Jun 7, 2023 | Bury, Charity, General, Manchester, Western
This weekend in the quaint town of Radcliffe, there was a lively and much-anticipated event called the Radcliffe Carnival. The celebration brought the community together with music, a funfair, and a vibrant parade. Every year, the Province of East Lancashire...
May 31, 2023 | Ashton & Mossley, Eastern, General, Oldham
On Friday the 26th of May 2023 a special, perhaps even unique, Initiation took place at Denton Lodge No 5234 in the Southern Area of the Province. It was special because the 19-year-old candidate (Mr. Brandon Robert Gee) is not only a Lewis but the son of a Lewis (Bro...
May 30, 2023 | Charity, General, Rochdale
Five-Mile-High Club In early 2019 Rochdale District Freemasons embarked on a very challenging and ingenious initiative to collect a mile of food for the local foodbank. That was certainly a stretching target to say the least and to put it into perspective there are...
May 30, 2023 | Eastern, General, Oldham
On Monday night, 22nd May 2023, Freedom Lodge 3837 held their last regular meeting before the summer break. For one particular mason this was a very special night, as this was the celebration of WBro John Curry AGDC receiving grand rank honours. The brethren were...
May 30, 2023 | General, Rochdale
3rd May saw over 100 Freemasons and guests come together to celebrate 50 years of Freemasonry for Eric Kirkbride at The Lodge of Harmony 298. Once the lodge was opened, a sizeable Provincial Delegation with no less than 6 Grand Lodge Officers, 2 Assistant Provincial...
May 25, 2023 | General, Manchester, Northern, Salford
On the 23rd of May at Salford Masonic Centre, a group of Freemasons assembled in the heart of the City West Area. This group of men held steadfast to their traditions, cherishing the ideals of brotherhood, charity, and knowledge. The Lodge of Silent Temple No. 126 had...