Bro J Roger Clegg – 50th anniversary of a Lewis

Bro J Roger Clegg – 50th anniversary of a Lewis

WBro Douglas Smith, PProvJGW, Rochdale District Chairman, attended Rochdale Masonic Hall for a very low-key, informal celebration of the 50th anniversary in Freemasonry of Bro J Roger Clegg who was initiated into Hope Lodge by his father in 1972* In any other...
50 years a freemason, 40 years Up The ‘Dale

50 years a freemason, 40 years Up The ‘Dale

The District Team, supporting the Assistant Provincial Grand Master WBro Peter Rhodes, had the pleasure of attending the 50thanniversary celebrations of WBro Graham Morris PProvDepGSuptWorks on Wednesday 13th April in Hope Lodge No. 54. Graham, who was recently...
Magic Carpet Ride for Jolly Josh

Magic Carpet Ride for Jolly Josh

East Lancs Masonic Charity and Masonic Charitable Fund joined forces to fund a “Magic Carpet” sensory surface for Rochdale charity Jolly Josh. Jolly Josh, a charity set up in memory of Joshua Kelly, provides dedicated support for children and their families with...
A Lewis²

A Lewis²

On the 12th of May 2022, a special ceremony will take place in Hope Lodge 54, in the Province of East Lancashire. Ian Dugdale will be initiating his son Calum into Freemasonry, making Calum what is known as a Lewis. A Lewis, inoperative masonry, is a tool used to lift...
Prestonian Lecture at Salford

Prestonian Lecture at Salford

The Salford Ionic Lodge for installed Masters is on the 17th May this year playing host to the prestigious lecturer W.Bro Antony D G Harvey PJGD – https://prestonian2012.org.uk/ Tony will be presenting his 2012 Prestonian Lecture entitled “Scouting &...