2018
Thur. 6th December 2018
The Neil Gregory and Robert Lamb Memorial Games Night.
Following the close of the muster, Fratres played over three events in teams of two, at bowls, pool and a quiz;
A most pleasurable time was had by all, there were several humorous moments in the games, and much hilarity and comments during the Quiz.
The team of Ven. Fr. Tom Dunlop and Ven. Prec. Fr. John Irvine of Ayr taking overall First place after the three events where presented with the Neil Gregory Memorial Shield.
In Second place overall was the team of Fr. Stuart McGhie and Fr. Ray Varney of Brisbane at Largs.
Winning the Quiz and receiving the Robert Lamb Memorial Trophy was this year’s runners up of Fr. Stuart McGhie and Fr. Ray Varney.
An additional prize was presented to the team with the best TEAM name, Winners of the team name was Ven. Fr. Ralph McMoreland and Ven. Fr. Billy Kirkpatrick with the title of “The Two Ball Canes”. All Fratres then enjoyed an excellent supper.
Thur. 1st November 2018 Installation of
Ven. Prec. Fr. Alan A. Buntain.
The District Grand Prior Rt. Em. Fr. Samuel Dickson P.P. Installed Fr. Alan Andrew Buntain as Venerable Preceptor of Brisbane at Largs, with The Right Eminent Grand Constable David Park, K.C.T. assisting in the Installing board.
~ Toast List ~
~ Her Majesty the Queen ~
Proposed by Ven. Preceptor Fr. Alan A. Buntain.
~The Great Priory of Scotland~
Proposed by Ven. Preceptor Fr. Alan A. Buntain.
~The District Grand Priory of Ayrshire~
Proposed by Ven. Preceptor Fr. Alan A. Buntain.
Reply by R.E.D.G.P. Fr. Samuel Dickson P.P.
~The Installing Board~
Proposed by Ven. Preceptor Fr. Alan A. Buntain.
Reply by R.E.D.G.P. Fr. Samuel Dickson P.P.
~The Preceptory and Priory of Brisbane at Largs~
Proposed by Ven. Fr. Bill Anderson P.P.
Preceptory & Priory of Leicester and Rutland, Rothley Temple, No:152
Reply Ven. Fr. William Kirkpatrick P.P.
~The Travelling Knights~
Proposed by Ven. Fr. Sandy Connor P.P.
Reply by Ven. Fr. Jim Kurth P.P.
Preceptory & Priory of Moira Union No:5
~Caterers and Staff~
Proposed by Fr. Andrew K. Park.
Master of Ceremonies Fr. Thomas J. Palmer.
Closed with the first & last verse of the 23rd Psalm
Wed. 10th October 2018
Charity Donation
Ven. Prec. Fr. William Kirkpatrick was very pleased to donate to Clyde Coast M.S. Centre at West Kilbride a donation from the Fratres of Brisbane at Largs. Photo taken at the Centre in West Kilbride with Ven. Prec. William, Suzanne, Emma and Dave.
Wed. 16th May 2018
Australia
It was great to receive news from the Preceptory and Priory of Queensland St. John, Roll No: 77 on Wednesday 16th May, That Esq. David Alexander Kirkpatrick (son of our Ven. Prec.) had received his Temple Grade, he was also presented with a Brisbane at Largs Jewel and a card signed by members of Brisbane at Largs and the M. E. & Rev. Grand Master congratulating him on joining the order. David received his gifts from Rt. Em. Fr. John S. Ross K.C.T. (Honorary Member of Brisbane at Largs)
Rt. Em. Fr. John S. Ross K.C.T., Fr. David A. Kirkpatrick and Rt. Em. Terry Tyler D.G. Prior of Queensland & Papua New Guinea.
Sat. 12th May 2018
Grand Priory of Ayrshire
MacKean Bowling Tournament
One very happy Lead Fr. Stephen Robertson
The Brisbane at Largs Triumphant Rink.
Lead Fr. Stephen Robertson, 2nd Fr. Gordon Hind, 3rd Fr. Jason Reid and Skip Fr. William Houston.
With the rink winning 3 of the 4 section games, a very exiting final game against Cunningham took place, the score being 4 shots each going into the last end, Cunningham laying 4 shots with one last Brisbane at Largs bowl left to come. But you know the luck of bowling the last bowl rubbed of a short bowl on the way into the head and landed right at the jack. Commiserations to Cunningham Preceptory and Congratulations to Brisbane at Largs Preceptory. The winning rink would like to pass on to Springside Bowling Club ladies their thanks for excellent food and to the green staff for a first rate green. An enjoyable day was had by all and look forward to defending the trophy next year.
Thur. 1st March 2018
Due to extreme heavy snow conditions and that a Red weather warning had been issued by the met office. (First one ever in Scotland) after several telephone calls to members of committee, it was agreed that the Secretary contact R.E.D.G.P. Fr. Sam Dickson and D.G.S. V. Em. Fr. Ross Campbell and seek Approval to Cancel the Muster. That the Ven. Prec. William Kirkpatrick did not wish to put any Frater under any stress or danger travelling to the Muster.
Sat. 20th January 2018
Venerable Fratres on Tour
On Saturday the 20th of January the three Venerable Fratres of Brisbane at Largs travelled overseas to Bute where they witnessed a very fine trail Temple Grade conferred by Very Em. Prec. Fr. John Milgrew and the officers of Bute Preceptory. A splendid Refectory followed and was enjoyed by all.
Ven. Fr. Sandy Connor P.P., Ven. Prec. Fr. William Kirkpatrick
and Ven. Fr. Andrew M. Gourley P.P. Sec.
