May 4, 2026 | Bury, Western
On Thursday 23rd April, brethren, family, and friends gathered at Egerton Lodge No.1392 to celebrate an exceptional and rare milestone — the 100th birthday of WBro Alan Botteley. The evening was honoured by the presence of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master,...
May 4, 2026 | Radcliffe, Western
On Wednesday 8th April, brethren gathered at Radcliffe Masonic Hall for a truly special occasion — the celebration of Alan Bickerdike’s Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years in Freemasonry, at Prince Edwin’s Lodge No.128. In attendance was the Assistant Provincial Grand...
May 4, 2026 | Bury, Western
On Thursday 9th April, members and visiting brethren experienced a very special piece of masonic ritual – a Consecration Ceremony or more accurately a re-enactment of the ceremony, however, an additional and amusing twist which no one, not even the Worshipful Master...
May 4, 2026 | Bolton, Western
On Saturday 25th April, brethren gathered at Bolton School for the Installation meeting of Old Boltonians Lodge No.5814. Bro Lee Roy David Booth was installed as Worshipful Master by the Installing Master, WBro Allan Potter, in a ceremony conducted to an excellent...
May 4, 2026 | Bolton, Western
On Saturday 11th April, brethren gathered at Bolton Masonic Hall for the Installation meeting of Goulburn Menturia Lodge. The outgoing Worshipful Master, Ian Horrocks, installed his successor, Dean Hill, in a well-conducted and enjoyable ceremony. The meeting was...
May 4, 2026 | RA Manchester, Western
On Monday 27th April, the Installation meeting of Social Chapter No.62 was held at Manchester Hall. The evening was particularly notable for the Western Area, as three of its members were installed into the Principals’ chairs: EComp Mike Jones as Z, EComp Tony...
