Salford Donate to the Parachute Jump
Salford District Chairman Geoff Baillie and Deputy Chairmen Peter Hegarty presented a cheque to Julie Ward from the Salford District towards Julies Parachute Jump in May.
Salford Masons support the TLC Teddy Appeal
Left to Right - Advanced Nurse Practitioner Dianne Cook, Support Worker Jean Kelly, Charity Steward &TLC Coordinator Ian Whitehead, Play Specialist Lisa Kelly, Staff Nurse Amy Gray. The TLC teddies that Salford Freemasons purchase are given to North Manchester...
When Wales beat France
Friday 26th February saw Excelsior Lodge, No. 4641, have a visit from APGM, WBro Chad Northcott, PSGD, members of the District team and acting Officers of the Province, to listen to a lecture on the ‘Archers of Agincourt’, not to be confused with The Archers on Radio...
Dormer St Margaret’s Lodge assist Met Express Drama group
Tuesday the 9th of February saw a special performance from the adults of Met Express, based in The Met, Bury. The adults, who all have learning mental and mental and physical disabilities, gave their time to thank the Master of Dormer St Margaret’s Lodge, No.5588,...
Salford Ladies Christmas Lunch
Mrs Jean Forrester, Mrs Pat Baillie and Mrs Hilda Ince Sunday 20th December saw the Salford Ladies hold their Christmas lunch at Hemsley House. With The APGM for Salford WBro Chad Northcott and family in attendance and also the district Chairman WBro Geoff Baillie and...
Salford District Children’s Christmas Party
Tis the Season to be Jolly and the children at the Salford District’s Christmas Party were certainly in a jolly and playful mood on Saturday 19th December. Organised by WBros John Roberts, Norman Alexander and ably assisted by WBro. Mike Pennington on sleigh parking...
Salford Freemasons and the ELMC support Springhill Hospice at Home Service
Picture shows L – R: Admissions Co-ordinator Christina Fostinis; Salford District Chairman, WBro Geoff Baillie; Staff Nurse, Susan Irwin; Dr. Steph Lippett; Staff Nurse Rebecca Davis; Salford District Charity Steward, WBro Ian Whitehead; Chief Executive, Julie...
Defibrillators presented to local Theatre
WBro David Lightbown PAGDC, Chairman of the East Ribble District took great pleasure in presenting two defibrallators and secure enclosures to Michael Berry, Chairman of the Thwaites Empire Theatre on Friday the 29th of July. One will be used for use in the Theatre...
Clitheroe Masonic Fellowship
The Fellowship held their monthly meeting on Monday 11th July. The group gathered to enjoy an afternoon tea supplied by four of the ladies, as well as musical entertainment from Mrs. Jean Forrester. The Fellowship invited the members of Accrington, Colne and Darwen to...
Marshalling the East Lancs Hospice Starlight Walk
Over 50 Freemasons from the District answered the call to assist the East Lancs Hospice for their 10th annual Starlight Walk, held on the evening of Saturday 16th July. This year the walk had the theme of Superheroes and for the first time included a run for the...
Cheque Presentation for the Friendship Club
At the most recent meeting of the Friendship Club, WBro Ian Johnson Assistant District Charity Steward, presented a cheque for £200 on behalf of the charity stewards to the Chair, Shirley Hodgson. The club meets on the first Wednesday of every month at St James Church...
Restocking the Hospice Drinks Trolley
Recently the East Ribble District Charity Steward WBro Mike Stubbs along with his Assistant WBro Ian Johnson were delighted to present Denise Gee and some of East Lancashire Hospice staff with a cheque for £350 for the restocking of the patients Drinks Trolley. The...
Oswaldtwistle Mills Pound Day Volunteers for Child Action NW
Volunteers from East Ribble District recently provided support to Child Action North West Pound Day event that was held at Oswaldtwistle Mills. The first day was spent setting up the gazebos and stalls. The Provincial Trailer was in attendance on the second day and...
2016 Victory Lodge Trip – Gems of Ireland
Just like last year, a group of excited Victory Lodge members, friends, wives and partners left Blackburn at 7:30am on Sunday 12th June 2016 on a coach driven by the Blackburn Masonic Hall Chairman – a certain Phil Beaumont. "The Courier" – Sue Beaumont, most ably...
Painting the town blue when the 'Countryside Came to Town'
The Masonic trailer made another appearance in Blackburn town centre at the Countryside Comes to Town event. The stall was set up early in the morning on Church Street opposite the market, and was manned by a few volunteers throughout the day until the 5.00pm close....
Senior Social Group Presentation
The Senior Social Group was formed by Maxine Walsh to support people with early onset dementia, or have found activities in other groups inappropriate or unappealing, and has helped both families and carers by enabling them to meet people in similar situations....