WBro Graham Inskip: Celebrating 60 Years in Freemasonry
The Deputy Provincial Grand Master, VWBro John Anthony Griffin, accompanied by the Assistant Provincial Grand Master responsible for the Southern Area, WBro Wes Marchant, the Southern Area Chairman, WBro Nigel Johnson, and members of Trinity Lodge; WBro Norman Clarke,...
Lodge Of Union Cabaret Evening
The Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lancashire Bi-Centenary Celebration Lodge Of Union Cabaret Evening, 17th May 2025, at Albert House Enjoy entertainment all evening, featuring a three-course meal beginning at 7:30pm. The price is £28.00 per person. You can get...
Johnny’s Golden Gavel on tour in the City East Area
On Saturday 15th March, Area Chairman Ed Beaman very kindly presented 'Johnny's Golden Gavel to Droylsden Lodge No 3282 for their £100 donation to Provincial Charity Steward John Taylor's cycling fundraiser for the EL Festival 2026. To keep up to date with John’s...
Springhill Hospice Hot Food Trolly Grant
(Pictured: Ian Sumner, Andy Halford, Russ Perks, Dawn Pierson and Dave Jones) In September 2024 Springhill Hospice in Rochdale, received a grant from the East Lancashire Masonic Charities grant making committee for the sum of £2,455.56. This total was also matched by...
Johnny’s Golden Gavel on tour in the Eastern Area
On Wednesday 12 March 2025, Johnny's Golden Gavel travelled all the way to Rochdale Masonic Hall just in time for the raising ceremony of Bro Furnell. Provincial Charity Steward John Taylor gratefully received a £500 cheque from the brethren of the lodge and they had...
Exaltation, Grand Patron & APGP Farewell | Derby Chapter
On Wednesday 12th March, Derby Chapter No.1055 welcomed Comp Glen Rosser on his exaltation into the Royal Arch. The evening was made even more special by the presence of the Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals for the Western Area, EComp Peter Faulkner, who...
Raising of Bro Nicholas Furnell
On Wednesday 12 March 2025, the brethren of Lodge of Hope 54 met at Rochdale Masonic Hall. Joined by the Eastern Area Team and our Provincial Charity Steward the lodge was opened in due form. Bro Nicholas Furnell had prepared well with his questions and answered them...
Installation of WBro Peter Gichero as Master of Milton Lodge 1144
On Thursday, 13th March 2025, Wes Marchant, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master with special responsibility for the Southern Area, accompanied Grand Officers and an Area Delegation on an official visit to Milton Lodge 1144. The APGM was offered the Gavel but...
Comedy Night hosted by Lodge of Hope 54
The Women of East Lancs Freemasons: A Festival of Fundraising
With International Women’s Day on March 8th as our inspiration, we want to praise all the ladies of East Lacashire who demonstrate their commitment to charity and Freemasonry's values. In the heart of East Lancashire, where the bonds of fraternity run deep, the women...
Roclyffe Lodge 5198 – 3 nights, 3 initiations
In under a month Roclyffe Lodge 5198 held 3 ceremonies to install Mr Ashley Dooley, Mr George White and Mr Sam Stuttard. It all started with Bro Dooley on 30 January 2025. On 13 February 2025, Bro White was expertly guided by his father on his initiation, Bro Olly...
Installation | Prince Of Wales Lodge
On Thursday 6th February, the members of Prince of Wales Lodge No.1012 gathered for their annual Installation Ceremony. The evening saw the installation of WBro Mike Jones into the Chair of King Solomon, carried out in an excellent manner by the Worshipful Master....
Supper & Music Night | Grants Lodge
Ladies Evening | Pilkington Lodge
On Saturday 22nd February, Pilkington Lodge held its annual Ladies Evening, bringing brethren, family, and friends together for a night of celebration at the Last Drop Village in Bolton. This year’s event, organised by the Worshipful Master, Satnam, and his wife,...
Closing | Kitchener Chapter
On Tuesday 4th February, companions gathered for a poignant evening as Kitchener Chapter No.3788 held its final meeting before closing. The Representative of the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, EComp Doug Roberts, was in attendance to oversee proceedings. In a...
Installation | Prince Edwin Chapter
On Monday 17th February, companions of Prince Edwin Chapter No.128 gathered for the installation of EComp Stephen Chadwick as First Principal. The evening was made even more special by the presence of the Provincial Third Grand Principal, EComp David Hudson, who...