ELLC Southern Area Launch
On Thursday 21st May, The Lodge Of Union No 268, hosted their final meeting of the current Masonic season. But this was a meeting with a difference, the lodge had two very special events taking place this evening. Firstly, W/Bro Wes Marchant PSGD, the Assistant...
Ladies Evening hosted by Crompton Lodge 8879
Probably the most important event in any lodge's calendar is their Ladies Evening. On Saturday 6 June 2026, the Brethren of Crompton Lodge 8879 and their guests gathered at The Gables (Shaw Masonic Hall) for their annual Ladies Evening, enjoying a wonderful evening of...
Area Team Visit to Roch Valley Lodge 5120
On 27 May 2026 the Eastern Area Team, headed up by Chairman WBro Andy Halford paid an informal visit to Roch Valley Lodge 5210. The Area Team was made to feel very welcome along with other visitors and a visiting group from Crompton Lodge 8879 nicknamed 'The Crompton...
Seconds out!
Southern Area Masters’ and First Principals’ Dinner
When people ask what Freemasonry truly represents, it is often easiest to begin with the visible good that it brings into the community. Through organisations such as Hewlett Court and the East Lancashire Masonic Charity, the principles of care and compassion are...
APGM Presents Maul to Lodge of Union No 268
On Thursday 16th April 2026, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master for the Southern Area, WBro Wes Marchant PSGD, accompanied by a provincial delegation, was received into the regular meeting of the Lodge Meeting of Union No 268. As is standard practice, the acting...
ELLC Airsoft Competition – 9 May 2026
On a somewhat changeable weather day, Saturday 9th May, Brethren of East Lancashire gathered with their friends and family for an amazing ELLC activity day. Once again, we were hosted at Wood Sage Outdoor Education Centre in Bacup, and from the outset the energy was...
ELLC (Eastern) Breakfast and Learning Session – 16/05/26
On Saturday 16 April 2026 brethren gathered at Rochdale Masonic Hall for the Learning Session and breakfast hosted by the East Lancashire Level Club. We met downstairs, greeted one another and enjoyed tea, coffee, and bacon and sausage sandwiches. We then moved...
Final Festival Fun Walk and Fete – CANCELLED
It is with great regret that, due to circumstances beyond our control, the East Lancashire Masonic Charity (ELMC) Fundraising Committee has had to cancel the Final Festival Fun Walk and Fete. This was an extremely difficult decision, especially after the tremendous...
Lodge of Harmony 298 | End of Term Party
On a somewhat cold day for May, Stevie Cruz from over the border in Halifax entertained members and friends and partners from Lodge of Harmony 298 and celebrated another End of Term Party. As we gathered to mark the end of 2025-26 Masonic year, over 60 masons, wives,...
Northern Area Quiz raises £500 for the Festival
United Grand Lodge & Supreme Grand Chapter Investitures
Recently, brethren and companions from across the country gathered at the Annual Investiture Meetings of the United Grand Lodge of England and the Supreme Grand Chapter. The Province of East Lancashire was proudly represented on this prestigious occasion, with a...
Alan Botteley’s 100th Birthday | Egerton Lodge
On Thursday 23rd April, brethren, family, and friends gathered at Egerton Lodge No.1392 to celebrate an exceptional and rare milestone — the 100th birthday of WBro Alan Botteley. The evening was honoured by the presence of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master,...
Alan Bickerdike | Golden Jubilee
On Wednesday 8th April, brethren gathered at Radcliffe Masonic Hall for a truly special occasion — the celebration of Alan Bickerdike’s Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years in Freemasonry, at Prince Edwin’s Lodge No.128. In attendance was the Assistant Provincial Grand...
Consecration Re-enactment | Lodge Of St John
On Thursday 9th April, members and visiting brethren experienced a very special piece of masonic ritual – a Consecration Ceremony or more accurately a re-enactment of the ceremony, however, an additional and amusing twist which no one, not even the Worshipful Master...
Installation | Old Boltonians Lodge
On Saturday 25th April, brethren gathered at Bolton School for the Installation meeting of Old Boltonians Lodge No.5814. Bro Lee Roy David Booth was installed as Worshipful Master by the Installing Master, WBro Allan Potter, in a ceremony conducted to an excellent...