Digital Marketing Campaign hosted by Lodge of Harmony 298

Digital Marketing Campaign hosted by Lodge of Harmony 298

During the first few months of 2026 our Provincial Grand Lodge working closely with our Eastern Area Membership Officer, Richard Sykes, to conduct a digital campaign to encourage non-masons to learn more about Freemasonry. This culminated on 4 March 2026 at Rochdale...

WBro Brandon Fowden | Diamond Jubilee

WBro Brandon Fowden | Diamond Jubilee

On 3 March 2026 at St. Martin's Lodge 2320, our Deputy Assistant Provincial Grand Master along with a deputation of Grand Lodge Officers and Provincial Officers attended a very special meeting at Rochdale Masonic Hall. The lodge was opened in due form, minutes...

David Bleackley | Golden Jubilee

David Bleackley | Golden Jubilee

On Friday 27th February, brethren gathered at Old Boltonian’s Lodge to celebrate a truly remarkable milestone — the 50th anniversary in Freemasonry of WBro David Bleackley. In attendance was the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, Dr Simon Archer, who was accompanied...

Installation | Prince of Wales Lodge

Installation | Prince of Wales Lodge

On Thursday 5th February, WBro Phil Collier once again took his place in the Chair of King Solomon — for the second time in less than four weeks. Having recently been installed as Worshipful Master of Anchor & Hope Lodge No.37 in Bolton, WBro Collier was now...

Bro Ashiru raising – 26 February 2026

Bro Ashiru raising – 26 February 2026

On 26 February 2926 at Imperial George Lodge the brethren and visitors were thrilled to experience exceptional ritual when Bro Ashiru was raised to the sublime degree of a master mason. WBro Sweetman opened the lodge and then announced the sad passing of WBro Ormrod...

Bro Kim Ho – Volunteering and Community Engagement

Bro Kim Ho – Volunteering and Community Engagement

The Third Pillar in Freemasonry signifies a Mason's work and life, and in some respect our work in our community. Community engagement is just as important to a mason as a financial donation. In this article our Eastern Area Charity Steward has spoken with Bro Kim Ho...

Trinity Lodge 5651 donation to Willow Wood Hospice

Trinity Lodge 5651 donation to Willow Wood Hospice

On Tuesday 24 February 2026, the Worshipful Master of Trinity Lodge 5651, Bruce Robbins, accompanied by his wife, Angela, presented a cheque to the fundraising Tara Farren and Eileen Smith, who runs the annual Willow Wood flower show. The funds were raised at the...