Final meeting of Earl Ellesmere Lodge No678

Final meeting of Earl Ellesmere Lodge No678

Wednesday the 4th of December 2019 saw the final meeting of Earl Ellesmere Lodge No678, which meets at the Farnworth Masonic Hall and was originally consecrated in 1858. The Lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer, following which the WM Ken Tyler offered...
Southern Area Carol Service

Southern Area Carol Service

Southern Area started the Christmas season in style. The annual Carol Service was again held at St Peter’s Church, Ashton-under-Lyne. The festivities continued with an area meal dining at the Broadoak Hotel where over 60 ladies, gentlemen and brethren did what masons...
Burnley and Pendle Freemasons out in the Community

Burnley and Pendle Freemasons out in the Community

For the second consecutive year, Burnley and Pendle Freemasons were invited to help the Tesco store in Burnley, on Sunday 24th November, to assist in handing out leaflets to shoppers promoting Tesco’s Christmas food collection. Tesco’s are working with the “The...
Richard Hawkins APGM

Richard Hawkins APGM

So who, you might be asking, is this Richard Hawkins who has just become our Assistant Provincial Grand Master. You might be tempted to make a snap judgement based upon his shirt collar, but that might be a mistake. Richard was born in what is probably the best year...
East Ribble District Annual Carol Service

East Ribble District Annual Carol Service

The 1st of December saw the annual East Ribble District Carol Service held at The Holy Trinity Free Church of England in Oswaldtwistle. The congregation of Brethren, friends and families were welcomed by District Secretary WBro Brian Derbyshire before the traditional...