The Annual Provincial Meeting of West Lancashire
On Wednesday, Sir David Trippier, accompanied by APGMs, Chad Northcott and John Griffin, thoroughly enjoyed the Provincial meeting of our Sister Province, West Lancashire, and the Investiture of almost 350 brethren appointed, re-appointed or promoted to various...
The Annual Provincial Meeting of Yorkshire West Riding
One of the Duties (benefits) of being a Ruler in East Lancashire is enjoying the invitations to the Annual Provincial Meetings of our neighbouring Provinces. This week has been excellent. On Tuesday our Provincial Grand Master, Sir David Trippier, accompanied by...
WBro John Stanier Davies, PProvJGD, Celebrates 50 Years as a Mason
On Wednesday May 2nd at Ashday Lea Masonic Hall, Rawtenstall, the Duke of Lancaster Lodge 4207 helped WBro John Stanier Davies to celebrate his 50 years, not only as a freemason, but also as a member of this lodge. Along with a large gathering of visitors the lodge...
United Grand Lodge of England Investiture Meeting 25th April 2018
Brethren from across the Province joined the Provincial Grand Master in London today, at the Annual Investiture meeting - the highlight of the UGLE Masonic Calendar. Many of the brethren travelled down together by train, and that is where much of the fun and...
The Final meeting of Hurstwood Lodge 6768
Over 40 Brethren, including The Assistant Provincial Grand Master for the Northern area of the Province of East Lancashire, WBro John R Farrington, PSGD, and many visitors, including several members of Brun Lodge No 5188 signed the Tyler’s attendance register on...
Provincial Wardens Mess
The appointment to Acting Provincial Junior or Senior Grand Warden is the highest tribute that can be imparted to a Brother by the Provincial Grand Master, and in a Province as large as East Lancashire it is an honour indeed. The past and present Acting Wardens get...
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...