Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II

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...

Bury District Dinner

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...

Roy Stott Celebrates 50 Years in Freemasonry

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...

The Future of Ecclesholme

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...

Fraternity Lodge Centenary Celebrations

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...

Bro Daniel Crowther, like father, like son.

Bro Daniel Crowther, like father, like son.

Bro Daniel Crowther followed his father, WBro John Crowther into Masonry and was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason at the April meeting of Royal Lancashire Lodge. Both Brethren live some considerable distance from their Lodge, despite which they are keen...

Bro J Roger Clegg – 50th anniversary of a Lewis

Bro J Roger Clegg – 50th anniversary of a Lewis

WBro Douglas Smith, PProvJGW, Rochdale District Chairman, attended Rochdale Masonic Hall for a very low-key, informal celebration of the 50th anniversary in Freemasonry of Bro J Roger Clegg who was initiated into Hope Lodge by his father in 1972* In any other...

50 years a freemason, 40 years Up The ‘Dale

50 years a freemason, 40 years Up The ‘Dale

The District Team, supporting the Assistant Provincial Grand Master WBro Peter Rhodes, had the pleasure of attending the 50thanniversary celebrations of WBro Graham Morris PProvDepGSuptWorks on Wednesday 13th April in Hope Lodge No. 54. Graham, who was recently...

Magic Carpet Ride for Jolly Josh

Magic Carpet Ride for Jolly Josh

East Lancs Masonic Charity and Masonic Charitable Fund joined forces to fund a “Magic Carpet” sensory surface for Rochdale charity Jolly Josh. Jolly Josh, a charity set up in memory of Joshua Kelly, provides dedicated support for children and their families with...