Announcement of the New East Lancashire Level Club Leadership
We are pleased to announce the recent appointment of the Chairman, and Deputy Chairman, of the East Lancashire Level Club (ELLC), a significant initiative aimed at fostering a vibrant community among Light Blue Masons across the East Lancashire province. This...
The signing of the Armed Forces Covenant by RWPGM
The Masonic Province of East Lancashire is proud to announce its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, a significant step in its ongoing support for the British Armed Forces. When a junior officer in the armed forces receives a telephone call from the adjutant...
Hope Lodge 54 host Light Blues Event with RW PGM
On 3 October 2024 at Rochdale Masonic Hall over 50 brethren met for a very special questions and answers session with our Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, Robert Ian Frankl. In its 210th year, Hope Lodge 54, is one of our oldest lodges and had the honour of...
Union Chapter 268 Bi Centenary
On Tuesday, 1st October, the Companions of Union Chapter 268 welcomed a host of distinguished guests to share their celebration. The excitement and anticipation of this splendid event was evident in the chapter room even before the Chapter was opened. A flawless...
Walk The Province 2024
Walkers from all over the Province met at Hewlett Court on Sunday, September 29th, with their walking boots laced up at the ready to take on the Walk the Province event 2024. PGM Robert Frankl joined them on the walk to raise money for the EL Festival 2026 and the...
The Light Blues Quarterly Communication
Lodge Sine Nomine No. 10000 will be hosting an Emergency Meeting on Saturday 31 May 2025 - The Light Blues Quarterly Communication The target audience is Entered Apprentices, Fellow Crafts and Master Masons who have not yet been appointed to Provincial or District...
The 2024 Prestonian Lecture, hosted by Lodge of the Silent Temple No 126
On Monday, the 16th of August 2024, almost one hundred and fifty Brethren descended on Manchester Hall to attend a very rare and unique event. The 2024 Prestonian Lecture, hosted by the Lodge of the Silent Temple No 126 entitled The Second Grand Lodge. Only four...
Summer Fundraising Success and Hall Improvements at Ashton Masonic Hall
This summer saw Ashton Masonic Hall host two fantastic fundraising events, as reported by the hall’s secretary, WBro Alex Miller. The first event featured an evening of whisky and wine tasting, led by WBro Mark Reader, accompanied by a splendid buffet. Following that,...
Masonic Charitable Foundation and Masonic Unity: Supporting George Kenny’s Path to Recovery
Eight-year-old George Kenny, son of Dan Kenny, a dedicated member of the Elizabethan Lodge 7286, has been battling a challenging medical condition known as Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM). This rare heart condition, characterised by the thickening of...
East Lancashire Uniformed Services Lodge Ceremony Of Rededication
On Friday 16th August at Bury Masonic Hall a special and unique meeting occurred where Lodge No.8249 formerly Three Chalices Lodge was rededicated as the East Lancashire Uniformed Services Lodge. In attendance was the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master Robert...
Manchester Masons Host Unique Event
On the 15th of August 2024, almost one hundred and fifty Brethren descended on Manchester Hall to attend a very rare and unique event. A question-and-answer session with the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master (RWPGM) Robert Frankl. The meeting was held at Old...
Maccabee lodge a picturesque walk in Salterforth
Maccabee Lodge 8947 held its thirtieth annual charity walk with 16 walkers on Sunday the 16th of June, a tradition that has become an important moment to involve families and friends and help to establish a more intimate relationship between members and, at the same...
A Carnival of Unity: How a £3000 Grant from Freemasons Help Foster Community Cohesion in Manchester
In the heart of Manchester, where vibrant cultures converge, and the city's pulse beats with diversity, the annual Caribbean Carnival has long been a powerful symbol of unity, celebration, and cultural pride. Yet, in recent days, turbulent social situations—marked by...
Tie and Tinsel Dinner 2024
MCF awards grant to RNID
East Lancashire Freemasons Visit Manchester University for demonstration of MCF-Funded Research on Hearing Loss Ground-breaking research into the understanding and treatment of hearing loss, funded by the MCF, was on show for representatives of East Lancashire...
Newly made masons: journey through good and bad mentors
Freemasonry is a brotherhood centred on the principles of improving ourselves as men and helping others in need. Its ethos is friendship and service. As part of this it is important to give new candidates the ability to become good masons, transmitting to them, the...