The Masonic Journey: Province of East Lancashire Past, Present, and Future
This once-in-a-lifetime Bicentenary event, marking 200 years of Freemasonry in East Lancashire, was hosted at the iconic Manchester Hall by the Lodge of Silent Temple No. 126, a renowned Learning and Development Lodge dedicated to education, growth, and engagement...
Hundreds of local carers of people with dementia will get help and support thanks to East Lancashire Freemasons
Hundreds of local carers of people with dementia will get help and support thanks to East Lancashire Freemasons Tuesday 2nd December 2025 More than 400 carers of people living with dementia (PLWD) across East Lancashire will benefit from expanded specialist support...
50 years in freemasonry for WBro Peter Clegg PProvDepGReg
A big congratulations to WBro Peter Clegg PProvDepGReg, who on exactly 50 years to the day, celebrated a big milestone on freemasonry. 50 years interrupted membership of the craft. On 12 November 2025, Lodge of Hope 54 was opened in due form minutes of the previous...
60 years of service to Family, Work, Freemasonry and the Wider Community
On Friday, 28th November, shortly after The Old Blue Lamp Lodge No 9543 was opened by the Worshipful Master, WBro Dr P De Loughhery, the Inner Guard announced that there was a report. This turned out to be from Richard Sagar, acting as the Provincial Grand Director of...
A Triple Raising at Bank Terrace with King Oswald Lodge No.462, Accrington
Bro Gareth Whitcombe raising at Rochdale Lodge 6721
Congratulations Bro Gareth Whitcombe on being raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason at raising at Rochdale Lodge 6721 on 24 November 2025.
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Masonic Housing Association Celebrates Professional Qualification Success for Leadership and Management Team
The Masonic Housing Association (MHA) is proud to announce that W.Bro Kai Hughes P.G.Orator, MHA Vice Chair and Chair of the Management Committee with operational responsibility for the running of the Association, has been one of the first to successfully achieve the...
ELLC Breakfast and Learning Session – 22/11/25
22 November 2025 saw the last Breakfast & Learning Session of the year for the Eastern Area, kindly hosted by Middleton Masonic Hall. Brethren from across the Eastern Area came together to support the East Lancashire Level Club and to continue their learning in an...
Zion Menorah Lodge Celebrates 50 Years of Freemasonry for Martin Caller
On Tuesday 12 November, Zion Menorah Lodge welcomed one hundred and forty five attendees to Manchester Hall to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary in Freemasonry of Martin Caller. Family members, friends, Lodge members, visiting brethren, wives and partners joined the...
East Lancashire Bicentenary Christmas Fair!
You're Invited to Our Bicentenary Christmas Fair! Join us for a magical day full of festive cheer, twinkling lights, and holiday fun at our Annual Christmas Fair! Location: Hewlett Court, Newcombe Road, Holcombe Brook, Bury BL0 9XJ Date: Sunday 7th December...
WBro. John R. Heap – 50 years of service
Westholme Lodge 9101 experienced a truly memorable evening on 22 October 2025, in honour of 50 years of service by WBro. John R. Heap Pprovjgw. The celebration was attended by the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro. Wesley Marchant PSGD, accompanied by an Area...
ELLC AGM 2025 – Hosted by the Southern Area
On 13th November, ELLC leadership, management and members gathered for the 2025 AGM, and what a fantastic evening it was. We spent a wonderful evening in the excellent surroundings of Albert House, in Ashton Under Lyne, one of the Southern Area halls and Masonic home...
Solidarity Lodge 7885 Charity giving Event
On a busy Remembrance Sunday Solidarity Lodge 7885 held its annual Charity Giving event at Shaw Masonic Hall, Kershaw Street. Funds collected for Good Causes from the 2024-2025 Masonic Season were distributed at a celebration of Relief and Fellowship. There were 31...
WBro David Dunn – Installation – 5/11/25
On 5 November 2025, WBro David Dunn PAGDC was installed into the chair of King Solomon for a third time. David was well supported by the brethren of the lodge and several visitor on the night. We hope you enjoy your year and Werneth Lodge 6163 is in very capable and...
Ashton-under-Lyne Masons Honour Fallen, APGM Wes Marchant Wears Police Service Medals Alongside Chain of Office
Freemasons from the Ashton-under-Lyne district gathered at the town’s Memorial Gardens yesterday to pay their respects during the annual Remembrance Service, joining civic leaders and members of the public in commemorating the fallen. This visible display served as a...