Closure of Stanley Lodge 2917 | 16 April 2026
On 16 April 2026 the Brethren of Stanley Lodge 2917 met for the final time, accompanied with our Eatern Area APGM, WBro John Curry, with members of the area team and several visitors. Closures are always a solemn event, however, it is great humility and reverence...
Johnnys Golden Gavel visits Liberty Lodge 5573
14 April 2026 saw another special event at Rochdale Masonic Hall. As well as the celebration of WBro John Ashworth, there was the visit from our Provincial Charity Steward, WBro John Taylor. The brethren of Liberty Lodge 5573 donated £100 to Johnnys Golden Gavel...
WBro John Ashworth PProvSGD, 60 years in Freemasonry
On 14 April 2026, Liberty Lodge 5573 met at Rochdale Masonic Hall for what was a very special meeting. WBro John Ashworth reached the amazing milestone of 60 years in Freemasonry. The Eastern Area Team were also in attendance to mark the occasion. John being a humble...
Double Initiation at Crompton Lodge 8879
On the 22nd of April 2026 at Crompton Lodge 8879 we had two candidates excitedly awaiting their first steps into Freemasonry. The lodge was opened in due form and visiting brethren from Werneth Lodge and Lodge of Benevolence, were welcomed by the brethren. It was soon...
