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Burns Night at Ashday Lea

Feb 4, 2017 | Western

The Burns night at Ashday Lea followed a traditional Scottish pattern in which the haggis, having been prepared by Chef Paul Webb, was paraded into and around the dining room led by a piper (Colin Murphy) in full regalia. Address ‘tae the haggis’ Having...

Egerton Lodge Celebrates with WBro David H Swinnerton

Jan 29, 2017 | Western

Thursday 26th January 2017 saw Egerton Lodge No. 1392 hold a 50th Celebration for WBro David H Swinnerton, PProvGSwdB. Now allow me to say this without offence to any one person or district. If you wanted to see a 50th celebration that is a true celebration of the...

The Lodge of Merit supports Reggie Knowles

Jan 27, 2017 | General, Western

Reggie shows off his helmet with Mike Gibbons and his mother, Emma Reggie’s Story In September 2016 the members of the Lodge of Merit No 934, meeting at Bury Masonic Hall, were made aware of fundraising initiatives being undertaken by a local family to support...

Old Boltonians 5814 Installation

Jan 15, 2017 | Western

A unique event in Bolton & Farnworth district and one well worth attending; Installation at Old Boltonians 5814. Rare given the location in the great hall at Bolton School, and also the fact it is held on a Saturday. WBro W A Jay (Senior) was Installed by WBro W A...

Raising Ceremony at Earl of Lathom Lodge

Jan 13, 2017 | Western

Last night I attended, as a guest of the Deputy District Chairman, WBro Malcolm Ashton JP, PProvDepGDC, the Earl of Lathom Lodge No. 2560, who were raising Bro Christopher J Boardman. What an evening! Bro Boardman will not realise this yet but last night he was...

Antiquity 146 Installation

Jan 12, 2017 | Western

Another day, another superbly attended Installation! They come thick and fast this time of year. The Brethen and visitors to Antiquity Lodge 146 saw first time Worshipful Master Jason Bond installed in the Chair. An excellent night was had by all including the...