Ken Laidlaw | Diamond Jubilee
On Friday 27th March, brethren gathered at Pythagoras Lodge of Installed Masters No.9248 in Radcliffe Masonic Hall for a very special occasion: the celebration of WBro Ken Laidlaw’s Diamond Jubilee – marking 60 remarkable years in Freemasonry. The evening was made...
An Evening of Pig Racing hosted by Lodge of Hope 54
Raising Ceremony of Bro Wallace at Werneth Lodge 6163
Congratulations Bro Wallace on being raising to the sublime degree of a master mason. On 1 April 2026, at Werneth Lodge 6163, WBro Seel was invited into the chair to work the ceremony and was ably assist by the officers of the lodge. Bro Wallace answered his...
The new Northern Area Charity Steward starts his tenure with a little bit of TLC
The Jersey Coasters at Rochdale Masonic Hall
Following on from the ELLC Breakfast at Bacup, Saturday 28 March 2026 was a big day for the Eastern Area. Firstly 2 very big thank yous. To the 100+ ladies, gentlemen and brethren that bought tickets and made the night a roaring success. Also a further thank you to...
Robert Pye Celebrates six decades of service
Russell Duxbury celebrates his 60th Masonic Anniversary from the comfort of his own home
Three Generations, One Apron: A Special Raising in Warrington for Cornucopia Lodge 4553
Last Monday in Warrington was more than just a meeting—it was a deeply personal and memorable evening for everyone involved, and especially for one family whose story lay at the heart of the ceremony. William James Bell was raised to the Third Degree in Cornucopia...
ELLC Learning Session and Breakfast – 28 March 2026
On 28 March 2026, 19 brethren for across East Lancashire came together for the ELLC Learning Session and Breakfast which was kindly hosted by Bacup Masonic Hall. The sessions are open to masons of all experience, however, the learning is aimed at new masons looking...
Double initiation at Crompton Lodge 8879 – 25 March 2026
On 25 March 2026 at Crompton Lodge 8879, two candidates excitedly awaited to take their first step into Freemasonry. The lodge was opened in due form and the Eastern Area Team, led by Chairman WBro Andy Halford, were welcomed by the brethren. It was soon time to move...
Lodge of Probity and Freedom – Ladies Evening – 25 April 2026
Digital Marketing Campaign hosted by Lodge of Harmony 298
During the first few months of 2026 our Provincial Grand Lodge working closely with our Eastern Area Membership Officer, Richard Sykes, to conduct a digital campaign to encourage non-masons to learn more about Freemasonry. This culminated on 4 March 2026 at Rochdale...
Langley Lodge – Old English Night – 2 April 2026
Jeff Bradshaw Celebrates 50 years in the Craft
Three Bikes. Three Names. One Brotherhood.
The afternoon sun cast a warm glow over Brookfield Hall on Peel Terrace, Westhoughton, as guests began arriving just after two o’clock. Among them were three people for whom the day carried a deeper meaning — Jo Kap, Freda Houghton and Bill Bruce — each there to...
WBro Brandon Fowden | Diamond Jubilee
On 3 March 2026 at St. Martin's Lodge 2320, our Deputy Assistant Provincial Grand Master along with a deputation of Grand Lodge Officers and Provincial Officers attended a very special meeting at Rochdale Masonic Hall. The lodge was opened in due form, minutes...