Charitable Support Across The Area
This month, Vince Dover, the Area Charity Steward, visited Bury Children’s Outpatient Department and Bolton Fort Alice Women’s Refuge, delivering T.L.C. Bears to comfort young patients. These donations are part of the ongoing support to local services across Bury and...
Bro Alan Seymour – 2nd year as Worshipful Master
On 4 February 2026, Bro Alan Seymour was proclaimed master of Lodge go Harmony 298 for a second successive year. We all wish you the best for the next 12 months and the lodge is in very safe hands.
Bro Ashiru raising – 26 February 2026
On 26 February 2926 at Imperial George Lodge the brethren and visitors were thrilled to experience exceptional ritual when Bro Ashiru was raised to the sublime degree of a master mason. WBro Sweetman opened the lodge and then announced the sad passing of WBro Ormrod...
Bro Kim Ho – Volunteering and Community Engagement
The Third Pillar in Freemasonry signifies a Mason's work and life, and in some respect our work in our community. Community engagement is just as important to a mason as a financial donation. In this article our Eastern Area Charity Steward has spoken with Bro Kim Ho...
Trinity Lodge 5651 donation to Willow Wood Hospice
On Tuesday 24 February 2026, the Worshipful Master of Trinity Lodge 5651, Bruce Robbins, accompanied by his wife, Angela, presented a cheque to the fundraising Tara Farren and Eileen Smith, who runs the annual Willow Wood flower show. The funds were raised at the...
Jim Sutcliffe celebrates his Golden Jubilee in the Royal Arch
ELLC Learning Session and Breakfast – 28 March 2026
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Lodge of Harmony 298 donation to Springhill Hospice
WBro Frank Durns and his lovely wife Joan Durns alongside former Rochdale man of the year 2022 Dave Richardson are pictured here presenting a cheque of £1,000 to Samantha Wells of Springhill Hospice on behalf of Lodge of Harmony 298. The money was raised from their...
WBro Ian Duncan second year in office – 3 February 2026
On 3 February 2026 at Horton Lodge on 8528 WBro was proclaimed master of the lodge for a second year. An excellent evening was had and the lodge would like to thank WBro Peter Douthwaite for overseeing the installation as representative of our Right Worshipful...
ELLC Breakfast and Learning Session – 15 February 2026
Over 20 dedicated Freemasons braved the overnight snow and ventured to Bacup Masonic Hall on 15 February 2025 for the first ELLC Breakfast & Learning of 2026. What better excuse for the brethren to up early on a weekend than coffee, bacon and just a little bit of...
Bro Christopher Binns – Raising Ceremony – 12 February 2026
On 12 February 2026 the Eastern Area Team and several visitor attended Lodge of Probity & Freedom 367 for the raising of Bro Christopher Binns. With a very warm welcome from the lodge it was opened in due form and WM Bro Robert Jackson invited WBro John Binns into...
WBro Chis Sweetman – Installation – 24 January 2026
On Saturday 24 January 2026 WBro Chris Sweetman was installed into the chair of King Solomon for the 3rd time (previously 2002 and 2007). The installing Worshipful Master, WBro Cox completed the ceremony ably assisted by the brethren of Imperial George 78. The tools...
Lodge Of Union ELLC Team Visit
On Saturday 17th January, members of the ELLC team visited the Mother Lodge of one of their own. The Lodge Of Union No 268 meets at Albert House (Ashton Masonic Hall) in the Southern Area and is also the home of the Deputy Chairman of the ELLC, Brother Andy Robson....
SAVE THE DATE for the FESTIVAL FINALE
SAVE THE DATE for the FESTIVAL FINALE! Saturday 28th November 2026 The Point, at the prestigious Lancashire Cricket Club The Festival Finale is a closing celebration to highlight the profound impact of the collective efforts of East Lancashire Freemasons during...
The Rochdale Lodge 6721 Closure – 26 January 2026
On 26 January 2026 our Assistant Provincial Grand Master and a deputation from the Area Team had the solemn duty to visit The Rochdale Lodge 6721 for its final meeting. However, despite this being the final meeting, many brethren attended to support the lodge members....
Chris Bolton 50th Celebration
On Wednesday, 4th February, Trinity Lodge received the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro Wesley Marchant, accompanied by a provincial delegation. Once he was in the chair, he invited WBro Barry Heal to deliver a personal tribute to WBro Chris Bolton on his 50th...