Magic Carpet Ride for Jolly Josh
East Lancs Masonic Charity and Masonic Charitable Fund joined forces to fund a “Magic Carpet” sensory surface for Rochdale charity Jolly Josh. Jolly Josh, a charity set up in memory of Joshua Kelly, provides dedicated support for children and their families with...
A Lewis²
On the 12th of May 2022, a special ceremony will take place in Hope Lodge 54, in the Province of East Lancashire. Ian Dugdale will be initiating his son Calum into Freemasonry, making Calum what is known as a Lewis. A Lewis, inoperative masonry, is a tool used to lift...
East Ribble District Support Blackburn Youth Zone Via The Blackburn Beer & Gin Festival
Prestonian Lecture at Salford
The Salford Ionic Lodge for installed Masters is on the 17th May this year playing host to the prestigious lecturer W.Bro Antony D G Harvey PJGD - https://prestonian2012.org.uk/ Tony will be presenting his 2012 Prestonian Lecture entitled “Scouting & Freemasonry:...
The East Lancashire Masonic Golf Society
President: RW Bro Robert Ian Frankl, Provincial Grand Master. Chairman: WBro Gerry T Hodson PAGDC. Secretary: Michael Bartle E-mail: mbartle@pwbuk.com Telephone 07802 333827 If you are interested in joining our Society I would ask you to please fill in the standing...
Red Rose of Lancaster Chapter, looking forward to a brighter future.
During the dark days of lockdown, Red Rose of Lancaster Chapter No. 1504, lost over half its active membership. However, their legacy lives on in the ethos of the Chapter, which combines the warmth and beauty of our order with all the values of true Companionship....
Celebrating Derek Smith’s 50th Masonic Birthday
On the 12th of April at the Lodge of Amity and Rossendale Forest No.283, over 50 Brethren, including the Assistant Provincial Grand Master WBro Alan Kirwilliam, accompanied by a large deputation along with many Masonic visiting friends, celebrated the 50 years...
PRESS RELEASE 29 March 2022
PRESS RELEASEThe 29 March 2022 was a special day even in the 300-year history of the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE), the umbrella organisation for Freemasons in England and Wales. It marked the day when Robert Frankl, became the head of the Freemasons of East...
Freemasonry Rises for Ukrainian Humanitarian Cause
The response from members across the constitution to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine had been tremendous, the Relief Chest Appeal for Ukraine now stands at £564k and is rising. This has enabled us to respond to the crisis quickly and in a meaningful and impactful...
Bank Terrace Chapter 462 Host the Learning & Development Presentation Team
Royal Lancashire Lodge No. 116 support local Scout Group
Royal Lancashire Lodge No. 116 support local Scout Group Bob Wilson (right) with Pendle Scouts leader Tim Eyre Bro. Bob Wilson, Worshipful Master of Royal Lancashire Lodge 116, was delighted to attend 16th Pendle Scouts in Colne on the evening of Wednesday the 30th of...
Jack Gibson gets his apron back at the celebration of 50 years in Duke of Athol 210
On the afternoon of Wednesday the 23rd of March 2022 the Master of Duke of Athol Lodge 210, WBro David Pestle PProvGSwdB, offered the gavel to the The Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro The Revd Canon Richard Hawkins PSGD. On this occasion the APGM accepted the...
Installation of WBro Paul Smillie, PProvGSwdB 3 Chalices Lodge 8249
Installation of WBro Paul Smillie, PProvGSwdB 3 Chalices Lodge 8249 Over Thirty-Five Brethren signed the Tylers attendance register on Monday the 21st of March 2022, to see WBro Paul Smillie, PProvGSwdB, installed into the chair of Three Chalices Lodge No. 8249. This...
Double 5oth Celebration at Pythagoras Lodge of Installed Masters
On 25th March, over 30 Brethren assembled at Radcliffe Masonic Hall for a double celebration of 50 years in Freemasonry for WBro Eric Reeves ‘Master in the Chair’ and WBro James Garner, both members of The Pythagoras Lodge of Installed Masters No. 9248. Once the...
Raymond Fairwood Celebrates 50 Years in Freemasonry
On 15th March over 30 Brethren assembled at Darwen Masonic Hall to celebrate 50 years in Freemasonry of WBro Raymond Fairwood, a member of The Lodge of Perseverance No. 345. Once the opening business had been conducted and the District Deputation had been welcomed,...
WBro Peter E Carroll, PJGD, 50 Years in Freemasonry
On Thursday 3rd March 2022, Prince of Wales Lodge No 1012, celebrated a Personal Golden Jubilee celebration for a special member of the lodge. WBro Peter E Carroll, PJGD, is a highly regarded member of Prince of Wales Lodge and the event that evening certainly...