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Transforming Care Through Technology: A Partnership with Lifelites
The announcement of a £50,000 grant to Lifelites marked more than a financial commitment – it was a powerful statement of belief in the life-changing potential of technology, compassion and community. The grant, made towards Lifelites’ partnerships with Francis House...
A Landmark Gathering: Highlights from the 2025 Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting of East Lancashire
On Tuesday, 18th November 2025, the brethren of East Lancashire gathered in fine form for one of the most significant events in our Masonic calendar—the Annual Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge. This year’s meeting was especially poignant, taking place in our...
Remembrance Sunday 2025
Freemasons from across the Eastern Area paid their respects in several services being held across the Province. Thank you to all those who attended the services. Also a special thank you to WBro Peter Fitchett of allowing us to use his photos from Shaw.
ELLC assisting @ Springhill Hospice Winter Garden Project
Fantastic Morning out with ELLC volunteering for the winter garden project at Rochdale’s Springhill Hospice 🪴 💪 Great to see Brethren and their families showing up to give there time to help Michelle the head gardener to bring the vision to life for those being...
Eastern Area Freemasons Support Springhill Hospice with Car Park Marshalling
Over the weekend, a dedicated group of Freemasons volunteered their time to support Springhill Hospice in Rochdaleby marshalling the car park during one of the hospice’s busy public events. Organising traffic and ensuring visitors could arrive and leave safely might...
Hope Lodge 54 host Light Blues Event with RW PGM
On 3 October 2024 at Rochdale Masonic Hall over 50 brethren met for a very special questions and answers session with our Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, Robert Ian Frankl. In its 210th year, Hope Lodge 54, is one of our oldest lodges and had the honour of...
A Carnival of Unity: How a £3000 Grant from Freemasons Help Foster Community Cohesion in Manchester
In the heart of Manchester, where vibrant cultures converge, and the city's pulse beats with diversity, the annual Caribbean Carnival has long been a powerful symbol of unity, celebration, and cultural pride. Yet, in recent days, turbulent social situations—marked by...
WBro Brian Wilson The man behind the apron
WBro Brian Wilson is the Prov Grand Organist, and he also plays the organ for a number of lodges throughout the Area. As with everyone else, Brian has a story and through this interview we tried to unveil the man behind the apron. When asked why he joined...
A Special Day for the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, Robert Frankl.
On Friday the 10th of May, Right Worshipful Brother Robert Frankl was Installed as the Worshipful Master of his own lodge, Lodge of Fortitude no.64, at Manchester Hall. Adding to the grandeur of this occasion, the brethren were honoured to have Most Worshipful Brother...
Cracking Good Food and Manchester Level Club: The Brotherhood of helping the one in need
Cracking Good Food are a small social enterprise based in Stockport, they work to alleviate hunger and increase food security in Greater Manchester to help many disadvantaged families in the area with free kitchen equipment. Last year members of Manchester Level Club...