Burnley and Pendle Freemasons in the Community

Burnley and Pendle Freemasons in the Community

Alicia Foley from Calico Housing gratefully accepted the cheque from Ray Evans on behalf of the Burnley and Pendle District Freemasons. The Burnley and Pendle District Freemasons together with The Masonic Province of East Lancashire’s Covid – 19 fund have donated...

Lodge of Faith No. 581 Foodbank Donations

Lodge of Faith No. 581 Foodbank Donations

Our members have noted regularly on various news mediums the number of people running short of basic food necessities are increasing due to the Pandemic and Lockdown.  Some would be looking towards the Foodbanks for support, adding many to the numbers already...

John’s Ambulance

John’s Ambulance

John Gilmour is a member of King Edward the Seventh Lodge, No 3329. John was a nurse and retired in September 2019 to concentrate on his training business “New Start Education”.  In the course of his business, he teaches first aid and related topics in the Tameside...

“Freemasonry at its best”

“Freemasonry at its best”

Tonight was scheduled to be the Egerton Lodge “Old English Night”Obviously due to the current covid lockdown this had been cancelled, but undeterred by the current crisis the current WM, Bro Douglas Warrington, has taken it upon himself to go round to the homes of all...

Musings from the Deputy Grand Superintendent #2

Musings from the Deputy Grand Superintendent #2

In this enforced period of not meeting, there are lots of opportunities to talk with each other in the virtual world. About our history, our ritual, our purpose, how we are managing, post something funny on social media, learn something new; help with filling what...

Visors for St Catherines Hospice

Visors for St Catherines Hospice

Based in the town of Bridgnorth in Shropshire A V Birch Ltd is an engineering company mainly involved in producing steel fabrications. At the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic they turned their attention to producing face visors for the NHS and Care sectors. An...

A Norwegian Visitor for Lodge of St John 191

A Norwegian Visitor for Lodge of St John 191

This is a fantastic example of how Freemasonry is enjoyed across the Globe, something so positive, something to read and embrace during these tough times.  On Thursday 12th September 2019 The Lodge of St John No. 191 celebrated 250 years of Freemasonry. This...