ELLC Breakfast and Learning Session – 15 February 2026

ELLC Breakfast and Learning Session – 15 February 2026

Over 20 dedicated Freemasons braved the overnight snow and ventured to Bacup Masonic Hall on 15 February 2025 for the first ELLC Breakfast & Learning of 2026. What better excuse for the brethren to up early on a weekend than coffee, bacon and just a little bit of...
Bro Christopher Binns – Raising Ceremony – 12 February 2026

Bro Christopher Binns – Raising Ceremony – 12 February 2026

On 12 February 2026 the Eastern Area Team and several visitor attended Lodge of Probity & Freedom 367 for the raising of Bro Christopher Binns. With a very warm welcome from the lodge it was opened in due form and WM Bro Robert Jackson invited WBro John Binns into...
WBro Chis Sweetman – Installation – 24 January 2026

WBro Chis Sweetman – Installation – 24 January 2026

On Saturday 24 January 2026 WBro Chris Sweetman was installed into the chair of King Solomon for the 3rd time (previously 2002 and 2007). The installing Worshipful Master,  WBro Cox completed the ceremony ably assisted by the brethren of Imperial George 78. The tools...
The Rochdale Lodge 6721 Closure – 26 January 2026

The Rochdale Lodge 6721 Closure – 26 January 2026

On 26 January 2026 our Assistant Provincial Grand Master and a deputation from the Area Team had the solemn duty to visit The Rochdale Lodge 6721 for its final meeting. However, despite this being the final meeting, many brethren attended to support the lodge members....
Eastern Area Quiz Qualifier – 6 February 2026

Eastern Area Quiz Qualifier – 6 February 2026

On Friday night brethren from across the area came to Rochdale Masonic Ballroom to enter the Eastern Area Quiz Qualifier. The winners and runners up progressing to represent our area in the Provincial Finals.   16 teams pitted their wits against each other, and our...
Bro White raised to Master Mason at Roclyffe Lodge 5198

Bro White raised to Master Mason at Roclyffe Lodge 5198

Roclyffe Lodge No 5198 recently enjoyed a truly memorable evening, as Brethren gathered to witness the raising of Bro George White to the sublime degree of a Master Mason, a milestone made even more special by the strong sense of family, friendship, and fellowship...