Presentation to WBro Roger Flitcroft PAGDC
On Saturday 3rd December 2016 at the Masonic Hall, Adelaide Street, Accrington, WBro David Lightbown, PAGDC, the Chairman of the East Ribble District, presented WBro Roger Flitcroft, PAGDC, with a crystal decanter for services to the Northern Area and in particular to...
East Ribble District Carol Service
On Sunday December 4th, around 80 Brethren and their families assembled on a cold crisp afternoon at the Holy Trinity Free Church of England in Oswaldtwistle for the annual East Ribble District Carol Service with Nine Lessons. WBro Brian Derbyshire PProvDepGDC...
Ardwick Lodge No. 2185
On Monday evening, 21 November, the Ardwick Lodge No. 2185, who meet at Stanley House in Audenshaw, delivered an enactment of the Traditional History. The performance, which all members had a role in, proved to be something which most Brethren present had never...
Ecclesholme Christmas Fair
Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Derek Thornhill with his wife Joan and the Chairman of the Association, Malcolm Warren Ecclesholme Christmas Fair – raising funds for the “Residents’ Amenity Fund” for the residents at Ecclesholme. This year the Committee were delighted...
The North West Air Ambulance
Each year for the past decade the Freemasons’ Grand Charity, now part of the Masonic Charitable Foundation, makes donations of £12,000 to the North West Air Ambulance Charity (£4000 each through the Provinces of East Lancashire, West Lancashire and Cheshire). The...
Last Night of The Proms
Saturday 19th November saw a packed house for the return of the "Last Night Of The Proms" concert, at St. Aidan's Church, organised by the Rochdale Masonic Social Committee. The audience were treated to a rousing programme of music from the Championship winning Wardle...
'YoungMinds’ supported by the Masonic Charitable Foundation
‘YoungMinds’ supported by the Masonic Charitable Foundation 29th November 2016 Young Minds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. With the support of the Masonic Charitable Foundation...
Young Farmers Presentation
On Monday 28th November Clitheroe Masonic Rooms hosted a presentation evening for around 20 Young Farmers from across the Ribble Valley and Longridge areas. WBro Chad Northcott, PSGD, APGM for Salford, was introduced by WBro David Lightbown, PAGDC District Chairman,...
Rose of Lancashire 9174 held their Installation meeting on the 25 Nov 2016.
WM John Curley installed his successor, WBro Peter Brown, ably assisted by his Installing Officers. The 3rd Working Tools were presented, in full, by Bro David Adams. The 2nd Working Tools were presented by Bro John Baggs and the 1st Working Tools were...
Last minute changes at Euclid Lodge of Installed Masters.
On the morning of Friday 25th November, the members of Euclid Lodge of Installed Masters 9468, were looking forward to a well-prepared installation. However, the best laid plans were thrown into turmoil, when Master Elect, WBro Jack Ball, fell ill and was unable to...
ELMC & East Ribble District supports Blackburn Christmas Lights Switch on!
Christmas got off to a great start in Blackburn Town Centre on Saturday 26th when celebrities, local artists community groups and Charities all came together to celebrate the beginning of Christmas. Actor Jack P Shepherd, aka David Platt from Coronation Street,...
District presentation to thank WBro Bob Allan
WBro Bob Allan (left) receives the decanter from WBro David Lightbown District Chairman WBro David Lightbown PAGDC took great pleasure in presenting his now former District Secretary, WBro Bob Allan PProvGSuptWks, with a decanter as a token of recognition and thanks...