Installation | Goulburn Menturia Lodge

Installation | Goulburn Menturia Lodge

On Saturday 11th April, brethren gathered at Bolton Masonic Hall for the Installation meeting of Goulburn Menturia Lodge. The outgoing Worshipful Master, Ian Horrocks, installed his successor, Dean Hill, in a well-conducted and enjoyable ceremony. The meeting was...

Installation | Social Chapter

Installation | Social Chapter

On Monday 27th April, the Installation meeting of Social Chapter No.62 was held at Manchester Hall. The evening was particularly notable for the Western Area, as three of its members were installed into the Principals’ chairs: EComp Mike Jones as Z, EComp Tony...

Double Raising | Darley Lodge

Double Raising | Darley Lodge

On Monday 13th April, brethren gathered at Radcliffe Masonic Hall as Darley Lodge No.6531 held a double Raising of Bros Nigel Wood and Alan Hunter. The ceremony was conducted in an excellent manner, with both candidates taking their next significant step in...

Double Initiation | Bury Lodge Of Relief

Double Initiation | Bury Lodge Of Relief

On Wednesday 15th April, at Bury Masonic Hall, Bury Lodge of Relief No.42 welcomed two new members into the Craft as Anthony Holt and Tobias Medrano were initiated. The Worshipful Master, Eddie Fan, led the ceremony, supported by his officers, delivering a...

Lodge Of Remembrance | Pilkington Lodge

Lodge Of Remembrance | Pilkington Lodge

On Thursday 23rd April, Pilkington Lodge met at Radcliffe Masonic Hall to hold its 700th meeting, which also incorporated a Lodge of Remembrance. The meeting provided brethren with an opportunity both to mark a significant milestone in the Lodge’s history and to...

Grand Lodge Certificate | Kitchener Lodge

Grand Lodge Certificate | Kitchener Lodge

At its meeting held on Monday 14th April 2026, the Brethren of Kitchener Lodge No.3788 were pleased to witness a proud and significant milestone in the Masonic journey of Bro McGovern, as he was formally presented with his Grand Lodge Certificate. This important...

Annual Charitable Donations | Earl of Lathom Lodge

Annual Charitable Donations | Earl of Lathom Lodge

This year, three donations of £250 were made to carefully selected causes. Two of these were to Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis and The Vitiligo Society, both of which are particularly close to the Worshipful Master, WBro Stuart Browning’s, own personal experience and...

Closure of Richmond Lodge 1011

Closure of Richmond Lodge 1011

21 April 2026 marks the final meeting of Richmond Lodge 1011, one of the most historic and well respected lodges we have in the Eastern Area. In the words of the Worshipful Master, WBro Phil Howarth ProvSGD. Brethren, friends, and honoured guests, Today we mark the...

St Georges Cup hosted by Crompton Lodge 8879

St Georges Cup hosted by Crompton Lodge 8879

Last Saturday, Crompton Lodge 8879 held their annual and very popular, race night. This year, the Saint George's Cup raised £700 towards our charities which at the end of the masonic year our Worshipful Master nominates his chosen charity or charities. We would like...

Newly Appointed & Promoted Provincial Officers Lunch

Newly Appointed & Promoted Provincial Officers Lunch

On Sunday, 26th May, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, Wbro Wes Marchant, accompanied by his wife, Liz, and the Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals, EComp Steve Boyle (who is also current Provincial Senior Grand Warden), accompanied by his wife, Tracey,...