Lodge of Union Installation
The installation of W Bro Andrew Lane PProvGSwdB in The Lodge of Union No 2768 was held on 22nd January 2022. Although he had previously occupied the Chair in another Lodge in the South of England a full installation ceremony was undertaken. It was outstanding for...
Celebrating 50 years in the Royal Arch for David Thornton
A Convocation of the Red Rose of Lancashire Chapter No 9640 was held at the Masonic Hall, Audenshaw by dispensation on Friday 29th October, 2021 for a very Special Reason. Celebrating the personal 50th in the Royal Arch of our dear friend, David Thornton. Such a...
Freemasons Funding Supports Springhill Hospice
Past President of the East Lancashire Masonic Charity, Sir David Trippier, is delighted to present a cheque for £2,175 to Chief Executive Officer Sam Wells from Springhill Hospice. The donation made by East Lancashire Masonic Charities has funded a specialised...
Marshalling the East Lancs Hospice 10k Run
On the early morning of Sunday 16th January 30 Brethren, partners and friends assembled in Great Harwood to marshal the annual East Lancashire Hospice 10k run. Spirits were high amongst the volunteers and runners, as for once, the weather was uncharacteristically...
Philippines typhoon victims to receive essential supplies thanks to East Lancashire Freemasons
Hundreds of families across the Philippines in desperate need of help in the aftermath of Typhoon Rai will be receiving essential supplies thanks to a grant of £25,000 to Plan International from East Lancashire Freemasons and other Provinces. Freemasonry,...
Bolton Freemasons Donate Teddies to Bolton Hospice
Bolton Freemasons were delighted to be able to donate a new supply of teddies to Bolton Hospice. The Teddies for Loving Care initiative provides unique cuddly bears to Accident & Emergency departments and hospices for medical staff to give at their discretion to...
Haughton Green Food Bank
The Lodge of Faith 581 have supported several Food Banks in the past and have now continued to do so by adding another. When WBro. Eric Evanson, the Worshipful Master, was near the completion of his year, the Charity Steward passed the customary allowance of £100 to...
Salford Freemasons’ Christmas grants to local foodbanks are part of £343,000 national initiative:
Freemasons from Salford have made a series of Christmas grants to the Salford foodbank, bringing their contributions to the foodbank this year alone to around £4600. Since the start of the pandemic, Salford Freemasons have donated £5900 plus over 1000 items of food to...
Double 60th Celebration at Calder Lodge No 4564
A special event took place at Calder Lodge No 4564 on Wednesday 15th December 2021. It was double 60th celebration for WBro Ian J Williams PProvDepGSupWks and WBro Albert Young PProvSGW. L to R. WBro Albert Young, WBro Ian J Williams & VWBro John Farrington...
Rochdale District Freemasons help Santa makes an early visit to Springhill Hospice
Rochdale District Freemasons (RDF) have continued their support of Springhill Hospice by providing Christmas Hampers to be delivered to Hospice At Home patients supported by the Community Services Team. The Community Services Team provide care to patients and families...
A return to Carolling at Christmas
After a break in 2020, the annual Rochdale District Freemasons Carol Service returned this year, once again being held at the beautiful St Aidans Church. Freemasons from across the district, their families and friends received a warm welcome from Rev. Michael Read...
Southern Area Carole Service 2021
The Southern Area Carol Service and subsequent Christmas Dinner is a long-standing event that has been enjoyed by many Freemasons along with their friends and families over the years. In the past it has taken place in a number of Churches within the area; including...
Anne Frank Trust UK receives a £67,680.00 Grant from Freemasons
We are all familiar with the storey of Anne Frank, but how many of us have heard of the Anne Frank Trust UK and the fantastic work they do. The Anne Frank Trust UK is an education charity that empowers young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to...
Sid Jenkinson Celebrates 50 Years in Freemasonry
A meeting at Old Blackburnian Lodge No. 7933 is always a special occasion, but on Friday the 3rd December it was extra special with the celebration of 50 years in Freemasonry of Sid Jenkinson. Sid was well supported by a full Lodge Room and a District Delegation who...
Maritime Lodge Celebrate Alan Bancks 50 years in Freemasonry
On 11th November, Maritime lodge met at Hemsley house to celebrate Alan Bancks 50 years in Freemasonry, where they opened the lodge and social board up to wives, partners and guests. The Assistant Provincial Grand Master for Salford, Robert Frankl, attended with a...
Burnley and Pendle Freemasons support Pendleside Hospice
L to R. Joanne Doherty, Jill Heaton, Stephen Jansen, Adrianne Laird, Kelly Kirker and Danielle Smith. Pendleside Hospice has once again held a very successful annual Car Raffle during a very different and difficult Covid period. In fact, this was their most successful...