Garnet Harrison: 50 Years in Freemasonry

Garnet Harrison: 50 Years in Freemasonry

It was a chilly mid-December evening, and the brethren gathered at Manchester Hall for a special occasion. The room was filled with warmth and anticipation as Freemasons gathered to celebrate a remarkable milestone: the 50th year of WBro Garnet Harrison’s dedication...

WBro Thomas Walker, PProvSJD – 50 years in freemasonry

WBro Thomas Walker, PProvSJD – 50 years in freemasonry

On 10 February 2025, at Bn Brierley Lodge 3317 it was a very special night. WBro Thomas Walker PProvSGD celebrated 50 years in freemasonry. Tom was joined by APGM John Curry, representing the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, a provincial delegation and...

Ashton District Lodge of Installed Masters

Ashton District Lodge of Installed Masters

On Thursday,23rd January 2025, the Ashton District Lodge of Masters No. 8341 (ADLIM) convened at Albert House in Ashton-under-Lyne. They welcomed WBro. Wesley Marchant PJGD, AProvGM, along with Grand Officers and a delegation from the Southern Area. The primary...

Southern Area APGM makes a pastoral visit to Three Shires Lodge

Southern Area APGM makes a pastoral visit to Three Shires Lodge

The festive spirit undoubtedly permeates the Masonic calendar, and the Festive Board following the meeting of Three Shires Lodge was a prime example. The occasion was further enhanced by the presence of W.Bro. Wesley Marchant PJGD, Assistant Provincial Grand Master,...

Provincial Quiz Qualifier 2025 (Eastern Area)

Provincial Quiz Qualifier 2025 (Eastern Area)

On 7 February 2025, at Rochdale Masonic Hall 8 teams conducted a battle for the brains to see who would represent the Eastern Area in the East Lancashire Final. The quiz hosted by Chris Henthorn, started at 7:30pm and included all your usual rounds of questions, music...

Passing Ceremony hosted by Werneth Lodge 6163

Passing Ceremony hosted by Werneth Lodge 6163

On December 4, 2024, lodges from the Eastern and Southern Areas gathered to honor Brother Ike D’Cruz with a passing ceremony.  Ike’s mother lodge, Denton Lodge 5234, has several candidates waiting to be initiated, so Werneth Lodge 6163 stepped in to conduct the...