS24 111 www.nhs24.com
Samaritans 116 123
Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87
(Mon-Thurs 6pm-2pm) (Fri-Mon 6pm-6am)
Cruse Bereavement Care 0845 600 2227
Saneline 0300 304 7000
Emergency Social Work Service 0800 731 6969 (out of hours only)
Alzheimer’s Scotland 24-hour Freephone Dementia Helpline 0808 808 3000 Or contact the E-Helpline at helpline@alzscot.org
Brothers in Arms was launched as an awareness-raising website to represent men in Scotland and to start the conversation about male suicide, the single biggest killer of men in the UK under the age of 45. info@brothersinarmsscotland.co.uk
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Lectures & Reports
Masonic adventures with the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland
M.E. Companion John Nisbet Steel, Third Grand Principal 2020
Past Grand Director of Ceremonies 2017 - 2020
During the course of my three-year term as Grand Director of Ceremonies in Supreme Grand Chapter, I have had the opportunity to visit some interesting places which I have detailed below.
Dublin September 2018, along with M.E. Companions Joseph J. Morrow, Douglas T. Philand and James G. Turnbull we had a three day visit to attend their Annual Banquet on Tuesday 18th September and to the installation the following day of the new Supreme Grand King of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Ireland M.E. Companion Gordon S. Leatham B.M.E.
India November 2018, along with M.E. Companions Joseph J. Morrow, William L. McEwan, James G. Turnbull, David A.C. Niven, Grahame J. Smith we travelled to Hyderabad on 16th November to install the Third District Grand Principal and the Grand Superintendent of the District Grand Chapter of India and Ceylon. During the course of the six day visit we were escorted round many of the famous sites of the city.
Germany December 2018, along with M.E. Companion James G. Turnbull we spent a weekend visit to Dusseldorf for the Annual Convocation and installation of Office-bearers of the Supreme Grand Chapter of British Royal Arch Masonry in Germany carried out by the M.E. First Grand Principal, M.E. Companion John McKinnon. We were treated to a Welcome Buffet on the Friday evening of 6th December, a Festive Luncheon after the installation on 7th and a Gala Dinner the same evening.
Hong Kong May 2019, along with M. E. Companions Joseph J. Morrow, James G. Turnbull, David A.C. Niven we spent a six day visit to celebrate the 100th anniversary of St Andrew Lodge & Council No 218 S.C. where we conducted a Ceremony of Rededication. The Companions of the District took us on several sightseeing trips around the island, which was excellent, I have never seen so many skyscrapers in such a small area.
Malaysia October 2019, along with M.E. Companions Joseph J. Morrow, James G. Turnbull, David A.C. Niven, Douglas W. Duncan, we spent a seven day visit which started on 15th October, to first of all consecrate a new Scottish Royal Arch Chapter in Ipoh called Angus No 906 S.C. on 17th October, then on to Kuantan on 19th October to attend The District Grand Chapter of the Middle East in the morning and to attend the District Grand Lodge of the Middle East in the afternoon. Another marvellous experience where we were royally treated.
Germany December 2019, along with M.E. Companion J. Stewart Wood I spent a three-day weekend visit to Dusseldorf for the Annual Convocation and installation of Office-bearers of the Supreme Grand Chapter of British Royal Arch Masonry in Germany.
Official Facebook Page of the Province is now Live and can be found by searching Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow.
Follow, Like & Share
(We have now decommissioned the old Facebook Group, please follow the New Official Facebook Page for updates from the Province)
Joint Venture Pollock RAC 519 & Camphill RAC 311
Tuesday 17th January 2023 marked the beginning of the joint venture between Pollock RAC 519 and Camphill RAC 311, holding meetings on alternate months with both Chapters committing to support each other.
Pollock Chapter hosted the first meeting which was well attended. The Grand Superintendent congratulates both Chapters and wishes them every success in the future.
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Mental Health - Support Details
Companions,
Listed below are contact details of organisations which may be of benefit to anyone who is struggling in these difficult and challenging times.
Please remember, its ok not to be ok and to seek the help that is available.
NHS24 111 www.nhs24.com
Samaritans 116 123
Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87
(Mon-Thurs 6pm-2pm) (Fri-Mon 6pm-6am)
Cruse Bereavement Care 0845 600 2227
Saneline 0300 304 7000
Emergency Social Work Service 0800 731 6969 (out of hours only)
Alzheimer’s Scotland 24-hour Freephone Dementia Helpline 0808 808 3000 Or contact the E-Helpline at helpline@alzscot.org
Brothers in Arms was launched as an awareness-raising website to represent men in Scotland and to start the conversation about male suicide, the single biggest killer of men in the UK under the age of 45. info@brothersinarmsscotland.co.uk
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Lectures & Reports
Masonic adventures with the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland
M.E. Companion John Nisbet Steel, Third Grand Principal 2020
Past Grand Director of Ceremonies 2017 - 2020
During the course of my three-year term as Grand Director of Ceremonies in Supreme Grand Chapter, I have had the opportunity to visit some interesting places which I have detailed below.
Dublin September 2018, along with M.E. Companions Joseph J. Morrow, Douglas T. Philand and James G. Turnbull we had a three day visit to attend their Annual Banquet on Tuesday 18th September and to the installation the following day of the new Supreme Grand King of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Ireland M.E. Companion Gordon S. Leatham B.M.E.
India November 2018, along with M.E. Companions Joseph J. Morrow, William L. McEwan, James G. Turnbull, David A.C. Niven, Grahame J. Smith we travelled to Hyderabad on 16th November to install the Third District Grand Principal and the Grand Superintendent of the District Grand Chapter of India and Ceylon. During the course of the six day visit we were escorted round many of the famous sites of the city.
Germany December 2018, along with M.E. Companion James G. Turnbull we spent a weekend visit to Dusseldorf for the Annual Convocation and installation of Office-bearers of the Supreme Grand Chapter of British Royal Arch Masonry in Germany carried out by the M.E. First Grand Principal, M.E. Companion John McKinnon. We were treated to a Welcome Buffet on the Friday evening of 6th December, a Festive Luncheon after the installation on 7th and a Gala Dinner the same evening.
Hong Kong May 2019, along with M. E. Companions Joseph J. Morrow, James G. Turnbull, David A.C. Niven we spent a six day visit to celebrate the 100th anniversary of St Andrew Lodge & Council No 218 S.C. where we conducted a Ceremony of Rededication. The Companions of the District took us on several sightseeing trips around the island, which was excellent, I have never seen so many skyscrapers in such a small area.
Malaysia October 2019, along with M.E. Companions Joseph J. Morrow, James G. Turnbull, David A.C. Niven, Douglas W. Duncan, we spent a seven day visit which started on 15th October, to first of all consecrate a new Scottish Royal Arch Chapter in Ipoh called Angus No 906 S.C. on 17th October, then on to Kuantan on 19th October to attend The District Grand Chapter of the Middle East in the morning and to attend the District Grand Lodge of the Middle East in the afternoon. Another marvellous experience where we were royally treated.
Germany December 2019, along with M.E. Companion J. Stewart Wood I spent a three-day weekend visit to Dusseldorf for the Annual Convocation and installation of Office-bearers of the Supreme Grand Chapter of British Royal Arch Masonry in Germany.