Markinch Mason’s Invite You Behind Their Big Black Door
The members of Lodge Balgonie 764 are preparing to open the doors of the Markinch Masonic Lodge on Saturday 28 February, for members of the local community to come along and have a look behind the big black door, ask questions about Freemasonry in Markinch, listen to short informative talks highlighting the national causes that Freemasonry supports in Scotland and enjoy a cuppa and a blether about the history of Freemasonry in Markinch.
The lodge rooms will be open on Saturday 28 February between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm. Bro. David McNeil will be leading a short informative talk between 10:30 am and 11:00 am on the partnership activity between the Grand Lodge of Scotland and the Dundee based National Literacy Trust. This initiative seeks to raise awareness and inspire positive action within our communities by tackling the challenges associated with low literacy—a matter that affects not just reading and writing, but also essential communication skills such as listening and speaking.
Bro. David Lindsey will follow this with another informative talk at 11:30 am on the partnership with Prostate Scotland. With over £1 Million being raised to support preventative treatment for Prostate Disease, the partnership is now concerned with supporting those living with Prostate Disease to lead active and fulfilling lives.
Both the talks are free to attend and there will be an opportunity to support a local community group by buying from the cake and second hand book stalls.
Right Worshipful Master of Lodge Balgonie 764, Bro. John Rougvie commented that “it is great that the Grand Lodge of Scotland are encouraging local
Lodges like ours in Markinch to invite the community in to our lodge buildings, to look behind the locked doors and build stronger community links. Lodge Balgonie has a proud history of support for the community of Markinch and we very much want to continue to build on the excellent community relationships we have. This open day provides the perfect opportunity for members of the local community to look around the lodge rooms, ask questions, enjoy a cuppa and learn more about how Freemasonry supports communities, not only in Markinch but across Scotland and beyond.”