A Message From Our Provincial Grand Master
#TogetherEastLancs Dear Brethren and Companions, I simply wanted to send my good wishes and heartfelt concern to you all during this very difficult period. None of us should underestimate the challenge we all face with the continuing spread of the Coronavirus. I do...
50th Anniversary Celebration of WBro Rennie Wellock PJGD
WBro Wellock with WBro Kirwilliam. The small Lodge room at Whalley Masonic Hall was at full capacity when WBro Alan H Kirwilliam, PSGD, The Assistant Provincial Grand Master for the Northern Area of the Province of East Lancashire, accompanied by VWBro Derek...
Lodge of Naphtali No.266
W.M. WBro Robert Ian Clarke PProvGSwdB Personal 50th Celebration of WBro Eric Morley PProvDepGSupWks It was a very special evening for the Lodge of Naphtali on Thursday 5th March as they celebrated the personal 50th Anniversary in Freemasonry of WBro Eric Morley...
Boltonian Lodge 3716
Monday 24th February 2020 saw Boltonian Lodge 3716 celebrate the personal 50th celebration of WBro Gordon Hartley. The lodge was delighted to receive the Western Area Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro John Griffin, accompanied by the District Chairman WBro Terry...
Brian Cowburn Celebrates 50 years in Freemasonry
On Thursday 27th February at the meeting of Albert Edward Lodge No. 1519, 50 Brethren gathered at Mill House Masonic Hall in Clayton-le-Moors, to celebrate the Golden Anniversary in Freemasonry of WBro Brian Cowburn. Following the opening business, WBro John Lees the...
The Lodge of Benevolence No.226
Worshipful Master WBro Christopher Hajikakou. 25th February 2020 On the 25th February 2020 the Lodge celebrated it’s 2,500th meeting. After the formal opening the Master welcomed Assistant Provincial Grand Master WBro Peter Rhodes, PAGReg and members of the Rochdale...
Gordon Hunter Celebrates 50 Years in the Royal Arch
On Tuesday the 4th of February, the Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals EComp David Dunn, was welcomed into Leopold Chapter No.1775 by the First Principal EComp Gordon Lewis. Commenting that 50th celebrations in the Royal Arch are not common events,...
Felicity Lodge N0 4365 Demonstration
Last night brethren from far and wide enjoyed a night of excellent Freemasonry in Manchester as a team of young Masons from the Manchester Level Club put on a first-class demonstration at a meeting hosted by Felicity Lodge 4365. When the...
Doing it in Style
The brethren of Cornucopia Lodge 4553 in Manchester City Sykes District know how to do things in style. Their February meeting saw them initiate three brothers into their Lodge in the same ceremony. The new brothers, Shariq Poonawala, Alexander Bayfield and Wojtek...
Golden Jubilee for WBro Tyler
Thursday 20th February 2020 saw Lodge of Charity No. 350 celebrate the personal 50th celebration of WBro John Tyler at Farnworth Masonic Hall. The lodge was delighted to receive the Western Area Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro John Griffin, along...
Albert Lodge No. 854 Donations
GENEROUS! Freemasons have raised more than £22,000 for local organisations and good causes! And recipients of the Freemasons’ outstanding efforts came together for a special giving night in Shaw. Beneficiaries of Albert Lodge 854 are: Dr Kershaw’s Hospice: ...
50th Anniversary Celebration of WBro Frank Riley, BEM, PProvGSwdB.
Fifty Brethren, including WBro Alan H Kirwilliam, PSGD, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master for the Northern Area of the Province of East Lancashire, accompanied by Grand Officers, Provincial Officers of the year and a District Delegation, signed the Tylers...
A celebration of Fifty Years, Bro Charles Frieze
Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 The evening of 11th February 2020 was not only a very special for Bro Charles Frieze but also for the members of Arkscroll Lodge, Ladies and other non masonic guests. Over 120 people attended the meeting to celebrate the 50th...
Valentine’s Day 50th For Rob
On Valentine's Day, New Trinity Lodge 4595 gathered together with partners and guest to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Rob Unsworth. APGM John Griffin reads the personal letter from the Provincial Grand Master In a relatively new welcome addition to 50th...
The famous 5 visit Manchester Masonic Hall
On Tuesday 28th January 2020. the Bury Lodge of Relief No 42, the second oldest Lodge in the Province sent “The Famous Five" to visit the newly renovated Manchester Masonic Hall. The 5 had a conducted tour of the whole building, which included the recently...
Pastoral Visit to Denton Lodge No 5234
Richard Hawkins, APGM for Southern Area, led the team of District and Acting Officers on this Pastoral Visit to Denton Lodge Worshipful Brother Richard Hawkins led a small team of district officers on a Pastoral Visit to Denton Lodge 5234 On a Friday in late January....