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Celebrating 50 years in the Royal Arch for David Thornton

Jan 25, 2022 | General, RA General

A Convocation of the Red Rose of Lancashire Chapter No 9640 was held at the Masonic Hall, Audenshaw by dispensation on Friday 29th October, 2021 for a very Special Reason. Celebrating the personal 50th in the Royal Arch of our dear friend, David Thornton. Such a...

Musings from the Deputy Grand Superintendent #3

Jul 1, 2020 | General, RA General, TogetherEastLancs

For me, one of the overwhelming changes in so many aspects of life during the pandemic has been the use of and interaction with, the internet, social media platforms and the maintenance of ‘virtual’ relationships amongst our members via online meetings. Within...

3747 Chapter Installation

Oct 11, 2019 | RA General

The Provincial Officers Lodge and Chapter meetings are always worth attending to sense the friendship and camaraderie that permeates the Province. The meetings are well attended, the ritual spot on and the social board both fun and thought-provoking. The meeting of...

Chapter of Hope No 54 Celebrates 200 years of continuous Royal Arch Freemasonry

Oct 9, 2019 | RA General

  After the formal opening of the Chapter, the 3 Principles, officers and members were very honoured to receive the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent Sir David Tripper RD, JP, DL who was accompanied by officers of the Provincial Executive. The Chapter then...

Crafty Companions at Imperial George

Oct 9, 2019 | RA General

On the 26thSeptember the East Lancs Royal Arch Presentation Team (ELRAPT) members were out in force doing their own, their very own, Crafty Companions presentation at Imperial George Lodge in Middleton, home of Lamb Henry! Amidst the usual pantomime with lots of...

Passing of the Veils at Ashton

Oct 9, 2019 | RA General

Once a year, the East Lancs Royal Arch Presentation Team (ELRAPT) is permitted by UGLE to perform a Passing of the Veils Ceremony. To enable this to happen, and to maximise the opportunities for Companions to attend, one of our six Areas hosts the Veils Ceremony...