May 22, 2023 | General, Manchester, Northern
Maccabee Lodge 8947 celebrates W. Bro. Colin’s 50th year in Freemasonry Last night, Wednesday 17th of May, Maccabee Lodge had something really special to celebrate, the 50th anniversary of the Freemasonry of W. Bro. Michael. Everyone has a different reason for...
May 17, 2023 | Charity, East Ribble, General, Northern
A dozen volunteers from East Ribble District Freemasons manned the bar at Blackburn Beer Festival, held at Blackburn Rugby Club, in aid of Blackburn Youth Zone over the May Bank Holiday weekend. East Ribble Freemasons have enthusiastically manned the bar on a Sunday...
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...
Feb 28, 2023 | General, Manchester, Northern
On Wednesday, the 24th of February 2023, the members of Townley Parker Lodge No.1083 were treated to a special visit by the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, WBro. Robert Ian Frankl, who was accompanied by a provincial deputation. The Provincial Grand Master...