Bolton Freemasons giving 'TLC' to Bolton Hospice
Bolton Freemasons were delighted to deliver the first consignment of Teddy bears to The Bolton Hospice as part of the "TLC scheme". The Teddy Bears form part of the scheme “Teddies for Loving Care”. This is an initiative that provides cuddly bears to Accident and...
Provincial Grand Master of Herefordshire
Members of Alexandra Lodge No 993, meeting at Stanley House, Audenshaw are celebrating the news that one of their initiates, a past master and current member of the lodge, VWBro. Michael Timothy Holland, PGSwdB, is to be installed as Provincial Grand Master of...
East Lancashire Masonic Golf Society – 2019 Derby Cup
The Derby Cup is the premier competition run by the East Lancashire Masonic Golf Society. Although all masons can play, it can only be won by an East Lancashire Mason. After a false start, with Bramall Park Golf Club under water on the scheduled date of 31 July, the...
Muscular Dystrophy Charity boosted by local freemasons
On Monday 12th August 2019, Bob Findlay, Bolton District Charity Steward was delighted to present a cheque for £900 from the East Lancashire Masonic Charity to Christine Ogden of Muscular Dystrophy UK. The money will be used to help fund a charity concert that will be...
Lodge of St John 191 Celebrates 250 Years in Freemasonry
On Thursday 12th September the Lodge of St. John No. 191 celebrated 250 years of Freemasonry and it was certainly a night to remember. The Lodge tyled at 6pm Bro Stephen Allanson the current Worshipful Master of the Lodge of St John 191 opened the Lodge after which...
‘Cooperman’ Memorial Shoot. Abbey Lodge 2529
WBro John Cooper On the 15 August 2019, almost one year since the sad passing of Worshipful Brother John Cooper and his dear wife Susan whilst on holiday in Egypt, the Brethren of Abbey Lodge (No. 2529) organised the first-ever ‘Cooperman’ Memorial Shoot at the...
Bolton Mountain Rescue keeping toasty after £1,000 grant from East Lancashire Freemasons
Bolton Mountain Rescue keeping toasty after £1,000 grant from East Lancashire Freemasons. The money from the East Lancashire Masonic Charity will be used to purchase warm lightweight weatherproof clothing for use when in the field. Bolton Mountain Rescue primarily...
Rochdale Freemasons – Home in to Help Local Family
Chris and Jeni, the parents of River Wardley from Littleborough, who suffers from a life-threatening genetic condition, were delighted when Rochdale District Freemasons came to their rescue. They helped the family secure a desperately needed new home that is much...
The Victory Lodge No. 3932 Centenary Meeting
On Friday evening 13th September a Large Provincial Deputation of Acting Officers of the year and Grand Lodge Officers, headed by the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master RW Bro Sir David Trippier and along with 75 Brethren, gathered at Blackburn Masonic Hall to...
Supporting Youth Arts and Community at the Inspiration Station
The Inspiration Station has been set up at Blackburn's old fire station to enable members of the local community who have disabilities or have additional needs to have access to free arts and crafts. Inspiration Station really benefits the members of the community...
Volunteering at the Blackburn Eagles FC Tournament
Blackburn Eagles FC were formed in 1991 when Bernard Heckingbottom could not find a team for this son to play for. Now the club is one of the biggest in Lancashire, with 200 players and an FA Charter Standard. At a meeting of the East Ribble District Lodge Membership...
Rochdale District Freemasons Make The Connection
A grant of £1,289 from East Lancashire Masonic Charities has helped Rochdale Connections Trust expand their much-needed services. Rochdale District Freemasons secured the grant to help with the refurbishment of Connections premises on Drake Street. The Trust can now...