Installation | Lodge Of Merit
On Monday 10th March, brethren gathered at Bury Masonic Hall for the annual installation meeting of the Lodge Of Merit No.934. The event brought together members and a strong turnout of visiting brethren which created a fantastic atmosphere in the lodge room and...
An Evening of Masonic Light at Darwen Masonic Hall
On the evening of March 26th, the Lodge of Silent Temple No. 126, in collaboration with the East Lancashire Level Club, gathered at the historic Darwen Masonic Hall for an unforgettable night of enlightenment and fraternity. Brethren from across the province came...
Coast to Coast Cycling Challenge!
From Friday 2nd May to Sunday 4th May, WBro George Scaife, PAGDC will be taking on a Coast to Coast cycling challenge to raise money for the EL Festival 2026! George will be cycling around 137 miles in total, starting at Whitehaven and finishing at Sunderland three...
Personal 50th of Steven Price PProvJGW
On 27 March 2025 at Imperial George Lodge 78, brethren from far and wide met at Middleton Masonic Hall to celebrate the milestone of 50 years in freemasonry of Steven Price PProvJGW. The lodge was opened in due form and our Assistant Provincial Grand Master, John...
Langley Lodge Trophy Cup
On 16 March 2025, members of Langley Lodge presented the Highmoor Clay Pigeon Shooting Club with a new trophy. In recognition of the clubs support over the years for hosting the lodge’s clay shoot at their range. The new “Langley Lodge Trophy Cup” will be for their...
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...