Bro Nick Druce: The Man behind the Apron
Square and compass are the symbols of the oldest society spread around the world but in talking about Bro Nick Druce – Webmaster of Manchester City East – we should consider those tools as part of his square character. For centuries, this brotherhood society with its...
Council for Freemasonry in England and Wales – Underpinning the continued progress of Freemasonry
In an unprecedented and historic move to dispel misconceptions and address challenges, English Freemasonry has announced the creation of the Council for Freemasonry, covering female as well as male members in England and Wales. This new Council aims to enhance further...
202.6km Challenge For Festival 2026!
202.6km Challenge For Festival 2026! | 1/17 In support of the 2026 Festival, Dan Gaunt is running/hiking 202.6km across 17 events in 4 months. His route will end by running the “Walk The Province” route in September. Any support for this tremendous effort will be...
Felicity Lodge raises 4 Brothers in a single day
Attending a Masonic Raising ceremony is a profound and memorable experience, steeped in tradition, symbolism, and camaraderie. This sacred event marks the transition of a Fellowcraft, elevating him to a Master Mason, and is conducted with a solemnity that underscores...
Diamond Anniversary for VWBro Harold Woodward
12 June 2024 Harold Woodward’s Diamond Anniversary of joining Masonry It was a double delight for VWBro Harold Woodward, PGSwdB, PDepProvGM when he was presented with not one, but two certificates on the occasion of his 60-year Jubilee which was celebrated in King...
2024 Royal Arch Banquet
It was 7pm on Saturday, 8th June 2024, and 106 ladies and Royal Arch Companions were invited to leave the champagne reception and take their places in the Goulburn Dining Suite at the Manchester Hall, for the commencement of the banquet. Since 1991 this has been an...
WBro Brian Wilson The man behind the apron
WBro Brian Wilson is the Prov Grand Organist, and he also plays the organ for a number of lodges throughout the Area. As with everyone else, Brian has a story and through this interview we tried to unveil the man behind the apron. When asked why he joined...
Provincial Quiz Final 2024
On 22 May 2024 the very best minds in East Lancashire met at Audenshaw Masonic Hall for a battle of the brains in the East Lancashire Provincial Quiz Final. Expertly hosted by WBro Stephen Thomson (aka 'Tomo') and assisted by WBro Tony Stephenson. 12 teams took to the...
Ain’t half hot mum cast – Ex Officers play POWs
Two City East Freemasons assisted Western Area Joint Convocation at UNANIMITY CHAPTER No 42 at Bury. Flying Officer W.Bro Dave GREEN of East Lancs Centurion Lodge and W.Bro Captain Ed BEAMAN of the same Lodge played the roles of POWS at the event. Ed and Dave are...
It Aint Alf Hot Mum !
On the 20th May 2024 the newly amalgamated Western Area in the Province of East Lancashire held its first Royal Arch Joint Convocation. The Convocation brought together the Royal Arch Chapters from the four Masonic halls that make up the Western Area. The host...
City East Masons Climb Snowdon for the 2026 Festival
On Saturday 18th May 2024.6 City East masons climbed Mount Snowdon to raise money for the 2026 Festival. They began at 5 45 in the morning from the Snowdon Railway centre. They were W. Bro Mark DAVIS St Thomas Lodge W.Bro Tom Daniels Skakspeare Lodge & City East...
A Special Day for the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, Robert Frankl.
On Friday the 10th of May, Right Worshipful Brother Robert Frankl was Installed as the Worshipful Master of his own lodge, Lodge of Fortitude no.64, at Manchester Hall. Adding to the grandeur of this occasion, the brethren were honoured to have Most Worshipful Brother...
Hemsley House hosted the learning session for young Freemason
MLC in action On Saturday the 11th of May, at Hemsley House, Salford, the Manchester Level Club (MLC), together with the Area Mentor, WBro Titterton, hosted the Learning Session designed to help both new and inexperienced brethren delve into the opening of lodge...
Imperial George Chapter
On Tuesday 30th April EComp Steven Boyle PGStB APGP for Eastern Area visited Imperial George Chapter No 78. One of the reasons that EComp Boyle attended was to present the Chapter with an award for achieving Grand Patron status after donating to the PGLEL 2026...
Archway Presentation
On 29 April 2024 at Rochdale Masonic Hall, a meeting expanding on Archway was held. A Provincial team came to Rochdale to present to our Lodge Royal Arch Representatives (LRARs), Royal Arch Area Officers (RAAO’s), Chapter Mentors and Scribe E’s. This was a very...
Cracking Good Food and Manchester Level Club: The Brotherhood of helping the one in need
Cracking Good Food are a small social enterprise based in Stockport, they work to alleviate hunger and increase food security in Greater Manchester to help many disadvantaged families in the area with free kitchen equipment. Last year members of Manchester Level Club...