William (Bill) Bell: A Journey Through 50 Years of Freemasonry
On Friday, the 22nd of November 2024, Members of Cornucopia Lodge, joined by the City East Area APGM Paul O'Carroll, assisted by an area deputation and family and friends of William (Bill), all joined together to celebrate Bill's Golden Masonic Anniversary. There were...
Raising the bar for Bro Gee
Every once in a while we get the pleasure to see a sibling or a son join a lodge and progress through their degrees, but on rare occasions we get see 3 generations in the same lodge. On 20 September 2024, at Denton Lodge 5234 in the Southern Area of East Lancashire,...
WBro Wesley “Wes” Marchant’s appointment as Assistant Provincial Grand Master
On Friday, 25th October 2024, a very special occasion took place at Iron Road Lodge number 4964. The Worshipful Master of the lodge, Bro. Christopher J. Daniels had the honour of welcoming the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, Robert I. Frankl, and his very...
The Inaugural Annual General Meeting of the East Lancashire Level Club
The Inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the East Lancashire Level Club (ELLC) was held on Wednesday 16th October 2024 at Helmsley House. The meeting saw a strong turnout of brethren from across the province, all proudly representing their lodges. All united...
An Evening of Fun & Fellowship at the Lodge of Silent Temple No. 126
It was a crisp autumn evening at the majestic Manchester Hall, its storied walls glowing under the soft golden light that bathed Bridge Street. Inside, brethren and guests gathered in anticipation of a unique event hosted by the historic Lodge of Silent Temple No....
Official Visit to Waverley Lodge 1322
The Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro Wesley Marchant PJGD, accompanied by a Southern Area Delegation, was admitted to Waverley Lodge on Thursday, 24th September. This was his first official visit since his recent appointment. The primary focus of the evening...
Crompton Lodge 8879 Installation
As the Eastern Area Communications Officer I have the pleasurable task to write up an article of the installation of Master Elect, of Crompton Lodge 8879 which took place on 23 October 2024. What makes this different to your usual article, is that it was my own...
WBro Thornton – Personal 50th Celebration
On 14 October 2024, at Rochdale Masonic Hall a special meeting was to be held by Rochdale District Installed Masters 9211. WBro John Curry PAGDC Assistant Provincial Grand Master, accompanied by an Area Delegation, accepted the gavel from the Worshipful Master to lead...
Bro Stuart Peter Mackenzie: the Man behind the “On the Level” cocktail.
To commemorate the launch of the new East Lancashire Level Club (ELLC) which was officially announced during the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge in Blackburn, Bro Stuart Peter Mackenzie, Tyler of Maccabee Lodge 8947, had an idea to create and serve a...
A Visit to Hiram Lodge No.12 in Prague
On Thursday 24th October 2024, a delegation of six Brethren from East Lancashire visited Hiram Lodge No.12 in Prague. Where they witnessed a triple passing of three Brethren. Hiram Lodge No.12, is the only English speaking lodge within Prague and they work Emulation...
The PGM puts out a call to arms for all East Lancashire Light Blues.
Light Blues of East Lancashire. The time has come to stand together in the bonds of brotherhood and pride. At the upcoming meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge, the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master himself has requested a delegation of Light Blue (Master...
Ben Brierley 3317 Installation
On 12 October 2024 at Ben Brierley Lodge 3317, Master Elect, Bro Willis was installed in to the chair of King Solomon. Representative: WBro Rhodes PSGD