Paul Hackers Christmas Dinner Appeal
Volunteers pack the Christmas dinners. Christmas, for the majority of people and families, is a joyous and wonderful festive period; however, it can be a very hard time for some unfortunate individuals, families and their children, due to poverty and other dire...
S’ANN’TA CHRISTMAS TREE APPEAL 2021
On Saturday 9th January 2021, ten freemasons from East Ribble District braved the cold but sunny weather to collect over 130 Christmas Trees from the Blackburn, Whalley and Clitheroe areas on behalf of East Lancashire Hospice. The Christmas Tree collection was...
East Ribble District helping the homeless with the Tent Appeal
In December 2020, Bro Scott Miller approached the District with an idea for helping the homeless in our District over the Winter period. As the District had been helping the Foodbanks during the pandemic, it was decided that this would be a great addition to...
Freemasons launch “Tech for Good” scheme
Some of the donated devices ready for refurbishment Following the recent Urgent Appeal for Computer Equipmentfor young people who are missing out on online learning due to a lack of equipment. Martin Ross, Rochdale District Freemasons Communications Officer, set...
OBE for Derek Calrow
An Amazing “OBE” for retired stockbroker and tireless charity funder Derek Calrow in the Queen's New Years Honours List Derek Calrow, 79, who lives in Bromley Cross, has brought some refreshing positive news to the District of Bury. Derek has worked tirelessly and...
Support the ELMC with our New Branded Face Masks!
ELMC are proud to introduce their own brand of cloth face masks for use during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing the perfect means of keeping safe and showing support for the Provincial charity through these difficult times. The first batch of masks were scooped up by...
Dennis Heskett celebrates a Socially Distant 50th year in Freemasonry
The District has taken much pleasure in making a small presentation to another of our worthy 2020 50th anniversary celebrants, to show that although we haven’t been able to hold their full celebration yet, we certainly haven’t forgotten their service to the District...
District Quizzes Support ELMC and Local Foodbanks
Throughout the Summer many East Ribble Freemasons, family and friends attended five District quizzes and in the process of socialising, quizzing and having a right good laugh, raised the amazing sum of £1,200 for distribution to the ELMC and five local foodbanks....
EAST RIBBLE DISTRICT DONATION TO HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
Each year East Ribble District Freemasons hold a Christmas Carol Service at Holy Trinity Church in Oswaldtwistle. This is usually a well attended and enjoyable event. Sadly, due to the pandemic this year the event cannot be held. Holy Trinity Church is a...
Freemasons Charity in the Community at Springhill Hospice
Doug Smith presents Julie Halliwell with a cheque for £1880 for the East Lancashire Masonic Charity. Also pictured: Sam Wells, Springhill Hospice and John Taylor, District Charity Steward On Friday 11th December, Rochdale District Freemason’s Chairman Doug Smith...
Lodge Mentor and LMO Event
On Tuesday 15th December more than 40 guests, including the Northern Area APGM, WBro Alan Kirwilliam, attended the latest East Ribble District Lodge Mentor and LMO Event when WBro Andrew Taylor gave a fascinating insight into many aspects of almost 22 years...
East Ribble District Supporting Christmas Festivities at Hewlett Court
East Ribble District Freemasons recently donation £200 to the Hewlett Court Comforts Fund for Christmas Drinks for the residents. Hewlett Court is a sheltered housing facility provided by the East Lancashire Masonic Charity and is situated in Holcombe Brook near Bury....