http://hurlfordpreceptory.zoomshare.com/2.shtml : INFORMATION Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:43:27 -0600 http://hurlfordpreceptory.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/867af27565d6e3b37394cad713d962a4_493300e3.writeback Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:08:51 -0600 A warm Thanks to all who attended our installation muster.Thanks to the members of Hurlford who came along,particularly Brian, Jim B,John C and Richard! To the travelling knights from Dumfries, East Kilbride, Monklands, Paisley, Muirkirk, Auchileck, Troon, Irvine, Ayr, Saltcoats, Dalry, Galston and even from Kilmarnock!It was good to see you all and it made the day for Venerable Preceptor Jim and all the fratres. http://hurlfordpreceptory.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/501a5d5df6ca5824355aa7d44e0a02cb_490f962a.writeback Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:24:10 -0600 Hurlford fratres, led by their Venerable Prior James Orr Dean conferred the Malta Grade at Loudoun Castle Priory within the Barr Castle Galston on the 27th of September 08. A very pleasant and harmonious afternoon was had by all in attendance. http://hurlfordpreceptory.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/4eb480aa60341b24f761addfbe792952_48261d5e.writeback Sat, 10 May 2008 17:10:38 -0500 Venerable Frater Frank, died on Monday 14th of April 2008 after a protracted illness. The nature of the illness was debilitating and a source of great frustration for Frank who battled against it valiantly until it overcame him. Frater Frank was a member of Hurlford Preceptory for thirty two years and intoduced a great many new members to our order. He only took the chair however in 1996 but served a full two years in that capacity. His wife, Margaret backed him fully in all his endeavours and her baking was always a treat at the refectory board following our musters. He will be missed within his mother preceptory and more widely in all the orders he was a member of. Venerable Frater Frank's passing was commemorated at a Memorial Service held within the Preceptory on the 24th of April. He marked well! http://hurlfordpreceptory.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/0040700e2c9207d12631fc15e0e24285_474e3313.writeback Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:33:39 -0600 Venerable Frater Robert I would like to thank your Venerable Preceptor, Officers, Fraters and yourself for the lovely warm welcome both myself and PP Willie Johnstone received at your annual installation. We both had a most enjoyable day with all the proceedings being carried out to an excellent standard. As it was my first time witnessing the installation since becoming Preceptor of my own Preceptory I found it even more enjoyable as I was able to sit back and witness the full ceremony in a very relaxed manner. The refectrory laid on was above the call of duty and was very very enjoyable.... Venerable Frater James did your preceptory proud. Finally , may I wish your Venerable Preceptor, Officers, Fraters and yourself a very happy and healthy year ... and as the season is almost upon us, a very merry xmas and prosperous New Year.... from Myself, Officers and Fraters from your good friends at Paisley Abbey. You can be assured that you will always be warmly welcomed if visiting any of our musters Knightly and Fraternal greetings Jamie Barton http://hurlfordpreceptory.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/7de9cb3602bab2b37933317c3d08fc48_474e30fc.writeback Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:24:44 -0600 We held our Annual Installation Muster again at the premises of Moira Union Preceptory at London Road, Kilmarnock. James Dean was installed as the new Preceptor and VF Ray Parker demitted Office after two years as Preceptor. It was once more a very successful occaision according to the feedback from those who attended (See above). The event was well attended by fratres from within the District of Ayrshire and from the District Grand Priories of Strathclyde and Dumfries and Galloway. Sixty-five fratres were in attendance. A big thanks to all who attended and haste ye back. A heartfelt thanks also to the Venerable Preceptor of Moira Union, Venerable Frater Ian Murray for his help in setting up, on the Friday before the Muster and on the Saturday when we returned the temple to it's proper state. Thanks also to the Officers and Fratres of Moira Union for the use of the furniture and fittings, to the Social Club Committee for the use of the Hall, bar and Kitchen. As we have no muster in December, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Venerable Preceptor, Officers and Fratres of Hurlford. http://hurlfordpreceptory.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/47b8157e092206ceab69164348af765b_468778a6.writeback Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:49:26 -0500 St. John Cambuslang No.8 celebrated it's bi- centenary on the 23rd of June 2007. Hurlford was represented by V.Fr. Robert Wilson. It was an excellent day with the Grand Master and a large deputation from Great Priory in attendance. The District Grand Prior and a large deputation from the District Grand Priory of Strathclyde accompanied by the District Grand Priors of Ayrshire and Forth Valley. V.Fr. Robert acted as Mareschal during the opening and closing ceremony and at the end of the ceremony, V.Preceptor Robert Shaw conferred honorary membership on V.Fr. Robert Wilson in recognition of the many years of support given to St. John by V. Fr. Robert and the fratres of Hurlford cementing the relationship between our Preceptories. V.Fr. Robert rounded out his day by delivering the Toast to the Preceptory and Priory of St. John Cambuslang. http://hurlfordpreceptory.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/0543f843c6f6d5c6c5e3485106688697_4633a344.writeback Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:40:52 -0500 At our Muster on the 26th Inst. before we held our Memorial Service to mark departed merit, we created a new Honorary Member of Hurlford Preceptroy and Priory in the name of Frater John Steel of Catrine and Sorn Preceptory. Frater John was surprised by the gesture and very moved. Congratulations again Frater and welcome.