THE ROYDS LODGE No. 816
The Worshipful Master WBro, David Heginbotham together with members of the Provincial Demonstration Team, WBro Jo Glass , WBro Tony Costello and WBro Dennis Hesketh . THURSDAY 12th APRIL 2018 Worshipful Master WBro, DAVID HEGINBOTHAM, PProvSGDT The...
The 395th and final meeting of Cathedral Lodge No. 7814
The closure of a Lodge is never a happy occasion, but the final meeting of Cathedral Lodge No. 7814 on 16th April in Blackburn Masonic Rooms was a very dignified event with a great sense of occasion and a real feeling of pride on the 56 year life of the Lodge. The...
WBro Colin Talbot PProvJGD celebrates 50 years in Freemasonry
The meeting of Harmony and Industry Lodge No. 381 on Thursday 12th April 2018 was a very special occasion, where the Lodge celebrated 50 years in Freemasonry of WBro Colin Talbot PProvJGD. After the Lodge was opened and the business concluded, WBro Simon Archer PAGStB...
Presentation to WBro Raymond Tattersall
At Bank Terrace with King Oswald Lodge No.462 on Wednesday the 11th of April, WBro Raymond Tattersall PProvGSwdB was presented with a decanter and glasses to recognise his effort in two seperate District Officer Roles. From 2007-2010, Raymond was the former Accrington...
WBro Chris Welton, APGM for Manchester Districts, visits Albatross Lodge No 6164
On 5thApril 2018, WBro Chris Welton, Assistant Provincial Grand Master for The Manchester Districts, and a District Delegation enjoyed a fabulous evening with their hosts, Albatross Lodge No 6164, at Manchester Hall. Once the lodge had been duly opened, their...
50thAnniversary in Freemasonry for WBro Brian Wetherell, PAGDC
On Friday 6thApril 2018, WBro Chris Welton, Assistant Provincial Grand Master, and a Manchester Districts Delegation were honoured to attend Constellation Lodge No 5395, for the 50thAnniversary in Freemasonry of WBro Brian Wetherell at Manchester Hall. Once the lodge...
ELMC donates £25,000 to Manchester Cathedral Chapter
The ELMC has donated £25,000 to the Manchester Cathedral Chapter to assist in the funding of the choristers over the next five years. With support from East Lancashire Freemason the Rev Richard Hawkins, an application was made which would enable the Chapter to...
Friday the 23rd March saw Iron Road Lodge perform yet another initiation.
Mr Brett Dickinson was made a Brother in superb fashion by acting Worshipful Master WBro Allan Hartwell. It is also worth a mention that the Junior Deacon and the Inner Guard, Brothers Wilde and Daniels, are fairly newly made Brothers themselves and performed their...
Talking Heads Presentation
The Rose of Lancashire Lodge hosted a meeting with a presentation from The Royal Arch Education and Development Team. Also in the lodge was the area Assistant Provincial Grand Master, Worshipful Brother John Pearson, along with the Deputy Grand Superintendent,...
Explanation of the First Degree
Audenshaw Lodge recently hosted the Education and Development Demonstration Team. Around 60 brothers including around 20 newly initiated, enjoyed an explanation of the first degree ceremony. Each part was walked through and explained. The explanation and narration of...
Neville Worthington Celebrates 65 Years In Freemasonry
WBro David Hudson, WBro Neville Worthington, WBro Chris Welton On 22nd March 2018, at the regular meeting of Felicity Lodge No 4365, WBro Neville Worthington PProvSGW celebrated 65 years in Freemasonry. After the Lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed, WBro Chris...
Salford’s Springtime Swingtime
Salford Ladies hosted a fantastic evening of music and dance on the 17th March with the Swing band of the Greater Manchester Police providing the music and the guests the dancing. Despite the snow and wind it was a full house and even some masonic guests from the...