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...
Sep 28, 2025 | Bury, Western
On Saturday 21st June, the Earl Of Lathom Lodge No.2560 held its annual Summer BBQ at Holcombe Tennis Club. The event was well-attended, with over 80 brethren, friends, and family members enjoying the festivities. The weather remained favourable throughout the day,...
Sep 28, 2025 | Bury, Charity, Western
In June, on behalf of the Western Area, our Area Charity Steward – Vince Dover – donated over 70 teddies to support bereaved children at Bury Hospice. These comforting soft toys will be included in welcome bags and gifted to children attending the...
Sep 28, 2025 | Bolton, Bury, Radcliffe, Rossendale, UGLE, Western
On Wednesday 11th June, the Quarterly Communication of the United Grand Lodge of England took place at Freemasons’ Hall, London, and was well attended by brethren from across the Constitution — including a contingent from the Western Area. The Right Worshipful...
Jul 3, 2025 | Bolton, General, MCF, Western
On Monday 9th June, the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, Robert Ian Frankl, accompanied by the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, Dr Simon Archer, and representatives from the Province and Western Area — Martin Horan, John Taylor, Vince Dover, and Adam Cooper...
