Raising Ceremony of Bro Wallace at Werneth Lodge 6163

Raising Ceremony of Bro Wallace at Werneth Lodge 6163

Congratulations Bro Wallace on being raising to the sublime degree of a master mason.   On 1 April 2026, at Werneth Lodge 6163, WBro Seel was invited into the chair to work the ceremony and was ably assist by the officers of the lodge. Bro Wallace answered his...

The Jersey Coasters at Rochdale Masonic Hall

The Jersey Coasters at Rochdale Masonic Hall

Following on from the ELLC Breakfast at Bacup, Saturday 28 March 2026 was a big day for the Eastern Area. Firstly 2 very big thank yous. To the 100+  ladies, gentlemen and brethren that bought tickets and made the night a roaring success. Also a further thank you to...

ELLC Learning Session and Breakfast – 28 March 2026

ELLC Learning Session and Breakfast – 28 March 2026

On 28 March 2026, 19 brethren for across East Lancashire came together for the ELLC Learning Session and Breakfast which was kindly  hosted by Bacup Masonic Hall. The sessions are open to masons of all experience, however, the learning is aimed at new masons looking...

Double initiation at Crompton Lodge 8879 – 25 March 2026

Double initiation at Crompton Lodge 8879 – 25 March 2026

On 25 March 2026 at Crompton Lodge 8879, two candidates excitedly awaited to take their first step into Freemasonry. The lodge was opened in due form and the Eastern Area Team, led by Chairman WBro Andy Halford, were welcomed by the brethren. It was soon time to move...

Digital Marketing Campaign hosted by Lodge of Harmony 298

Digital Marketing Campaign hosted by Lodge of Harmony 298

During the first few months of 2026 our Provincial Grand Lodge working closely with our Eastern Area Membership Officer, Richard Sykes, to conduct a digital campaign to encourage non-masons to learn more about Freemasonry. This culminated on 4 March 2026 at Rochdale...

WBro Brandon Fowden | Diamond Jubilee

WBro Brandon Fowden | Diamond Jubilee

On 3 March 2026 at St. Martin's Lodge 2320, our Deputy Assistant Provincial Grand Master along with a deputation of Grand Lodge Officers and Provincial Officers attended a very special meeting at Rochdale Masonic Hall. The lodge was opened in due form, minutes...

David Bleackley | Golden Jubilee

David Bleackley | Golden Jubilee

On Friday 27th February, brethren gathered at Old Boltonian’s Lodge to celebrate a truly remarkable milestone — the 50th anniversary in Freemasonry of WBro David Bleackley. In attendance was the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, Dr Simon Archer, who was accompanied...

Installation | Prince of Wales Lodge

Installation | Prince of Wales Lodge

On Thursday 5th February, WBro Phil Collier once again took his place in the Chair of King Solomon — for the second time in less than four weeks. Having recently been installed as Worshipful Master of Anchor & Hope Lodge No.37 in Bolton, WBro Collier was now...