Liberty Lodge 5573
Top Photo - Seated Centre - WBro Peter G Hewitt and Bro John Ashworth . Members of the Provincial Deputation together with members of the Lodge. Bottom Left Photo - Bro John Ashworth being presented with his 50 year certificate by WBro Peter Hewitt APGM. Bottom Right...
Greater Manchester Police Concert Band
Greater Manchester Police Concert Band at Richard Street . 29th January 2016 A concert organised by the Sales and Marketing Committee of the Rochdale Masonic Building Co. Ltd saw more than 150 guests entertained by the 30 strong Greater Manchester Police Concert Band....
The Investitures
The Investiture of WBro Peter Graham Hewitt, PAGDC as Assistant Provincial Grand Master by RWBro Sir David Trippier, RD, JP, DL Provincial Grand Master on Wednesday 27th January 2016 at the Masonic Hall Richard Street Rochdale On the 27th January the WBro John A...
WBro Harry Bucknell Celebrates 60 Wonderful Years in Freemasonry
Harry receiving his Illuminated Certificate from WBro Peter Hewitt On the 28th December 2015 WBro Harry Bucknell, PProvDepGSwdB, at the age of 97 and an Honory Member of Roch Valley Lodge No 5120 celebrates his 60 years in Freemasonry. A private party was arranged for...
The Lodge of Probity and Freedom
Worshipful Master - Bro Steven Holmes Senior Warden - Gareth Unsworth , Worshipful Master - Steven Holmes , Candidate - Bro Peter Fitchett, WBro Jeff Antrobus Pro Gr Ass Treasurer ( Province of Mercia ) Junior Warden - WBro Greg Bradley On Thursday 14th January the...
Rochdale District Social Committee New Years Celebration
The New years celebration organised by WBro Bernard Percy and his team was once again a great success. This year, the annual event was supported by 130 guests. After the usual 5 course meal, the guests were entertained by the well known duo Saremma. It can be seen...
Rochdale Masonic Social Committee Foodbank Appeal
WBroTony Gillard presenting the cheque to Steve Field of Rochdale Food Bank and is supported by WBro Kenny Greer Individual Members together with the Lodges of Rochdale were once again very generous in providing support for the annual foodbank appeal. This generosity...
Children’s Christmas Party – Rochdale Masonic Social Committee
On the 19th December 2015, Rochdale Masonic Social Committee again hosted another very successful Children’s Christmas Party. Sixty Two boys and girls aged between three and twelve were entertained by Dazzle the Clown and his vanishing rabbit. After the entertainment,...
Rochdale Freemasons Provide Hospice Gifts
Back Row - Bernard Percy -District mentor, Peter Rhodes - District Chairman, Doug Smith - Deputy District Chairman, Kenny Greer - District Charity Steward. Front Row - Dr. Charlotte Barber, Clarece Gillis - Nursing Assistant , Rebecca Davies - Staff Nurse , Sheila...
WBro Campbell Wallace appears on the BBC News to speak about Organ Donation in the UK
WBro Campbell Wallace of Werneth Lodge No 6163 appeared on the BBC morning news on Thursday 7th April to talk about organ donation. He received two lungs 3 years ago after being diagnosed with end stage emphysema. He seemed in fine form as he raised awareness of the...
Congratulations to Marlene Armitage on being selected to receive Maundy Money from the Queen.
2016 Maundy Service This year’s Maundy ceremony was held at St Georges Chapel, Windsor on the 24th March 2016. The last time that the Maundy Service was held at St Georges Chapel was in 1959. Marlene and her husband WBro Alan Armitage from Stanley Lodge No 2917...
Freemasons donate £600,000 to support hospices’ incredible contribution to community
PRESS RELEASE 7th December 2015 Nine hospices in the East Lancashire Region have received donations from The Freemasons’ Grand Charity, totalling £ 24,171. 245 adult and children’s hospices across England and Wales have received a total of £600,000. Since 1984,...