Initiation | Bury Lodge Of Relief

Initiation | Bury Lodge Of Relief

On Wednesday 19th November, Bury Lodge of Relief No.42 welcomed Bro Gary Blackburn as its newest member. The evening was made even more special by the presence of the Very Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master and honorary member, John Griffin, who joined the...
Installation | Egerton Lodge

Installation | Egerton Lodge

On Thursday 27th November, the members of Egerton Lodge No.1392 gathered at Bury Masonic Hall for their annual Installation Ceremony. This significant event saw the Senior Warden and Master Elect, Bro Nigel Tomlinson, installed into the Chair of King Solomon in an...
Empty Chair | East Lancashire Uniformed Services Lodge

Empty Chair | East Lancashire Uniformed Services Lodge

On Friday 7th November, East Lancashire Uniformed Services Lodge No.8249 hosted a special event – The Ceremony Of The Empty Chair. The Empty Chair, placed prominently in the Lodge room, symbolised the absence of those no longer with us. This deeply moving event...
East Lancashire Level Club | Lodge Of St John

East Lancashire Level Club | Lodge Of St John

On Thursday 13th November, Western Area Members of the East Lancashire Level Club were warmly welcomed at Lodge Of St John No.191 for an evening designed to open the doors a little wider on what Freemasonry looks like in practice. The Lodge hosted a special...
Peter Seddon | Golden Jubilee

Peter Seddon | Golden Jubilee

On Monday 17th November, the Companions of Prince Edwin’s Chapter No.128 gathered at Bury Masonic Hall to celebrate a remarkable milestone in the life of EComp Peter Seddon — fifty years since his Exaltation into the Holy Royal Arch. The event was honoured by the...
A Landmark Gathering: Highlights from the 2025 Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting of East Lancashire 

A Landmark Gathering: Highlights from the 2025 Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting of East Lancashire 

On Tuesday, 18th November 2025, the brethren of East Lancashire gathered in fine form for one of the most significant events in our Masonic calendar—the Annual Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge. This year’s meeting was especially poignant, taking place in our...