Grand Lodge Appointments and Promotions 2023
At the annual investiture meeting of United Grand Lodge, there were appointments and promotions for:- Promotions: David Lightbown to PJGD. David McGurty to PSGD. Peter Hegerty to PSGD. Appointments: John Curry to AGDC, an acting rank which is a great personal honour...
East Ribble District helps local foodbank
East Ribble District applied for a grant from East Lancashire Masonic Charity (ELMC) to help the local foodbank in Blackburn which covers all the East Ribble area. A grant of £ 644 was approved and this was matched by the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) and so a...
Manchester Mason Celebrates 50 Years! Dudley Bostock
On Thursday, the 6th of March 2023, Albatross Lodge `NO.6164 celebrated 50 years in Freemasonry for Dudley Bostock. Jim Hilton took the chair for the evening and opened the Lodge in due form. Following a report, Lee Grindley, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of...
Limestone Rock Lodge Bi-Centenary
On Thursday 23rd February 2023 the members of Lime-stone Rock Lodge celebrated their Bi-Centenary to the very day of the first meeting two hundred years ago. The Lodge room was full with many distinguished guests including Right Worshipful Past Senior Grand Warden...
Celebration of WBro James Adams 60 Years in Freemasonary
On the 15th March 2023 the Deputy Provincial Grand Master for East Lancashire, VWBro John Farrington PGSwdB accepted the gavel from the WM of Duke of Athol 210, WBro Jack Gibson. From the chair the DepPGM introduced the members of his deputation Which included the...
WBro Roy Hunter 50th Anniversary
WBro Alan Kirwilliam Presents WBro Hunter with his certificate Almost 40 Brethren signed the Tylers attendance register of Borough and Ashlar Lodge, No. 4858, on Wednesday the 1st of March 2023, to celebrate the 50th anniversary in Freemasonry of WBro Roy Hunter, Past...
Installation meeting of Abbey Chapter 2529
Last week saw the installation meeting of Abbey Chapter 2529 at Whalley Masonic Hall. In the company of EComp Harvey Basger, Deputy Grand Superintendent, EComp Russell Harwood was installed as First Principal and EComp Eric Bond JP as Third Principal. Sadly EComp...
Horton Lodge 8528 – Raising
Last night a delegation of the District Team visited Horton Lodge 8528. In an exemplary ceremony Bro Bray, after answering the correct questions, was raised to the sublime degree of a master mason. It was clear that the officers of the lodge had prepared well and...
Colin Farrow at 50
Wednesday 29th March marked the 50th anniversary in Freemasonry for WBro Colin Farrow PProvGSwdB and a large number of Masons came together at Roch Valley Lodge 5120 in Rochdale Masonic Hall to help him celebrate. The proceedings were led by WBro Peter Rhodes APGM...
Solidarity Lodge 7885
Tonight a delegation from the District Team was warmly welcomed to Solidarity Lodge 7885. Tonight was a very special night for the lodge for many reasons and where would you start? - The lodge celebrates 60 years in freemasonry. - The lodge was honoured with Grand...
Royal Arch Spring Newsletter 2023
The Royal Arch in East Lancashire Spring Newsletter 2023 with a Foreword, from the Deputy Grand Superintendent
A Splash of Colour
Following a grant from The East Lancashire Masonic Charities, Clitheroe town centre now boasts new planters, flowers and trees. This grant has brightened up the town center and helps to provides the local community with a splash of colour.
Crompton Lodge 8879 – Festival Race Night
On Saturday, Crompton Lodge held a race night in aid of the Provincial 2026 Festival. The night was well supported by the brethren and their friends and families. After enjoyable night, £500 was raised for the festival.
Quiz Night at Horton Lodge 8528
On Saturday 1st April Horton Lodge 8528 held a quiz night at Middleton Masonic Hall. The night was well supported with brethren of the lodge, family and friends. There were several rounds of questions, some easier than others and a great music round with cover songs...
Oldham District Royal Arch Officer
On Thursday the annual meeting of Provincial Grand Chapter was held at St George's Hall. At the meeting Most Excellent Grand Superintendent announced the appointment of EComp Robert Whitlow as the Oldham District Royal Arch Representative. Robert will continue the...
Royal Lancashire Lodge No. 116 Receive a Distinguished Lecturer
WBro Powell. On the 2nd of March 2023, Royal Lancashire Lodge No. 116 received a very distinguished visitor, who had kindly agreed to deliver a lecture to the Brethren. The subject matter was highly appropriate, being entitled “March 1723-a very...