Mar 7, 2026 | Bolton, Western
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...
Mar 7, 2026 | Bolton, Bury, Charity, Radcliffe, Rossendale, Western
This month, Vince Dover, the Area Charity Steward, visited Bury Children’s Outpatient Department and Bolton Fort Alice Women’s Refuge, delivering T.L.C. Bears to comfort young patients. These donations are part of the ongoing support to local services across Bury and...
Feb 7, 2026 | Bolton, Bury, Charity, ELLC, Radcliffe, Rossendale, Western
On 19th January, Vince Dover and George Johnson visited Fairfield Hospital’s Children’s Outpatient Department, delivering T.L.C. Bears to comfort young patients. They met Angela Neale and her team, who were thrilled with the donations and expressed their thanks for...
Feb 7, 2026 | Bolton, Bury, Charity, Radcliffe, Rossendale, Western
What began as a personal health challenge quickly became something far bigger. Earlier this year, Jeremy Aston committed to walking 60 miles during November in support of Prostate Cancer Research. Not a seasoned walker by his own admission, the challenge was initially...
Feb 7, 2026 | Bolton, Western
On Monday 12th January, Anchor and Hope Lodge No.37 held its installation meeting which proved to be a most enjoyable and well-supported occasion. The Installing Master, W.Bro Mark Sutherland, delivered a wonderful ceremony, ably assisted by a strong and committed...
Jan 25, 2026 | Bolton, Bury, Charity, Radcliffe, Rossendale, Western
The Area has recently been pleased to support a number of charitable initiatives, demonstrating the continued commitment of Brethren to their local communities. Following a successful grant application, Bury R.U.F.C. Under 13s received funding for a new team kit....
