Eastern

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...

WBro Chis Sweetman – Installation – 24 January 2026

Feb 11, 2026 | Eastern

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

Feb 10, 2026 | Eastern

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....