General

Coast to Coast cycling challenge!

Jul 8, 2025 | General

A massive WELL DONE to WBro George Scaife, PAGDC, who completed his Coast to Coast Cycling Challenge and raised a fantastic £3,629 + Gift Aid for the EL Festival 2026! George took on the challenge from Friday 2nd May to Sunday 4th May, starting at Whitehaven and...

Festival Fundraising Afternoon Tea

Jul 7, 2025 | Festival 2026, General

On Sunday 6th July, John Taylor, ProvGChStwd and Wife, Sue hosted a Festival Fundraising Afternoon Tea hoping to raise a few pounds towards John’s never ending cycle challenge. Twenty-two guests enjoyed the culinary (and almost calorie-free) delights, all of...

£60,000 grant to Bolton Lads & Girls Club

Jul 3, 2025 | General

On Monday 9th June, the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, Robert Ian Frankl, accompanied by the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, Dr Simon Archer, and representatives from the Province and Western Area — Martin Horan, John Taylor, Vince Dover, and Adam Cooper...

Quiz Night Grand Final

Jul 1, 2025 | Festival 2026, General

A convivial atmosphere, spirited competition, and plenty of brain-teasing questions defined this year’s Quiz Night Grand Final — and it did not disappoint! Held on Monday 23rd June at Bury Masonic Hall, the event drew an enthusiastic crowd of quizzers from all areas...

1717: How Freemasonry was Born Presentation

Jun 28, 2025 | City East, City West, Eastern, ELLC, General, Manchester, Northern, Southern, Western

Myths and Legend appear to be fundamental elements in the construction of ideas and feelings that are transmitted with them. The World is partly based on them. They contribute to their expression and, as often happens, the importance and quality of the combination of...

Bi-Centenary Celebration Dinner – Tie & Tinsel 2025

Jun 27, 2025 | Festival 2026, Festival upcoming events, General, Upcoming Events

SAVE THE DATE! You’re invited to the Bi-Centenary Celebration Dinner – Tie & Tinsel 2025! Saturday 29th November Cloister Suite, Holiday Inn, Bolton BL1 2EW 6pm – 12am secretariat@eastlancsmasons.org.uk Provincial Office – 01706 833170 An...