Celebration of Charitable Giving
On Friday 28th September, the Rochdale District hosted a ‘Celebration of Charitable Giving’ evening at Rochdale Masonic Buildings. Ten recipients of money donated by Rochdale Lodges or the Rochdale Masonic Social Committee were invited to attend and talk about their...
Special Day at Duke of Lancaster Lodge 4207
The Worshipful Master for 2018 /19, Bro David W Ashworth, being congratulated by WBro Jim Sutcliffe PSGD, PAPGM, the Representative of the RWBro Sir David Trippier, Provincial Grand Master The above photograph shows the Senior Lodge Officers for the coming year, (left...
ELMC grant of £800 to an Ashton Scout
Here is another wonderful picture. It shows Molly receiving a cheque for £800.00, here being presented by Stuart Tennant on behalf of the ELMC Grant making Committee. Let us start by reading the letter that Molly sent to Peter Douthwaite, District Chairman for Ashton...
The Audenshaw District Masters’ and First Principals’ Annual Dinner
The Audenshaw District Masters’ and First Principals’ annual Dinner was held at Stanley House on Friday 11th May. It was hosted by the District Chairman, John Cavanagh , with the principal guests being the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, John Pearson and the...
Supporting St Nicholas' Church in Sabden
Back in 1846 St Nicholas' Church in Sabden was financed by Le Gendre Nicholas Starkie who was a Member of Parliament and a prominent Freemason, who became the Provincial Grand Master of the Western Division of Lancashire. His son of the same name was High Sheriff in...
East Ribble Marshall the Match Day Car Park in aid of East Lancs Hospice
On a brisk autumn day, Jim Fallow from Perseverance Lodge no 345, along with Wayne Smith from Bank Terrace with King Oswald Lodge No. 462 and with a hospice volunteer, marshalled the car parking for Blackburn Rovers home match with Aston Villa. After just over an...
Paintballing with the East Ribble District New Members Group
On Sunday the 30th of September, a paintball day was organised through the District New Members Group. Around 20 New Members, long-established members, friends and family came along to enjoy the "fun" on an overcast Sunday morning, before being split into two groups,...
Maritime Lodge 3025 Sponsors the Seedfield Titan's Under 15's
Maritime Lodge 3025 of the Salford District are sponsoring the Seedfield Titan's Under 15's squad this season and also next season. The new kit was worn with pride last Saturday when they won their fourth match of the season beating Rossendale Valley Lions 5 – 3. The...
It was all about the Ashlars at the East Ribble District Hosted Meeting
On October 1st Peaceful Valley Lodge No. 4111 held the latest hosted meeting in the presence of The Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Sir David Trippier and a deputation of Grand and Acting Officers of the Year. Once the normal business had been concluded, the Provincial...
Dragon Martial Arts Centre
Dragons Martial Arts Centre is a not for profit, Community Sports Club. They were originally located at Ray Mill in Stalybridge, one of those old mill buildings left empty when the cotton trade moved away. Unfortunately, a devastating fire forced the Martial Arts...
Presentation to WBro Alun Davies
On Thursday the 27th of September, District Team Members paid a visit to the Lodge of Remembrance No.3787 to make a surprise presentation to WBro Alun Davies PProvJGW. The Lodge DC WBro Jack Aston PProvGSwdB, was asked to bring WBro Davies to the WM’s pedestal, where...
Centenary Meeting of Kershaw Lodge No 3838
The Provincial Delegation led by the RW Provincial Grand Master Tuesday 11th September, 2018, marked the centenary of Kershaw Lodge No 3838. Kershaw Lodge was consecrated at the Parish Church School on Stalybridge Road in Ashton-u-Lyne on Thursday 16th May 1918. It...