Provincial Grand Master of Herefordshire

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...

‘Cooperman’ Memorial Shoot. Abbey Lodge  2529

‘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...

Supporting Youth Arts and Community at the Inspiration Station

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...

East Lancashire Masonic Golf Society – 2019 Derby Cup

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...

Volunteering at the Blackburn Eagles FC Tournament

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...

Muscular Dystrophy Charity boosted by local freemasons

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...

Rochdale Freemasons – Home in to Help Local Family

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...

Rochdale District Freemasons Make The Connection

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...

£7,600 grant to Lagan's Foundation

£7,600 grant to Lagan's Foundation

Parents who need to provide their seriously ill children with round-the-clock care will be able to take a much needed rest thanks to a grant from East Lancashire freemasons. The £7,600 grant to Lagan's Foundation will help provide trained carers to offer parents...

ELMC Donation to Cheetham Scout & Guide Group

ELMC Donation to Cheetham Scout & Guide Group

On 11th July, a cheque for £1,560 was presented on behalf of City Derby Freemasons to the Cheetham Scout and Guide Group. This donation will enable the organisation to refurbish the roof of its "clubhouse" which is sorely in need of repair and which is home to the...