Eastern Area Quiz Qualifier – 6 February 2026
On Friday night brethren from across the area came to Rochdale Masonic Ballroom to enter the Eastern Area Quiz Qualifier. The winners and runners up progressing to represent our area in the Provincial Finals. 16 teams pitted their wits against each other, and our...
Charitable Support Across The Western Area
On 19th January, Vince Dover and George Johnson visited Fairfield Hospital’s Children’s Outpatient Department, delivering T.L.C. Bears to comfort young patients. They met Angela Neale and her team, who were thrilled with the donations and expressed their thanks for...
Walking For A Reason: A Remarkable Effort For Prostate Cancer Research
What began as a personal health challenge quickly became something far bigger. Earlier this year, Jeremy Aston committed to walking 60 miles during November in support of Prostate Cancer Research. Not a seasoned walker by his own admission, the challenge was initially...
Installation | Anchor And Hope Lodge
On Monday 12th January, Anchor and Hope Lodge No.37 held its installation meeting which proved to be a most enjoyable and well-supported occasion. The Installing Master, W.Bro Mark Sutherland, delivered a wonderful ceremony, ably assisted by a strong and committed...
Installation | Bury Lodge Of Relief
On Wednesday 21st January, nearly 90 brethren from across the Province gathered at Bury Masonic Hall for the annual Installation Meeting of the Bury Lodge of Relief No.42. The evening brought together members and visitors alike for what proved to be a truly memorable...
Transforming Care Through Technology: A Partnership with Lifelites
The announcement of a £50,000 grant to Lifelites marked more than a financial commitment – it was a powerful statement of belief in the life-changing potential of technology, compassion and community. The grant, made towards Lifelites’ partnerships with Francis House...
A diamond Jubilee for Bryan Tyrrell at 116
Bro White raised to Master Mason at Roclyffe Lodge 5198
Roclyffe Lodge No 5198 recently enjoyed a truly memorable evening, as Brethren gathered to witness the raising of Bro George White to the sublime degree of a Master Mason, a milestone made even more special by the strong sense of family, friendship, and fellowship...
60’s Night hosted by Lodge of Harmony 298
On a cold, blustery and very wet Friday evening, Eddie Matrix—hailing from Chorley, just up the M61—returned once again to perform at the Lodge of Harmony 298 charity fundraiser. He was joined by Julie A. Scott from Liverpool, made famous for her appearance on ITV’s...
£1,000 cheque presentation by Lodge of Harmony 298
Lodge of Harmony 298 are pictured presenting a cheque of £1,000 to Parkinson’s Rochdale. The amount was raised at their recent 60's Night and the presentation took place at Rochdale Golf Club, during the Parkinson’s Christmas Party. WBro Frank Durns and WBro Ed...
Bro Mendoza raising at Lodge of Probity and Freedom 367
Congratulations to Bro Jose Mendoza on his raising to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason on 8 January 2026 at Lodge of Probity & Freedom 367. Pictured: WM Bro Robert Jackson, Bro Mendoza and his proposer and seconder W Bro’s William J Ramm PPJGW and Ken...
Rochdale District Masonic Fellowship
Quiz hosted by Lodge of Probity & Freedom
Provincial Digial Marketing Campaign
Widows Sons Bring Festive Cheer to Hewlett Court
On Saturday morning, 13th December, members of Widows Sons enjoyed a seasonal visit to Hewlett Court, bringing with them both festive cheer and goodwill. The visit formed part of a ride led by WBro Clive Hardisty, of Knowsley Lodge No.4661 in Bury, with a total of 16...
Charitable Support Across The Western Area
The Area has recently been pleased to support a number of charitable initiatives, demonstrating the continued commitment of Brethren to their local communities. Following a successful grant application, Bury R.U.F.C. Under 13s received funding for a new team kit....