Raising Ceremony at Earl of Lathom Lodge
Last night I attended, as a guest of the Deputy District Chairman, WBro Malcolm Ashton JP, PProvDepGDC, the Earl of Lathom Lodge No. 2560, who were raising Bro Christopher J Boardman. What an evening! Bro Boardman will not realise this yet but last night he was...
Antiquity 146 Installation
Another day, another superbly attended Installation! They come thick and fast this time of year. The Brethen and visitors to Antiquity Lodge 146 saw first time Worshipful Master Jason Bond installed in the Chair. An excellent night was had by all including the...
Salford Masonic Fellowship New Year Lunch
The Annual Salford Masonic Fellowship New ‘Year Lunch’ was graced by the presence of its Patrons, Malcolm and Norma Worsley, President, Assistant Provincial Grand Master, Chad Northcott (accompanied by one of his daughters, Jessica) and many long-term members and...
WBro Barry Birch Celebrating 50 Years in Freemasonry
The Lodge of Naphtali No.266 held a 50th Personal Birthday celebration on Thursday 5th January for WBro Bernard Barry Birch PAGSuptWks. The Lodge members turned out in strength for this celebration and were well supported by the Rochdale District Officers led by...
Anchor & Hope 37 Installation
Monday 9th January saw Anchor & Hope 37 install brand new Worshipful Master Mike Collinson. A fabulous turnout to support Mike with over 60 guests made it a splendid occasion enjoyed by everyone, including the representative of the Right Worshipful Provincial...
Football parking for East Lancs Hospice
On a cold January day, three East Ribble District Freemasons braved icy conditions to marshal the Blackburn Rovers match day parking on behalf of East Lancashire Hospice. It was the turn of Newcastle United to play Rovers, and an army of good humoured fans parked at...
New Years Eve Celebrations at Rochdale
New Year's Eve saw 94 Rochdale Freemasons, wives and friends celebrating the Annual Ball, organised by the Rochdale Masonic Social Committee, at Richard St Masonic Buildings. They enjoyed a first class five-course meal and were then entertained by the excellent young...
Final Meeting of Progress Lodge
Sadness and Celebration This evening, Wednesday 4th January 2017, Radcliffe Masonic Hall was witness to both sadness and celebration. Sadness for the closure of Progress Lodge No. 4848 and celebration of the lodges marvellous history and achievements. The...
Presentation to East Lancashire Hospice
On their way to celebrate WBro Keith Ramsden of Rhyddings Lodge's 50th Anniversary as a Freemason, the East Ribble District Chairman WBro David Lightbown accompanied by WBro Mike Stubbs and WBro Dave Gill made a detour to East Lancashire Hospice to present a cheque...
WBro Keith Ramsden PProvGSuptWks celebrates 50 years in Freemasonry
Rhyddings Lodge No 5205 Celebrate the 50th anniversary of WBro Keith Ramsden PProvGSuptWks On 21st December over 50 Brethren assembled at Rhyddings Lodge No. 5205 at Accrington Masonic Hall to celebrate 50 years in Freemasonry of WBro Keith Ramsden PProvGSuptWks. Once...
Rochdale Food Bank Appeal
Rochdale Masonic Social Committee On 22nd December the Rochdale Social Committee represented by WBro Tony Gillard and WBro Bernard Percy were pleased to present a cheque for £500 on behalf of the East Lancashire Masonic Charities to Iain and Margaret Wight of the...
Freemasons Cheque for Springhill Hospice
The Rochdale District Charity Steward WBro Ken Greer, presented a cheque to Springhill Hospice Director of Clinical Services Sheila Johnson from the Freemason's Grand Charity for the sum of £3,290 WBro Greer remarked that the Freemasons in East Lancashire are thrilled...