Rossendale Hospice says 'Thankyou'
The Tree On Wednesday March 2nd, Rossendale Hospice held a 'Leaf Evening' to say thankyou to all those individuals and organisations who had made donations exceeding £1,000 to the Hospice. Such donations were recorded on a 'tree' in the Hospice reception where the...
WBro Jack Huddart’s 50th Celebration Cromwell with Papyrean Lodge No. 5771
What an evening! What a celebration of Freemasonry! What an amazing, heart felt tribute to WBro Jack Huddart PJGD. As part of this report I could list all of Jack’s achievements, all his acts on behalf of the Province,Hewlett court, the district and Bury Masonic Hall...
Thanks Mike!
WBro Mike Gibbons, JP, PJGD, PAPGM, served the District of Bury for fourteen years, as Press Officer, Secretary, Deputy Chairman and finally Chairman. Mike stood down as Chairman to take the office of Assistant Provincial Grand Master for the Eastern Area, an office...
Burns Night at the Lodge of Faith No 344
On the23rd January (Burns Night) the Lodge of Faith held a Burns Supper at Radcliffe Masonic Hall. It was a very enjoyable evening attended by some 70 members and friends who enjoyed traditional Scottish fare, Chappat Taties , Bashed Neeps and Haggis , with Roast...
Bury Lodge Of Relief No.42 Installation
This evening, Wednesday 20th January 2016, Bury Lodge of Relief installed WBro Paul MS Mitchell into the Chair of King Solomon. The ceremony of installation was conducted by WBro Thomas David Kerr, the presiding WM. I must say that he gave an outstanding performance...
Grant’s Lodge No. 8825, WBro Professor Ian Rogerson’s 50th year celebration
WBro Prof Ian Rogerson, with APGM WBro Peter Hewitt, the District Delegation and Members of Grants Lodge WBro Prof Ian Rogerson, with APGM WBro Peter Hewitt and Members of Grants Lodge Monday 18th January 2016 saw Grant’s Lodge No. 8825 celebrate WBro Professor Ian...
Lancashire Freemason receives Chevalier Ordre National de la Legion D’honneur
Bro Neville Foote, honorary member of Bury Lodge of Relief, No. 42, has been made a Chevalier Ordre National de la Legion D’honneur (Knight of the National Order of Merit Legion D’Honner) by the French Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Sylvie Bermann, at a ceremony...
The Bury Hospice
WBro Stephen Holland presents the Grand Charity cheque to Michelle King of Bury Hospice On Tuesday 22nd December 2015 the District Charity Steward for Ashday Lea, Radcliffe and Bury, Stephen Holland and I attended the Bury Hospice. Stephen presented Michelle King with...
Valley Lodge of Installed Masters 9396 – 25 years
There was almost a 'Full House' at Ashday Lea Masonic Hall, Rawtenstall, on Thursday November 26th, when the members of the Valleys Lodge of Installed Masters, together with their guests, celebrated the first 25 years of their history. Joining them on this special...
Western Area Grand Officers Dinner
Norman Cope, John Griffin and Jeremy Aston The Western Area Grand Officers dinner took place on Monday 7th June at Ashday Lea, hosted by the Assitant Provincial Grand Master, Norman Cope. The night was organised by Steve Barton, Chairman of Bury District and was...
Bolton Freemasons Parade to the Parish Church
Lunch at Bolton Masonic Hall On Sunday 12th June, and in honour of the Queen's 90th Birthday, Bolton District Freemasons paraded to the local Parish Church to receive a service after enjoying a wonderful Sunday Lunch at Bolton Masonic Hall. The event was organised by...
Peter Jones Goes Absailing for the ABF
On Monday June 6th Deputy District Chairman for Bolton & Farnworth District Peter Jones abseiled off the 'Big One' in Blackpool in support of the ABF Soldiers' Charity. Peter was naturally nervous, however watching fellow abseiler Rick Clement's courageous effort,...