ELLC (Eastern) Breakfast and Learning Session – 16/05/26
On Saturday 16 April 2026 brethren gathered at Rochdale Masonic Hall for the Learning Session and breakfast hosted by the East Lancashire Level Club. We met downstairs, greeted one another and enjoyed tea, coffee, and bacon and sausage sandwiches. We then moved...
Final Festival Fun Walk and Fete – CANCELLED
It is with great regret that, due to circumstances beyond our control, the East Lancashire Masonic Charity (ELMC) Fundraising Committee has had to cancel the Final Festival Fun Walk and Fete. This was an extremely difficult decision, especially after the tremendous...
Lodge of Harmony 298 | End of Term Party
On a somewhat cold day for May, Stevie Cruz from over the border in Halifax entertained members and friends and partners from Lodge of Harmony 298 and celebrated another End of Term Party. As we gathered to mark the end of 2025-26 Masonic year, over 60 masons, wives,...
Northern Area Quiz raises £500 for the Festival
United Grand Lodge & Supreme Grand Chapter Investitures
Recently, brethren and companions from across the country gathered at the Annual Investiture Meetings of the United Grand Lodge of England and the Supreme Grand Chapter. The Province of East Lancashire was proudly represented on this prestigious occasion, with a...
Alan Botteley’s 100th Birthday | Egerton Lodge
On Thursday 23rd April, brethren, family, and friends gathered at Egerton Lodge No.1392 to celebrate an exceptional and rare milestone — the 100th birthday of WBro Alan Botteley. The evening was honoured by the presence of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master,...
Alan Bickerdike | Golden Jubilee
On Wednesday 8th April, brethren gathered at Radcliffe Masonic Hall for a truly special occasion — the celebration of Alan Bickerdike’s Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years in Freemasonry, at Prince Edwin’s Lodge No.128. In attendance was the Assistant Provincial Grand...
Consecration Re-enactment | Lodge Of St John
On Thursday 9th April, members and visiting brethren experienced a very special piece of masonic ritual – a Consecration Ceremony or more accurately a re-enactment of the ceremony, however, an additional and amusing twist which no one, not even the Worshipful Master...
Installation | Old Boltonians Lodge
On Saturday 25th April, brethren gathered at Bolton School for the Installation meeting of Old Boltonians Lodge No.5814. Bro Lee Roy David Booth was installed as Worshipful Master by the Installing Master, WBro Allan Potter, in a ceremony conducted to an excellent...
Installation | Goulburn Menturia Lodge
On Saturday 11th April, brethren gathered at Bolton Masonic Hall for the Installation meeting of Goulburn Menturia Lodge. The outgoing Worshipful Master, Ian Horrocks, installed his successor, Dean Hill, in a well-conducted and enjoyable ceremony. The meeting was...
Installation | Social Chapter
On Monday 27th April, the Installation meeting of Social Chapter No.62 was held at Manchester Hall. The evening was particularly notable for the Western Area, as three of its members were installed into the Principals’ chairs: EComp Mike Jones as Z, EComp Tony...
Double Raising | Darley Lodge
On Monday 13th April, brethren gathered at Radcliffe Masonic Hall as Darley Lodge No.6531 held a double Raising of Bros Nigel Wood and Alan Hunter. The ceremony was conducted in an excellent manner, with both candidates taking their next significant step in...
Double Initiation | Bury Lodge Of Relief
On Wednesday 15th April, at Bury Masonic Hall, Bury Lodge of Relief No.42 welcomed two new members into the Craft as Anthony Holt and Tobias Medrano were initiated. The Worshipful Master, Eddie Fan, led the ceremony, supported by his officers, delivering a...
Lodge Of Remembrance | Pilkington Lodge
On Thursday 23rd April, Pilkington Lodge met at Radcliffe Masonic Hall to hold its 700th meeting, which also incorporated a Lodge of Remembrance. The meeting provided brethren with an opportunity both to mark a significant milestone in the Lodge’s history and to...
Grand Lodge Certificate | Kitchener Lodge
At its meeting held on Monday 14th April 2026, the Brethren of Kitchener Lodge No.3788 were pleased to witness a proud and significant milestone in the Masonic journey of Bro McGovern, as he was formally presented with his Grand Lodge Certificate. This important...
Annual Charitable Donations | Earl of Lathom Lodge
This year, three donations of £250 were made to carefully selected causes. Two of these were to Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis and The Vitiligo Society, both of which are particularly close to the Worshipful Master, WBro Stuart Browning’s, own personal experience and...