City-East & City West Areas Broken Column Event 2025
On Sunday 27th April 2025, A joint initiative between City East and City West Broken Column Event took place at the magnificent Salford Masonic Hall,. The Broken Column Lunch is a cherished occasion in our Masonic year — a day devoted to celebrating the incredible...
Johnny’s Golden Gavel presented at Naphtali Chapter No 266
Excellent Companion, Ian Butterworth, was delighted to receive the Golden Gavel and certificate last night at the Naphtali Chapter meeting from Excellent Companion and Provincial Charity Steward John Taylor in return for a £200 donation to the bike ride. Donations...
Rochdale and District Masonic Fellowship
A Night of Celebrating St. George
Ladies Evening hosted by The Lodge of Probity and Freedom 367
Wine and Cheese hosted by Naphtali Chapter 266
Clay Pigeon Shoot hosted by Langley Lodge 3989
Bicentenary Summer Party
Ladies Evening hosted by Crompton Lodge 8879
Personal 50th – WBro Ian Clarke PProvGSwdB
On 3 April 2025, Royds Lodge 816 changed location of their meeting from Todmorden to Rochdale Masonic Hall to celebrate the milestone of WBro Ian Clarke PProvGSwdB reaching 50 years in Freemasonry. The lodge was opened in due form by WM Bro Wayne Pilkington and...
Passing Ceremony of Bro Mendoza
A big congratulations to Bro Jose Mendoza who has made excellent progress and has been passed to the degree of a Fellowcraft Freemason at the Lodge of Probity & Freedom 367 on 13 March 2025.
Initiation at Lodge of Probity & Freedom 367
On 10 April 2025, at Lodge of Probity & Freedom 367, Mr Christopher Binns was initiated into the lodge with his father WBro John Binns as Acting WM for the ceremony. Welcome brother, and we hope you enjoy your journey.
Grand Chapter Certificate Presentation for Comp Taylor
At the meeting of Tudor Chapter 277 on 14 April 2025, Companion Paul Taylor was presented with his Grand Chapter Certificate by our Eastern Royal Arch Area Officer, EComp Rob Whitlow.
ELLC Airsoft Event
On 12 April 2025, the East Lancashire Level Club organised an Airsoft Target Competition at Wood-Sage Outdoor Education in Bacup. The weather was perfect and the day started with a safety briefing by Simon. After a practice shoot, the competition got underway with...
Johnny’s Golden Gavel presented at Benevolence Chapter No 226
On Tuesday 8th April, Johnny's Golden Gavel was presented to the 1st Principal, John Kershaw of Benevolence Chapter No 226 for their £100 donation to ProvGCharityStwd John Taylor's Fundraiser to cycle an incredible 2,026 miles on his Wattbike to raise money for the EL...
Johnny’s Golden Gavel presented at Hope Chapter No 54
On Monday 7th April, ProvGCharityStwd John Taylor presented 'Johnny's Golden Gavel' to the outgoing 1st Principal, Dave Jones of Hope Chapter No 54 for their generous donation of £200 to his Festival Fundraiser. John set up his challenge to cycle an incredible 2,026...
















