50 years a Lewis
On Wednesday 2nd March, the Rochdale District Team supported Assistant Provincial Grand Master WBro Peter Rhodes in celebrating 50 years in Freemasonry for WBro Rodney Schofield, PProvGSwdB. Rodney was initiated into Charity Lodge 3342 by his Father in 1971 where he...
Freemasons’ festive support for foodbanks
For years, Freemasons have been strong supporters of local foodbanks. With the growing need for foodbank services in communities across England and Wales, Freemasons have now stepped up their support with the help of the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF). The UK’s...
The Festival is Officially Launched with a Sonic Boom!
Saturday the 26th February saw over 320 Brethren, partners and friends attend the Launch Banquet, which was held under the wings of the iconic Concorde at the Manchester Airport viewing park. The Province were delighted to be joined by the Deputy President of the MCF,...
Simonstone School – The Daisy Hut in memory of Claire Rossi
Colin Weemes, from Abbey Lodge, approached the District Charity Stewards to ask for help in funding a new outdoor building for the pupils of St Peters school in Simonstone, near Burnley, in memory of Mrs Claire Rossi, a much-loved teacher who passed away due to...
Final Meeting of PAPYREAN Royal Arch Chapter No 5771
Consecrated during the latter part of WW2 at Bridge Street Manchester, Tuesday the 8th of February 2022 saw the final meeting of Papyrean Chapter No 5771. In his historical address, acting J, EComp. Robert G Prestwich PProvAGSoj., informed the Companions that the lead...
Even Covid Didn’t Stop East Ribble District’s Latest White Table Event.
Article and Images: East Ribble District Team
A Golden Celebration for Freemasonry
On Tuesday 25th January, WBro Peter Rhodes, Assistant Provincial Grand Master, accompanied by WBro Doug Smith, Rochdale District Chairman and a delegation of District Officers had the pleasure of joining The Lodge of Benevolence No. 226 to celebrate the 50th...
WBro David Marsh installed as Worshipful Master of Elizabethan Lodge No. 7286, 42 years after last taking the chair
Born in 1939, David’s introduction to Freemasonry came via his Father who, working as a site engineer on the construction of the then ultra-modern Piccadilly Hotel in Manchester, introduced him to his area manager Bert Pardy who was a member of Elizabethan Lodge and...
Lodge of Union Installation
The installation of W Bro Andrew Lane PProvGSwdB in The Lodge of Union No 2768 was held on 22nd January 2022. Although he had previously occupied the Chair in another Lodge in the South of England a full installation ceremony was undertaken. It was outstanding for...
Celebrating 50 years in the Royal Arch for David Thornton
A Convocation of the Red Rose of Lancashire Chapter No 9640 was held at the Masonic Hall, Audenshaw by dispensation on Friday 29th October, 2021 for a very Special Reason. Celebrating the personal 50th in the Royal Arch of our dear friend, David Thornton. Such a...
Freemasons Funding Supports Springhill Hospice
Past President of the East Lancashire Masonic Charity, Sir David Trippier, is delighted to present a cheque for £2,175 to Chief Executive Officer Sam Wells from Springhill Hospice. The donation made by East Lancashire Masonic Charities has funded a specialised...
Marshalling the East Lancs Hospice 10k Run
On the early morning of Sunday 16th January 30 Brethren, partners and friends assembled in Great Harwood to marshal the annual East Lancashire Hospice 10k run. Spirits were high amongst the volunteers and runners, as for once, the weather was uncharacteristically...