The 2024 Prestonian Lecture, hosted by Lodge of the Silent Temple No 126
On Monday, the 16th of August 2024, almost one hundred and fifty Brethren descended on Manchester Hall to attend a very rare and unique event. The 2024 Prestonian Lecture, hosted by the Lodge of the Silent Temple No 126 entitled The Second Grand Lodge. Only four...
Summer Fundraising Success and Hall Improvements at Ashton Masonic Hall
This summer saw Ashton Masonic Hall host two fantastic fundraising events, as reported by the hall’s secretary, WBro Alex Miller. The first event featured an evening of whisky and wine tasting, led by WBro Mark Reader, accompanied by a splendid buffet. Following that,...
Masonic Charitable Foundation and Masonic Unity: Supporting George Kenny’s Path to Recovery
Eight-year-old George Kenny, son of Dan Kenny, a dedicated member of the Elizabethan Lodge 7286, has been battling a challenging medical condition known as Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM). This rare heart condition, characterised by the thickening of...
East Lancashire Uniformed Services Lodge Ceremony Of Rededication
On Friday 16th August at Bury Masonic Hall a special and unique meeting occurred where Lodge No.8249 formerly Three Chalices Lodge was rededicated as the East Lancashire Uniformed Services Lodge. In attendance was the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master Robert...
Manchester Masons Host Unique Event
On the 15th of August 2024, almost one hundred and fifty Brethren descended on Manchester Hall to attend a very rare and unique event. A question-and-answer session with the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master (RWPGM) Robert Frankl. The meeting was held at Old...
Maccabee lodge a picturesque walk in Salterforth
Maccabee Lodge 8947 held its thirtieth annual charity walk with 16 walkers on Sunday the 16th of June, a tradition that has become an important moment to involve families and friends and help to establish a more intimate relationship between members and, at the same...
A Carnival of Unity: How a £3000 Grant from Freemasons Help Foster Community Cohesion in Manchester
In the heart of Manchester, where vibrant cultures converge, and the city's pulse beats with diversity, the annual Caribbean Carnival has long been a powerful symbol of unity, celebration, and cultural pride. Yet, in recent days, turbulent social situations—marked by...
Tie and Tinsel Dinner 2024
MCF awards grant to RNID
East Lancashire Freemasons Visit Manchester University for demonstration of MCF-Funded Research on Hearing Loss Ground-breaking research into the understanding and treatment of hearing loss, funded by the MCF, was on show for representatives of East Lancashire...
Newly made masons: journey through good and bad mentors
Freemasonry is a brotherhood centred on the principles of improving ourselves as men and helping others in need. Its ethos is friendship and service. As part of this it is important to give new candidates the ability to become good masons, transmitting to them, the...
Kitchen Equipment Redistribution in Greater Manchester and Beyond
Once again, this year, members of the Level Club assisted the social enterprise Cracking Good Food on their Kitchen Kit Call Out. Their redistribution events help charities from women’s hostels, refugee groups, care leavers, homeless help, food banks, and more, in a...
Keeping up the good fight
At the last ELMC Committee of Benevolence Meeting on 25 June 2024, a significant decision was made that embodies the spirit of our community and its dedication to fostering growth and opportunity. The Committee awarded an Educational Grant of £2,500 to a...
🎺✨ ELMC Assists the Lancashire Youth Brass Band with Jersey Tour! 🎺✨
Since its formation in 1960, the Lancashire Youth Brass Band has been a beacon for young musicians in Lancashire and beyond, offering them the chance to hone their skills under the guidance of top-tier tutors and conductors. From its audition-selected members, many...
Walk the Province
Join us in the Walk the Province in support of East Lancashire 2026 Festival Click Here to Book Tickets
Bro Nick Druce: The Man behind the Apron
Square and compass are the symbols of the oldest society spread around the world but in talking about Bro Nick Druce – Webmaster of Manchester City East – we should consider those tools as part of his square character. For centuries, this brotherhood society with its...
Council for Freemasonry in England and Wales – Underpinning the continued progress of Freemasonry
In an unprecedented and historic move to dispel misconceptions and address challenges, English Freemasonry has announced the creation of the Council for Freemasonry, covering female as well as male members in England and Wales. This new Council aims to enhance further...