Funding life-changing medical research
The Masonic Charitable Foundation, (MCF, the Freemasons’ charity) has been committed to funding vital medical research since its inception in 2016, with the aim of improving knowledge, treatment and services for people with life-changing diseases and illnesses.By...
Colne Lodge No. 4402 Centenary Celebration
The Deputy Provincial Grand Master, VWBro John R Farrington and the Master of Colne Lodge, WBro Robert Beveridge & WBro Alan Kirwilliam Assistant Provincial Grand Master Colne Lodge’s 100th anniversary celebration took place on the 23rd of May 2022 at its 925th Lodge...
Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II
There have been many street parties thrown in honour of Her Majesty the Queens’ Platinum Jubilee, however, there was one certainly not to be missed this weekend at Hewlett Court – the residential home supported by the East Lancashire Masonic Charity. The weather may...
The Future of Ecclesholme
RMBI Care Co. Ecclesholme, Manchester The Board of Trustees for RMBI Care Co. has recently approved a new 20-year vision for the charity, which reflects the changing nature of care provision, and the continued need of older Freemasons and their families in the years...
East Ribble District Food Bingo in Support of our Festival 2026
East Ribble District's Food Bingo raises £500 towards the Festival 2026 targets. That was Sunday Lunch sorted for the lucky winners!
Celebrating 50 years in Freemasonry with WBro Steven Forster PAGDC
The meeting of Column Lodge No 5813, on Monday 25 April 2022, marked the 50th Anniversary in Freemasonry for WBro Steven Forster, Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies. The Lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master, WBro David Cowan, and he offered the gavel of...
Bury District Dinner
After a break of two years due to the pandemic, the Bury District Officers held their Annual District Dinner at Bury Masonic Hall on Friday 27th May. Under the Chairmanship of WBro Steve Holland this proved to be a very enjoyable event, attended by 58 guests, which...
East Ribble District Continue Support for ‘Teddies for Loving Care’
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Duke of Lancaster Lodge 4207 Centenary Meeting: June 1, 2022
Wednesday, the first of June2022 saw the Centenary Meeting of the Duke of Lancaster Lodge No 4207, held at Ashday Lea Masonic Hall, Rawtenstall. Originally Consecrated on the 31st of May 1921 at the Albion Hotel, Piccadilly, Manchester, Lodge meetings were...
Celebrating 50 years in Freemasonry with WBro Eric Cropper
On Thursday 21 April 2022, Townley Parker Lodge No 1083 marked the celebration of 50 years in Freemasonry for its longest-serving member, WBro Eric Cropper. The Lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master, WBro Paul Yates, and following a report WBro Philip Collier,...
Roy Stott Celebrates 50 Years in Freemasonry
WBro Roy Stott celebrated his 50th Masonic anniversary at the Lodge of Remembrance No.3787 on Thursday the 26th of May 2022, at Accrington Masonic Hall. Roy himself made sure everyone supporting his night was made welcome, by buying all in attendance a drink to share...
Fraternity Lodge Centenary Celebrations
On Tuesday 19th April, Fraternity Lodge No 4315 held its Centenary celebrations. The lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master, WBro Eric Barrow, PProvSGD. The inner guard reported and admitted the Provincial Director of Ceremonies, who informed the master that the...