Sep 28, 2025 | Bury, Festival 2026, Western
On Wednesday 24th September, the brethren of Knowsley Lodge No.4661 welcomed The Assistant Provincial Grand Master and Honorary Member of the Lodge, Dr Simon Archer. WBro Archer was delighted to join the brethren for this special occasion and had the honour of...
Sep 28, 2025 | Bury, Western
On Saturday 20th September, Bury Masonic Hall played host to the Western Area Bicentennial Banquet, celebrating 200 years of the Province of East Lancashire. Guests enjoyed a superb four-course dinner, followed by evening entertainment from a talented singer, making...
Sep 28, 2025 | Rossendale, Western
On Monday 1st September, the Brethren of the Lodge Of Tranquillity With Hospitality were treated to an unforgettable evening when the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, Robert Ian Frankl, made a surprise visit to witness the presentation of the Grand Lodge...
Sep 28, 2025 | Bolton, RA Western, SGC, Western
A New Era Begins! – On Wednesday 3rd September, the Companions of East Lancashire gathered at Bolton Masonic Hall for a truly momentous occasion: the repurposing of the Chapter Of Hope No.54 as a University Chapter under the Supreme Grand Chapter’s Universities...
Sep 28, 2025 | Bolton, Bury, Charity, ELLC, Radcliffe, Rossendale, Western
On Saturday 30th August, brethren from across the Western Area came together for the ELLC Pub Crawl – affectionately known as the Rammy Mile. The event saw a fantastic turnout, with plenty of laughter, friendship, and good cheer as Masons and friends enjoyed a lively...
Sep 28, 2025 | Bolton, Charity, Western
On Friday 18th July, the Area Charity Steward, Vince Dover, and Frank Brown, Charity Steward of New Trinity Lodge No.4595, visited the 16th Bolton Scout Group, who recently received a grant from the East Lancashire Masonic Charity. The grant will support the group’s...