The wait is finally over… the Grand Raffle in aid of the 2026 East Lancashire Festival has been drawn! 🎉
The all-important draw took place at the ELMC AGM last night, under the watchful eye of the assembled brethren and, most importantly, with our very own Master of Ceremonies, WBro StephenThompson, stepping up to perform the draw.
There was just one thing missing…
The gold glitter jacket! ✨🕺
Sadly, Stephen decided that the occasion called for something slightly more traditional. We’re still waiting for the official explanation.
With the tickets thoroughly shuffled, the raffle was drawn with great ceremony, great anticipation and absolutely no VAR required! 📺😂
There were some amazing prizes on offer, and we are delighted to announce the lucky winners.
🏆 And the winners are…
- £500 Cash – Freedom Lodge No 3837
- Valentine’s Dinner for 2 & overnight stay at Northcote Manor – Tony Freemont
- 4 tickets to any production at the Lowry 26/27 – Brian Mott
- Bottle of Vintage Port worth over £400 – Simon Davis
- 65″ Screen Television – Jason Weaver
- Round of Golf for 4 at Haydock Park Golf Course – Darren Fletcher
- Sevlor 2/3 person inflatable canoe, plus paddles, pump, rucksack – Keith Berry
- Dinner for 4 with the PGM – Ian Dugdale
- VIP Experience at PGLEL – Geoff White
Congratulations to all our lucky winners — and a huge thank you to everyone who entered.
❤️ Thank You, East Lancashire ❤️
Most importantly, a massive thank you to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket.
Your kindness, generosity and support are genuinely appreciated. Every ticket purchased, and every donation made, will go towards the 2026 East Lancashire Festival, helping to support several amazing and deserving causes within our community.
That is what makes this raffle about much more than winning a prize. Behind every ticket is a contribution towards making a real difference.
And if you missed out on the raffle, don’t worry — there’s still time to join us for the Festival Banquet! 🍽️🥂
Tickets are still available and can be purchased here:
We would love to see you there for what promises to be a fantastic evening of friendship, fellowship, fundraising and, hopefully, significantly less controversy than the raffle draw! 😉
🎥 Missed the draw?
You can also watch the full raffle draw below and see WBro Steven Thompson demonstrate that, when it comes to Masonic raffles, there really is no need for VAR!
Thank you once again to everyone who has supported the 2026 East Lancashire Festival.
Together, we are making a difference.
🔵 Thank you. Support the Festival. And congratulations to all our winners!