Lodge of Harmony 298 donation to Springhill Hospice
WBro Frank Durns and his lovely wife Joan Durns alongside former Rochdale man of the year 2022 Dave Richardson are pictured here presenting a cheque of £1,000 to Samantha Wells of Springhill Hospice on behalf of Lodge of Harmony 298. The money was raised from their...
WBro Ian Duncan second year in office – 3 February 2026
On 3 February 2026 at Horton Lodge on 8528 WBro was proclaimed master of the lodge for a second year. An excellent evening was had and the lodge would like to thank WBro Peter Douthwaite for overseeing the installation as representative of our Right Worshipful...
ELLC Breakfast and Learning Session – 15 February 2026
Over 20 dedicated Freemasons braved the overnight snow and ventured to Bacup Masonic Hall on 15 February 2025 for the first ELLC Breakfast & Learning of 2026. What better excuse for the brethren to up early on a weekend than coffee, bacon and just a little bit of...
Bro Christopher Binns – Raising Ceremony – 12 February 2026
On 12 February 2026 the Eastern Area Team and several visitor attended Lodge of Probity & Freedom 367 for the raising of Bro Christopher Binns. With a very warm welcome from the lodge it was opened in due form and WM Bro Robert Jackson invited WBro John Binns into...
WBro Chis Sweetman – Installation – 24 January 2026
On Saturday 24 January 2026 WBro Chris Sweetman was installed into the chair of King Solomon for the 3rd time (previously 2002 and 2007). The installing Worshipful Master, WBro Cox completed the ceremony ably assisted by the brethren of Imperial George 78. The tools...
Lodge Of Union ELLC Team Visit
On Saturday 17th January, members of the ELLC team visited the Mother Lodge of one of their own. The Lodge Of Union No 268 meets at Albert House (Ashton Masonic Hall) in the Southern Area and is also the home of the Deputy Chairman of the ELLC, Brother Andy Robson....
The Rochdale Lodge 6721 Closure – 26 January 2026
On 26 January 2026 our Assistant Provincial Grand Master and a deputation from the Area Team had the solemn duty to visit The Rochdale Lodge 6721 for its final meeting. However, despite this being the final meeting, many brethren attended to support the lodge members....
Chris Bolton 50th Celebration
On Wednesday, 4th February, Trinity Lodge received the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro Wesley Marchant, accompanied by a provincial delegation. Once he was in the chair, he invited WBro Barry Heal to deliver a personal tribute to WBro Chris Bolton on his 50th...
Eastern Area Quiz Qualifier – 6 February 2026
On Friday night brethren from across the area came to Rochdale Masonic Ballroom to enter the Eastern Area Quiz Qualifier. The winners and runners up progressing to represent our area in the Provincial Finals. 16 teams pitted their wits against each other, and our...
Charitable Support Across The Western Area
On 19th January, Vince Dover and George Johnson visited Fairfield Hospital’s Children’s Outpatient Department, delivering T.L.C. Bears to comfort young patients. They met Angela Neale and her team, who were thrilled with the donations and expressed their thanks for...
Walking For A Reason: A Remarkable Effort For Prostate Cancer Research
What began as a personal health challenge quickly became something far bigger. Earlier this year, Jeremy Aston committed to walking 60 miles during November in support of Prostate Cancer Research. Not a seasoned walker by his own admission, the challenge was initially...
Installation | Anchor And Hope Lodge
On Monday 12th January, Anchor and Hope Lodge No.37 held its installation meeting which proved to be a most enjoyable and well-supported occasion. The Installing Master, W.Bro Mark Sutherland, delivered a wonderful ceremony, ably assisted by a strong and committed...