Provincial Grand Lodge – Rochdale District Celebrations
Thursday 18th November 2021 saw Rochdale District Officers, Provincial Steward and District Secretary Andrij Korolczuk, attend the Annual Provincial Grand Lodge in Blackburn. It was a special night, marking the final Provincial Grand Lodge meeting for Provincial Grand...
The Lodge of Perseverance 345 Host the Final Meeting at Blackburn MH
Tuesday 16th November saw the doors close for the last time at Blackburn Masonic Hall. The privilege of hosting the final meeting fell to The Lodge of Perseverance No. 345 and a number of Brethren from all corners of the District came to support them, as well as to...
Celebrating 110 years of Coronation Lodge 3479 at Their Final Meeting
The closure of a lodge is never a happy occasion, but the remaining brethren of Coronation Lodge No. 3479 and a number of visiting Brethren came together at Blackburn Masonic Hall to celebrate the 110 year history of the Lodge at it’s final meeting. The closure of...
East Ribble Continue Support for Teddies For Loving Care
East Ribble District Freemasons are proud to be able to continue their support for the Teddies For Loving Care campaign. This nationwide initiative by the Freemasons has now delivered more than 3 million teddies since 2001 to children in distress and in need of...
To Celebrate 75 Years in Freemasonry, WBro George Cattanach PPSGW
On Monday 8t h November 2021 Grants Lodge No 8825 celebrated the 75th Diamond Jubilee for a very special member of the lodge. WBro George Cattanach, is one of the iconic members of Grants Lodge and Monday evening was certainly a night to remember. The...
Remembrance Day 2021
Rochdale District Freemasons came together today to pay their respects. We remembered our country’s gallant servicemen and women, as well as those around the world who also had made the ultimate sacrifice. At 11 am on Sunday 14 November 2021, a two-minute silence was...
Keep Lodge No. 6538 Welcome The RW Provincial Grand Master
On Friday the 29th of October, Keep Lodge No.6538 in Clitheroe, welcomed the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master and a Provincial Deputation, including the Deputy Provincial Grand Master VWBro John Farrington. The principal reason for Sir David's visit was to...
Keystone Lodge Bicentenary
On Thursday 21st October, Keystone Lodge celebrated its 200th Anniversary and it proved to be an outstanding event The Lodge was due to celebrate its 200th year in 2020; however, the Covid 19 pandemic delayed the festivities. During this unprecedented period of...
Ian Bronks 50th Celebration
On the 15th of November, at Hemsley house, Kinship Lodge celebrated with Ian Bronks on his 50 years in Freemasonry. They were joined by Robert Frankl APGM accompanied by a District Delegation. Ian and the lodge were delighted to hear the minutes from the evening when...
To Celebrate 50 Years in Freemasonry WBro Derek Calrow OBE, PProvSGW
On Wednesday 4th November 2021 Prince of Wales Lodge No 1012 celebrated 50 Years in Freemasonry for a very special member of the lodge. WBro Derek Calrow OBE, PProvSGW is one of the iconic members...
East Lancs Masonic Golf Society
The East Lancs Masonic Golf Society held its AGM on 15 October at Hart Common Golf Club. Steven White receives the 'Jimmy Helmsley Salver' from the Chairman as the winner of the competition on the day. Chairman Malcolm hands over to new Chairman Gerry Hodson Gerry...
Ashton District Lodge of Installed Masters 8341
'On Thursday 28th of October at Ashton District Lodge of Installed Masters 8341, WBro Ian Christopher Screen PProvJGW was proclaimed as the Worshipful Master of the Lodge. In turn Ian subsequently installed his officers for the remainder of the year. The last...