8408 Stewards Chapter December 2023
On Monday 4th December at Rochdale Masonic Hall, The Provincial Grand Stewards’ Chapter No.8408 held its half-yearly meeting. Our Deputy Grand Superintendent E Comp Harvey Basger and the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal E Comp Paul Bowen were both unable to attend due...
Lodge of Naphtali 266 Closure
Tonight was the final meeting of Lodge of Naphtali 266. Despite the nature of the evening, brethren came together to support and celebrate such a historic lodge and the lodge was given the send off it deserved. An extract from the lodge history, expertly presented...
A very special appointment
At 5PM on Friday 8th September 2023 a very special provincial appointment was conferred. WBro Peter Stuart Clegg, a member of Marsden within Pennine Valley Lodge No 6183 which meets in Padiham, within the Northern Area of the province was due to receive his first...
City West APGM Peter Hegarty’s Slim Challenge
Welcome to Peter Hegarty's Slim Challenge Journey! 🌟 Join Peter on His Quest - Lose 50lbs in 50 Weeks! Are you ready for an inspiring journey of personal transformation? Peter Hegarty is taking on the challenge to lose 50lbs in 50 weeks, starting on November 1st,...
Manchester children in care will receive help and support thanks to Freemasons. 22nd November 2023
Thirty children in care from across Manchester will receive long-term, consistent help and support, thanks to a major grant from East Lancashire Freemasons to the Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN). This new two-year programme will offer a weekly group activity...
Eastern Area at Provincial Grand Lodge
A big thank you to all the Eastern Area Freemasons that attended Provincial Grand Lodge this week. Also a big congratulations to those who received honours.
Remembrance Service at War Memorial Gardens Ashton Under Lyne
As pillars of community support and camaraderie, The British Legion and Freemasonry share common ground, fostering a bond that transcends time. A distinguished Freemason, Field Marshal, Sir Douglas Haig, was instrumental in forming the British Legion. Freemasons’...
Food Bingo Festival Fundraiser
East Lancashire Masons visit The Grand Lodge of Norway
The beauty of Freemasonry is that you never know what is hiding around the next corner. Darren Helm had a pleasant surprise after being raised to the third degree in May 2023 in Pendle Lodge 4073, in the town of Colne, in the province of East Lancashire. The news of...
Supreme Grand Chapter
On Wednesday the 8th November 2023, the GSupt, the DepGSupt, the 2nd and 3rd ProvGP's and an APGP attended the quarterly communication of Supreme Grand Chapter The main topic on the agenda was a presentation and the launch of Archway Archway is designed for Royal Arch...
Amalgamation of Bank Terrace and Leopold Chapters
On Tuesday the 7th of November 2023 at Accrington Masonic Hall
Remembrance Sunday – Eastern Area
Today brethren from across East Lancashire came together to remember our fallen heroes and all those that have given their lives in conflict around the globe. - Our Area Chairman and brethren laid a wreath at Middleton War Memorial. - Members of Royds and Benevolence...
Celebrating 50 Years in Masonry
The occasion of a 50th Celebration within Freemasonry is a special occasion, not just for those who know or are involved with the celebrant but for everyone who is able to attend the occasion. On Wednesday 18th October 2023, the members of Three Shires...
The Provincial Grand Master Answers Questions From Light Blues
On Tuesday, 24th October 2023, The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master Robert Frankl attended a hosted meeting at Rose of Lancashire Lodge 9174. He was accompanied by a Provincial Deputation, which included Assistant Provincial Grand Master for Southern...
Langley Lodge 3989 host Talking Heads
On 2 November 2023, Langley Lodge 3989 was host to a Royal Arch presentation from the Talking Heads Team. The presentation is a playlet based on brethren preparing for lodge and explains what the Royal Arch is, why we wear a jewel and explains the regalia that we...
A Memorable Evening at Prince Alfred Lodge No. 1218: Embracing Tradition and the Future
A Memorable Evening at Prince Alfred Lodge No. 1218: Embracing Tradition and the Future It was a night of tradition, camaraderie, and a strong sense of fraternity when the Assistant Provincial Grand Master (APGM), WBro The Reverend Canon Richard Whishaw Hawkins,...