Closure of Stanley Lodge 2917 | 16 April 2026

Closure of Stanley Lodge 2917 | 16 April 2026

On 16 April 2026 the Brethren of Stanley Lodge 2917 met for the final time, accompanied with our Eatern Area APGM, WBro John Curry, with members of the area team and several visitors. Closures are always a solemn event, however, it is great humility and reverence...

WBro John Ashworth PProvSGD, 60 years in Freemasonry

WBro John Ashworth PProvSGD, 60 years in Freemasonry

On 14 April 2026, Liberty Lodge 5573 met at Rochdale Masonic Hall for what was a very special meeting. WBro John Ashworth reached the amazing milestone of 60 years in Freemasonry. The Eastern Area Team were also in attendance to mark the occasion. John being a humble...

Double Initiation at Crompton Lodge 8879

Double Initiation at Crompton Lodge 8879

On the 22nd of April 2026 at Crompton Lodge 8879 we had two candidates excitedly awaiting their first steps into Freemasonry. The lodge was opened in due form and visiting brethren from Werneth Lodge and Lodge of Benevolence, were welcomed by the brethren. It was soon...

Provincial Grand Chapter 2026

Provincial Grand Chapter 2026

Provincial Grand Chapter 2026 A Day of Ceremony, Reflection, and Progress: Provincial Grand Chapter 2026   On Thursday 19 March 2026, the Provincial Grand Chapter of East Lancashire convened at the Toughsheet Stadium in Bolton for its annual meeting - an occasion...

Trinity Lodge No 5651 Instalation Bro Revd David Penny

Trinity Lodge No 5651 Instalation Bro Revd David Penny

On Wednesday, 1st April 2026, Trinity Lodge No. 5651 welcomed the representative of the Provincial Grand Master, WBro. Nigel M. Johnson, PAGDC, to the lodge. Nigel is well known to the lodge not only for his role as Chairman of the Area Team but also for his...