Sep 28, 2025 | Bolton, Charity, Western
On Friday 5th September, a cheque was presented to Bolton School to support their Bursary Fund. This was handed over to Philip Britton, the School’s Foundation Director. The contribution continues a long-standing relationship between Freemasonry in the Western Area...
Sep 28, 2025 | Bolton, RA Western, SGC, Western
A New Era Begins! – On Wednesday 3rd September, the Companions of East Lancashire gathered at Bolton Masonic Hall for a truly momentous occasion: the repurposing of the Chapter Of Hope No.54 as a University Chapter under the Supreme Grand Chapter’s Universities...
Sep 28, 2025 | Bolton, Bury, Charity, ELLC, Radcliffe, Rossendale, Western
On Saturday 30th August, brethren from across the Western Area came together for the ELLC Pub Crawl – affectionately known as the Rammy Mile. The event saw a fantastic turnout, with plenty of laughter, friendship, and good cheer as Masons and friends enjoyed a lively...
Sep 28, 2025 | Bolton, Charity, Western
On Friday 18th July, the Area Charity Steward, Vince Dover, and Frank Brown, Charity Steward of New Trinity Lodge No.4595, visited the 16th Bolton Scout Group, who recently received a grant from the East Lancashire Masonic Charity. The grant will support the group’s...
Sep 28, 2025 | Bolton, Bury, Radcliffe, Rossendale, UGLE, Western
On Wednesday 11th June, the Quarterly Communication of the United Grand Lodge of England took place at Freemasons’ Hall, London, and was well attended by brethren from across the Constitution — including a contingent from the Western Area. The Right Worshipful...
Jul 3, 2025 | Bolton, General, MCF, Western
On Monday 9th June, the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, Robert Ian Frankl, accompanied by the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, Dr Simon Archer, and representatives from the Province and Western Area — Martin Horan, John Taylor, Vince Dover, and Adam Cooper...
