WBro William (Bill) Waite 50 years of Service in the Craft
On Thursday, 8th January, WBro Peter Gichero, PProvGSwdB, Worshipful Master of the Milton Lodge No. 1144, received the RW Provincial Grand Master, Robert I Frankl, accompanied by a Provincial Deputation. The delegation included the Assistant Provincial Grand Master:...
Duke of Athol 210, WBro Alex Heap installed Worshipful Master
On Wednesday, 7th January 2026, Duke of Athol 210 met to install WBro Alex Heap PProvDepGDC as the Worshipful Master of the Lodge. After receiving the Assistant Provincial Grand Master: WBro Wesley Marchant PSGD, accompanied by a provincial delegation comprising the...
Lodge of Hope 54 – Installation
I wish to place on record my gratitude for the welcome I received at the installation of the new Worship Master of The Lodge of Hope No.54. A special day of love and fraternity. - Brother Mark Tee visiting Lodge of Hope 54 on 10 January 2026
Save the Date – Final Festival Fun Walk & Fete!
With 2026 just around the corner, make sure you mark your new diaries for our annual walk event — and this year, we’re excited to share that it’s joined by a fantastic fete! SUNDAY 17TH MAY 2026 It’s going to be a day full of fun, charity, community spirit, and...
Burns Night hosted by Horton Lodge
Jersey Coasters @ Rochdale Masonic Hall
Eastern Area Quiz Qualifier 6/2/26
The Bicentenary Celebration of St John’s Chapter on 4 December 2025
St John’s Chapter marked a truly historic milestone on Thursday 4 December 2025, celebrating two hundred years since its consecration on 4 May 1824. The evening was honoured by the presence of the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent for East Lancashire, Robert...
Bro Whitcombe and Bro Pirasteh Grand Lodge certificate presentation
On 19 December 2025, Rochdale Lodge 6721 held their last meeting of the year, and what a lovely meeting it was. Bro Gareth Whitcombe and Bro Iliad Pirasteh were presented with their Grand Lodge certificates. Pictured here with Grand Lodge Officers, WBro Rhodes and...
Colin Whitaker celebrates 50 years in Freemasonry
Bro Scott Williams Installation – A Night of Firsts – 11 December 2025
On 11 December 2025, at Royds Lodge 816 in Todmorden Brother Scott Williams was installed for the very first time into the chair of King Solomon. WBro John Lees (the first Grand Lodge Officer of his mother lodge, Probity & Freedom which is the mother lodge to...
Southern Area Christmas Carol Service
On Sunday, 7th September, members of the Freemasons, along with their friends and families from across the Southern Area of East Lancashire, gathered to hold their annual Christmas Carol Service. The event took place at Albert House, Ashton Masonic Hall. The ceremony...
Children’s Party at Rochdale Masonic Hall
Today at Rochdale Masonic Ballroom the Eastern Area Team held their annual children's Christmas party. Approximately 40 children enjoyed a magic show and games with Dazzle the Clown, balloon from Lee at Twisted Creations and lunch from the hall. This was all just in...
A Landmark Gathering: Highlights from the 2025 Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting of East Lancashire
On Tuesday, 18th November 2025, the brethren of East Lancashire gathered in fine form for one of the most significant events in our Masonic calendar—the Annual Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge. This year’s meeting was especially poignant, taking place in our...
Personal 50th – WBro Allan Bennion, PJGD
On Wednesday, 3 December 2025,Trinity Lodge No 5651 met to celebrate the Personal 50th of WBro Allan Bennion, PJGD The Inner Guard admitted the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, WBro John Lees, who informed the WM that the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand...
East Lancashire Bicentenary Christmas Fair!
What an incredible day Hewlett Court had on Sunday 7th December at the East Lancashire Bicentenary Christmas Fair, raising a fantastic £2,800 for the EL Festival 2026! With a wonderful variety of stalls, fabulous live entertainment from the Bury Choral Society Choir...