May 10, 2023 | General, Manchester, Northern
After a great start to 2023, there was only one thing left for Shakespeare Lodge N. 1009 to do, install Manchester Mason, Brother Tom Daniel as the Worshipful Master of the Lodge. Special guest of the evening, in attendance as the representative of the Right...
Apr 30, 2023 | General, Northern
At the annual investiture meeting of United Grand Lodge, there were appointments and promotions for:- Promotions: David Lightbown to PJGD. David McGurty to PSGD. Peter Hegerty to PSGD. Appointments: John Curry to AGDC, an acting rank which is a great personal honour...
Apr 24, 2023 | East Ribble, General, MCF, Northern
East Ribble District applied for a grant from East Lancashire Masonic Charity (ELMC) to help the local foodbank in Blackburn which covers all the East Ribble area. A grant of £ 644 was approved and this was matched by the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) and so a...
Apr 18, 2023 | General, Oldham
Last night a delegation of the District Team visited Horton Lodge 8528. In an exemplary ceremony Bro Bray, after answering the correct questions, was raised to the sublime degree of a master mason. It was clear that the officers of the lodge had prepared well and...
Apr 11, 2023 | Festival 2026, General, Manchester
On Thursday, the 6th of March 2023, Albatross Lodge `NO.6164 celebrated 50 years in Freemasonry for Dudley Bostock. Jim Hilton took the chair for the evening and opened the Lodge in due form. Following a report, Lee Grindley, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of...