Celebrating 50 years in Freemasonry with WBro Eric Cropper
On Thursday 21 April 2022, Townley Parker Lodge No 1083 marked the celebration of 50 years in Freemasonry for its longest-serving member, WBro Eric Cropper. The Lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master, WBro Paul Yates, and following a report WBro Philip Collier,...
Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II
There have been many street parties thrown in honour of Her Majesty the Queens’ Platinum Jubilee, however, there was one certainly not to be missed this weekend at Hewlett Court – the residential home supported by the East Lancashire Masonic Charity. The weather may...
Bury District Dinner
After a break of two years due to the pandemic, the Bury District Officers held their Annual District Dinner at Bury Masonic Hall on Friday 27th May. Under the Chairmanship of WBro Steve Holland this proved to be a very enjoyable event, attended by 58 guests, which...
Roy Stott Celebrates 50 Years in Freemasonry
WBro Roy Stott celebrated his 50th Masonic anniversary at the Lodge of Remembrance No.3787 on Thursday the 26th of May 2022, at Accrington Masonic Hall. Roy himself made sure everyone supporting his night was made welcome, by buying all in attendance a drink to share...
The Future of Ecclesholme
RMBI Care Co. Ecclesholme, Manchester The Board of Trustees for RMBI Care Co. has recently approved a new 20-year vision for the charity, which reflects the changing nature of care provision, and the continued need of older Freemasons and their families in the years...
East Ribble District Continue Support for ‘Teddies for Loving Care’
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Fraternity Lodge Centenary Celebrations
On Tuesday 19th April, Fraternity Lodge No 4315 held its Centenary celebrations. The lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master, WBro Eric Barrow, PProvSGD. The inner guard reported and admitted the Provincial Director of Ceremonies, who informed the master that the...
Bro Daniel Crowther, like father, like son.
Bro Daniel Crowther followed his father, WBro John Crowther into Masonry and was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason at the April meeting of Royal Lancashire Lodge. Both Brethren live some considerable distance from their Lodge, despite which they are keen...
50th Anniversary celebration of Worshipful Brother James Sutcliffe PSGD, Past APGM
On Thursday 14 April 2022 Abbey Lodge 2529 welcomed Right Worshipful Brother Robert Frankl, the Provincial Grand Master for the Province of East Lancashire, along with a Provincial Deputation, to the Masonic Rooms at Whalley. It was RW Bro. Frankl’s first ever visit...
To Celebrate 50 Years in Freemasonry WBro John Joesph Moore PProvDepGSuptWks
On Monday 25th April 2022 Cromwell with Papyrean Lodge No 5771 celebrated 50 Years in Freemasonry for a very special member of the lodge. WBro John Moore is a long-standing member of Cromwell and Papyrean Lodge and Monday evening was certainly a night to remember.The...
Red Rose Chapter No. 1504, Installation
Wednesday the 13th of April was lucky for some and was the occasion of the Installation of the Second and Third Principals at Red Rose of Lancaster Chapter. The Companions were delighted to receive EComp Harvey Basger PAGSoj, the Deputy Grand Superintendent for our...
Bro J Roger Clegg – 50th anniversary of a Lewis
WBro Douglas Smith, PProvJGW, Rochdale District Chairman, attended Rochdale Masonic Hall for a very low-key, informal celebration of the 50th anniversary in Freemasonry of Bro J Roger Clegg who was initiated into Hope Lodge by his father in 1972* In any other...
50 years a freemason, 40 years Up The ‘Dale
The District Team, supporting the Assistant Provincial Grand Master WBro Peter Rhodes, had the pleasure of attending the 50thanniversary celebrations of WBro Graham Morris PProvDepGSuptWorks on Wednesday 13th April in Hope Lodge No. 54. Graham, who was recently...
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...
