Eastern

Bro Ashiru raising – 26 February 2026

Mar 2, 2026 | Eastern

On 26 February 2926 at Imperial George Lodge the brethren and visitors were thrilled to experience exceptional ritual when Bro Ashiru was raised to the sublime degree of a master mason. WBro Sweetman opened the lodge and then announced the sad passing of WBro Ormrod...

Bro Kim Ho – Volunteering and Community Engagement

Mar 2, 2026 | Charity, Eastern

The Third Pillar in Freemasonry signifies a Mason’s work and life, and in some respect our work in our community. Community engagement is just as important to a mason as a financial donation. In this article our Eastern Area Charity Steward has spoken with Bro...

Lodge of Harmony 298 donation to Springhill Hospice

Feb 20, 2026 | Charity, Eastern

WBro Frank Durns and his lovely wife Joan Durns alongside former Rochdale man of the year 2022 Dave Richardson are pictured here presenting a cheque of £1,000 to Samantha Wells of Springhill Hospice on behalf of Lodge of Harmony 298. The money was raised from their...

WBro Ian Duncan second year in office – 3 February 2026

Feb 19, 2026 | Eastern

On 3 February 2026 at Horton Lodge on 8528 WBro was proclaimed master of the lodge for a second year. An excellent evening was had and the lodge would like to thank WBro Peter Douthwaite for overseeing the installation as representative of our Right Worshipful...

ELLC Breakfast and Learning Session – 15 February 2026

Feb 17, 2026 | Eastern, ELLC

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

Feb 14, 2026 | Eastern

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...