Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of WBro Alan Mansley at Milton Lodge No 1144
Presenting the illuminated certificate. WBro John Pearson APGM, WBro John Farrington Provincial Deputy Grand Master. WBro Alan Mansley, WBro Alex Miller WM On Thursday 13th December 2018 some 50 members of our Masonic Fraternity came together at Milton Lodge’s...
Third Initiation in a year at Waverley Lodge No 1322
The Worshipful Master of Waverley Lodge – WBro Les Kay, welcoming Bro Ben Higginson into Waverley Lodge following the ceremony. One of the difficulties about reporting on Masonic events around a District, in the 21st Century, is that we seem to spend a lot of time...
Salford Chairman make a happy return visit to Liverpool
WBro Stephen Crane (left) and WBro Jorge Perez present the cheque to WBro Peter Hegarty It is only a year ago that the Salford District Chairman, WBro Peter Hegarty, was invited to Wavertree Gatacre Queensway Lodge No 2294 in Hope Street Liverpool to collect a...
Audenshaw District Fellowship Christmas Lunch
40 friends and companions, along with the Fellowship Chairman, District Chairman, APGM and their wives gathered today at Stanley House Function Room for their annual four course Christmas lunch. While the food was digesting, they were entertained by the District...
RWBro Paul James Ernest Rink, OBE, PProvGM, Celebrates 50 Years in Freemasonry
On Thursday 6thDecember the Prince of Wales Lodge No. 1012 celebrated the Golden Jubilee of a very special member of the lodge. RWBro Paul Rink, OBE,PProvGM, having been initiated into the lodge in 1968, is one of the most iconic members of the fraternity in East...
Southern Area Carol Service
On Sunday 8th December over 100 Tameside district masons and their families met at St Peters church for its annual masonic carol service. It was led by Rev Roger Farnworth. The reading was read by John Cavanagh, Peter Gichero, Les Kay and Mark Reader. Carols were...
Rochdale District Carol Service
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols St. Aidan's Church Sudden Rochdale At 3.00pm on 9th December a contingent of Rochdale Freemasons and their families attended their annual festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at St Aidan's Church Sudden. The occasion was supported by...
Burnley and Pendle District get the Christmas Festivities off to a Good Start.
The organist and lesson readers, L to R , David Hawkins, Rev. David Halford, Walter Coupe, Jeff Brindle, Miss Victoria Bottacin, Ray Evans, Keith Jackson, Colin Barton and Mrs Mary Pickup. An attendance of over fifty, including Brethren, their families , friends,...
Celebration of Fifty Year's, WBro Royce Batters PJGD
WBro Michael Batters (Royce's Son), APGM, WBro Royce Batters and WBro Brian Jackson IPM On Tuesday 4 December 2018, Travellers Lodge No. 1253, City Derby District, Manchester celebrated the 50th Anniversary in Freemasonry of WBro Royce Batters PJGD WBro...
Burnley and Pendle District Freemasons help Burnley’s Oldest Youth Charity.
Graham Vernon (Centre Manager) pictured above with Mark Barlow the District Charity Steward. Burnley and Pendle District Freemasons have recently donated £408 for a security grille at Burnley Boys and Girls Club to help protect their facilities on Barden Lane,...
Provincial Grand Stewards Chapter 8408
Monday 3rdDecember 2018 saw the meeting of the Provincial Grand Stewards Chapter No. 8408. This Chapter holds its Installation meeting at Manchester Hall and their half-yearly meeting in a Masonic Hall of the 1stPrincipal’s choice. This meeting was held in the Masonic...
50th Anniversary Celebration WBro David J Thornton, PProvSGW
WBro David Thornton with WBro John Griffin and WBro Stewart Seddon On Thursday 29 November 2018, Pilkington Lodge No. 6522 celebrated the 50th Anniversary of WBro David J Thornton in style.David’s masonic achievements are too many to list, but it is safe to...
Burnley and Pendle District Donation to the Salvation Army
Burnley and Pendle District Charity Steward, Mark Barlow presents Major Carole Ainsworth with the donated food Food to the value of £250 was delivered to the Salvation Army Citadel at Nelson on Tuesday 27thNovember, courtesy of the Burnley and Pendle District...
Model Railway Exhibition proves a success.
Lodge membership officer, Tony Cross with District Chairman, Bob Allan and Deputy District Chairman, Walter Coupe. “on duty” Following on from the Brierfield Model Railway club’s exhibition at Burnley Masonic Hall earlier in the year, the Burnley and Pendle District...
Ecclesholme to have £500,000 Refurbishment
The Masonic Charitable Foundation, the owners of our home at Eccles, are to refurbish the home at a cost of £500,000. The Friends of Ecclesholme held a Christmas Fair which raised £1,400 towards soft furnishings and other amenities for the residents. See the report...
East Ribble District Carol Service Signals the Start of Christmas
The annual East Ribble District Carol Service, once again held at The Holy Trinity Church in Oswaldtwistle, welcomed in the start of the Festive season. The District Secretary WBro Brian Derbyshire began proceeding by welcoming approximately 80 Brethren, family and...