Oldham District Team Visit
The District Team shared a great Masonic evening at Richmond Lodge 1011 on Tuesday 21st February. The Lodge presented the Chairman with a cheque for £500 in aid of the 2026 Festival. Pictured is District Chairman Andy Halford with the Master of Richmond Lodge Phil...
Personal 60th – John Howarth
Personal 60th - John Howarth Ben Brierley Lodge 3317 Monday night saw the personal 60th celebration of John Howarth at Ben Brierley Lodge 3317. Pictured with his certificate (left to right) Perter Rhodes APGM, Lee Whiteside WM, John Howarth, and Andy Halford District...
WBro Brian Ingham 60th Celebration
Over 30 Brethren signed the Tylers attendance register of Pendle Lodge, No. 4703, on Wednesday the 8th of February 2023 to celebrate the 60th anniversary in Freemasonry of WBro Brian Ingham, Past Provincial Junior Grand Warden. The Worshipful Master of Pendle Lodge,...
East Ribble District Quiz Night
A fantastic quizing night had by all - and raising £1425 towards East Lancashire Masonic Festival 2026!
Tomo’s Big Quiz Night
Tomo’s Big Quiz Night On Tuesday 24th January, Tomo’s Big Quiz Night took place at Salford Masonic Hall with Stephen Thomson and Tony Stephenson, it was very well attended, and all enjoyed a pie and peas supper, including the PGM Robert Frankl accompanied by his wife...
Imperial George 78 – Installation
On the 28th January 2023, Imperial George Lodge 78 held the installation of their master elect at Middleton Masonic Hall. WBro Derek Kelshaw PProvAGDC was installed in the chair King Solomon for the ensuing year. The district team wish you much success for your year...
Burnley & Pendle Freemasons Christmas Donations to local causes
The Burnley and Pendle Charity Stewards, on behalf of their Lodges and Chapters within the District, each year, look to give a charitable donation to worthy local causes, especially at Christmas. 2022 was no exception and two excellent hard-working Charities were...
Burnley & Pendle Freemasons support The Tesco in the Community National Foodbank Appeal
In these times of greater hardship for all, Billie, the Tesco Community Champion, asked if the Burnley and Pendle Freemasons could join in to help local families with their Foodbank Appeal. We were more than happy to assist. Darren Helm and Ian Salthouse from Pendle...
Epic cycle ride in aid of the 2026 Festival
On Monday, 9th January, at Colne Lodge, 4402. the Burnley and Pendle District Chairman, WBro Bob Allen, presented an East Lancashire 2016 Festival Grand Patrons Medal to Bro Ashley St John-Claire, who had completed a single person cycle ride from Land's End to John...
East Ribble Freemasons Volunteering in the Community
Sensational Sixty
On Wednesday 14th December, Freemasons from across the Province joined Hope Lodge 54 to celebrate 60 years of Freemasonry for WBro Graham Adamson. After the Lodge was opened, VWbro John Farrington Deputy Provincial Grand Master, accompanied by a large Provincial...
Summit Summer Stroll
On Saturday 23rd September, Freemasons and thier families from across the Rochdale District joined APGM WBro Peter Rhodes and District Chair W Bro Doug Smith for a relaxing stroll to close off the summer. Starting at The Summit pub, the strollers first joined the...
Rochdale foodbank’s grand opening of its new home
On Friday 7th October, a warm invitation was extended to Rochdale District Freemasons with Mayor Ali Ahmed, Consort Sultan Ali, and MP Tony Lloyd, to the opening of Rochdale Foodbank's new home at Newgate. To mark ten years of dedicated public service by their...
Manchester Mason Celebrates 50 Years! Derek Bryant
On Thursday, 1st December 2022, Albatross Lodge `NO.6164 celebrated 50 years in Freemasonry for WBro. Derek Bryant. The Lodge was opened in due form, and the Worshipful Master, WBro Dudley Bostock was delighted to receive the Assistant Provincial Grand Master and his...
Salford Chapter Room dedication 12th December 2022
The 12th of December saw a unique event in the Royal Arch Province of East Lancashire. The dedication of the new Chapter room at Salford Masonic Hall was an important moment for City West Royal Arch Chapters.When Epworth Chapter 9321 became Internet Chapter and...