Alan Starkie | Platinum Jubilee

Alan Starkie | Platinum Jubilee

On Wednesday 21st May, brethren gathered at Duke of Lancaster Lodge No.4207 in Rossendale Masonic Hall for a totally unique occasion: the Celebration of WBro William Alan Starkie’s Platinum Jubilee – marking 70 years in Freemasonry. The morning was made even more...

John Welsby | Golden Jubilee

John Welsby | Golden Jubilee

On Thursday 15th May, the members of Anchor and Hope Lodge No.37 gathered at Bolton Masonic Hall to celebrate an extraordinary achievement - the 50th anniversary in Freemasonry of WBro John Welsby. The evening marked a significant moment in the life of the Lodge by...

Western Area Dinner

Western Area Dinner

The Western Area Dinner returned with style, building on the success of last year’s inaugural event - and once again, it did not disappoint.           Brethren from across the Area came together to enjoy an evening of fantastic food, excellent company, and a relaxed,...

Marathon Challenge | Andy Geelan

Marathon Challenge | Andy Geelan

We are immensely proud to highlight the extraordinary achievement of Bro Andy Geelan, the newest member of Grants Lodge No.8825. Andy, a former soldier who sustained serious injuries while serving in Afghanistan, has demonstrated incredible resilience and...

The Willows Dementia Hub | Lodge Of St John

The Willows Dementia Hub | Lodge Of St John

The Lodge of St John No.191 is proud to share the heartwarming conclusion to the Worshipful Master's year in office with a generous donation of £1,000 to The Willows Dementia Hub. The chosen charity of WBro Dave Noon, The Willows, provides vital support and care to...

Installation | Old Boltonians Lodge

Installation | Old Boltonians Lodge

On Saturday 26th April, Old Boltonians Lodge No.5814 held its Installation meeting, marking the start of a new Masonic year with WBro Mike Riley being installed as Worshipful Master. This year’s ceremony was made all the more special by its setting – the Bolton School...

Installation | East Lancashire Uniformed Services Lodge

Installation | East Lancashire Uniformed Services Lodge

On Friday 16th May, the East Lancashire Uniformed Services Lodge No.8249 held its Installation meeting at Bury Masonic Hall, marking a very special occasion in the Lodge’s calendar. Although the outgoing Master, WBro Dominic Beaver, was sadly unable to attend, the...

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...

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,...