Embracing Tradition: University of Manchester Lodge Hosts Quadruple Initiation
On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, Salford Masonic Hall played host to a momentous gathering of Freemasons from various backgrounds. Members, young and old, both local and from distant places, converged to witness a rare occurrence: a quadruple initiation ceremony hosted...
Volunteer Lodge: the Inner Guard has his Passing ceremony
On Thursday the 8th of February Volunteer Lodge 2905 met and had a passing ceremony for Bro Graham Heatley, initiated on the 9th of March 2023 and current Inner Guard (IG) of the lodge. The lodge was short of officers that evening and the following stood in to assist;...
Rumble for Good: Champions in the Ring, Heroes in the Community
In the spirit of camaraderie, sportsmanship, and making a positive impact, two Manchester Masons will strap on the leather gloves and enter the ring in one of man's oldest sports and do battle in the squared circle. Every jab thrown, every bob and weave, contributes...
WBro Allen Clarke PProvJGW celebrates 60 years
WBro Allen Clarke PProvJGW celebrated 60 years membership of Naphtali Lodge No.266 on 2nd January 2024, at the age of 95 years and not having the desire to celebrate the occasion formerly at the Lodge due to his mobility, he enjoyed a home visit so ably conducted by...
Traditional History at Ben Brierley Lodge 3317
Tonight at Ben Brierley Lodge 3317, WBro Graham Holmes presented a Traditional History Traditional History tonight for three recently raised Master Masons. Pictured here with WM WBro Carter and Eastern Area Chairman WBro Halford are Bro Reeves, Bro Powell and Bro...
Maccabee Lodge Installation see a new Master for the first time in years
On a wet winter’s evening in February, members of Maccabee Lodge No. 8947and their guests convened at the Manchester Masonic Hall for their Annual Installation meeting. Maccabee was consecrated in September1980 as a predominately Jewish Lodge. Its badge consists in a...
Talking Heads Hosted by Felicity Lodge 4365
On Thursday 22nd February 2024, Felicity Lodge 4365 hosted "Talking Heads" which was presented excitingly, educationally, and very enjoyably. The Royal Arch presentation team presented a play which describes the ceremony of exhalation, why the Royal Arch is important...
Lodge of Faith 581 hand in their Warrant
Reflections on the Closure of a Storied Lodge: The Assistant Provincial Grand Master’s Perspective The Assistant Provincial Grand Master, The Revd Canon Richard Hawkins, shared his thoughts on the occasion of the Lodge of Faith’s closing. “There is always...
Pilkington Lodge Guest speaker
Column Lodge No 5813 Tertia Pars Centenary (1/3 Century)
The Brethren and guests of Column Lodge No 5813 celebrated a special event at Manchester Hall on Wednesday the 28th of February. It was the Tertia Pars Centenary (a third of a Century) since the Lodge was rededicated in November 1990. The Provincial Grand Master,...
A double initiation at Mossley Lodge No. 6577
The adage "good things come to those who wait" rang particularly true for Mossley Lodge, a bastion of fraternal values and camaraderie within the Masonic community. On a vibrant Tuesday evening, the 6th of February, the lodge met with anticipation and excitement. The...
From inventing the railway to reaching 150 years in Freemasonry
Ashbury Lodge Number 1459, based in the City East Area, recently celebrated its 150th Anniversary, which is a milestone that only a few lodges have reached; The Lodge was opened in due form by the Lodge’s current Worshipful Master, WBro Simon P. Jackson. After the...