A return to Carolling at Christmas
After a break in 2020, the annual Rochdale District Freemasons Carol Service returned this year, once again being held at the beautiful St Aidans Church. Freemasons from across the district, their families and friends received a warm welcome from Rev. Michael Read...
Southern Area Carole Service 2021
The Southern Area Carol Service and subsequent Christmas Dinner is a long-standing event that has been enjoyed by many Freemasons along with their friends and families over the years. In the past it has taken place in a number of Churches within the area; including...
Anne Frank Trust UK receives a £67,680.00 Grant from Freemasons
We are all familiar with the storey of Anne Frank, but how many of us have heard of the Anne Frank Trust UK and the fantastic work they do. The Anne Frank Trust UK is an education charity that empowers young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to...
Sid Jenkinson Celebrates 50 Years in Freemasonry
A meeting at Old Blackburnian Lodge No. 7933 is always a special occasion, but on Friday the 3rd December it was extra special with the celebration of 50 years in Freemasonry of Sid Jenkinson. Sid was well supported by a full Lodge Room and a District Delegation who...
Maritime Lodge Celebrate Alan Bancks 50 years in Freemasonry
On 11th November, Maritime lodge met at Hemsley house to celebrate Alan Bancks 50 years in Freemasonry, where they opened the lodge and social board up to wives, partners and guests. The Assistant Provincial Grand Master for Salford, Robert Frankl, attended with a...
Burnley and Pendle Freemasons support Pendleside Hospice
L to R. Joanne Doherty, Jill Heaton, Stephen Jansen, Adrianne Laird, Kelly Kirker and Danielle Smith. Pendleside Hospice has once again held a very successful annual Car Raffle during a very different and difficult Covid period. In fact, this was their most successful...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...