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Personal 50th of EComp lan Warrington PProvGScN

Personal 50th of EComp lan Warrington PProvGScN

On 12 May 2025 at Rochdale Masonic Hall the companions of Probity & Freedom Chapter 367 met to celebrate the fantastic milestone of Ian Warrington reaching 50 years in Royal Arch Freemasonry. In his first official visit as Assistant to Provincial Grand Principles...

41st Annual Conference of Masonic Fellowships

41st Annual Conference of Masonic Fellowships

On a beautiful afternoon in the Ribble Valley, the 41st Annual Conference of Masonic fellowships conference was held at Mytton Fold Farm near Whalley, supported by ten fellowships from across the North West. Hosted by Clitheroe & District Masonic Fellowship, the...

Western Area APGP Appointment

Western Area APGP Appointment

The Province of East Lancashire is delighted to announce the appointment of EComp Stephen John Holland as Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals (APGP) for the Western Area. This prestigious appointment was made at the Provincial Grand Chapter meeting on...

Installation | Anchor And Hope Lodge

Installation | Anchor And Hope Lodge

On Monday 13th January, brethren gathered at Bolton Masonic Hall for a meeting of Anchor And Hope Lodge No.37, the oldest Lodge outside London, to celebrate a momentous Installation. WBro Mark Sutherland, PDistGStwd (Hong Kong & Far East), was installed as...

Raising | Bury Lodge Of Relief

Raising | Bury Lodge Of Relief

On Wednesday 16th April, Bury Lodge of Relief No.42 held a memorable ceremony as Bro Gregg Bridge was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. The ceremony was conducted by the Worshipful Master, Officers, and members of the Lodge, with over 50 Brethren in...

50 years in Freemasonry for WBro Brian Smith PProvSGW

50 years in Freemasonry for WBro Brian Smith PProvSGW

In the Eastern Area of East Lancashire we have had the privilege to celebrate several Golden Jubilees recently. On 8 April 2025, at Todmorden Masonic Hall such a celebration was to take place. The brethren of Prudence Lodge 219 met for their April meeting and...

Celebrating WBro Peter Adamson’s 50 Years in Freemasonry

Celebrating WBro Peter Adamson’s 50 Years in Freemasonry

On Friday, 23 May 2025, Denton Lodge No. 5234 held a meeting that will be fondly remembered by all who attended. The Lodge Room was already filled with a large gathering of brethren when they received the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro Wesley Marchant PSGD,...

Western Area ELLC Launch | Earl Of Lathom Lodge

Western Area ELLC Launch | Earl Of Lathom Lodge

On Wednesday 2nd April, the Western Area proudly marked a significant milestone in its commitment to supporting and developing newer Freemasons with the launch of the East Lancashire Level Club (ELLC) in the Area. The event was hosted by the Earl Of Lathom Lodge...

Exaltation | Prince Edwin’s Chapter

Exaltation | Prince Edwin’s Chapter

On Tuesday 15th April, the companions of Prince Edwin’s Chapter No.128 were delighted to welcome Comp Michael Brown into the Royal Arch in a superb exaltation ceremony. The work of the evening was delivered by the three Principals, who conducted the ceremony with...

Raising | Pilkington Lodge

Raising | Pilkington Lodge

On Thursday 24th April, Pilkington Lodge No.6522 witnessed the raising of Bro Chris MacNab to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. The ceremony was conducted in excellent fashion by the Worshipful Master, WBro Satnam Sangha, and the officers of the Lodge, with an...

Philip Mountford | Golden Jubilee

Philip Mountford | Golden Jubilee

On Friday 4th April, brethren gathered at Pythagoras Lodge Of Installed Masters No.9248 in Bury Masonic Hall for a very special occasion: the celebration of WBro Philip Mountford’s Golden Jubilee – marking 50 remarkable years in Freemasonry. The evening was made even...

John Whitfield | Golden Jubilee

John Whitfield | Golden Jubilee

On Tuesday 29th April, St John’s Chapter No.348 was the setting for a memorable and heartfelt celebration, as EComp John Whitfield marked his Golden Jubilee in the Royal Arch. The ceremony was expertly led by EComp Stephen Holland, Assistant to the Provincial Grand...

Installation | Goulburn Menturia Lodge

Installation | Goulburn Menturia Lodge

On Saturday 12th April, the brethren of Goulburn Menturia Lodge No.3478 gathered for a memorable and well-attended Installation Meeting, during which Bro Ian Jeffrey Horrocks, the Senior Warden and Master Elect, was installed into the Chair of King Solomon. The...

Initiation | Lodge Of Merit

Initiation | Lodge Of Merit

On Monday 14th April, Lodge of Merit No.934 welcomed Bro Trevor Hardman as its newest member. The evening was made even more special by the presence of the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, Dr Simon Archer, who joined the Lodge to support the candidate on his first...