Freemasons Charity in the Community at Springhill Hospice
Doug Smith presents Julie Halliwell with a cheque for £1880 for the East Lancashire Masonic Charity. Also pictured: Sam Wells, Springhill Hospice and John Taylor, District Charity Steward On Friday 11th December, Rochdale District Freemason’s Chairman Doug Smith...
Lodge Mentor and LMO Event
On Tuesday 15th December more than 40 guests, including the Northern Area APGM, WBro Alan Kirwilliam, attended the latest East Ribble District Lodge Mentor and LMO Event when WBro Andrew Taylor gave a fascinating insight into many aspects of almost 22 years...
East Ribble District Supporting Christmas Festivities at Hewlett Court
East Ribble District Freemasons recently donation £200 to the Hewlett Court Comforts Fund for Christmas Drinks for the residents. Hewlett Court is a sheltered housing facility provided by the East Lancashire Masonic Charity and is situated in Holcombe Brook near Bury....
Tameside Young Carers
Christmas has come early for some of the Young Carers in Tameside this year. Just under 500 children will receive a Selection Box in the hope that this small gift will boost their morale. The group was started some ten years ago at their base at Hyde Community Centre....
District Presentation to WBro Bryan Pemberton for 50 years in Freemasonry
The District has taken much pleasure in making a small presentation to another one of our worthy 2020 50th anniversary celebrants, to show that although we haven't been able to hold their full celebration yet, we certainly haven't forgotten their service to their...
TLC Update from Bury District
Charity Steward, David Brown, of the Earl of Lathom and Bury Lodge of Relief, has visited the Children's Outpatients Department at Fairfield Hospital to deliver ELMC/TLC Teddies. Nurses Angela and Diane were delighted to receive them. Angela said, 'It was lovely to...
Hair Today… Gone Tomorrow…
As Chairman of ELMC’s Fundraising Committee, Steve Thomson is taking an unusual step to remain proactive during this extensive period of lockdown & social distancing. He is planning to raise money for ELMC by asking for sponsorship as he braves the challenge of...
East Ribble District’s ongoing support of the Hospice drinks trolley
East Ribble District Freemasons recently donated £350 to East Lancashire Hospice as part of it’s ongoing support of the East Lancashire Hospice Drinks Trolley. Alcohol can be very good for patients in therapy and East Ribble Freemasons always try to make sure the...
£57k ELPREM SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR MASONIC CENTRES
The Directors of “East Lancashire Premises” (ELPREM) working with the Provincial Grand Superintendent of Works, having reviewed various risk assessments and recognising the expenses necessary to make Masonic Centres compliant with current Covid-19 Government Guidance...
Bolton mentoring project will turn around the lives of local young people thanks to East Lancashire Freemasons
One hundred young boys and girls from disadvantaged backgrounds in Bolton will have the chance to get the help and support they need, thanks to a grant of £40,000 from East Lancashire Freemasons to the Bolton Lads & Girls Club (BLGC). The grant will fund the BLGC...
Burnley and Pendle District Freemasons Assisting in the Community
On Thursday 6th August 2020, Ray Evans, The Assistant District Charity Steward received a call from the Charity Burnley Together, requesting volunteers for the following day to assist move bulk food from Aldi on Todmorden Road Burnley to the Valley Community...
The race to be the East Ribble District ‘Know it All’ continues
Nine teams competed for the title of “District know it all” at the 3rd East Ribble District Quiz on Thursday 30thJuly. After a slow start, Dave and Emma McGurty found their true form in the third round, whilst a steady performance by Carl and Jill Marr left them...