Ardwick Lodge No. 2185
On Monday evening, 21 November, the Ardwick Lodge No. 2185, who meet at Stanley House in Audenshaw, delivered an enactment of the Traditional History. The performance, which all members had a role in, proved to be something which most Brethren present had never...
Last Night of The Proms
Saturday 19th November saw a packed house for the return of the "Last Night Of The Proms" concert, at St. Aidan's Church, organised by the Rochdale Masonic Social Committee. The audience were treated to a rousing programme of music from the Championship winning Wardle...
Rose of Lancashire 9174 held their Installation meeting on the 25 Nov 2016.
WM John Curley installed his successor, WBro Peter Brown, ably assisted by his Installing Officers. The 3rd Working Tools were presented, in full, by Bro David Adams. The 2nd Working Tools were presented by Bro John Baggs and the 1st Working Tools were...
District presentation to thank WBro Bob Allan
WBro Bob Allan (left) receives the decanter from WBro David Lightbown District Chairman WBro David Lightbown PAGDC took great pleasure in presenting his now former District Secretary, WBro Bob Allan PProvGSuptWks, with a decanter as a token of recognition and thanks...
Ecclesholme Christmas Fair
Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Derek Thornhill with his wife Joan and the Chairman of the Association, Malcolm Warren Ecclesholme Christmas Fair – raising funds for the “Residents’ Amenity Fund” for the residents at Ecclesholme. This year the Committee were delighted...
'YoungMinds’ supported by the Masonic Charitable Foundation
‘YoungMinds’ supported by the Masonic Charitable Foundation 29th November 2016 Young Minds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. With the support of the Masonic Charitable Foundation...
Last minute changes at Euclid Lodge of Installed Masters.
On the morning of Friday 25th November, the members of Euclid Lodge of Installed Masters 9468, were looking forward to a well-prepared installation. However, the best laid plans were thrown into turmoil, when Master Elect, WBro Jack Ball, fell ill and was unable to...
Cheque presentation for Lancashire Women's Centre
WBro Ian Johnson, the East Ribble Assistant District Charity Steward, recently presented a cheque to the Lancashire Womens Centre in the Accrington, on behalf of the East Lancashire Masonic Charity for the sum of £2636 The Centre provides...
The North West Air Ambulance
Each year for the past decade the Freemasons’ Grand Charity, now part of the Masonic Charitable Foundation, makes donations of £12,000 to the North West Air Ambulance Charity (£4000 each through the Provinces of East Lancashire, West Lancashire and Cheshire). The...
Young Farmers Presentation
On Monday 28th November Clitheroe Masonic Rooms hosted a presentation evening for around 20 Young Farmers from across the Ribble Valley and Longridge areas. WBro Chad Northcott, PSGD, APGM for Salford, was introduced by WBro David Lightbown, PAGDC District Chairman,...
ELMC & East Ribble District supports Blackburn Christmas Lights Switch on!
Christmas got off to a great start in Blackburn Town Centre on Saturday 26th when celebrities, local artists community groups and Charities all came together to celebrate the beginning of Christmas. Actor Jack P Shepherd, aka David Platt from Coronation Street,...
Semper Fidelis Lodge closes after 108 years
The APGM, WM, Brethren and visitors Semper Fidelis Lodge – closes after 108 years On Wednesday 5 October Semper Fidelis Lodge No 3299 held its last meeting. After the lodge was opened and the Charities honoured, the Lodge received the APGM WBro Chris Welton...