Musings from the Deputy Grand Superintendent – Martin P Roche
As a writer, I have a ‘to do’ list of ideas and projects which needs its own ‘to do’ list to prioritise me! If lists had the ability to take on a form, I’m sure that every time I turn my computer on, my list would appear on the screen sighing, tapping its foot,...
To Celebrate 50 Years in Freemasonry WBro W Roy Fairhurst PProvSGW
On Thursday 12th March 2020 Lodge of Faith No 344 celebrated the 50th Golden Jubilee for a very special member of the lodge.WBro Roy Fairhurst having been initiated into Freemasonry in 1970, is one of the most iconic members of Lodge of Faith and the evening was...
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...
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...
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...
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: ...
East Ribble District Foodbank Donations
Recognising the pressures that are currently being put on local Foodbanks, pressure that is going to significantly increase in the coming weeks and months, the District Charity Steward Malcolm Roe, with agreement from the Charity Stewards committee, contacted the...
The Rochdale District Food Bank Initiative during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
As a means of continuing our support of the Rochdale food bank during this pandemic, our district charity steward WBro John Taylor put out the following appeal to Rochdale Masons via our Facebook Site on the 20th March. Good Morning Brethren and Companions, ----most...
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...
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...
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...
Roger Flitcroft MBE – Golden Jubilee in the Royal Arch
On Friday the 29th of February, EComp Roger Flitcroft MBE celebrated 50 years in the Royal Arch at The Chapter of Remembrance No.3787. The Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals, EComp David Dunn, in his last Official engagement as an APGP, presided over the...
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...
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...
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,...
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...