Northern Area – Bowled Over Thanks to a Masonic Grant!
East Lancashire Masonic Charity has helped fund a number of defibrillators across the Province—and, put simply, this vital equipment saves lives.One of the latest beneficiaries is **All Saints Grange Bowling Club**, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, BB5 5PS.With more than...
Northern Area – A simple table. A real difference!
A simple table. A real difference.A £700 grant from the East Lancashire Masonic Charity has helped provide a new pool table for Darwen Ward at the Pendleview Unit, Royal Blackburn Hospital.During a recent visit, Area Charity Steward Graham Robinson saw first-hand how...
Northern Area – Hospital Teddys
A Little Bear Can Make a Big DifferenceHospitals can be frightening and unfamiliar places for children, especially when they are unwell, injured or undergoing treatment.That is where **Teddies for Loving Care** can help.This nationwide Masonic initiative provides...
Northern Area Fellowships
A wonderful afternoon of friendship, fellowship and live entertainment Th recently came together at Nelson House, Burnley, for their Joint Summer Social.More than 60 members and guests attended, including visitors from the Leyland and Wigan Fellowships. Everyone...
East Lancashire Freemasons Put Community Charity in the Spotlight
East Lancashire Freemasons recently took to the airwaves on Roch Valley Radio’s Business and Community Spotlight Show, where Geoff Kirkham was joined by John Taylor and Vince Dover from East Lancashire Masonic Charities. The interview gave listeners an opportunity to...
Scouting and Freemasonry
Tuesday 17 November 2026 St Johns Lodge No. 325 invites Brethren and guests to a special evening exploring the developing relationship between Scouting and Freemasonry. The Lodge will welcome Tony Harvey PJGD, who will deliver a presentation looking at the journey...
Cabaret Night hosted by Lodge Of Benevolence 226
Rochdale Car Boot Sale 13-09-26
Jolly Josh Cake Sale 12-09-26
Rochdale Masonic Hall will be holding a Cake Sale on Saturday 12th of September, together with the Wonderful Jolly Josh charity, which is based in Rochdale, Jolly Josh is more than just a centre, it is a purpose-built haven for children living with complex medical...
Charitable Support Across The Western Area
Freemasons across the Western Area have continued to support local charities and community organisations through a series of donations and visits. New Trinity Lodge presented a donation of £600 to Bolton Hospice, helping to support the vital care it provides to...
250 Years | Lodge Of Antiquity
On Saturday 4th July, the Lodge of Antiquity No.146 celebrated its Semiquincentenary with a special meeting at Bolton Masonic Hall, marking exactly 250 years since the Lodge was consecrated on the 4th July 1776. The Lodge was honoured by the attendance of the Right...
Eastern Area Support Springhill Hospice Summer Garden Celebrations
Members of the Eastern Area of the Province of East Lancashire Freemasons generously gave their time today to support the Springhill Hospice Summer Garden Celebrations. This helped to ensure the event ran smoothly for the many hundreds of visitors who attended...
Car Boot Sale hosted by Rochdale Masonic Building
Harvey Basger Celebrates 50 Years in Freemasonry
On Tuesday 16th June, brethren and distinguished guests from across the Province of East Lancashire and beyond gathered at Manchester Hall to celebrate a remarkable milestone as WBro Harvey Basger PJGD marked fifty years in Freemasonry at the Lodge of Integrity...
East Lancashire Level Club Volunteers Support Springhill Hospice Garden Project
Members of the East Lancashire Level Club, accompanied by their families, volunteered their time on Sunday 12 July 2026 to support the annual Summer Garden Project at Springhill Hospice. The day saw volunteers working alongside hospice staff to help maintain the...
Freemasons Step Up to Support Dr Kershaw’s Hospice Summer Fayre
On 12 July 2026, members of the Eastern Area once again demonstrated their commitment to serving the local community by volunteering their time at the annual Dr Kershaw's Hospice Summer Fayre. Throughout the day, Freemasons took responsibility for marshalling the...