Encore Lodge Rededication
On the evening of the 18th of October 2023, members from across the Province gathered at Salford Masonic Hall for the rededication of Encore Lodge 7252 Encore Lodge has been founded as a special-interest lodge, that special interest being the performing arts. It has...
East Lancashire Masonic Golf Society AGM
On 6th October the East Lancashire Masonic Golf Society held their annual general meeting. The event was well attended and trophies were presented by the society chairman Gerry Hodson to competition winning members. Gerry presenting Gary Clarke with the Arthur Axford...
Cornucopia Lodge 4553 Celebrates 100 years
In the heart of Manchester, nestled amidst the bustling streets and towering buildings, lies a hidden gem of history and tradition, Manchester Hall, the meeting place for Freemasonry in Manchester. Within that hall was where the Cornucopia Lodge Number 4553 amongst...
The 1723 Constitutions: A Journey through Freemasonry’s History and Legacy
Introduction: The year 2023 marks the Tercentenary of the publication of the Constitutions of the Freemasons in London in 1723, commonly known as Anderson’s Constitutions. This document, authored by James Anderson, played a pivotal role in shaping Modern Freemasonry...
Lodge Of United Companions 6895
On Thursday 2 October 2023 the Eastern Area APGM, Peter Rhodes was accompanied by a delegation of the Eastern Area Team to Lodge Of United Companions 6895. On this occasion the visit was a more sombre affair. After 74 years the lodge was to meet for the final time. In...
DANCESYNDROME UK DONATION
DanceSyndrome UK, a Youth Dance Company in which both non disabled and disabled young people co-work and participate in weekly dance activities exploring contemporary dance technique, developing creativity and performance skills. The charity applied to the ELMC for a...
Eastern Area Visit hosted by Rochdale District Installed Masters Lodge 9211
Tonight the Worshipful Master and Brethren of Rochdale District Installed Masters Lodge 9211 welcomed the Eastern Area Team to their October meeting. During the meeting the brethren were delighted to hear a talk from our very own Eastern Area Chairman, WBro Dr Andrew...
Neuro Kinetics Club Recognised
Harris Frazer, the founder of Manchester based Neuro Kinetics Club, which received funding from The East Lancashire Masonic Charity earlier in the year has been recognised by the Prime Ministers office' UK Points of Light scheme. 'UK Points of Light are outstanding...
Paletine Lodge 2447 celebrate 130 years
Earlier this week, the Eastern Area Team was honoured to visit Paletine Lodge 2447 for their celebration of 130 years. The meeting was called off for a short time so the brethren could join their wives and families for refreshments, before returning to the lodge room...
Talking Heads Presentation @ Keystone Lodge 363
On Thursday this week, Keystone Lodge 363 hosted a presentation featuring the Royal Arch. The Talking Heads team presented a play which describes the ceremony of exhalation, why the Royal Arch is important and the jewel that companions wear in craft lodges. The...
Scouts on expedition of a lifetime thanks to ELMC
12 members of 8th/26th Todmorden Scout Group and Calder Valley Explorer Scout Unit are on an expedition of a lifetime thanks to a generous grant of nearly £3000 made by the ELMC. The group, aged 16-19 are currently on a 10-day canoeing expedition along the Dordogne...
Volunteering at Springhill Hospice, Rochdale.
A massive thank you to freemasons from the Eastern Area for supporting Springhill Hospice with their Summer Garden Celebration. Volunteering is an excellent way to help support our charities and helps raise vital funds to keep these services running on a day to day...